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Capturing the unseen: The role of high-speed cameras in weapon advancements
DAHLGREN, Va. — Since arriving at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in 2006, engineer David Dukes has witnessed the evolution of high-speed cameras. From limited cameras that could only capture images for a few seconds at a few thousand frames per second (fps) to modern equipment capable of capturing 75,000 fps for a full minute at maximum resolution, Dukes has seen it all. (Dave Ellis/NSWCDD Photo)
May 29, 2025 - The spin rate and velocity of a projectile shot from a five-inch gun are so fast only a camera capturing 75,000 frames per second can freeze it mid-flight. At this speed, unseen phenomena become visible, revealing critical...
NSWC Dahlgren Division builds next generation of STEM professionals at first Triad event
May 15, 2025 - Spike LEGO robots emulating unmanned systems navigating a logistics mission at sea. Students rushing to a monitor to answer the first question in a Capture-the-flag competition using Artificial Intelligence tools. Brightly...
NSWC Dahlgren's True Soria utilizes creativity and simplicity in advancing Navy lethality and promoting STEM
True Soria, a computer scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), mentors students at King George Middle School during Robotics Week. This program is part of NSWCDD's K-12 STEM Outreach initiatives, highlighting the organization's commitment to supporting in-class robotics workshops and lessons facilitated by NSWCDD engineers at local schools. (Dorina Watermolen/NSWCDD photo)
May 2, 2025 - True Soria has always had a talent for solving complex problems. Now, as a computer scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), he spends his days shaping the future of the U.S. Navy’s lethality...
Dahlgren celebrates 100 years of UAV innovation: From biplanes to quadcopters
The first radio-controlled plane was an open cockpit, amphibious biplane. Its first totally unmanned flight took place September 15, 1924 (NSWCDD photo by Morgan Tabor).
March 25, 2025 - One hundred years ago, on a stretch of the Potomac River, a small group of engineers and scientists made history with the flight of the United States' first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This moment, now a cornerstone in the...
Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren inspires middle school students in STEM
KING GEORGE, Va. – The team from A.G. Wright Middle School celebrates their first-place victory at the Middle School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren, showcasing exceptional robotics and STEM skills throughout the competition. (Morgan Tabor/NSWCDD)
Nov. 22, 2024 - The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), in partnership with the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg Regional Military Affairs Council and SimVentions, hosted the second Middle School Innovation...
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6149 Welsh Rd., Suite 203
Dahlgren, VA 22448-5130

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