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NRL FACTBOOK
Celebrating 75 Years
Washington, DC 20375-5320 NRL/PU/5230--99-380 June 1999
Naval Research Laboratory
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The NRL Fact Book is prepared every two years as a reference source for information aboutthe Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). To provide additional information to the reader, a pointof contact is listed for each activity.
NRL has a continuing need for physical scientists, mathematicians, engineers, andsupport personnel. Vacancies are filled without regard to age, race, creed, sex, or nationalorigin. Information concerning current vacancies is furnished on request. Address all suchinquiries to:
Human Resources OfficeStaffing and Classification Branch (Code 1810)Naval Research LaboratoryWashington, DC 20375-5320
Front cover: All images on the front cover except 6 and 10 were winners of the NRL Science As ArtContest that was conducted as part of NRL's 75th Anniversary celebration.
1. First United States reconnaissance satellite system, theGalactic Radiation and Background (GRAB) satellite system
2. Multispectral IR image of a truck viewed in the afternoonusing two MRIR bands and one LWIR band
3. In an effort to improve Naval firefighting procedures, anexperimental study was performed to develop safe,reproducible full-scale tests as a basis to study thedevelopment and mitigation of Class B backdraftexplosions.
4. This image depicts transmission loss using the RadioPhysical Optics model in the Aegean Sea.
5. This umbrella-shaped cirrate octopod was immortalized inabout 2310 m of water during the 1996 geophysical expedi-tion to the Norwegian-Greenland Sea. A deep-tow Benthoscamera system was used.
6. Bust of Thomas Edison appears at NRL's main entrance.NRL began operations in 1923 as a result of Thomas Edison'svision for the nation's need of "...a great research laboratory..."
7. The result of an investigation where polycrystalline powder ofchemically altered tartaric acid was examined at 90 °C underan optical microscope
8. Three-dimensional antenna pattern of a fire-control radaraboard a Burke-class ship. This frame is from an animatedvisualization of data from an at-sea test of the fire controlsystem.
9. Artist's rendering of the Deep Space Program ScienceExperiment (DSPSE), otherwise known as Clementine, whichgenerated 1.8 million images of the moon.
10. An NRL P-3 flies by Building 43 on the actual day of NRL's75th anniversary, July 2, 1998. Mounted on top of this buildingis a 50-ft radio telescope dish, which has become the unofficialsymbol of NRL. Originally constructed in 1951 and modified in1958, scientists called it the first "accurately figured radio tele-scope in the world."
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY1 Mission3 The Naval Research Laboratory in the Department of the Navy4 NRL Functional Organization5 Current Research8 Major Research Capabilities and Facilities
14 NRL Sites and Facilities
15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE17 Executive Directorate - Commanding Officer and Director of Research20 Executive Council21 Research Advisory Committee25 Office of Program Administration and Policy Development26 Command Support Division28 Military Support Division30 Flight Support Detachment32 Human Resources Office
35 BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE38 Associate Director of Research for Business Operations41 Office of Counsel42 Contracting Division44 Financial Management Division46 Supply Division48 Research and Development Services Division
51 SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE54 Associate Director of Research for Systems57 Signature Technology Office58 Technical Information Division60 Radar Division62 Information Technology Division64 Optical Sciences Division66 Tactical Electronic Warfare Division
69 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE72 Associate Director of Research for Materials Science and Component Technology75 Laboratory for Structure of Matter76 Chemistry Division78 Materials Science and Technology Division80 Laboratory for Computational Physics and Fluid Dynamics82 Plasma Physics Division84 Electronics Science and Technology Division86 Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering
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89 OCEAN AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE92 Associate Director of Research for Ocean and Atmospheric Science
and Technology94 Office of Research Support Services96 Acoustics Division98 Remote Sensing Division
100 Oceanography Division102 Marine Geosciences Division104 Marine Meteorology Division106 Space Science Division
109 NAVAL CENTER FOR SPACE TECHNOLOGY112 Director of Naval Center for Space Technology114 Space Systems Development Department116 Spacecraft Engineering Department
119 TECHNICAL OUTPUT, FISCAL, AND PERSONNEL INFORMATION121 Technical Output122 Fiscal126 Personnel Information
127 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT129 Programs for NRL Employees133 Programs for Non-NRL Employees
135 GENERAL INFORMATION137 Maps144 Key Personnel
Photos on opposite page - top to bottom
The Naval Research Laboratory is located inWashington, DC, on the east bank of the PotomacRiver.
The NRL Marine Meteorology Division is locatedin Monterey, California (NRL-MRY).
The Naval Research Laboratory Detachment islocated at Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis,Mississippi (NRL-SSC).
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Introduction to theNaval Research Laboratory
To conduct a broadly basedmultidisciplinary program ofscientific research and ad-vanced technological develop-ment directed toward maritimeapplications of new and im-proved materials, techniques,equipment, systems, and ocean,atmospheric, and space sciencesand related technologies.
The Naval Research Laboratory
• Provides primary in-houseresearch for the physical, engi-neering, space, and environ-mental sciences
• Provides broadly basedexploratory and advanceddevelopment programs inresponse to identified andanticipated Navy needs
• Provides broad multidisci-plinary support to the NavalWarfare Centers
• Provides space and spacesystems technology develop-ment and support
• Assumes responsibility asthe Navy's corporate Laboratory
Mission
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ASSISTANT SECRETARYOF THE NAVY
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The Naval Research Laboratoryin the
Department of the Navy
The Naval Research Laboratory is the Department of the Navy‘s corporate laboratory; itis under the command of the Chief of Naval Research (CNR). As the corporate laboratory of theNavy, NRL is the principal in-house component in the Office of Naval Research’s effort to meetits science and technology responsibilities.
NRL has had a long and fruitful relationship with industry as a collaborator, contractor,and most recently in Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). NRLvalues this linkage and intends for it to continue to develop.
NRL is an important link in the Navy RD&A chain. Through NRL, the Navy has directties with sources of fundamental ideas in industry and the academic community throughoutthe world and provides an effective coupling point to the R&D chain for the Office of NavalResearch (ONR).
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NRL Functional Organization
*Acting
COMMANDING OFFICERCode 1000CAPT B.W. Buckley, USN
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCHCode 1001Dr. T. Coffey
BUSINESSOPERATIONSCode 3000Mr. D.K. Therning*
NAVALCENTERFOR SPACETECHNOLOGYCode 8000Mr. P.G. Wilhelm
CHIEF STAFF OFFICERCode 1002CAPT G.G. Brown, USN
• Legal Counsel• Contracts• Financial Management• Supply• Research and Development
Services• Chesapeake Bay Section
• Space Systems Development• Spacecraft Engineering
• Signature Technology Office• Technical Information• Radar• Information Technology• Optical Sciences• Tactical Electronic Warfare
• Laboratory for Structure of Matter• Chemistry• Materials Science and Technology• Laboratory for Computational Physics
and Fluid Dynamics• Plasma Physics• Electronics Science and Technology• Center for Bio/Molecular Science and
Engineering
• Safety• Security• Flight Detachment• MILOPS• MILPERS• Management Control and Review• Public Affairs
• Equal Employment Opportunity• Staffing and Classification• Employee Development• Employee Relations
HUMANRESOURCESOFFICECode 1800Ms. B.A. Duffield*
MATERIALSSCIENCE ANDCOMPONENTTECHNOLOGYCode 6000Dr. B.B. Rath
• Research Support Services• Acoustics• Remote Sensing• Oceanography• Marine Geosciences• Marine Meteorology• Space Science
OCEAN ANDATMOSPHERICSCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGYCode 7000Dr. E.O. Hartwig
SYSTEMSCode 5000Dr. R.A. LeFande
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Advanced Radio, Optical, and IRSensors
Advanced optical sensorsEO/MET sensorsSatellite meteorologyPrecise space trackingRadio/Infrared astronomyInfrared sensors and phenomenologyMiddle atmosphere researchImage processingVLBI/AstrometryAtmospheric effects on low frequency EM
communicationsOptical interferometryImaging spectrometry
Computer Science and ArtificialIntelligence
Standard computer hardware, developmentenvironments, operating systems, and run-time support software
Methods of specifying, developing, document-ing, and maintaining software
Human-computer interactionIntelligent systems for resource allocation, signal
identification, operational planning, targetclassification, and robotics
Parallel scientific librariesAlgorithms for massively parallel systemsDigital progressive HDTV for scientific visual-
izationHigh-performance, all-optical networkingMachine learningAdvanced computer networkingSimulation management software for networked
high performance computersAlgorithms for incorporating environment and
communication systems performance intosimulations
Interactive 3-D visualization tools and applica-tions
Distributed interactive simulationsComputational steering
Directed Energy TechnologyHigh-energy lasersChemical lasersLaser propagation
High-power microwave sourcesRAM acceleratorsPulse detonation enginesCharged-particle devicesPulse powerDE effects
Electronic Electro-optical DeviceTechnology
Integrated opticsRadiation-hardened electronicsNanotechnologyMicroelectronicsMicrowave and MM wave technologyHydrogen masers for GPSAperture synthesesElectric field couplingVacuum electronicsFocal plane arraysInfrared sensors
Electronic WarfareEW/C2W/IW systems and technologyCOMINT/SIGINT technologyEW decision aids, and planning/control systemsIntercept receivers, signal processing, and
identification systemsPassive direction findersDecoys and offboard CM (RF and IR)Expendable autonomous vehiclesRepeaters/jammers and EO/IR active counter-
measures and techniquesPlatform signature measurement and manage-
mentThreat and EW systems computer modeling and
simulationsVisualization and virtual realityHardware-in-the-loop and flyable simulatorsMissile warning infrared countermeasuresRF environment simulatorsEO/IR multispectral/hyperspectral surveillance
Enhanced Maintainability, Reliability,and Survivability Technology
CoatingsFriction/wear reductionWater additives and cleanersFire safety
Current Research
The following areas represent broad fields of NRL research. Under each, more specific topics that arebeing investigated for the benefit of the Navy and other sponsoring organizations are listed. Some details of thiswork are given in the NRL Review, published annually. More specific details are published in reports on indi-vidual projects provided to sponsors and/or presented as papers for professional societies or their journals.
