In contested environments, the ability to move people, equipment and supplies depends on more than finding the shortest route. Dr. Danielle Whitlow, a research civil engineer at ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, is helping develop decision support tools that bring engineering analysis into tactical logistics and maneuver planning. Her work focuses on helping planners understand how…
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Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that could…
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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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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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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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Modern military command and control units demand an unprecedented amount of power in the field, pushing traditional fuel resupply lines to their logistical limits and risking Warfighter lives. To confront this challenge, and overcome the risk to life and equipment, the Department of War and ERDC are accelerating the development of operational energy sources to…
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Water is critical to life and essential for Warfighter operations. However, accessing it in frigid Arctic conditions can be a challenge. To meet this need, a portable water treatment system developed by ERDC was successfully demonstrated at the U.S. Department of War’s northernmost installation. The Deployable Resilient Installation water Purification and treatment System (DRIPS) supplied…
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Technological advancements are dramatically changing how facilities are designed, constructed and maintained. Given the rapid pace of change, it is important for the Department of War and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to stay updated on the latest advancements and promote consistent standards across their facilities, while also seeking new innovations to improve…
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ERDC has a long legacy of bringing together researchers from various disciplines to make newdiscoveries that no one could have found alone. That cross-laboratory, cross-disciplinary collaboration is one of ERDC’s greatest strengths,enabling engineers and scientists to tackle problems in innovative ways. However, with sevenlaboratories spread across four states, it requires intentional effort to build these…
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Once completed, a new ERDC model will fundamentally change the way navigation infrastructure components in our nation are designed, built and tested. The Hydraulic Structures Experiment and Validation Model, currently set to go into operation in 2028, will be a one-of-a-kind testbed, advancing and accelerating the revitalization of our nation’s waterways. On this episode, Dr….
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