RDT&E of Naval Environmental Control Systems

• Designing, developing, and testing state-of-the-art systems (concept to full-scale prototype)
• Assessing available  and emerging technologies/systems for Navy suitability and use in the constraints  shipboard operating environment
• Developing solutions for compliance with at-sea  international discharge standards

Future Fleet Environmental Quality Systems and Processes

• Advising Acquisition Program Offices on selection of environmental control systems
• Analyzing operating envelope and providing guidance on international pollution control requirements
• Supporting integration of Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health protection into ship acquisition strategies.

NAVSEA lead for RADIAC Program

• Radiation detection, identification and measurement, dosimeter standards and calibration for Navy and DoD
• R&D of radiation physics, with emphasis on dosimetry, shielding, and instrument development
• Testing and evaluation of RADIAC instruments
• Navy lead for Systems/Equipment Acquisition

Power Materials and Systems

• Novel high performance electrochemical power sources
• High Power and High Energy Li-ion Batteries application and safety
• Solar Power and Fuel Cell development and testing

Provide Support to US Navy Ship and Submarine Acquisition Programs as the Principal for Safety

• Develop Systems Safety Program Plans for all aspects of Life Cycle
• Conduct Safety Analyses to assess hazards, develop mitigation strategies and define risk:
  • Human/system interfaces
  • Toxic/Hazardous Material
  • Production/Manufacturing
  • Testing
  • Facilities