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#53: Liquid Logistics: Securing the frontline power & water our military needs

April 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:32:09 0 Comments

On the modern battlefield, supplying essential power and water in austere environments is a major logistical challenge. The effort to quickly develop and deploy essential technologies to provide these “liquid logistics” is at the forefront of several ERDC research programs and projects. Leading that effort are the world-class research teams at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research…

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Video: #53: Liquid Logistics – Securing frontline energy & water

April 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m796b2zRb9E On the modern battlefield, supplying essential power and water in austere environments is a major logistical challenge. The effort to quickly develop and deploy essential technologies to provide these “liquid logistics” is at the forefront of several ERDC research programs and projects. Leading that effort are the world-class research teams at ERDC’s Construction Engineering…

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#53: Liquid Logistics: Securing the frontline power & water our military needs

April 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Power of ERDC 0:32:09 0 Comments

On the modern battlefield, supplying essential power and water in austere environments is a major logistical challenge. The effort to quickly develop and deploy essential technologies to provide these “liquid logistics” is at the forefront of several ERDC research programs and projects. Leading that effort are the world-class research teams at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research…

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#51: Gaming the Future: Researchers lean into gamification to solve tomorrow’s challenges

March 24, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:31:47 0 Comments

Preparing the Army to solve tomorrow’s challenges is an incredibly complex endeavor. For ERDC researchers striving to provide answers to questions that aren’t yet known, gaming techniques have proven to be a useful tool. Gamification provides a method to digest vast information into usable outcomes with infinite possibilities, while also collaborating with and learning from…

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Video: #51: Gaming the Future

March 24, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MpXrahrpqo Preparing the Army to solve tomorrow’s challenges is an incredibly complex endeavor. For ERDC researchers striving to provide answers to questions that aren’t yet known, gaming techniques have proven to be a useful tool. Gamification provides a method to digest vast information into usable outcomes with infinite possibilities, while also collaborating with and learning…

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Podcast Resources: #51: Gaming the Future

March 24, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering, Podcast resources 0 Comments

For ERDC researchers striving to solve tomorrow’s challenges, gaming techniques have proven to be a useful tool. Listen to Episode 51 to hear Dr. Mihan House McKenna Taylor, Josh Church and Jared Brock discuss how ERDC research is strengthened by gamification combined with nearly a century of engineering and scientific expertise. You can also watch…

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#51: Gaming the Future: Researchers lean into gamification to solve tomorrow’s challenges

March 24, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Military Engineering 0:31:47 0 Comments

Preparing the Army to solve tomorrow’s challenges is an incredibly complex endeavor. For ERDC researchers striving to provide answers to questions that aren’t yet known, gaming techniques have proven to be a useful tool. Gamification provides a method to digest vast information into usable outcomes with infinite possibilities, while also collaborating with and learning from…

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#40: Engineering at the water’s edge: Advancing capabilities through modeling, autonomy and industry partnerships

January 6, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:27:06 Comments Off on #40: Engineering at the water’s edge: Advancing capabilities through modeling, autonomy and industry partnerships

Dr. Gaurav Savant, Senior Scientific Technical Manager at the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, discusses how ERDC is transforming military and civil operations through advanced modeling, AI and autonomous systems. From ensuring safe wet gap crossings for Warfighters to revolutionizing water resource management, these innovations are reshaping the future of defense and engineering. Topics include…

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Video: #40: Engineering at the Water’s Edge

January 6, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #40: Engineering at the Water’s Edge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rVW0vIHnqI Dr. Gaurav Savant, Senior Scientific Technical Manager at the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, discusses how ERDC is transforming military and civil operations through advanced modeling, AI and autonomous systems. From ensuring safe wet gap crossings for Warfighters to revolutionizing water resource management, these innovations are reshaping the future of defense and engineering. Topics…

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Podcast Resources: #40: Engineering at Water’s Edge

January 6, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Resources: #40: Engineering at Water’s Edge

Explore the key projects discussed in this episode, including ERDC’s advancements in computational fluid dynamics and its contributions to improving military logistics and coastal operations. MORE INFORMATION: Savant Selected as Fulbright Specialist  Autonomous Barge Kits Improve Logistical Capabilities for Joint Forces  Ship and Watercraft Simulation Facility Coverage Enhanced Training and Simulation for Wet Gap Crossings …

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