► research capabilities
ARL is primarily a science and technology-based laboratory with strength and leadership in the following research areas: acoustics, guidance and control, thermal energy systems, hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, propulsion, materials & manufacturing, navigation & GPS, communications & information, and education.
Led by world-class scientists and technicians working in state-of-the-art facilities, ARL's research capabilities are distributed among the following areas listed below.
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AT - Advanced Technology
The Advanced Technology (AT) provides technological advancements for undersea systems and complementary applications by providing overall ARL capability and leadership.
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CIN - Communication, Information & Navigation
The Communications, Information and Navigation (CIN) at ARL serves as a research center of excellence in communication technologies, information fusion and processing, navigation science, and visualization in response to sponsor needs.
In fulfillment of this mission, the CIN:
- Performs basic and applied research, exploratory development, and advanced development in support of program sponsors
- Champions the transfer of advanced technologies to naval acquisition programs and fleet operations as well as to other government agencies and the private sector
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FSM - Fluids & Structural Mechanics
The design and analysis of underwater propulsors forms a core area of research and development at ARL Penn State. With its excellent test facilities, ARL Penn State has traditionally focused on experimental fluid dynamics, where fundamental and exploratory research is conducted into the physical phenomena governing boundary layer flows, cavitation, flow control, and the hydrodynamics of marine vehicles.
In conjunction with research in experimental fluid dynamics, ARL Penn State works to develop a technology base for the design and analysis of marine vehicles integrated with their control systems and propulsors.
Fluid and Structural Mechanics (FSM) research areas include:
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MM - Materials & Manufacturing
The mission of Materials & Manufacturing (MM) is to advance the state-of-the art in materials and manufacturing processing technology. To that end, we address issues related to materials design, materials processing, component design, manufacturing systems, repair and sustainment.
Our technologies are enabling in that success for us entails design and fabrication of lighter, cheaper structural components for ships, subs, aircraft, or vehicles, more cost effective manufacturing processes for fabrication or repair of components of platforms, or design and integration of sensor systems for health or environmental monitoring of systems. These technologies are relevant to all platforms of interest within the DoD and consequently, we support a wide range of customers within the Navy and the DoD.
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UW - Undersea Weapons
Undersea Weapons (UW) supports the U.S. Navy in its efforts to defend surface ship’s and submarines against torpedo attack. Utilizing the rich array of academic and research assets that ARL has available, the office develops capabilities for the detection and defensive engagement of threat torpedoes. Building on the Laboratory’s experience in undersea weapons, acoustics, signal processing, modeling and simulation, energy and power systems, systems engineering and hydrodynamics, Torpedo Defense has been an important core competency of ARL for more than a decade.
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► research facilities
ARL has many facilities that augment its research capabilities. These facilities, which
support both ARL and sponsor driven programs, are equipped with the latest in hardware and software and are staffed by leading experts and skilled technicians.
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General Research Facilities
General research facilities serve research projects with permanently established facilities and include:
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Program-Specific Facilities
Program-Specific facilities were initially established to serve sponsor-driven research projects and include:
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Keyport Test Site
A small group of ARL engineers and technicians permanently stationed at Keyport, WA maintain and operate a small fleet of ARL test vehicles.
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► centers & institutes
ARL administrated Centers & Institutes, which augment ARL capabilities, are important cross-disciplinary efforts that address research and manufacturing challenges too complex for single-investor programs. These Centers & Institutes provide focal points for the development and transfer of new technologies, processes and equipment in a cooperative environment with industry, academia, and the U. S. military.
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DTC - Drive Train Center
Drive Train Center (DTC) - sponsored by the Navy Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program
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► program development areas
As new technologies emerge, ARL is often tasked by our sponsorship to develop and deploy these technologies into functioning and maintainable programs.
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HLS - Home Land Security
Homeland Security (HLS)
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DTRA - Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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► arl field support offices
ARL maintains several offices that are located in the "field" to provide proximal support for our projects and programs.
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Fayette DEC
Contact
- Fayette DEC Office
- 724-430-4203
- FAX 724-430-4204
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