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Laser hardeningSatellite survivabilityCorrosion controlAutomation for reduced manningRadiation EffectsMobility fuelsChemical and biological sensorsEnvironmental compliance
Environmental Effects on Naval SystemsMeteorological effects on electro-magnetic/
electro-optical system performanceMeteorological effects on weapons, sensors, and
platformsAir quality in confined spacesElectromagnetic background in spaceSolar and geomagnetic activityMagnetospheric and space plasma effectsNonlinear scienceIonospheric behaviorOceanographic effects on weapons, sensors, and
platformsElectromagnetic, electro-optical, and acoustic
system performance/optimizationEnvironmental hazard assessmentContaminant transport
Imaging Research/SystemsRemotely sensed signatures analysisReal-time signal and image processing algo-
rithms/systemsImage data compression methodologyImage fusionAutomatic target recognitionScene/Sensor noise characterizationImage enhancement/noise reductionScene classification techniquesRadar and laser imaging systems studiesCoherent/Incoherent imaging sensor exploita-
tionRemote sensing simulationHyperspectral imagingMicrowave polarimetry
Information TechnologyAntijam communication linksNext generation, signaled optical network
architecturesIntegrated voice and dataArctic communication linksInformation security (INFOSEC)Voice processingHigh performance computingHigh performance communicationsRequirement specification and analysisReal-time computing
Tactical/warfighter’s internetworkingNatural environments for distributed simulationCollaborative engineering environmentsInformation filtering and fusionIntegrated internet protocol (IP) and asynchro-
nous transfer mode (ATM) multicastingHigh assurance softwareDistributed network-based battle managementTeraflop scalable shared memory, massively
parallel computer architecturesDistributed, secure, and mobile information
infrastructuresVirtual engineeringSimulation based virtual realityAdvanced distributed simulationHigh-end, progresive HDTV imagery distributionDefensive information warfareAugmented reality
Marine GeosciencesGeoacoustic modeling in support of acoustic
performance predictionMarine seismology, including propagation and
noise measurementGeomagnetic modeling in support of nonacoustic
system performance predictionGeotechnology/sediment dynamics affecting mine
warfare and mine countermeasuresMapping and charting, including advanced
seafloor mapping, imaging systems, andinnovative object-oriented digital mappingmodels, techniques, and databases
Static potential field measurement and analysis(gravity and magnetic)
Foreshore sediment transport
MaterialsSuperconductivityMagnetismBio/Molecular engineeringMaterials processingAdvanced alloy systemsSolid free form fabricationEnvironmental effectsEnergetic materials/explosivesAerogelsNano-scale materialsNon-destructive evaluationCeramics and composite materialsThin film synthesis and processingElectronic and piezoelectric ceramicsThermoelectric materialsMetamorphic materials/smart structuresComputational material sciencePaints and coatingsFlammability
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MeteorologyGlobal, theater, tactical-scale, and on-scene
numerical weather predictionData assimilation and physical initializationAtmospheric predictability and adaptive
observationsAdjoint applicationsMarine boundary layer characterizationAir/sea interaction; process studiesCoupled air/ocean/land model developmentTropical cyclone forecasting aidsSatellite data interpretation and applicationAerosol transport modelingMeteorological applications of artificial
intelligence and expert systemsOn-scene environmental support system
developmentTactical data base development and applica-
tionsMeteorological tactical decision aidsMeteorological simulation and visualization
Ocean AcousticsUnderwater acoustics, including propagation,
noise, and reverberationFiber-optic acoustic sensor developmentDeep ocean and shallow water environmental
acoustic characterizationUndersea warfare system performance
modeling, unifying the environment,acoustics, and signal processing
Target reflection, diffraction, and scatteringAcoustic simulationsTactical decision aidsSonar transducers
OceanographyOceanographic instrumentationOpen ocean, littoral, and nearshore oceano-
graphic forecastingShallow water oceanographic effects on
operationsArctic environmental qualityModeling, sensors, and data fusionBio-optical and fine-scale physical processesBio-corrosionOceanographic simulation and visualizationCoastal scene generationWaves, tides, and surf predictionCoupled model developmentCoastal ocean characterizationOceanographic decision aidsGlobal, theater, and tactical scale modelingRemote sensing of oceanographic parametersSatellite image analysis
Space Systems and TechnologySpace and ground systems implementation, from
concept through orbital operationsAdvanced space systems architectures and
requirementsSystems engineering and analysisMission evaluation and performance assessmentSpacecraft controllers, processors, signal process-
ing, and softwareAstrodynamics, mathematical modeling, and
simulationsSurveillance sensing technology and applicationsSatellite communications theory and systemsTactical communications systemsMobile data collection, processing, and dissemi-
nationSpacecraft electronics design, engineering, and
integrationSatellite ground station, tracking, telemetry,
control systems design, and softwarePrecise time and time interval technologyNavigation satellite technology and frequency
standardsRemote sensing, calibration, and researchSpacecraft electrical power and radio frequency
systems
Surveillance and Sensor TechnologyPoint defense technologyImaging radarsSurveillance radarsMultifunction RF systemsTarget classification/identificationAirborne geophysical studiesFiber-optic sensor technologyUndersea target detection/classificationEO/IR multispectral/hyperspectral detection and
classificationSonar transducersElectromagnetic sensors—gamma ray to rf
wavelengthsSQUID for magnetic field detectionLow observables technologyUltra-wideband technologyVHSIC/MIMIC applicationsInterferometric imageryMicro-sensor systemDigital framing resonnaissance canvas
Undersea TechnologyAutonomous vehiclesBathymetric technologyAnechoic coatingsAcoustic holographyUnmanned undersea vehicle dynamicsWeapons launch
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Major Research Capabilities and Facilities(Listed alphabetically by organizational unit)
Acoustics Division (Code 7100)Large, sandy-bottom, holographic pool facility
for investigating echo characteristics ofunderwater buried/near bottom targets andsediment acoustics
Multichannel programmable acoustic signalprocessing system
Containerized data processing for acoustic arrayprocessing at remote sites and aboard ship
One million gallon, vibration-isolated underwa-ter holographic/3-D laser vibrometer facilityfor studying structural acoustic phenomenafor submarine, mine countermeasure andtorpedo systems
In-air structural acoustics facility with highspatial density nearfield acoustic holographyand 3-D laser vibrometer measurements andprocessing systems for diagnosing largestructures including aircraft interiors androcket payload fairings
High-powered sound source arrayMoored acoustic array with satellite telemetry
channels for measuring directional noiseMultiple-towed acoustic arrays with up to 144
acoustic channels for measuring directionalnoise
Twin underwater towers supporting sourcesand hydrophone arrays to measure high-frequency propagation, volume, and bound-ary scattering in shallow water
High-speed maneuverable towed body withMK-50 and synthetic aperture sonars tomeasure high-frequency boundary scatteringand coherence
Tactical oceanography simulation laboratoryDigital Acoustic Buoy Systems (DABS), which
can autonomously record data from verticaland/or horizontal acoustic arrays, providingthe capability to (1) make long-term ambientnoise measurements uncontaminated by thenoise of a nearby ship and (2) make singleship propagation measurements
Acoustic Communications SimulationLaboratory
20-ft by 20-ft by 10-ft deep above-groundsaltwater acoustic tank facility with environ-mental control and substantial optical access
Center for Bio/Molecular Science andEngineering (Code 6900)
Optical equipmentConfocal fluorescent microscope
CW fluorimeter and microscopeExcimer laser projection exposure systemDektak surface profilometerOptical and fluorescence microscopesPhoton correlation spectrometerPicosecond dye laser systemRaman spectrometersScanning and transmission electron micro-scopeSLM fluorimeter (visible through near IR)Time resolved fluorimeter (nanosecond)UV-visible absorption spectrophotometers
Analytical instrumentsAtomic force/scanning tunnelling micro-
scopeCapillary electrophoresis unitContact angle goniometerDifferential scanning calorimeterGC/MASS spectrometerDNA synthesizer; DNA sequencerHPLCPatch clamp microelectrodesPotentiometer for electrochemistry
General facilitiesClass 100 clean roomCold room for storage and preparationControlled shelf temperature lyophilizerSilicon graphics IRIS workstationFreeze-fracture apparatusHigh-speed ultracentrifugesInert atmosphere dry boxLangmuir-Blodgett film balance
Chemistry Division (Code 6100)Synthesis/processing facilities
Marine corrosion facility (at Key West,Florida)
Paint formulation and coatingFunctional polymers/elastomersLangmuir-Blodgett filmSurface cleaningThin film deposition/etching with in-situ
controlCharacterization facilities
General purpose chemical analysisSurface diagnosticsNanometer scale composition/structure/
propertiesMagnetic resonance NDITribologyPolymer structure/function
Special purpose capability
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Environmental monitoring/remediationSynchrotron interfacial spectroscopy/
structureCombustion and fire researchAlternate and petroleum-derived fuelsSimulation/modelingSynchrotron radiation beam lines (at NSLS,
Brookhaven, NY)Raman Spectroscopic Laboratory
Electronics Science and TechnologyDivision (Code 6800)
Nano- and micro-electronics characterizationand processing facilities
Electron-beam nanowriterHigh-resolution transmission electron micro-
scopeScanning tunneling microscopy and electro-
optical analysisCrystal-growing facilities including bulk
growth, molecular beam expitaxy, andorgano-metallic chemical vapor deposition
Optical and electrical characterization of materi-als
Electronic testing and analysis facilitiesVacuum electronics engineering facility
Information Technology Division(Code 5500)
HF modem and channel simulationBrandywine antenna rangePomonkey test rangeCBD Ship Motion SimulatorSignal analysis laboratoryArtificial intelligence computer networkHCI laboratoryCertification and INFOSEC engineering labora-
toryVirtual reality laboratoryDoD High Performance Computing Moderniza-
tion Program (HPCMP) Distributed Center(DC)
High-speed ATM network (backbone and to thedesktop)
ATD net Washington area pop for high perfor-mance, multi-gigabit optical streams
Distributed file systems with authentication(Andrew File System/Multi-Resident AndrewFile System (AFS/MRAFS))
Lab-wide network, NICEnet, providing com-puter communications, video services, andgateways to networks and computer systemsworldwide
Satellite dishes for video and data receptionFile server/archiver system for central file
storage of lab-wide data
Visualization laboratoryLab-wide ADP training facilityNavy engagement warfare assessment and
virtual engineering (newave) research centerNATO Improved Link-Eleven (NILE) Test Bed
Laboratory for Computational Physicsand Fluid Dynamics (Code 6400)
Six-processor SGI Power Onyx workstationEighteen-processor SGI Power ChallengeTwenty-four processor SGI Origin 2000Thirty-two processor SGI Origin 2000Sixty-four processor HP ExemplarSixteen-processor HP ExemplarD2 Digital video and animation laboratorySUN Microsystems 670MP workstation serverOver sixty SUN, SGI, and MACINTOSH work-
stationsThree-fourths terabyte RAID Disk Storage
SystemsAll computers and workstations have network
connections to NICENET and ATDNETallowing access to the NRL CCS facilities(including the DoD HPC resources) and manyother computer resources both internal andexternal to NRL.
Laboratory for Structure of Matter(Code 6030)
Two area detector systemsTwo X-ray diffractometersZymark roboticsFour silicon graphics IRIS workstationsProtein and peptide chromatographyAtomic force microscope
Marine Geosciences Division(Code 7400)
Airborne gravimetry, magnetics, and topo-graphic measurements suite coupled withdifferential GPS yielding position accuraciesof <1.0 meter
Deep-towed acoustic geophysical systemoperating at 250-650 Hz characterizessubseafloor structure including gas clathrateaccumulations and dissociation of methanehydrates
Acoustic seafloor classification system operatingat 15-50 kHz provides underway, real-timeprediction of sediment type and consistency
Seafloor probes for measuring sediment porewater pressures and acoustic compressionaland shear wave velocities and attenuations
100 and 300 kV transmission electron micro-scopes with environmental cell for study of
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sediment fabric, especially impact of organicsObject-oriented digital cartographic modeling
techniques and databases with Internet accessMap data formatting facility compresses map
information onto compact disk-read onlymemory media for masters for use in aircraftdigital moving map systems
ORCA and RMSO radio controlled semi-sub-mersible mapping systems
Magnetic observatory conducts measurementsof ambient field and other magnetic phenom-ena
Comprehensive geotechnical and geoacousticslaboratory capability
Airborne ElectroMagnetic (AEM) bathymetrysystem
Ocean bottom magnetometer system3-D, multi-spectral, subbottom swath imaging
systemOcean Bottom Seismographs (OBS)In-Situ Sediment Acoustic Measurement System
(ISSAMS)Hydrothermal plume imaging data acquisition
and analysis systemIntegrated digital databases analysis and
display system for bathymetric, meteorologi-cal, oceanographic, geoacoustic, and acousticdata
Stereometric video image processing system foruse in foreshore morphology measurement
Sediment gas-content samplerAcoustic tomographic probes for surf zone sandsSurf zone sediment penetrometer
Marine Meteorology Division (Code 7500)Tactical Environmental Support System (TESS)
for fielding regional and shipboard METOCapplications
SMQ-11 shipboard antenna system for retriev-ing polar-orbiting satellite data
Geostationary satellite data direct readout andprocessing center
Super-workstations for numerical weatherprediction systems development
Master Environmental Library (MEL) imple-mented on super-workstations for archivingand distributing real-time and historicalatmosphere/ocean data bases
Bergen Data Center for extensive file serving andresearch data backup/archival capability
Data visualization center for developing ship-board briefing tools, displaying observationsand model output, and integrating meteoro-logical parameters into tactical simulations
Materials Science and TechnologyDivision (Code 6300)
Ultrasonic gas atomizerHot isostatic pressCold isostatic pressHigh-energy, dispersive X-ray analytical systemElectron microprobe, SEM, SAM, and STEM
systemsQuantitative metallographyComputer-controlled multiaxial loading and SCC
measurement systemsComputer-interactive, nonlinear, multimode
fracture measurement systemComputer-aided, experimental stress analysisCrystallite Orientation Distribution Function
(CODF)Thermoelectric parametric measurement systemClass 1000 clean room; processing metallic filmElevated temperature and structural characteriza-
tion laboratoryNondestructive evaluation laboratoryClosed-loop, low- and high-cycle fatigue systemsMetallic film deposition systemsMagnetometryMossbauer spectroscopyCryogenic facilitiesHigh-field magnetsHigh-resolution analytical electron microscopeIsothermal heat treating facilityVacuum arc melting facilityVacuum induction melting facility3-MeV tandem Van de Graaff accelerator200-keV ion-implantation facilityMicrowave test facilityExcimer laser film deposition facilityBomen infrared spectrometer facilityDiffuse light scattering facilityFemtosecond laser facilitySemiconductor assessment facilitySurface characterization facility
Oceanography Division (Code 7300)Towed sensor and advanced microstructure
profiler systems for studying upper ocean fineand micro-structure
Integrated absorption cavity and optical profilersystems for studying ocean optical characteris-tics
