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Testing at Carderock

A ship hull model attached to a high-speed sled moves through waves at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock's David Taylor Model Basin, in West Bethesda, Md., during Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored research. The purpose of the research is to study the fundamental physics of the water-impact of high-speed planing hulls and to measure the slamming loads and resulting motions of the craft upon re-entry into the water which can cause structural damage and injury to passengers.

Bird's Eye View of Carderock

Aerial image of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and the David Taylor Model Basin in West Bethesda, Maryland.

Maneuvering and Seakeeping Basin (MASK)

Birds eye view of the wave maker in action at the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the re-opening of Carderock's upgraded Maneuvering & Seakeeping (MASK) basin at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.

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West Bethesda Headquarters

A wide shot of Bldg. 1 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., on Oct. 19, 2023.

International Human-Powered Submarine Race (ISR)

Navy divers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Division at Indian Head, Md., assist student teams with their human-powered submarines during the 13th International Human-Powered Submarine Race (ISR) being held in the David Taylor Model Basin at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. ISR is a unique international engineering design competition that inspires high school and college-age students of the various engineering disciplines to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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NSWC Carderock Division News

Lauren Hanyok, Capital Tech Bridge Director for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, discusses opportunities at NSWC Carderock with Montgomery County Public Schools’ Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) program interns at the program career fair session at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Md., July 25, 2024. The session gives students and companies who participated in the program the opportunity to network and learn about different future opportunities, like those offered at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. Carderock is one of the Navy’s pre-eminent research and development facilities that specializes in critical ship design components headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland. The Carderock Division supports small-scale model testing and evaluation of next-generation surface ships and underwater vessels.

Hanyok Strengthens Workforce Through Community Partnerships

By Alisha Tyer, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs | Aug. 28, 2025

Lauren Hanyok, director of the Capital Tech Bridge, is building new pathways for students to explore careers, including the Montgomery County Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) program, which she...

Heather Valiga Earns Grace Hopper Award for Excellence in Organizational Innovation

By Alisha Tyer, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs | Aug. 28, 2025

Heather Valiga, a branch head in the Contracting and Acquisition Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, has received the Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Division Honor Award for her leadership and...

Sinfield Recognized with Dual Awards for Advancing Navy Additive Manufacturing

By Alisha Tyer, NSWC Carderock Division Public Affairs | Aug. 8, 2025

BETHESDA, Md. – Matthew F. Sinfield, Welding Research and Development Group Lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, is the recipient of two of the Navy’s highest technical honors for his work in advancing...

Team OMER from École de Technologie Supérieur (ETS) in Québec, Canada set a new world record for fastest speed in a single-person propellor submarine (7.682 knots) at the International Human-powered Submarines Races hosted biennially at NSWC Carderock Division. They also took home the Maritime Technology Alliance Overall Performance Award, the Absolute Speed Award, and the Best Spirit of the Races Award.

Team Omer Breaks World Record-and Barriers

By Brittny Odoms, NSWC Carderock Public Affairs | July 10, 2025

Team Omer, from École de Technologie Supérieure (School of Higher Technology) in Montreal, Canada, erupted with joy and disbelief after shattering the world speed record for a single-person, human-powered submarine with their...

Karen Deering, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) senior technical lead for Advanced Undersea Systems and the Navy's radiated noise subject matter expert

Karen Deering Honored with Dr. Delores M. Etter Award for Advancing Underwater Acoustic Testing

By Brittny Odoms, NSWC Carderock Public Affairs | July 10, 2025

Karen Deering, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) senior technical lead for Advanced Undersea Systems and the Navy's radiated noise subject matter expert, has been named one of the recipients of the...

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