Month: June 2026

Podcast Resources: #65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise

Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Listen to Episode 65 to hear Brooke Divan discuss how coatings science supports infrastructure performance across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You can also watch the full interview. BIO: Brooke Divan is a…

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Video: #65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk50pL_EtQQ Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Brooke Divan, a research physical scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint Technology Center of Expertise, supports projects across the country by connecting coatings science with real-world infrastructure performance. Her…

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#65: Paint Technology Center of Expertise: Engineering Protection at the Surface

Protecting critical infrastructure starts at the surface. For ERDC researchers working in coatings science, that surface determines performance, longevity and cost. Brooke Divan, a research physical scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Paint Technology Center of Expertise, supports projects across the country by connecting coatings science with real-world infrastructure performance. Her team…

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Video: #64: TAK: Global situational awareness tool for Warfighters, first responders

Originally developed to provide global operational reach for elite special operations units, the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) — also known as the Tactical Assault Kit — has matured into an advanced situational awareness ecosystem. This powerful suite of geospatial mapping applications and mission-planning tools delivers secure, real-time communication and critical data to operators across the…

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#64: TAK: Global situational awareness tool for Warfighters, first responders

Originally developed to provide global operational reach for elite special operations units, the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) — also known as the Tactical Assault Kit — has matured into an advanced situational awareness ecosystem. This powerful suite of geospatial mapping applications and mission-planning tools delivers secure, real-time communication and critical data to operators across the…

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Podcast Resources: #63: Accelerating port assessments for contested logistics

In contested environments, ports are no longer guaranteed. They are vulnerable, high-value nodes that can determine the success or failure of a mission. Listen to the latest episode of the Power of ERDC podcast to hear Dr. Aaron Byrd explain how ERDC is developing tools that help planners rapidly assess port capacity, identify vulnerabilities, and make…

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Video: #63: Accelerating port assessments for contested logistics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de9OfDWitXY In contested environments, ports are no longer guaranteed. They are vulnerable, high-value nodes that can determine a mission’s success or failure. In this episode, Dr. Aaron Byrd, ERDC research civil engineer, explains how ERDC is developing tools that help planners rapidly assess port capacity, identify vulnerabilities, and make faster logistics decisions. Learn how the…

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#63: Accelerating port assessments for contested logistics

In contested operations, ports are no longer assumed to be available, secure, or fully functional. They are high-risk nodes that can be degraded, denied, or destroyed, placing immediate pressure on logistics timelines and mission execution. Dr. Aaron Byrd, ERDC research civil engineer, is advancing how the Army addresses that challenge. His work centers on developing…

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Podcast Resources: #62: Advanced Materials

ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. Listen to episode 62 to hear Dr. Travis Thornell and Dane Wedgeworth discuss how ERDC is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications. You can also watch a video of the…

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Video: #62: Advanced Materials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp5jVYQdVI0&list=PL5ozPBRipIEVTdmMZYy4DPvP4Wa0PI4YQ&index=1 From energy absorption to temperature resistance to self-healing, polymers hold vast potential. ERDC is combining its historic materials expertise with cutting-edge polymer research to unlock unique properties for the Warfighter and the nation. ERDC’s work is enabling advanced materials with diverse military and civil works applications, such as stopping projectiles, resisting corrosion and visualizing…

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