Power of ERDC Podcast
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has been solving the nation’s toughest challenges for more than 90 years. Now, you can go behind the scenes as some of our nation’s smartest engineers and scientists solve complex problems across ERDC’s broad Civil Works and military mission space.
Our Episodes
#78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods: ERDC seeks to deploy lidar system in rugged Alaskan environment
Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier retreats, the expanding basin traps massive amounts of seasonal meltwater before suddenly releasing it down the Mendenhall River valley — emptying...
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#77: Technical Exchange: ERDC researcher to study flood mitigation strategies in Japan
Extreme weather events are not unique to the United States. That is why an ERDC researcher will be traveling to Japan to study with experts there and collaborate on strategies that can reduce flood risk in both nations. Dr. Amanda Tritinger, a research civil...
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#76: Printing Big: How ERDC builds complex structures layer by layer
What if a nearly 600-pound hydraulic structure could be manufactured in only 27 hours? Lucy Slattery, an engineer with ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, joins the Power of ERDC podcast to explain how ERDC researchers are using large-scale additive manufacturing to build complex components...
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#75: Before and After September 11: ERDC research protected lives on 9/11 and in the ensuing conflicts
Twenty-five years after September 11, ERDC’s research in force protection, blast effects and critical infrastructure remains an important part of the story of how science and engineering helped our nation respond. In this special episode of the Power of ERDC, we revisit an ERDC...
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#74: High-Tech Hide and Seek: Innovative testbed pushes underwater UXO detection technology to its limits
Across the country, coastal waters at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) potentially contain unexploded ordnance. Finding, identifying, characterizing and, when necessary, safely clearing these munitions in shallow-water environments presents an immense challenge. Cutting-edge robotic systems equipped with advanced sensors, acoustics and precision mapping tools...
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Podcast Resources
Resources: #79: Dune Extraction
Natural dunes are a powerful tool for coastal resilience, but engineers need more knowledge about their unique dynamics to fully harness their potential. Listen to Episode 79 to learn more...
Resources: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods
Annual glacial outburst floods from Alaska’s Suicide Basin release huge volumes of water into the Mendenhall River valley in just hours, threatening downstream communities and infrastructure near Juneau. Because...
Resources: #77: Studying flood mitigation strategies in Japan
Extreme weather events are not unique to the United States. That’s why an ERDC researcher will be traveling to Japan to study with experts there and collaborate on strategies...
Resources: #75: ERDC research protected lives on 9/11 and in the ensuing conflicts
Twenty-five years after September 11, ERDC’s research in force protection, blast effects and critical infrastructure remains an important part of the story of how science and engineering helped our...
About ERDC
The research and development arm of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC, was established after the great Mississippi River flood of 1927 to conduct the research that would prevent a similar disaster from occurring in future floods.
Today, ERDC is made up of seven research laboratories in four states, with areas of expertise that include blast and weapons effects; battlespace terrain mapping; cold regions science and engineering; civil and military engineering; computational prototyping for military platforms; coastal, river and environmental engineering; and military installations and infrastructure. Its vision is to be a world-class research and development organization that discovers, develops and delivers new ways to make the world safer and better every day.
ERDC is unique in that it can harness the expertise of multi-disciplinary teams across its labs to provide solutions for the Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation’s Civil Works challenges.
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#79: Dune in the Flume: ERDC team relocates natural structure to laboratory to study dynamics
Natural dunes are a powerful tool for coastal resilience – offering the ability to absorb wave energy, reduce flooding and prevent erosion. However, coastal engineers need more knowledge about their unique dynamics to fully harness their potential. To boost this understanding, an ERDC team...
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