The Office of Naval Research (ONR), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston), is the office within the United States Department of the Navy that coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Engineering
The lights above the water's surface cast a ghostly glow on the bottom of the sprawling tank, as a U.S. Navy diver deftly swam through a sunken aircraft fuselage.
Apr 26, 2023
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Engineering
To improve capabilities for monitoring aircraft and vessels carrying illicit maritime cargo such as drugs—for longer periods of time and over greater distances—the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative ...
Sep 19, 2022
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Other
There's no denying that GPS and mapping applications on our mobile phones have dramatically affected society, including the military. Still, even their use has limits on reach and capabilities. Now science is going above ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Hi Tech & Innovation
The Marine scanned the open field and spotted an enemy tank approaching. Using a handheld tablet, he called for an air strike. A helicopter quickly flew in and launched a rocket, destroying the tank.
Apr 9, 2021
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Robotics
A decontamination robot funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and designed by several local universities was recently tested in Richmond Va. The robot—initially designed for shipboard firefighting and maintenance ...
Oct 19, 2020
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Other
The aspiring U.S. Navy pilot ran through a series of motions—sitting, kneeling, stretching out his arm—to gauge the type of aircraft cockpit his body would fit.
Aug 28, 2019
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Engineering
The Sailors file into the room, their weapons ready and their adrenaline flowing. They operate as a team in a seamless manner. Their mission: to secure an active-shooter situation and apprehend the holographic perpetrator. ...
Jul 25, 2019
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