Environmental scanning electron microscope andconfocal laser scanning microscope for detailedstudies of bio-corrosion in naval materials
Self-contained bottom mounted upwardlookingacoustic profilers for measuring ocean variability
Acoustic doppler profiler for determining ocean
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currents while under wayRemotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV)Bottom mounted acoustic doppler profilersTowed hyperspectra optical arraySCI Processing FacilitySatellite Receiving Stations for AVHRR, SeaWifs,
DMSP Ocean Color Processing Facility
Optical Sciences Division (Code 5600)Electron-beam, electron-beam sustained, X-ray,
and UV preionized laser devices with spectro-scopic and other diagnostic equipment
Short-pulse excitation apparatus for kineticmechanisms investigations
IR laser facility for optical characterization ofsemiconductors
Mobile, high-precision optical trackerFacilities for synthesis and characterization of
optical glass compositions and for the fabrica-tion of optical fibers
Optical and digital image processing facilitiesSilica and IR fluoride/chalcogenide fiber fabrica-
tion facilitiesFacilities for fabricating and testing integrated
optical devicesOptical probes laboratory to study viscoelastic,
structural, and transport properties of molecu-lar systems
Computer IR/EO technology/systems simulationcenter
High-energy pulsed chemical laser laboratoryLaser diode pumped 10 W 2 µm solid state
lasersField-qualified EO/IR measurements devicesFocal plane array evaluation facilityMid-IR, low phonon crystal growth facilityOnyx-based multispectral image processing
facilityIndoor IR test rangeNRL P-3 aircraft sensor palletEO/IR high-resolution sensorsIRCMCommon data linkInfrared countermeasure techniques laboratoryMulti and hyperspectral sensors and processingResponse of fiber-optic hydrophone as a func-
tion of temperature and pressureEnvironmental testing of fiber sensors (acoustic,
magnetic, electric field, etc.)High-speed, high-power photodetector charac-
terizationCommunication link characterization to
>100 GbpsRF phase noise, noise figure, and network
analysis
Plasma Physics Division (Code 6700)PAWN, 1-MJ compact inductive storage facilityGamble II high-voltage pulsed power generatorsHAWK, 1 MA inductive storage facilityPHAROS III, three-beam neodymium-glass laser
and target facilityTable-Top Terawatt (T3) laser systemNIKE krypton fluoride laser facilityHigh-power relativistic klystron and gyrotron
facilitiesLarge volume space chamber (2 m × 5 m)Large area plasma processing systemMicrowave facility for processing of advanced
materials (2.45, 35, 94, and 60-120 GHz)
Radar Division (Code 5300)Airborne research radar facility, including
advanced profile high-resolution imagingradar and P3 (1998) with APS-145 Group 2tand CEC
Ship radar-cross-section computer predictionfacility
Electromagnetic numerical computation facilityShipboard radar research and development test
beds:1. Senrad wideband air surveillance radar
facility2. Volume surveillance radar test bed3. Ship self-defense surveillance and engage-
ment demonstration systemsCooperative aircraft identification (IFF) ground
station facilityShipboard radar display facilityCompact range antenna measurement labora-
toryExperimental mode-stirred chamber for electro-
magnetic compatibility qualificationCBD fleet radar systems facilitySpace-time adaptive processing laboratoryElectronic computer-aided design facilityClutter research radar
Remote Sensing Division (Code 7200)Polar ozone and aerosol monitor space sensorGround-based stratospheric water-vapor
monitoring systemSAR processing facilitySCI processing facility
SEALABNASE LAB
Hyperspectral imaging, sensors, and processingOptical remote sensing calibration lab/facilityNavy prototype optical interferometerNRL/NRAD 74 MHz very large arrayFree surface hydrodynamics laboratory
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high-atmospheric, and space-environmentsensing
Clean-room facilitiesExtensive computer-assisted data manipulation
and interpretive capability for space-dataimaging and modeling
Backgrounds Center of Expertise (BCoE)Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO)Synthetic Scene Generation Model (SSGM)Backgrounds Data Center for analysis of BMDO-
relevant natural backgroundsSpecial Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager (SSULI)
calibration facilityUltraviolet remote sensing data centerLow-temperature laboratoryGamma Ray Observatory (OSSE) operations and
data analysis centerSolar instrument test facilitySolar Ultraviolet Spectral Irradiance Monitor
(SUSIM) operations and data analysis centerLarge Angle Spectrometric Coronagraph
(LASCO) operation and data analysisExtreme-ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (EIT)Middle Atmosphere High Resolution Spec-
trograph Investigation (MAHRSI) to measureOH and NO in middle atmosphere
Space Systems DevelopmentDepartment (Code 8100)
Payload test facility and processor developmentlaboratory
Spacecraft high-reliability electronic and electri-cal production facility
Spacecraft electronic systems integration andtest facility
Spacecraft electrical power systems and batterylaboratories
Laser physics and electro-optics laboratoriesTactical Technology Development Laboratory
(TTDL)Electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic
computability (EMI/EMC) screen room testfacility
Precision oscillator (clock) test facilityRadio frequency (RF) system development
facilityRF microcircuit fabrication cleanroom facilityLarge tapered horn RF anechoic chamber facilityRF payload development laboratory with
anechoic chamberPrecision high-frequency RF compact range
anechoic chamber facilityTransportable ground station development,
assembly, and test facility
SSM/I processing facilitySTEMS systemOcean tower/platform/ship radarVolume Imaging Lidar systemAerosol and field measurement facilityAirborne Polarimetric Microwave Imaging
Radiometer (APMIR)NRL RP-3A aircraft sensors
Airborne LidarMMW imagersDMSP SSM/I simulatorPRT-5 IR radiometerImaging real-aperture radar (RAR)Flight-level meteorological sensorsHyperspectral sensor systems (PHILLS)Ultra wideband SAR (NUSAR)
Research and Development ServicesDivision (Code 3500)
Military constructionONR facilities supportResearch support engineeringPlanningFull range of facility contracting, including
construction, architect/engineering services,facilities support, and base operating services
TransportationTelephone servicesMaintenance and repair of buildings, grounds,
and communication and alarm systemsShops for machining, sheet metal, welding, and
plating
Spacecraft Engineering Department(Code 8200)
Chambers:Thermal-vacuumAcoustic reverberation
Facilities:Shock and vibration testClean-roomsSpacecraft-fabrication and assemblyFuels testAutoclaveRotary air bearingCAD/CAMAutomatic weldingStatic loads testSpacecraft spin balanceModal analysis
Space Science Division (Code 7600)E.O. Hulburt Center for Space ResearchDevelopment and test facilities for spaceborne
instruments to perform astrophysical, solar,
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Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilitiesPomonkey Field Site/large antenna, space
communications, and research facilityMidway Research Center/space communica-
tions and research facility
Tactical Electronic Warfare Division(Code 5700)
Mobile infrared signature measurement andsimulation facility
Mobile ESM laboratoryHybrid RF/IR missile-seeker simulation facilityCentral target simulation facility for developing,
testing, and evaluating EW systems andtechniques, using real-time, hardware-in-the-loop models
RF simulation laboratory and signal simulatorsRadar cross-section measurement facility
(at CBD)Search radar ECM simulatorAdvanced tactical EW environment simulatorElectronic warfare coordination test bedScale-model analysis facilityWind tunnel for performance measurements of
low Reynolds number vehiclesOptical integration laboratoryTempest signal-processing laboratorySimulated ship-mast facilitySecure supercomputer facilityVehicle development laboratoryVisualization laboratory
Technical Information Division(Code 5200)
History OfficeNARDIC (Naval Acquisition, Research, and
Development Information Center)
Ruth H. Hooker Research and Technical Infor-mation Center:
On-line catalog of unclassified publicationsLAN-based catalog of classified and
unclassified publicationsWeb-access to journals, reports, press
releases, NRL publicationsDigital library projects with association,
commercial, and government publishersConsortial relationship with NIST, NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center, NSAWriting, editing, and publication servicesGraphic design and printing servicesImaging CenterPhotographic laboratoryNRL Exhibit Program: display, design,
productionMultimedia design and productionVideo editing suiteScientific and technical photographyAuditorium servicesMail handling servicesCorrespondence review and archives
servicesForms Supply StoreElectronic forms and forms design
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District of ColumbiaNRL and Artificial Intelligence
Center at Bolling AFB 131/0 0/10.24 107/25Virginia
Midway Research CenterQuantico 162/0 9/1
MarylandNRL Flight Support
Detachment, NASPatuxent River* Tenant
Chesapeake Bay Sectionand Dock FacilityChesapeake Beach* 157/0 0/0.60 62/87
Multiple Research SiteTilghman Island* 2/0 3/3
Radio Astronomy ObservatoryMaryland Point* 24/0 10/16
Radio Antenna RangeUSAF Receiver SiteBrandywine* 0/0 0/22.98 1/0
Free Space Antenna RangePomonkey* 56/0 28.40/0 9/11
FloridaMarine Corrosion Facility
Key West TenantCalifornia
NRL MontereyMonterey* Tenant
MississippiStennis Space Center
Bay St. Louis* TenantAlabama
Ex-USS Shadwell (LSD-15) TenantMobile Bay
SITEBUILDINGS/
STRUCTURES
ACREAGE
NRL Sites and Facilities
EASEMENT/LICENSE-PERMIT
LANDOWNED/LEASED
*See maps in the General Information section (page 137).
Decommissioned 457-ft vessel used for fire research
Land: Buildings: Replacement Costs:Owned 556 acres RDT&E 3,167,125 ft2 Real property – currentLeased 0 acres Administrative 225,812 ft2 Replacement value $964.5 million
Other 422,367 ft2 Equipment $186.7 million
PROPERTY
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ExecutiveDirectorate
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
CAPT B.W. Buckley, USN Commanding Officer 1000Dr. T. Coffey Director of Research 1001Mr. D.J. DeYoung Executive Assistant 1001.1CAPT G.G. Brown, USN Chief Staff Officer/Inspector General 1002/1000.1Mr. J.C. Payne Head, Command Support Division/Deputy Inspector General 1200/1000.11Ms. B. Peters Command Management Review 1000.12Dr. C.M. Cotell Head, Office of Technology Transfer 1004Mrs. L.T. McDonald Head, Office of Program Administration and
Policy Development 1006Mr. R.L. Thompson* Head, Public Affairs Branch 1230Vacant Head, Safety Branch 1240CDR A. Leigh, USN Head, Military Support Division 1400CDR T. McMurry, USN Officer in Charge, Flight Support Detachment 1600Ms. B.A. Duffield* Director, Human Resources Office 1800Ms. D.E. Erwin Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer 1803Mr. J. McCutcheon Head, Office of Counsel 3008Ms. L. Byrne Deputy for Small Business 3204
*Acting
FLIGHT SUPPORT DETACHMENT
1600
COMMAND SUPPORT DIVISION
1200
INSPECTORGENERAL
1000.1
COMMANDMANAGEMENT
REVIEW1000.12
DEPUTYINSPECTORGENERAL
1000.11
OFFICE OF PROGRAM ADMIN AND POLICY DEV
1006
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1001.1
HUMAN RESOURCESOFFICE
1800
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGYTRANSFER
1004
RESEARCH ADVISORYCOMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE
COMMANDING OFFICER*
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH1001
1000
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
1002
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MILITARY SUPPORT DIVISION
1400
*DIRECT ACCESS
1230 PAO1240 SAFETY OFFICER1803 DEEOO3008 OFFICE OF COUNSEL3204 DEP FOR SMALL BUS
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The Commanding Officer (Code 1000) and the Directorof Research (Code 1001) share executive responsibility for themanagement of the Naval Research Laboratory. In accor-dance with Navy requirements, the Commanding Officer isresponsible for the overall management of the Laboratoryand exercises the usual functions of command includingcompliance with legal and regulatory requirements, liaisonwith other military activities, as well as the general supervi-sion of the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of thetechnical work and of the support services.
The Commanding Officer delegates line authority andassigns responsibility to the Director of Research for thetechnical program, its planning, conduct, and staffing;evaluation of the technical competence of personnel; liaisonwith the scientific community; selection of subordinatetechnical personnel; exchange of technical information; andthe effective execution of the NRL mission.
Within the limits of Navy regulations, the Command-ing Officer and the Director of Research share authority andresponsibility for the internal management of the Laboratory.The Commanding Officer retains all authority and responsi-bility specifically assigned to him by higher authority.
The mission of the Laboratory is carried out by threescience and technology directorates and the Naval Center forSpace Technology, supported by the Business OperationsDirectorate and the Executive Directorate. In addition, theLaboratory’s operating staffs provide assistance in theirspecial fields to the Commanding Officer and to the Directorof Research. The operating staffs are listed on the followingpages of this publication.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE
Code 1000 and Code 1001
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Commanding Officer
CAPT Bruce W. Buckley, USN, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in1973. CAPT Buckley entered flight training andwas designated a Naval Aviator in December1974 at Naval Air Station Chase Field, Texas.After completing replacement pilot training in theF-14A at Fighter Squadron 124, he was assignedas an F-14A pilot in Fighter Squadron 24.
CAPT Buckley has accumulated extensiveexperience in research, development, engineer-ing, and project management beginning with atour on the Joint Test Force of the Air Combat/Air-to-Air Missile Evaluation at Nellis Air Force
Base, Nevada. He then attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California, where he earned aMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering with Distinction. While at postgraduate school, CAPT Buckleywas selected to be designated an Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (AEDO).
As an AEDO, CAPT Buckley has had positions of increasing responsibility in engineering and programmanagement including F/A-18 F404 Project Officer at the Naval Plant Representatives Office, Lynn, Massa-chusetts; Avionics and Electro-Optics Projects Manager in the F/A-18 Program Management Office, Assistantto the Program Director of Tactical Aircraft Programs, F404 Engine Program Manager, and Program andPolicy Branch Head in the Propulsion Division, all at the Naval Air Systems Command, Arlington, Virginia.CAPT Buckley then served in two positions, as the F-14 Aircrew Systems Program Manager and as theDeputy Director of the Research and Engineering Department of the Naval Training Systems Center inOrlando, Florida. Returning to Washington and the Naval Air Systems Command in July 1993, he served asthe Director of the Propulsion and Power Division and the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval AirSystems Command. CAPT Buckley assumed command of the Naval Research Laboratory on January 26,1996.
CAPT Buckley’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, a Joint ServiceCommendation, and three Navy Commendations.
CAPT Buckley is married to the former Janice E. Faller of Miami, Florida, and they have two daughters,Michele and Sandra.
Captain Douglas H. Rau, USN Commanding Officer
Naval Research Laboratory
Captain Douglas H. Rau, born and raised inMountainside, New Jersey, graduated from the UnitedStates Naval Academy in 1974. He participated in theImmediate Graduate Education Program at the Universityof Washington and then reported to Surface WarfareOfficer School and qualified as a Surface Warfare Officeronboard the USS Fox (CG-33).
CAPT Rau continued his career serving in engineering,research, development, and project management relatedbillets. In 1986, he transferred to the Engineering DutyOfficer community.
