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NSWCDD Mentored Students Fire 1st Electromagnetic Railgun shot at Virginia Tech
December 9, 2015
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Students assemble components of Virginia Tech's electromagnetic railgun pulse forming network at the university's Energy Conversion Systems Laboratory. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) railgun experts have been advising Virginia Tech students and professors since 2011. "The experience the student gains at Virginia Tech working on relevant railgun work is directly applicable to the skill sets we need to transition this technology into a reality for the Navy," said Chris Reichart, NSWCDD Pulsed Power Branch head.
Navy Leaders’ Shift Perceptions and Assist Fellow Disabled Personnel to Successful Careers
November 20, 2015
Alligator 2014. Miller spoke at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance held at Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 28, 2015. The EOD Chief received the Purple Heart Medal and a Bronze Star Medal with Valor after he was severely injured by a land mine in Afghanistan. He received rehabilitation treatment at Bethesda Walter Reed Medical Center where he persevered and was able to walk again in 31 days, returning to work within three months. He fought to remain on active duty status and is preparing for another deployment.
Cross Paths With the Lightning Pack: Your march will never be the same!
November 17, 2015
USS Dahlgren - An Integrated Naval Fire-Control-Loop Laboratory Environment
November 17, 2015
A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle launches from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Potomac River Test Range during a surface warfare integration test featuring the virtual USS Dahlgren. Scan Eagle identified, targeted, engaged and supported reengagement throughout the experiment as the NSWCDD-patented Visual Automatic Scoring System sent gun targeting corrections to the MK160 gun weapon system operator. "USS Dahlgren is empowering our integration of unmanned air and surface vehicles into the fire-control-loop for greatly expanded battle space and increased reaction times," said Neil Baron, NSWCDD distinguished scientist for combat control.
Navy Scientists and Engineers Increase Awareness of NSWCDD Technical Capabilities at Navy Yard Event
November 10, 2015
NSWCDD engineer Helmer Flores demonstrates how a shipboard Collective Protection System (CPS) filter housing works while briefing Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, program executive officer for the Littoral Combat Ships program, on the system and its capabilities. NSWCDD CBR Defense engineers designed the shipboard collective protection system to protect Sailors, critical operations, and equipment within selected areas of a ship, or zones, from CBR contamination when the ship is operating in a contaminated environment. Personnel in the protected zone do not need to wear protective clothing or masks which impose heat stress and can impact crew members' performance.
Married Couples among Navy Scientists and Engineers Honored at Academic Recognition Ceremony
October 7, 2015
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees honored at the command's 18th academic awards ceremony are pictured with NSWCDD Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin (left) and NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Durant (right). McLaughlin and Durant commended the graduates for successfully taking on the challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities with academics to obtain certifications or degrees.
French Naval Delegation Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division
September 28, 2015
Dr. Chris Lloyd, High Energy Laser Lethality Lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), briefs French Rear Adm. Christian Dugué, Naval Technical Director for France's Defense Procurement Agency, at the NSWCDD Laser Lethality Lab during the French delegation's NSWCDD visit. Lloyd explained the importance of rigorous modeling and laboratory testing against target materials to ensure high energy laser systems are built that meet the requirements of the warfighter once fielded. NSWCDD is leveraging its knowledge of electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed energy weapons, in addition to its established core capabilities in complex warfare systems development and integration to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms.
Commercial Applications of Navy Inventions 'Brainstormed' at Event
September 9, 2015
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Dr. Kevin Boulais uses liquid nitrogen in a molecular beam epitaxy system to create photo capacitors for light guide film applications.
NSWC Commander Inspires Innovators at Unmanned Systems Integration Workshop and Technical Exchange Meeting
August 27, 2015
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Commander Rear Adm. Lorin Selby speaks to unmanned systems experts from the government, industry, and academia at NSWC Dahlgren Division's second annual Unmanned Systems Integration Workshop and Technical Exchange Meeting, Aug. 19. Selby encouraged military innovators and business executives to overcome the challenges they face to obtain funding for new technologies that can rapidly become a program of record and deployed to the warfighter.
Navy Engineer Honored with Rear Admiral William S. Parsons Award for Scientific and Technical Progress
August 19, 2015
Dr. Wayne Chepren, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division engineer, received the 2014 Rear Admiral William S. Parsons Award for Scientific and Technical Progress at the 2015 U.S. Navy League national convention in Tampa, Fla. Since 1957, this Navy League award for scientific and technical progress has been presented to a Navy or Marine Corps officer, enlisted person or civilian who has made an outstanding contribution in any field of science that has furthered the development and progress of the Navy or Marine Corps.