Operations Research facilities

Command and Control Technology Center

Rome, NY

The facility consists of a total of 15,000 sq. ft (with an inner 5,000 sq. ft shielded secure vault) controlled access computing environment with state-of-the-art processing and display equipment. High-speed access to both secure and non-secure Internet is available within this facility, providing connectivity to other researchers within the defense, academic and industrial communities. The principal R&D projects being supported include: C2 software application development, integration and testing in support of Theater Battle Management (TBM) and Air Mobility Command, Force Level Execution (FLEX), Joint Defense Planner (JDP), Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC), Advanced Display and Intelligent Interface (ADII) Technology, Interactive Data Wall, Virtual World Environments Technology, Model Abstraction and Simulation Technology.

Facility Security Systems Development and Engineering

Port Hueneme, CA

HM&E; Systems Live Fire Test Facility

West Bethesda, MD

This facility, located at the Aberdeen Test Center, is designed for the testing of energized HM&E systems subject to live ordnance effects. The facility includes a main test building and a data acquisition and control bunker. It is currently used to support the research, demonstration and evaluation of piping, communication, and electric power systems designed for improved survivability, fight-through and reduced manning.

Joint Warfighter Range Complex

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Machinery Automation and Controls Facility

West Bethesda, MD

This facility comprises laboratories for the concept development, modeling and prototyping, computer simulation and evaluation of automated chilled water systems for the purpose of reduced manning; and for the demonstration of autonomic operation and reconfiguration of surface combatant auxiliary air systems. It also includes a laboratory for the development, testing and evaluation of advanced sensors (conventional, fiber optic, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and ultrasound), control and electronics hardware and software.

Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Panama City, FL

NEDU is committed to diving excellence and the continued development and advancement of state-of-the-art diving equipments and techniques. At NEDU, humans and machines are interfaced and tested under stringently controlled simulated conditions so that future work in the real undersea environment can be conducted safely and successfully. In addition to diving studies, research is carried out on salvage techniques and equipment, waterborne ship husbandry, underwater construction, and explosive ordnance disposal.

Ocean Simulation Facility

Panama City, FL

The OSF, the world's largest and most sophisticated hyperbaric chamber complex, is the only hyperbaric research facility in the U.S. (government or civilian) which can certify manned systems. The chamber complex consists of a 55,000 gallon capacity wet chamber, five interconnected dry living/working chambers that can accommodate up to 12 divers, and elaborate subsystems necessary to provide life support, operator control, communication, fire protection, water conditioning, instrumentation, and data acquisition capabilities. The OSF is housed in a three-story building and is capable of simulating water depths to 2,250 feet sea water and water temperatures down to 34 degrees Fahrenheit. It is man-rated for safe operation to 1,000 psig and includes capabilities for independently varying temperature, salinity, light level, turbidity, and pressure, as necessary, according to project requirements.

Support Equipment Mechanical Lab

Lakehurst, NJ

The Support Equipment Mechanical Laboratory provides the means to conduct operational effectiveness, suitability, and supportability evaluations of fixed and rotary wing, common and peculiar, aviation support equipment required for airframe/aircraft maintenance and servicing, aircraft and armament handling, and non-destructive test and inspection of aircraft components. The systems tested include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Video Teleconferencing (VTC)

Washington, DC