Sea service assignments include:USS Fox (CG-33) Main Propulsion AssistantUSS Rathburne (FF-1057) Chief EngineerCOMDESRON 35 Squadron EngineerUSS Nimitz (CVN-68) Chief Engineer
Shore duty assignments include:Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Project superintendent for DD963 overhaulsPERA(CV) Officer in ChargePuget Sound Naval Shipyard Engineering and Planning Department HeadCNO’s Strategic Studies Group FellowBureau of Personnel Engineering Duty Officer Community ManagerNaval Sea Systems Command Executive Assistant
Education:USNA BS Ocean Engineering, graduate with distinctionU of Washington Studies in Naval ArchitectureNaval Postgraduate School MS Mechanical Engineering, graduate with distinctionU of Pittsburgh Management Program for Executives
CAPT Rau’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with one star, Navy Commenda-tion Medal with one star, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit citations and campaign ribbons.
CAPT Rau is married to the former Colette Greceldhes of Port Orchard, Washington. They have three daughters,Asia, Amber, and Alisa.
NRL’s New Commanding Officer August 6, 1999
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Dr. Timothy Coffey was born in Washington,DC, on June 27, 1941. He graduated from
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1962with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, andobtained his M.S. (1963) and Ph.D. (1967), both inphysics, from the University of Michigan.
During his graduate career, Dr. Coffeyworked as a research assistant at the University ofCalifornia (1963-64), a research physicist at theAir Force Cambridge Research Laboratories(1964-65), and a teaching fellow and researchassistant in physics at the University of Michigan(1965-66). As a scientific consultant for EG&G,Inc. (1966-71), he was involved in investigations in theoretical and mathematical physics.
Dr. Coffey came to the Naval Research Laboratory in 1971 as Head of the Plasma Dynamics Branch,Plasma Physics Division. In this position, he directed research in the simulation of plasma instabilities, thedevelopment of multidimensional fluid and magnetohydrodynamic codes, and the development of computercodes for treating chemically reactive flows. In 1975, he was named Superintendent, Plasma Physics Division;he was appointed Associate Director of Research for General Science and Technology on January 1, 1980. OnNovember 28, 1982, he was named Director of Research.
Dr. Coffey is recognized as an authority on the theory of nonlinear oscillations and has played a majorrole in the national program on high-altitude nuclear effects. The author or co-author of over 70 publicationsand reports, he has made several fundamental contributions to the theory of electron beam/plasma interac-tion and to the understanding of plasma processes in the Earth’s ionosphere.
Dr. Coffey is a fellow of the American Physical Society and of the Washington Academy of Sciences. Hehas been presented the following awards: Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive, in 1981; DistinguishedPresidential Rank, in 1987; Delmer S. Fahrney Medal, Franklin Institute, in 1991; DoD Distinguished CivilianService, in 1991; Distinguished Presidential Rank, in 1994; and Senior Executives Association ProfessionalDevelopment League’s 1995 Executives Excellence Award.
Director of Research
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The Executive Council consists of executive, management, andadministrative personnel. Executive Council members include:
Commanding Officer, ChairpersonDirector of ResearchAssociate Directors of ResearchChief Staff OfficerDirector, Naval Center for Space TechnologyHeads of DivisionsHead, Laboratory for Structure of MatterHead, Laboratory for Computational Physics and Fluid DynamicsHead, Center for Bio/Molecular Science and EngineeringDirector, Human Resources OfficePublic Affairs OfficerDeputy Equal Employment Opportunity OfficerHead, Office of Program Administration and Policy DevelopmentSafety OfficerHead, Office of Counsel
Executive Council
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The Research Advisory Committee advises the Commanding Officer and theDirector of Research on scientific programs and the administration of the Labora-tory. The committee assists in planning the long-range scientific program, coordi-nating the scientific work, reviewing the budget, accepting or modifying problems,considering personnel actions, and initiating such studies as may be necessary ordesirable. The membership consists of:
Director of Research, ChairpersonCommanding OfficerAssociate Directors of ResearchChief Staff Officer (Observer)
Research Advisory Committee
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Chief Staff Officer/Inspector GeneralCode 1002/1000.1
The Chief Staff Officer serves as the Deputy to the Commanding Officer andacts for the Commanding Officer in his absence. The Command Support Division(Code 1200), the Military Support Division (Code 1400), and the Flight SupportDetachment (NAS Patuxent River, MD, Code 1600) report directly to the ChiefStaff Officer. When directed, the Laboratory’s Inspector General investigates,inspects, and/or inquires into matters that affect the operation and efficiency ofNRL. These matters include but are not limited to: effectiveness, efficiency, andeconomy; management practices; and fraud and waste. He serves as principaladvisor to the Commanding Officer on all inspection matters and audits and isthe principal point of contact and liaison with all agencies outside NRL.
CAPT G.G. BROWN, USN
MR. R.L. THOMPSON*
Public Affairs OfficerCode 1230
The Public Affairs Officer (PAO) advises the Commanding Officer andDirector of Research on public affairs matters, including external and internalrelations, community outreach, and serves as the Commanding Officer’s princi-pal assistant in the area of public affairs. To do this, the PAO plans and directs aprogram of public information dissemination on official NRL activities. The PAOcoordinates responses to requests from the news media and the public forunclassified information or materials dealing with the Laboratory, coordinatesparticipation in community relations activities, and directs the NRL history andinternal information programs. The PAO is also responsible for coordinating allactions within the Laboratory that respond to requirements of the Freedom ofInformation Act (FOIA).
Safety OfficerCode 1240
The Head of the Safety Branch acts as the Safety Officer and is the programmanager for Occupational Safety and Health, Explosives Safety, IndustrialHygiene, Hazardous Material Control and Management, Radiological Safety,Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety, and Environmental Protection. The Safety Branchmust ensure that the development, implementation, and maintenance of compre-hensive safety and environmental compliance programs, in support of theLaboratory’s unique areas of research and development, comply with the appro-priate federal, state, Navy, and NRL regulations.
*Acting
MR. S. BURNS
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Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity OfficerCode 1803
The Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO) is the EEOprogram manager and the advisor to the Commanding Officer on all EEOmatters. The DEEOO manages the discrimination complaint process and directsthe Laboratory’s affirmative action plans and special emphasis programs (FederalWomen’s, Hispanic Employment, African American Employment, Asian-PacificIslanders, American Indian Employment, Individuals with Disabilities, includingDisabled Veterans). The DEEOO recruits quality candidates for those areas whenunderrepresentation exists. Duties also include reviewing, coordinating, andmonitoring implementation of EEO policies and developing local guidance,directives, and implementation procedures for the EEO programs.
MR. J. MCCUTCHEON
Office of CounselCode 3008
The Office of Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal services toNRL’s management in all areas of general and administrative law, and intellec-tual property law. The Office reviews all procurement-related actions; reviewsNRL scientific papers prior to publication; prepares patent applications andprosecutes the applications through the Patent and Trademark Office; defendsagainst contract protests, other contract litigation, and personnel cases; andadvises on other legal matters relating to technology transfer, personnel, fiscal,and environmental law. NRL Counsel also serves as legal advisor to the Com-manding Officer and Director of Research.
MS. D.E. ERWIN
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Basic Responsibilities
The Office of Program Administration and Policy Development provides managerial, technical, andadministrative support to the Director of Research (DOR) in such areas as program and policy development,intra-Navy and inter-Service Science and Technology (S&T) program coordination, liaison with other Navy,DoD and government activities on matters of mutual concern, and support to the Executive Directorate inplanning and directing NRL’s S&T (6.1, 6.2) program. Specific functions include: monitors and providesbackground information on technical and policy matters that come under the purview of the DOR; representsNRL, ONR, and/or the Navy on tri-Service or DoD-wide coordination matters; performs special studies orchairs ad hoc study groups regarding program decisions or policy positions; performs special studies involv-ing major NRL programs and resource issues; provides administrative support in the areas of personnel,budget, facilities, equipment, and security; provides executive management information and analyses forvarious aspects of the S&T program effort; coordinates VIP visits to NRL; manages the NRL directivessystem; administers the NRL response to Congressional requests; maintains the NRL R&D achievements file;develops the S&T guidance for monitoring and reporting the NRL S&T program; responsible for the adminis-tration of NRL’s various postdoctoral fellowship programs; and manages the Facility Modernization Pro-gram.
Personnel: 19 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mrs. L.T. McDonald Head 1006Ms. L.S. Herrin Head, Program Administration Staff 1006.1Ms. L. Renfro Head, GLSIP Program 1006.17Ms. B. Murphy Administrative Officer 1006.2Vacant Head, Management Information Staff 1006.3Mr. E. Rank Head, NRL Facilities Staff 1006.4Ms. M.E. Barton Head, Directives Staff 1006.5
Point of contact: Ms. B. Murphy, Code 1006.2, (202) 767-3082
MRS. L.T. MCDONALD
Code 1006
Office of Program Administrationand Policy Development
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Code 1200Staff Activity Areas
• Security• Public Affairs• Safety• Fire Protection
Security monitoring
Safety evaluation
Incoming visitor’s reception area
Public affairs
Command Support Division
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The Command Support Division provides civilian staff to the Commanding Officer and to the Director ofResearch. The Division is responsible for the Laboratory’s physical, personnel, information, industrial andADP security programs, communications service, fire protection, occupational safety, health and industrialhygiene, and environmental and public affairs. It provides intelligence support and support for internationalcooperative agreements in technology. The Division also coordinates the Laboratory’s Management ControlProgram and provides liaison and coordination for all audit and inspection teams. In addition, administra-tive/budget supervision over the Military Operations Branch and the Patuxent River Flight Support Detach-ment is provided.
The Head of the Command Support Division is also the Deputy Inspector General. The Deputy InspectorGeneral is responsible for day-to-day functioning of the office and its staff, program planning and executionand provides interface with outside agencies concerning inspections and audits conducted or to be conductedby NRL. These include Inspector General representatives from ONR, Navy, DoD, and GAO.
Personnel: 146 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. J.C. Payne Head 1200Ms. M.A. Sepety Administrative Officer 1202Mr. J.T. Miller Head, Security Branch 1220Mr. R. Perry Head, Information and Personnel Security Services Section 1221Mr. C. Rogers Head, Classification Management and Control
Services Unit 1221.1Ms. K. Coleman Head, Personnel Security Services Unit 1221.2Chief W.C. Edwards Head, Guard Force 1222.2Vacant Head, Security Administration Services Unit 1222.3Mr. J.T. Miller Head, Special Security Section 1223Ms. J. Gray Head, SSO Services Unit 1223.1Ms. J. Gray* Head, Special Programs Security Services Unit 1223.2Mr. R.L. Thompson* Head, Public Affairs Branch 1230Mr. S. Burns Head, Safety Branch 1240Mr. E. Stillwell Fire Chief 1250
Point of contact: Ms. M.A. Sepety, Code 1202, (202) 767-3204
MR. J.C. PAYNE
Basic Responsibilities
COMMAND SUPPORT DIVISION
HEAD1200
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1202
1220
SECURITY BRANCH
1230
PUBLIC AFFAIRS BRANCH
1240
FIRE DEPARTMENTSAFETY BRANCH
1250
*Acting
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Code 1400Staff Activity Areas
• Operations• Administrative Operations
P-3 airborne research facility
Military Support Division
Administration
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Basic Responsibilities
The Military Support Division provides military operational, and administrative services to NRL.The Operations Branch assists NRL Research Directorates in planning and executing project flight
missions; develops deployment schedules and military operational and training objectives; and coordinatesthe Research Reserve Program within NRL.
The Military Administration Branch is responsible for the coordination and efficient functioning of allmilitary administrative operations for NRL (including site detachments). These duties specifically include:personnel actions, maintenance of personnel records, performance evaluations, awards and training; advisingthe Chief Staff Officer on manpower matters and organization issues; and preparation and administration ofthe military operational budget.
Personnel: 1 full-time civilian; 10 military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
CDR A.M. Leigh, USN Head 1400LT D.J. Popplewell, USN Assistant Military Operations Officer 1410CDR R.L. Miller, USN Military Administration and Personnel 1420
Point of contact: YNC C. Coverson, USN, Code 1420, (202) 767-6058
CDR A.M. LEIGH, USN
MILITARY SUPPORT DIVISION
HEAD1400
1410
OPERATIONS BRANCH
1420
ADMINISTRATION/PERSONNEL BRANCH
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Code 1600Staff Activity Areas
• Operations• Administrative Operations• Aircraft Maintenance• Safety/NATOPS
Flight Support Detachment hangar
Administration
P-3 airborne research facility
Aircraft maintenance
Flight Support Detachment
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Basic Responsibilities
The Flight Support Detachment located at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, operates and maintains fiveuniquely configured P-3 Orion aircraft. The men and women of the detachment provide the Naval ResearchLaboratory with airborne research platforms, conducting flights worldwide in support of a wide spectrum ofprojects and experiments. These include: magnetic variation mapping, hydroacoustic research, bathymetry,electronic countermeasures, gravity mapping, and radar research. The detachment annually logs 2,000 flighthours and in its 34 years the Flight Support Detachment has amassed 55,000 hours of accident-free flying.
