Podcast: Power of ERDC

#35: Tech Transfer: Adding the reach to research through commercialization

December 2, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Engineered Resilient Systems, Geospatial Research and Engineering, Installations and Operational Environments, Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:27:55 0 Comments

ERDCWERX and ERDC’s Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT) are accelerating innovation for the Warfighter and the nation. Through its collaboration with ERDCWERX, ERDC is expanding the Army’s ability to quickly adopt, adapt and deliver technologies that enhance readiness, strengthen protection, and provide dual-use solutions for both military and civilian applications. We explore how…

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#33: PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment

November 18, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:31:18 0 Comments

ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier. The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RAIL) system, which can be used…

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Video: Announcing a new format

September 26, 2025 Christopher Kieffer video podcasts Comments Off on Video: Announcing a new format

We would like to announce some exciting changes that are coming soon to the Power of ERDC podcast.

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Announcing a new format

September 23, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Podcast episodes 0:01:55 Comments Off on Announcing a new format

We would like to announce some exciting changes that are coming soon to the Power of ERDC podcast. Beginning in October, we will relaunch the Power of ERDC podcast as a combined video and audio product that will be available each week. Episodes will continue to feature in-depth interviews with ERDC researchers about the many…

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#32: Muddy: A mapping robot for extreme environments

April 8, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Geospatial Research and Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:38:50 0 Comments

A low-cost unmanned ground vehicle capable of producing 3D maps, the Muddy robot has solved a variety of mapping challenges since 2017. Developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Muddy is often used to test more expansive robotic platforms and to enable other projects. Its combination of autonomous navigation, affordability and…

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#31: Wellbot: An innovative system to maintain relief wells

January 7, 2025 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Power of ERDC 0:30:29 0 Comments

The nation’s levees and dams depend upon relief wells to alleviate underground pressure when water levels are high. However, microorganisms and natural chemicals in the water gradually leave a residue that clogs the wells’ porous screen walls, reducing their practical value and increasing the risk of dam or levee failure. Existing maintenance methods are costly,…

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#30: Oil on Ice: Improving spill response in frigid regions

October 11, 2024 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Power of ERDC 0:38:04 0 Comments

The environmental and economic toll of large-scale oil spills, such as the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon incidents, can linger for decades. That’s why research into better techniques and technologies for rapidly responding to these disasters is critical. One aspect of oil spill response that requires particular attention is the effect of ice and frigid…

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#30: Oil on Ice: Improving spill response in frigid regions

October 11, 2024 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Podcast episodes 0:38:04 1 Comment

The environmental and economic toll of large-scale oil spills, such as the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon incidents, can linger for decades. That’s why research into better techniques and technologies for rapidly responding to these disasters is critical. One aspect of oil spill response that requires particular attention is the effect of ice and frigid…

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#28: Advanced manufacturing: Using 3D printing, new materials and optimized designs to produce large-scale components

May 1, 2024 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Power of ERDC 0:52:43 0 Comments

As America’s civil works infrastructure facilities age beyond their initial design lives, so do the thousands of individual components that keep them functioning. These original components were often fabricated using vintage material and manufacturing methods, making them costly, burdensome and time-consuming to replicate. However, if one of these parts were to suddenly break, that failure…

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#11: Rescue Engineering

December 3, 2021 admin Civil Works, Podcast episodes 00:35:30 Comments Off on #11: Rescue Engineering

After a structural collapse disaster, the eyes of the public are intensely focused on search-and-rescue efforts. Less familiar is the work of a special team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) laboring behind the scenes to ensure the safety of those efforts. The USACE Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) program deploys specially trained…

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