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#50: Permafrost Microorganisms: Newly discovered species could aid U.S. military Arctic operations

ERDC researchers recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms frozen in permafrost that was approximately 40,000 years old. Studying the properties of these new species could unlock capabilities with...

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 #49: Coastal Physical Modeling: Validating for Resilience and Defense

Even in the age of supercomputing, engineers still demand tangible models to fully understand the complex interaction between coastal infrastructure and dynamic ocean forces. ERDC has nearly a century...

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#48: The Network Behind the Waterway: How LOMA keeps traffic moving

Built on Automatic Identification System vessel broadcasts and supported by a nationwide network of fixed receiver sites and mobile trailer deployments, the Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA) helps lock...

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#47: From the Frontlines to the Homefront: Battlefield Damage Assessment Tool is helping with natural disaster response

What if a tool designed for combat could become a lifeline in the wake of natural disasters? The Battlefield Damage Assessment Tool, a system that provides rapid analysis in...

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#46: Building Capacity for Discovery: Craftsmen, technicians work behind the scenes to bring ERDC research to life

We are exploring a pair of unsung teams whose efforts magnify ERDC’s research capabilities. That includes three fabrication shops where master craftsmen – welders, machinists and model makers –...

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 #45: Robot coyote prototype blends engineering with natural world expertise

Bird strikes are a persistent and costly threat to aviation safety. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, more than 13,000 strikes are reported in the U.S. each year, costing...

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