Personnel: 5 full-time civilian; 95 military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
CDR T.A. McMurry, USN Officer-in-Charge 1600LCDR V.R. Estornell, USN Assistant Officer in Charge 1600.1AFCM T.E. O'Connor, USN Command Master Chief 1600.2Mrs. B.J. Walter Executive Secretary 1600.4LT E.H. Parry, USN Operations Officer 1630LT J.L. Virant, USNR Administrative Officer 1640LCDR D.L. Erlewine, USN Aircraft Maintenance Officer 1650ADC W.D. Nance, USN Maintenance/Material Control Officer 1650.1LT J.M. Baillio, USN Head, Safety/NATOPS Branch 1660
Point of contact: Mrs. B.J. Walter, Code 1640, (301) 342-4926; DSN 342-4926
CDR T.A. MCMURRY, USN
FLIGHT SUPPORT DETACHMENT
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE1600
1630
OPERATIONS BRANCH
1640
ADMINISTRATIONBRANCH
1650
SAFETY/NATOPSBRANCH
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
BRANCH1660
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Code 1800Staff Activity Areas
• Staffing and Classification• Employee Development• Employee Relations• Equal Employment Opportunity• Management and Systems Technology
Information Technology Section
Staffing and Classification Branch
Employee Relations Branch
Workforce Support and ManpowerPrograms
EEO Staff
Human Resources Office
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Basic Responsibilities
The Human Resources Office (HRO) provides civilian personnel and Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) services to the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). The Human Resources Program provides the fullrange of operating civilian personnel management in the staffing and placement, position classification,employee relations, labor relations, employee development, EEO functional areas, Manpower Management,and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs.
The HRO at NRL-Main Site in Washington, DC services approximately 3,000 employees as well asprovides a centralized capability to perform various managerial, service, and advisory functions in support offield office operations. These include such items as issuance of policy and procedural directives; develop-ment, design, and maintenance of automated systems; and monitoring and evaluating product effectivenessto develop and maintain efficient, cost-effective, service-oriented methods.
Personnel: 42 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Ms. B.A. Duffield* Director 1800Mr. D. Schenk Deputy Director 1801Ms. P.L. Hetzler Administrative Officer 1802Ms. D.E. Erwin Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer 1803Ms. C. Downing Head, Staffing and Classification Branch 1810Mr. F.W. Robbins Head, Employee Development Branch 1840Ms. J.L. Walker Head, Employee Relations Branch 1850Ms. J.M. Sykes Head, Management and Systems Technology Branch 1880
Point of contact: Ms. P. Hetzler, Code 1802, (202) 767-3035
*Acting
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
DIRECTOR1800
DEPUTY HRO DIRECTOR1801
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
1802
DEPUTY EQUALEMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY OFFICER1803
STAFFING AND CLASSIFICATION
BRANCH1810 1880
MANAGEMENT ANDSYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
EMPLOYEERELATIONS
BRANCH1850
EMPLOYEEDEVELOPMENT
BRANCH1840
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BusinessOperationsDirectorate
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BUSINESS OPERATIONSDIRECTORATE
Code 3000
The Business Operations Directorate provides executivemanagement, policy development, and program administra-tion for business programs needed to support the activities ofthe scientific directorates. This support is in the areas of legalcounsel, manpower management, financial management,supply management, contracting, public works, and manage-ment information systems support.
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Mr. D.K. Therning*was born in Modesto, California, on August 29, 1960. He graduated from Washington StateUniversity with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1983 andearned a master's degree in business administration fromGeorge Mason University in 1993.
Mr. Therning has accumulated extensive experience in thefinancial business management of research, development, test,and evaluation (RDT&E) activities within the Department ofNavy (DoN) beginning at the Naval Weapons Center, ChinaLake, California, where he served as a budget analyst in thePublic Works Department and then in the Weapons Depart-
ment. In 1984, he became the Financial Management Advisor to the Ordnance Systems Department. In 1985,under the auspices of the Naval Scientist Training and Exchange Program, he was selected for a one-yearassignment in the Office of the Director of Naval Laboratories (DNL), Washington, D.C. He remained on theDNL staff as a budget analyst until 1987, when he was appointed Budget Officer of the DNL's seven NavyIndustrial Fund R&D laboratories.
As the DoN reorganized the R&D laboratories and T&E activities, Mr. Therning oversaw the financialreorganization of the DNL labs with other activities into the Naval warfare centers. Upon the disestablish-ment of DNL, Mr. Therning remained in the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command as the Director ofthe Defense Business Operations Fund (DZBOF) Resources Management Division, with collateral duty as theFinancail Manager of the Naval Command, Control, and Ocean Surveillance Center (NCCOSC). During thistime, he managed the conversion of nine appropriated fund engineering activities to DBOF and the financialconsolidation of these activities with NCCOSC.
In 1995, Mr. Therning served as Head of the Revolving Funds Branch of the Office of the Assistant Secre-tary of the Navy (Financial Management and Controller), where he was responsible for the budget formula-tion and execution processes of all DoN DBOF activities, which includes the RDT&E activities, shipyards,aviation depots, ordnance centers, and supply centers.
Mr. Therning was appointed Head, Financial Management Divison/Comptroller of NRL in July 1996.Since that time, his responsibilities have increased in the Business Operations Directorate. In October 1996, inaddition to leading the Financial Management Division, he assumed responsibilities for the ManagementInformation Systems office. In January 1999, as an additional duty to his role as Comptroller, Mr. Therningwas appointed to the newly established position of Deputy Associate Director of Research for BusinessOperations to assist in the management and administration of the Business Operations Directorate.
Mr. Therning has been the Acting Associate Director of Research for Business Operations since April 1999.
Associate Director of Researchfor Business Operations
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. D.K. Therning* Associate Director of Research for Business Operations 3000Mr. D.K. Therning Deputy Associate Director of Research for Business Operations 3000.1Ms. G.L. Spisak Special Assistant 3001Ms. D.K. Martin Head, ADP Project Management Office 3004Mr. J. McCutcheon Head, Office of Counsel 3008Mr. J. Ely Head, Contracting Division 3200Mr. D.K. Therning Comptroller 3300Ms. C. Hartman Head, Supply Division 3400Mr. S.D. Harrison Director, Research and Development Services Division 3500
Point of contact: Ms. G.L. Spisak, Code 3001, (202) 404-7462
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOROF RESEARCH FOR
BUSINESS OPERATIONS3000
FINANCIALMANAGEMENT
DIVISION3300
SUPPLYDIVISION
3400
RESEARCH ANDDEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION3500
CONTRACTINGDIVISION
3200
STAFF3001 SPECIAL ASSISTANT3004 ADP PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OFFICE3008 OFFICE OF COUNSEL
*Acting
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Code 3008
MR. J. MCCUTCHEON
Basic Responsibilities
The Office of Counsel is responsible for providing legal services to NRL’s management in all areas of gen-eral, administrative, intellectual property, and technology transfer law. The Office reviews all procurement-related actions; reviews NRL scientific papers prior to publication; prepares patent applications and prosecutesthe applications through the Patent and Trademark Office; defends against contract protests, other contractlitigation and personnel cases; and advises on other legal matters relating to technology transfer, personnel,fiscal, and environmental law.
NRL Counsel also serves as legal advisor to the Commanding Officer and Director of Research.
Personnel: 25 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. J. McCutcheon Head, Office of Counsel 3008Mr. C. Steenbuck Associate Counsel/General Law 3008.1Mr. T. McDonnell Associate Counsel/Intellectual Property 3008.2Mr. A. Beede Associate Counsel/SSC Legal Matters 3008.3
Point of contact: Ms. K. Head, Code 3008A, (202) 767-7606
Office of Counsel
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Code 3200
• Advance Acquisition Planning• Acquisition Strategies• Acquisition Training• Contract Negotiations• Contractual Execution• Contract Administration• Acquisition Policy Interpretation and Implementation• Small Business
Contract specialistprepares contract award
Procurement Information ProcessingSystem (PIPS) coordinator consults withprocurement technician and PIPS hotlinerepresentative
Deputy Division Head conducts staff meeting
Contracting Division
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Basic Responsibilities
The Contracting Division is responsible for the acquisition of major research and development, materials,services, and facilities where the value is in excess of $100,000. It also maintains liaison with the ONR Pro-curement Directorate on procurement matters involving NRL. Specific functions include: providing consult-ant and advisory services to NRL division personnel on acquisition strategy, contractual adequacy of specifi-cations, and potential sources; reviewing procurement requests for accuracy and completeness; initiating andprocessing solicitations for procurement; awarding contracts; performing contract administration and post-award monitoring of contract terms and conditions, delivery, contract changes, patents, etc., and takingcorrective actions as required; providing acquisition-related training to division personnel; and interpretingand implementing acquisition-related Federal Department of Defense and Navy regulations.
Personnel: 40 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. J. Ely Head 3200Ms. M.A. Carpenter Deputy Head 3201Ms. J. Halperson Administrative Officer 3202Ms. L.M. Byrne Deputy for Small Business 3204Ms. W. Cosby Head, Contracts Branch 1 3220Mr. J. Adams Head, Contracts Branch 2 3230Mr. J. Adams Head, Contracts Section, SSC 3235
Point of contact: Ms. J. Halperson, Code 3202, (202) 767-3749
MR. J. ELY
CONTRACTING DIVISION
HEAD3200
DEPUTY HEAD3201
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
3202
DEPUTY FOR SMALL BUSINESS 3204
CONTRACTSBRANCH 1
3220
CONTRACTSBRANCH 2
3230
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The MIS Branch operates, designs, implements,and controls the administrative and businessinformation system for NRL
The Budget Branch prepares various financialanalyses, reports, and studies in response to
external data calls and/or management requests
The Financial Services Sectioncoordinates efforts with DFAS tocomplete payment transactions relatedto NRL business, such as personnel forpayroll and travel expenses
Code 3300
• Budget• Reports and Statistics• Accounting• Travel Services• Payroll Liaison• Management Information Systems
Financial Management Division
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Basic Responsibilities
The Financial Management Division (FMD), headed by the NRL Comptroller, develops, coordinates,and maintains an integrated system of financial management that provides the Commanding Officer, theDirector of Research, and other officials of NRL the information and support needed to fulfill the financialand resource management aspects of their responsibilities. FMD translates the NRL program requirementsinto the financial plan, formulates the NRL budget, monitors and evaluates performance with the budgetplan, and provides recommendations and advice to NRL management for corrective actions or strategicprogram adjustments. FMD maintains the accounting records of NRL's financial and related resourcestransactions and prepares reports, financial statements, and other documents in support of NRL managementneeds and/or to comply with external reporting requirements. FMD provides financial management guid-ance, policies, advice, and documented procedures to ensure that NRL operates in compliance with Navy andDoD regulations and with economy and efficiency. FMD coordinates efforts with the Defense Finance andAccounting Service (DFAS) to complete payment transactions related to NRL business (e.g., the payment ofNRL personnel for payroll and travel expenses and the payment to NRL's contractors and vendors for goodsand services purchased by NRL). Additionally, FMD develops, operates, and maintains automated businessand management information systems supporting the lab-wide administrative and business processes,including financial management, procurement and contracting, stores and inventory, asset management,human resources, facilities, and security.
Personnel: 101 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. D.K. Therning Comptroller 3300Ms. A.J. Downs Administrative Officer 3302Ms. D.L. Rippey Head, Budget Branch 3310Mr. D.K. Therning* Head, Management Information Systems Branch 3340Mr. J.V. Thomas Head, Financial Systems, Reports, and Accounting Branch 3350Mr. M. Mann Head, Cost Accounting Section 3351Mr. D. Tyndall Head, Financial Services Section 3352Ms. A. Cutchember Head, Payroll Services Unit 3352.1Ms. T. Frye Head, Travel Services Unit 3352.2Ms. D. Edwards Head, Asset Management Unit 3352.3
Point of contact: Ms. A.J. Downs, Code 3302, (202) 767-2950
MR. D.K. THERNING
*Acting
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
COMPTROLLER3300
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
3302
BUDGET BRANCH
3310
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, REPORTS, AND
ACCOUNTING BRANCH3350
MANAGEMENTINFORMATION
SYSTEMS BRANCH3340
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Code 3400
• Disposal and Storage• Store Material Issues• Customer Liaison• Automated Inventory Management System• Purchasing• Receipt Control• Material Control• Technical
Bulk storage area at the Supply store
Inspection and delivery preparationfor incoming material
Central Receiving in building 49 warehouse
Customers and employees at the Supply store
Supply Division
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Basic Responsibilities
The Supply Division provides the Laboratory and its field activities with contracting, supply manage-ment, and logistics services. Specific functions include: procuring required equipment, material, and services;receiving, inspecting, storing, and delivering material and equipment; packing, shipping, and traffic manage-ment; surveying and disposing of excess and unusable property; operating various supply issue stores andperforming stock inventories; providing technical and counseling services for the research directorates in thedevelopment of specifications for a complete procurement package; and obtaining and providing guidance inthe performance stages of contractual services.
Personnel: 98 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Ms. C. Hartman Supply Officer 3400Mr. J. Booros Head, Supply Management Staff 3401.1Ms. A. Olson Administrative Officer 3402Ms. M. Smith Head, Purchasing Branch 3410Mr. G. Smith Head, Technical Branch 3420Ms. P. Carter Head, Customer Support and Program Management Branch 3440Mr. W. Myers Head, Material Control Branch 3450Ms. L. Shaw Head, Automated Inventory Management Branch 3470Ms. P. Carter* Head, Disposal and Storage Branch 3480Mr. M. Clark Head, Store Material Issues Branch 3490
Point of contact: Ms. A. Olson, Code 3402, (202) 767-3871
MS. C. HARTMAN
*Acting
SUPPLY DIVISION
SUPPLY OFFICER3400
MATERIAL CONTROLBRANCH
3450
PURCHASINGBRANCH
3410
TECHNICALBRANCH
3420
AUTOMATED INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT BRANCH3470
DISPOSAL AND STORAGE
BRANCH3480
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
3402
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT STAFF
3401.1
CUSTOMER SUPPORTAND PROGRAM MAN-AGEMENT BRANCH
3440
STORE MATERIAL ISSUES BRANCH
3490
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Installation of Research Facility
Installing fiber optic lines
Machine Shop Research Support
Code 3500
• Technical/Support Services• Operations• Shop Services• Chesapeake Bay Section• Customer Liaison
Research and Development Services Division
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Basic Responsibilities
The Research and Development Services Division is responsible for the physical plant of the NavalResearch Laboratory and subordinate field sites. The responsibilities include military construction, engineer-ing, construction, facility support services, planning, maintenance/repair/operation of all infrastructuresystems, and transportation.
The Division provides engineering and technical assistance to research divisions in the installation andoperation of critical equipment in support of the research mission.
Personnel: 129 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. S. Harrison Director 3500Ms. L. Jones Administrative Officer 3502Mr. P. Le Head, Customer Liaison Staff 3505Mr. T. Hull Head, Technical/Support Services Branch 3520Mr. T. Miller Head, Engineering Section 3521Mr. M. Kosky Head, Chesapeake Bay Section 3522Mr. J. Headley Head, Shop Services Section 3523Mr. F. Regalia Head, Operations Branch 3530Mr. J. Schultz Head, Production Control Section 3531
Point of contact: Ms. L. Jones, Code 3502, (202) 767-2168
MR. S. HARRISON
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
DIRECTOR3500
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
3502
CUSTOMER LIAISON STAFF
3505
TECHNICAL/SUPPORT SERVICESBRANCH
3520
OPERATIONSBRANCH
3530
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SystemsDirectorate
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The Systems Directorate applies thetools of basic research, concept explora-tion, and engineering development toexpand operational capabilities and toprovide materiel support to Fleet andMarine Corps missions. Emphasis is ontechnology, devices, systems, andknow-how to acquire and move war-fighting information and to deny thesecapabilities to the enemy. Currentactivities include:
• New and improved radar systemsto detect and identify ever smallertargets in the cluttered littoral environ-ment;
• Optical sensors and relatedmaterials to extract elusive objects incomplex scenes when both processingtime and communications bandwidthare limited;
• Unique optics-based sensors fordetection of biochemical warfare agentsand pollutants, for monitoring struc-tures, and for alternative sensors;
• Advanced electronic supportmeasures techniques for signal detec-tion and identification;
• Electronic warfare systems,techniques, and devices includingquick-reaction capabilities;
• Innovative concepts and designsfor reduced observables;
• Techniques and devices to disableand/or confuse enemy sensors andinformation systems;
SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE
Code 5000
• Small “intelligent”/autonomousland, sea, or air vehicles to carry sen-sors, communications relays, orjammers; and
• High performance/high assur-ance computers with right-the-first-time software and known securitycharacteristics despite commercial off-the-shelf components and connectionsto public communications media.
Many of these efforts extend frominvestigations at the frontiers of scienceto the support of deployed systems inthe field, which themselves providedirect feedback and inspiration forapplied research and product improve-ment and/or for quests for newknowledge to expand the availablealternatives.
In addition to its wide-rangingmultidisciplinary research program,the Directorate provides support tothe Corporate Laboratory in sharedresources for High Performance Com-puting and Networking, TechnicalInformation collection and distributionand in coordination of Laboratory-wideefforts in Signature Technology,Counter-Signature Technology, TheaterMissile Defense, and the Naval ScienceAssistance Program.
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Dr. R.A. LeFande was born on Staten Island, New York on February 8, 1941. He attended the Brooklyn Technical
High School and obtained his undergraduate degree in physicsfrom the University of Rhode Island in 1962. After a brief tour asa telephone equipment engineer with Western Electric Com-pany in New York City, he returned to academic pursuits,earning a Master’s degree in physics from the Rutgers Univer-sity in 1965.
In July of 1965, Dr. LeFande joined the Naval ResearchLaboratory as a research physicist in the Satellite Communica-tions Branch. He worked on a variety of projects related to the
design of waveforms for Naval applications, calibration of antennas and path losses by methods borrowedfrom radio astronomy, and on the design and acquisition of satellite communication terminals for shipboardand submarine use. By drawing on this work for a thesis topic, he obtained his Ph.D. from the University ofMaryland in 1973, in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics.
In 1976, Dr. LeFande became Head of the Special Communications Branch where he nurtured andencouraged an NRL team of scientists and engineers in the development of satellite communications termi-nals that are now being deployed in the Fleet, and in establishing the scientific understanding and practicaldesign principles that contributed to the selection of waveforms for MILSTAR and other systems.
From 1979 to 1981, Dr. LeFande was Technical Director and System Engineer of the Special Communica-tion Project of the Naval Electronic Systems Command. He oversaw several research and acquisition pro-grams related to submarine communications, which covered the spectrum from extremely low frequenciesthrough optics and included the maintenance and operation of a worldwide network of radio transmitterfacilities. After termination of the project and a brief tour as Deputy Director, Research and TechnologyGroup, Dr. LeFande returned to NRL as Superintendent of the Aerospace Systems Division. Here he guided adiverse program of basic and applied research in Wide Area Surveillance Systems, Space Warfare, and inrelated areas of physical science, materials, and device technology. From 1983 to 1990, Dr. LeFande served asAssociate Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (C3I and Space), providing technical and philosophicaladvice to eight assistant and deputy assistant secretaries. In this capacity, he took a keen interest in the issuesof acquisition management reform and of the appropriate roles and missions of the Laboratory and the otherCenters in the acquisition process. During this tour, Dr. LeFande was selected as a Legis Fellow and served onthe staff of Representative Byron for six months in 1989, working on a variety of issues and legislation relatedto the Armed Services, Science and Technology, Foreign Affairs, and other matters.
Dr. LeFande returned to the Laboratory in October 1990, where he served on the staff of the Director ofResearch. He was designated Acting Associate Director of Research in February 1991, and Associate Directorof Research in February 1992.
Associate Director of Research for Systems
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. R.A. LeFande Associate Director of Research for Systems 5000Ms. B.J. Turner Special Assistant 5001Ms. D. Ernst Administrative Officer 5002Dr. S. Sacks Head, Technology Base/Ballistic Missile Defense
Organization Office 5006Dr. M.I. Skolnik Consultant 5007Dr. D.W. Forester Head, Signature Technology Office 5050Mr. T. Calderwood Head, Technical Information Division 5200Dr. G.V. Trunk Superintendent, Radar Division 5300Dr. R.P. Shumaker Superintendent, Information Technology Division 5500Dr. T.G. Giallorenzi Superintendent, Optical Sciences Division 5600Dr. J.A. Montgomery Superintendent, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division 5700
Point of contact: Ms. S.S. Harris, Code 5000A, (202) 767-3324
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOROF RESEARCH FOR SYSTEMS
OPTICALSCIENCESDIVISION
5600
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DIVISION5200
SIGNATURETECHNOLOGY
OFFICE5050
RADARDIVISION
5300
INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY
DIVISION5500
5000
TACTICALELECTRONIC
WARFARE DIVISION5700
STAFF5001 SPECIAL ASSISTANT5002 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER5006 TECH BASE/BMDO OFFICE5007 CONSULTANT
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DR. S. SACKS
Technology Base/Ballistic Missile DefenseOrganization (BMDO) Office
Code 5006
The Head of the Technology Base/BMDO Office carries out program manage-ment activities pertaining to the Navy BMD, SBIR, 6.3 A ATD, critical technology,and other technology efforts. Mission activities include assurance of technicalquality and program relevance, technology philosophy, orientation of the pro-gram to priority needs and transition opportunities, and overall coordination ofNRL efforts. He is the Laboratory point of contact with the Program Offices forthis work.
ConsultantCode 5007
The radar consultant provides expert advice, historical perspectives, analyses,and investigations in the field of radar, related systems, phenomenology, andapplications to the Systems Directorate, NRL, the Navy, and other DoD organiza-tions as requested.
DR. M.I. SKOLNIK
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DR. D.W. FORESTER
Basic Responsibilities
The NRL Signature Technology Office (STO) performs research and manages/coordinates an integrated,comprehensive research and development program at NRL addressing all aspects of signature control andcountersignature control as they apply to Navy weapons systems. The STO monitors and evaluates signaturecontrol technology development efforts within government and industry and facilitates the incorporation ofadvanced signature control technologies into present and future Navy systems. It provides a central point ofcontact for outside agencies on matters concerning the STO program.
Personnel: 15 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. D.W. Forester Research Physicist 5050
Point of contact: Ms. N.A. Carpenter, Code 5050A, (202) 767-3116
Signature Technology Office
Code 5050
• Electromagnetic Scattering Fundamentals• Low Observables Materials• Multidisciplinary Program Management• Technology Transfer
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Code 5200
• NRL Historian• Navy Acquisition Research and Development
Information Center (NARDIC)• Research Library and Technical Information Center• Publications, Graphic Design, and Printing Services• Photographic, Video, and Imaging Services• Exhibits/Multimedia• Auditorium Services• Administrative Services
Mail clerks sort mail by directorate and fileinto bins by organizational codes. Mail is
bundled and delivered twice a day.
The Library uses a 3.24 GB SPARC Storage RAID array to cachePDF files of the more than 160 journals it networks to NRL/ONR researchers through its Web-based TORPEDO system. In
addition, TOR-PEDO, as thecenterpiece of theLibrary’s DigitalLibrary Initiative,provides access toabout 5,000 researchreports, reprints ofpublications by NRLauthors, and NRLpress releases.
The Publications Branch staff reviews presssheets for one of NRL’s publications
The Multimedia Center has the capability ofauthoring/producing multimedia programs.
The Center uses two complete multimediasystems with Macromedia Director and
Adobe Photoshop and a digital video editingsystem, the AVID Media Composer 1000.
Technical Information Division
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MR. T. CALDERWOOD
Basic Responsibilities
The Technical Information Division (TID) provides centralized support to the Laboratory, and sometimesthe Office of Naval Research, by collecting, retaining, processing, publishing, presenting, and distributinginformation in various forms to many audiences.
TID supports the Laboratory by providing a full range of library services; by editing and publishingreports and publications; by performing specialized scientific and general photographic services, illustrationand graphic design services, imaging support, scientific composition, and special projects graphics; and byproviding photographic and video data-gathering and editing services.
Personnel: 95 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. T. Calderwood Head 5200Ms. M.B. Gutierrez Administrative Officer 5202Dr. D. van Keuren NRL Historian 5204Ms. L. Rice Navy Acquisition Research and Development
Information Center (NARDIC) 5207Ms. L. Stackpole Head, Research Library Branch 5220Ms. K. Parrish* Head, Publications Branch 5230Mr. J. Lucas Head, Systems/Photographic Branch 5250Ms. L. Warder Head, Administrative Services Branch 5260
Point of contact: Mr. T. Calderwood, Code 5200, (202) 767-2187
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DIVISION
HEAD5200
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
5202
NRL HISTORIAN
5204
RESEARCH LIBRARYBRANCH
5220
PUBLICATIONSBRANCH
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
5230
SYSTEMS/PHOTOGRAPHIC
BRANCH5250 5260
NARDIC
5207
*Acting
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Code 5300Staff Activity Areas
Systems research Electromechanical design Multifunction RF systems
Research Activity Areas
Search RadarRadar systemsShipboard surveillance radarElectromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic
Interference (EMC/EMI)Mark XII IFF improvementsFuture identification technology
Target CharacteristicsShip self defenseElectronic counter-countermeasuresTarget signature recognition
Radar AnalysisTarget signature predictionElectromagnetics and antennasAirborne early-warning radar (AEW)Inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR)Space-time adaptivity
Advanced Radar SystemsHigh-frequency over-the-horizon radarSignal analysisSignal processing and equipmentComputer Aided Design (CAD)
Radar test site at Building 75, Chesapeake Bay Section(Chesapeake Beach, MD) showing radar antennas usedin experimental development by the Radar Division.On the roof, from left to right: experimental 3-D elevationphase scanned antenna for SENRAD, an experimentalL-Band system; a directed mirror antenna (DMAR); andantennas for the SPS-49, SPS-10, IFF, SPS-40, and the fixedarray surveillance radar (FASR). On the ground from leftto right are antennas for: SPQ-9B advanced developmentmodel (in radome); a high resolution X-band clutter radar;and the high range resolution monopulse (HRRM)system.
Radar Division
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DR. G.V. TRUNK
Basic Responsibilities
The Radar Division conducts research on basic physical phenomena of importance to radar and relatedsensors, investigates new engineering techniques applicable to radar, demonstrates the feasibility of newradar concepts and systems, performs related systems analyses and evaluation of radar, and provides specialconsultative services. The emphasis is on new and advanced concepts and technology in radar and relatedsensors that are applicable to enhancing the Navy's ability to fulfill its mission.
Personnel: 97 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. G.V. Trunk Superintendent 5300Mr. E.E. Maine Associate Superintendent 5301Ms. C.A. Hill Administrative Officer 5302Mr. P.K. Hughes II Senior Consultant 5303Mr. D.F. Hemenway Systems Programs Coordinator 5304Mr. R.T. Ford Head, Systems Research Staff 5307Mr. J.M. Headrick Senior Scientist for HF Radar and DILO 5309Dr. W.P. Pala Head, Radar Analysis Branch 5310Mr. J.P. Letellier Head, Advanced Radar Systems Branch 5320Mr. J. Pavco Head, Search Radar Branch 5330Dr. B.H. Cantrell Head, Target Characteristics Branch 5340
Point of contact: Dr. G.V. Trunk, Code 5300, (202) 767-2573
RADAR DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT5300
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 5301
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
5302
TARGETCHARACTERISTICS
BRANCH5340
RADARANALYSISBRANCH
5310
ADVANCEDRADAR SYSTEMS
BRANCH5320
SEARCHRADAR
BRANCH5330
SYSTEMS RESEARCH STAFF
5307
SENIOR CONSULTANT
5303
SENIORSCIENTIST FOR HF RADAR AND DILO
5309
SYSTEMS PROGRAMSCOORDINATOR
5304
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Code 5500Research Activity Areas
Center forComputationalScience meta-computerfacility
Communication SystemsNetwork designReliable multicast protocolsTactical communication system engineeringDistributed simulation and prototypingQuality of service protocolsIntegrated voice and dataNext-generation secure voice terminalIntegrated IP and ATM multicastingATM crypto (fastlane) testingTactical/warfighter’s internetworkingNILE (NATO Improved Link Eleven)
Advanced Information TechnologyCommand decision supportParallel computingJoint C4ISR and operational M&S systemsData fusion technologyReal-time parallel processingDistributed simulationScalable high performance computingProcessing graph methodSignal processing applicationsImage processingVirtual realityGoal-oriented computational steeringNatural environments for distributed simulation
Center for Computational ScienceNetwork research and designParallel computingScalable high performance
computingDistributed computing
environmentsScientific visualizationAdvanced ATM/SONET
networkingVideo streaming technology
Information Technology Division
Mobile robots are used inexperiments at the Navy
Center for Applied Researchin Artificial Intelligence to
study sensor-based controland adaptive rehavior
Navy Center for Applied Researchin Artificial Intelligence
Case-based reasoningNatural language interfacesIntelligent tutoringMachine learningRobotics software and computer visionNeural networksNovel devices/techniques for HCIVoice processing (synthesis, recognition,
transmission, etc.)Man-in-loop interface evaluation
Transmission TechnologyArctic communicationSubmarine communication technologyCommunication system architectureCommunication antenna/propagation technologyCommunications intercept systemsSignal analysis systemsVirtual engineering
Center for High Assurance ComputerSystems
Security architectureFormal specification/verification of system
securityCOMSEC application technologySecure networksSecure databasesSoftware engineering for secure systemsKey management and distributionCertification and Infosec EngineeringFormal methods for requirements specification
and verificationTools for real-time software development
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DR. R.P. SHUMAKER
Basic Responsibilities
The Information Technology Division conducts research and development programs in the collection,transmission, and processing of information to provide a basis for improving the conduct of military opera-tions. The organization of the Division is directed toward addressing the technologies and subsystemsnecessary to develop architectures and system designs for the next-generation battleforce warfare systems.
Personnel: 195 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. R.P. Shumaker Superintendent 5500Mr. W.D. Long Associate Superintendent 5501Ms. J. Saunders Administrative Officer 5502Dr. H. Dardy Chief Technical Advisor for Computation 5505Dr. A.L. Meyrowitz Director, Navy Center for Applied Research
in Artificial Intelligence 5510Mr. E.L. Althouse Head, Communication Systems Branch 5520Dr. J.D. McLean Director, Center for High Assurance Computer Systems 5540Mr. E.J. Kennedy Head, Transmission Technology Branch 5550Dr. S.K. Numrich Head, Advanced Information Technology Branch 5580Mr. J. Lockard Director, Center for Computational Science 5590
Point of contact: Mr. W.D. Long, Code 5501, (202) 767-2954
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT5500
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 5501
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
5502
CENTER FOR HIGH ASSURANCE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
5550
TRANSMISSIONTECHNOLOGY
BRANCH
CENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL
SCIENCE
NAVY CENTER FORAPPLIED RESEARCH
IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
5510
COMMUNICATIONSYSTEMSBRANCH
5520 5540
ADVANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BRANCH5580 5590
CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR COMPUTATION
5505
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Code 5600Staff Activity Areas
Technical contract monitoringTheoretical studiesNavy Science Assistance Program (NSAP)
Program analysis and developmentSpecial systems analysisTechnical study groups
Research Activity Areas
Infrared Materials and Chemical SensorsAdvanced infrared glasses and fibersIR fiber-optic materials and devicesIR fiber chemical sensorsFiber environmental sensors
Optical PhysicsLaser materials diagnosticsNonlinear frequency conversionOptical instrumentation and probesOptical seeker studiesOptical interactions in semiconductor
superlattices and organic solidsLaser-induced reactionsBeam cleanup technology
Applied OpticsDetection signal processing studiesOptical and IR countermeasuresOptical technologyUltraviolet component development and UV
countermeasuresMultispectral sensors and processingMissile warning sensor technologyUV, visible, and IR imager developmentFraming reconnaissance sensors
Photonics TechnologyDiode laser applicationsFiber and solid-state laser/sourcesHigh-speed (<100 fs) optical probingHigh-power fiber amplifierHigh-speed optical networksAntenna remotingRF filters and processesPhotonic control of phased arraysPhotonic analog to digital conversion
Advanced ConceptsIR Range FacilityIR low observablesMultispectral/hyperspectral/detection algorithmsEO/IR systems analysisAirborne IR search and track technologyAtmospheric IR measurementsShip IR signatures
Optical TechniquesRadiation effectsFiber lasers/sources and amplifiersFiber-optic materials and fabricationFiber Bragg grating sensors/systems for smart
structuresFiber-optic sensors/systems (acoustic, magnetic,
gyroscopes)Integrated opticsOptical sources for sensors
The Focal Plane ArrayEvaluation Facilityconsists of the opticalsources and electronicsrequired to evaluatemonolithic or hybridinfrared focal planearrays that use charge-coupled device, charge-injection device, directreadout, or charge-imaging matrixtechnologies
The MissileSeeker Evalua-tion Facility is acomputerizedfacility that isused to evaluateoptical counter-measures toinfrared missileseekers andinfrared imagingsensors
Optical Sciences Division
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DR. T.G. GIALLORENZI
Basic Responsibilities
The Optical Sciences Division carries out a variety of research, development, and application-orientedactivities in the generation, propagation, detection, and use of radiation in the wavelength region betweennear-ultraviolet and far-infrared wavelengths. The research, both theoretical and experimental, is concernedwith discovering and understanding the basic physical principles and mechanisms involved in opticaldevices, materials, and phenomena. The development effort is aimed at extending this understanding in thedirection of device engineering and advanced operational techniques. The applications activities includesystems analysis, prototype system development, and exploitation of R&D results for the solution of opti-cally related military problems. In addition to its internal program activities, the Division serves the Labora-tory specifically and the Navy generally as a consulting body of experts in optical sciences. The work in theDivision includes studies in quantum optics, laser physics, optical waveguide technologies, laser-matterinteractions, atmospheric propagation, optical technology, holography, optical warfare, optical data process-ing, fiber-optic sensor systems, optical systems, optical materials, radiation damage studies, IR surveillanceand missile seeker technologies, IR signature measurements, optical recording materials, and optical diagnos-tic techniques. A significant portion of the effort is devoted to developing, analyzing, and using specialoptical materials. Various field measurement programs on optical problems of specific interest are alsoconducted.
Personnel: 137 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. T.G. Giallorenzi Superintendent 5600Dr. C. Hoffman Associate Superintendent 5601Ms. M. Atkinson Administrative Officer 5602Mr. G. Cogdell Head, Fiber Optics Technology Program Office 5603Dr. J. Reintjes* Head, Senior Scientific Staff 5604Dr. L. Esterowitz Chief Scientist 5605Dr. I. Aggarwal Head, Infrared Materials and Chemical Sensors Group 5606Dr. A.J. Campillo Head, Optical Physics Branch 5610Dr. J.C. Kershenstein Head, Advanced Concepts Branch 5620Dr. R.A. Patten Head, Applied Optics Branch 5630Dr. R. Esman Head, Photonics Technology Branch 5650Dr. A. Dandridge Head, Optical Techniques Branch 5670
Point of contact: Ms. M. Atkinson, Code 5602, (202) 767-6986
*Acting
OPTICAL SCIENCESDIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT 5600
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 5601
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
5602
CHIEFSCIENTIST
5605
ADVANCEDCONCEPTS
BRANCH5620
OPTICALPHYSICSBRANCH
5610
APPLIED OPTICSBRANCH
5630
PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY
BRANCH5650
OPTICALTECHNIQUES
BRANCH5670
FIBER OPTICS TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM OFFICE5603
INFRARED MATERIALS AND CHEMICAL
SENSORS GROUP5606
SENIOR SCIENTIFIC STAFF
5604
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Offboard CountermeasuresExpendable technology and devicesUnmanned air vehiclesOffboard payloadsDecoys
Airborne Electronic Warfare SystemsAir systems developmentPenetration aidsPower source developmentJamming and deceptionMillimeter-wave technology
Ships Electronic Warfare SystemsShips systems developmentJamming technologyDeception techniquesEW antennas
Electronic Warfare Support MeasuresIntercept systems and direction findersRF signal simulatorsSystems integrationCommand and control interfacesSignal processing
Code 5700Staff Activity Areas
Communications CM groupEffectiveness of Naval EW Systems (ENEWS)Facility operations unit
EW strategic planningInformation Warfare Technology ProgramEW lead laboratory coordinatorNavy Science Assistance Program (NSAP)
Research Activity Areas
Using the latest composite, MIMIC and processingtechnologies, the Tactical Electronic Warfare Divisionhas developed a small, lightweight, and inexpensiveESM receiving system for use on frigates, CoastGuard vessels, and various patrol aircraft
Advanced TechniquesAnalysis and modeling simulationNew EW techniquesExperimental systemsEW conceptsInfrared technology
Integrated EW SimulationHardware-in-the-loop simulationData management technologyFlyable ASM seeker simulatorsForeign military equipment exploitation
The Central Target Simulator (CTS) Programmable Arrayis part of a large hardware-in-the-loop simulation facilitywhose purpose is to test and evaluate electronic warfaresystems and techniques used to counter the radar guidedmissile threat to Navy forces
Tactical Electronic Warfare Division
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DR. J.A. MONTGOMERY
Basic Responsibilities
The Tactical Electronic Warfare Division (TEWD) is responsible for research and development in supportof the Navy’s tactical electronic warfare requirements and missions. These include electronic warfare supportmeasures, electronic countermeasures, and supporting counter-countermeasures, as well as studies, analyses,and simulations for determining and improving the effectiveness of these systems.
Personnel: 272 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. J.A. Montgomery Superintendent 5700Dr. C.H. Heider Head, Electronic Warfare Strategic Planning Organization 5700.1Dr. W.E. Howell Chief Scientist 5700.2Ms. S. Bales Head, Naval Science Assistance Program 5700.3Mr. A.A. DiMattesa Associate Superintendent 5701Mr. A.A. DiMattesa† Consultant Staff 5701.1Ms. J.C. Johnson Administrative Officer 5702Mr. T. Jones Head, Information Warfare Technology Program 5703Mr. T.J. Jesswein Head, Electronic Warfare Lead Laboratory Staff 5705Dr. A.N. Duckworth Manager, ENEWS Program 5707Dr. F.J. Klemm Head, Offboard Countermeasures Branch 5710Mr. R.D. Oxley Head, Electronic Warfare Support Measures Branch 5720Dr. W.W. Everett Head, Aerospace Electronic Warfare Systems Branch 5730Dr. J.P. Lawrence Head, Surface Electronic Warfare Systems Branch 5740Dr. R.H. Evans Head, Advanced Techniques Branch 5750Mr. B.W. Edwards Head, Integrated EW Simulation Branch 5760
Point of contact: Mr. A.A. DiMattesa, Code 5701, (202) 767-5974
TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT 5700
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 5701
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
5702
OFFBOARDCOUNTERMEASURES
BRANCH5710
ELECTRONIC WARFARE SUPPORTMEASURES BRANCH
5720
INTEGRATEDEW SIMULATION
BRANCH5760
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
BRANCH5750
ENEWSPROGRAM
5707
HEAD, ELECTRONICWARFARE STRATEGIC
PLANNING ORGANIZATION
5700.1
CONSULTANTSTAFF
5701.1
INFORMATION WARFARE TECH-
NOLOGY PROGRAM5703 5705
ELECTRONIC WARFARE LEAD
LABORATORY STAFF
SURFACE ELEC-TRONIC WARFARESYSTEMS BRANCH
5740
AEROSPACE ELEC-TRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS BRANCH
5730
NAVAL SCIENCE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM5700.3
CHIEF SCIENTIST
5700.2
†Additional duty
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MaterialsScience andComponentTechnologyDirectorate
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MATERIALS SCIENCE ANDCOMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTORATE
Code 6000
The Materials Science and Compo-nent Technology Directorate carries outa multidisciplinary research programwhose objectives are the discovery andexploitation of new improved materials,the generation of new concepts associ-ated with materials behavior, and thedevelopment of advanced componentsbased on these new and improvedmaterials and concepts. Theoretical andexperimental research is carried out todetermine the scientific origins ofmaterials behavior and to developprocedures for modifying these materi-als to meet important naval needs foradvanced platforms, electronics, sen-sors, and photonics. The programincludes investigations of a broadspectrum of materials including insula-tors, semiconductors, superconductors,metals and alloys, optical materials,polymers, plastics, and artificiallystructured bio/molecular materials andcomposites, which are used in impor-tant naval devices, components, and
systems. New techniques are devel-oped for producing, processing, andfabricating these materials for crucialnaval applications.
The synthesis, processing, proper-ties, and limits of performance of thesematerials in natural or radiation envi-ronments, components under deleteri-ous conditions such as those associatedwith the marine environment, neutronor directed energy beam irradiation, orextreme temperatures and pressures,are established.
Additionally, major thrusts aredirected in advanced space sensing,reactive flow physics, computationalphysics, and plasma sciences. Areas ofparticular emphasis include fluidmechanics and hydrodynamics,nuclear weapon effects simulations,high-energy density storage devices,interactions of various types of radia-tion with matter, survivability ofmaterials and components, and di-rected energy devices.
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Dr. B.B. Rath was born in Banki, India, on October 28, 1934. He received a B.S. degree in physics and mathematicsfrom Utkal University, an M.S. in metallurgical engineeringfrom Michigan Technological University, and a Ph.D. from theIllinois Institute of Technology.
Dr. Rath was Assistant Professor of Metallurgy and Materi-als Science at Washington State University from 1961 to 1965.From 1965 to 1972, he was with the staff of the Edgar C. BainLaboratory for fundamental research of the U.S. Steel Corpora-tion. From 1972 to 1976, he headed the Metal Physics ResearchGroup of the McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories in St.
Louis, Missouri, until he came to NRL as Head of the Physical Metallurgy Branch. During this period, he wasadjunct Professor at the Carnegie-Mellon University, the University of Maryland, and the Colorado School ofMines. Dr. Rath served as Superintendent of the Materials Science and Technology Division from 1982 to1986, when he was appointed to his present position.
Dr. Rath is recognized in the fields of solid-state transformations, grain boundary migrations, and struc-ture-property relationships in metallic systems. He has published over 140 papers in these fields and editedseveral books and conference proceedings.
Dr. Rath serves on several planning, review, and advisory boards for both the Navy and the Departmentof Defense, as well as for the National Materials Advisory Board of the National Academy of Sciences,Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Virginia, Colorado School of Mines, University of Pittsburgh,University of Connecticut, University of Maryland, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Florida Atlantic Univer-sity. He serves as the Navy representative and as the National leader to the Materials and Structures Sub-group of The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) countries and the Indo-U.S. Joint Commission onScience and Technology.
Dr. Rath is a fellow of the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), American Society for Materials-International (ASM), Washington Academy of Sciences, Indian Academy of Engineering, and MaterialsResearch Society of India. He has received the 1991 George Kimball Burgess Memorial Award, TMS Leader-ship Award, and the Charles S. Barrett Medal for his contributions to Materials Research. He has served aschairperson of several technical committees of TMS, ASM, and AAES, and serves in the editorial boards ofthree international materials research journals. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of ASM-Internationaland the Federation of Engineering Societies, and Board of Directors of The Materials Society (TMS).
Associate Director of Researchfor Materials Science and Component Technology
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. B.B. Rath Associate Director of Research for Materials Scienceand Component Technology 6000
Mr. R.A. Gray Special Assistant 6001Dr. J. Karle Chief Scientist, Laboratory for Structure of Matter 6030Dr. J.S. Murday Superintendent, Chemistry Division 6100Dr. D.U. Gubser Superintendent, Materials Science and Technology Division 6300Dr. J.P. Boris Chief Scientist and Director, Laboratory for Computational
Physics and Fluid Dynamics 6400Dr. S.L. Ossakow Superintendent, Plasma Physics Division 6700Dr. G.M. Borsuk Superintendent, Electronics Science and Technology Division 6800Dr. J. Schnur Director, Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering 6900
Point of contact: Mrs. J. Smithwick, Code 6000A, (202) 767-2538
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE AND COMPONENT
TECHNOLOGY6000
CHEMISTRYDIVISION
6100
LABORATORY FOR COMPUTATIONAL PHY-
SICS AND FLUID DY-NAMICS 6400
PLASMA PHYSICS DIVISION
CENTER FOR BIO/ MOLECULAR SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING6900
MATERIALS SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION6300
ELECTRONICS SCI-ENCE AND TECH-NOLOGY DIVISION
6800
6700
SPECIAL ASSISTANT
6001
LABORATORY FORSTRUCTURE OF
MATTER6030
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Dr. Jerome Karle recipient of1985 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Dr. Jerome Karle’s research has been concerned with diffraction theory and itsapplication to the determination of atomic arrangements in various states of aggre-gation, gases, liquids, amorphous solids, fibers, and macromolecules. This researchhas resulted in new techniques for structure determination and a broad variety ofapplications. His work in crystal structure analysis was recognized by the 1985 NobelPrize in Chemistry.
Dr. Karle is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a member of the NationalAcademy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He has served aspresident of the International Union of Crystallography, and is a member of anumber of other professional societies. He has been chairman of the ChemistrySection of the National Academy of Sciences. Some time ago, he was a ProfessorialLecturer in the University College of the University of Maryland and a VisitingProfessor at the University of Kiel in Germany. He has also lectured at manyinternational schools and symposia and has served on a number of internationalscientific organizations.
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Code 6030
DR. J. KARLE
Basic Responsibilities
The Laboratory for Structure of Matter carries out experimental and theoretical investigations of theatomic, molecular, glassy, and crystalline structures of materials. The methods of X-ray, electron, and neutrondiffraction are used in a broad program of structural studies that can form the basis for understanding andinterpreting the results of research investigations in a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Structural investi-gations relate structure to function, facilitate industrial syntheses and the creation of new materials withimproved properties, and provide foundation information for numerous associated disciplines and studies.Applications are made, for example, to propellants, explosives, dense energetic materials, absorptive carbons,metallic glasses, device materials, ion carriers, antibiotics, analgesics, reversible oxygen carriers, and syntheticreaction intermediates and final products.
Personnel: 10 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. J. Karle Chief Scientist 6030
Point of contact: Mrs. M. Williams, Code 6030, (202) 767-3496
Laboratory for Structure of Matter
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Code 6100Staff Activity Areas
The Environment and Biotechnology Program Manager
Research Activity Areas
Center for Corrosion Scienceand Engineering
Materials failure analysisMarine coatingsCathodic protectionCorrosion ScienceEnvironmental fracture and fatigueCorrosion control engineering
Surface/Interface ChemistryTribologySurface properties of materialsSurface/interface analysisChemical microdetectorsSurface reaction dynamicsDiamond filmsBeam-enhanced chemistryElectrochemistry
Safety and SurvivabilityCombustion dynamicsFire protection and suppressionPersonnel protectionModeling and scaling of combustion systemsChemical and biological defense
Chemical DiagnosticsOptical diagnostics of chemical reactionsKinetics of gas phase reactionsTrace analysisAtmosphere analysis and controlIon/molecule processesEnvironmental chemistryExplosive stability
Materials ChemistrySynthesis and evaluation of
innovative polymersFunctional organic coatingsPolymer characterizationQuality control methodologyDegradation and stabilization mechanismsHigh-temperature resinsOMCVD materialsCorrosion preventionMobility fuels
Dynamics of SolidsX-ray sources, optics, and detectorsX-ray analysis of materials—composition and
structureSynchrotron radiation applicationsRadiation detection and measurementUV optical properties of materialsEnvironmental analysis
Chemistry Division
The NRL National Synchrotron Light Source researchstation for materials and surface research
The Key West site of the NRL Center for CorrosionScience and Engineering specializes in understandingand modeling of the marine environments impact onNaval materials. A complete laboratory for the study ofcorrosion control technologies providses sponsors withprototypical seawater exposure of their systems.
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Basic Responsibilities
The Chemistry Division conducts basic research, applied research, and development studies in the broadfields of chemical diagnostics, reaction rate control, materials chemistry, surface and interface chemistry,environmental chemistry, and ship safety and survivability. Specialized programs within these fields includechemical vapor precursors, coatings, functional polymers/elastomers, clusters, controlled release of energy,chemical sensors, physical and chemical characterization of surfaces, properties of nanometer structures,tribology, chemical vapor deposition/etching, atmosphere analysis and control, environmental protection/reclamation, prevention/control of fires, mobility fuels, and solution chemistry.
To enhance protection of Navy personnel and platforms from damage and injury in peace and wartime,the Navy Technology Center for Safety and Survivability performs RDT&E on fire and personnel protection,fuels, chemical defense, submarine atmospheres, and damage control aspects of ship and aircraft survivabil-ity; supports Navy and Marine Corps requirements in these areas; and acts as a focus for technology transferin safety and survivability.
Personnel: 95 full-time civilian; 7 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. J.S. Murday Superintendent 6100Vacant Associate Superintendent 6101Ms. B.L. Russell Administrative Officer 6102Dr. R. Holst Special Advisor 6104CDR A. Churilla, MSC, USN Biotechnology Program Manager 6106Dr. D.L. Venezky Senior Scientist Emeritus 6107Dr. H.W. Carhart Senior Scientist Emeritus 6108Dr. J. McDonald Head, Chemical Dynamics and Diagnostics Branch 6110Dr. L. Buckley Head, Materials Chemistry Branch 6120Mr. E.D. Thomas Head, Environmental Effects Branch 6130Mr. M.E. Bell Head, Dynamics of Solids Branch 6140Dr. R.J. Colton Head, Surface Chemistry Branch 6170Dr. F.W. Williams Head, Navy Technology Center for Safety and Survivability 6180
Point of contact: Ms. B. Russell, Code 6102, (202) 767-2460
DR. J.S. MURDAY
CHEMISTRY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT6100
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 6101
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
6102
BIOTECHNOLOGYPROGRAM MANAGER
6106
SENIOR SCIENTISTEMERITUS
6107
CHEMICAL DYNAMICSAND DIAGNOSTICS
BRANCH 6110
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS BRANCH
6130
DYNAMICS OF SOLIDS BRANCH
6140
NAVY TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR SAFETY AND SURVIVABILITY
6180
SPECIAL ADVISOR
6104SENIOR SCIENTISTEMERITUS
6108
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY BRANCH
6120
SURFACE CHEMISTRY BRANCH
6170
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Code 6300Research Activity Areas
Physical MetallurgyFerrous and intermetallic alloysSynthesis/processing of metalsWelding technologyMicro/nano structure characterization
Complex System TheoryComputational condensed matter physics and
materials scienceApplications of electronic structure theory to
solids and clustersMolecular dynamicsQuantum many-body theoryTheory of alloysSuperconductivity theoryTheoretical studies of phase transitionsAtomic physics theory
Directed Energy EffectsHigh-power microwave effects and counter-
measuresLaser-hardened materials and systemsLaser point defenseNanostructure opticsHigh-power laser interactions with materials and
systemsAtomic and molecular interactions with
surfaces and interfacesSpectroscopy of superconductors
Surface ModificationThin film deposition
Pulsed laser depositionIon beam assisted depositionVariable balance magnetron sputtering
Ion engineeringIon implantationReactive ion etching
Functional materialsOptoelectronicsElectroceramicsChemical sensors
AnalysisSurface analysis by accelerator techniquesTrace element accelerator mass spectrometryMechanical loss spectroscopy
Material PhysicsSuperconducting materialsMagnetic materialsThermoelectric materialsNonlinear (chaotic) phenomena
Multifunctional MaterialsMechanics of metallic and ceramic materialsNondestructive evaluationSmart materials/structuresSynthesis and processing of ceramic materials
3D reconstruction of cementite precipitatesin an austenite grain
The growth of single crystal magneticfilms on semiconductor substrates for
electronic applications is observed
Materials Science and Technology Division
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DR. D.U. GUBSER
Basic Responsibilities
The Materials Science and Technology Division conducts basic and applied research and engages inexploratory and advanced development of materials having substantive value to the Navy. R&D programsencompass the intrinsic behavior of metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, and composites and their performanceand reliability in naval structures and electrical devices. Program objectives include achieving fundamentalunderstanding of the mechanical, physical, electrical, magnetic, superconducting, and electrochemicalproperties of materials; identifying composition, processing, and microstructural parameters to produceimproved materials; and developing guidelines for the selection, design, and certification of materials newand improved functionality and for life-cycle management. This diversity of programs is carried out byinterdisciplinary teams of material scientists, metallurgists, ceramists, physicists, chemists, and engineers,using the most advanced testing facilities and diagnostic techniques.
Personnel: 110 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. D.U. Gubser Superintendent 6300Dr. D.J. Michel Associate Superintendent 6301Mrs. S.A. McIntire Administrative Officer 6302Dr. S.C. Sanday Head, Program Office 6303Dr. R. Badaliance Head, Composite Materials and Structures Group 6304Dr. E.A. Metzbower Head, Physical Metallurgy Branch 6320Dr. T. Wieting Head, Directed Energy Effects Branch 6330Dr. S.A. Wolf Head, Materials Physics Branch 6340Dr. K. Hathaway Head, Multifunctional Materials Branch 6350Dr. G. Huber Head, Surface Modification Branch 6370Dr. D.A. Papaconstantoupoulos Head, Complex Systems Theory Branch 6390
Point of contact: Ms. M. Daley, Code 6300A, (202) 767-2926
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT6300
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 6301
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
6302
PROGRAMOFFICE
6303
PHYSICAL METALLURGY BRANCH
6320
MATERIALS PHYSICS BRANCH
6340
MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS BRANCH
6350
COMPLEX SYSTEMS THEORY BRANCH
6390
DIRECTED ENERGY EFFECTS BRANCH
6330
SURFACE MODIFICATION
BRANCH6370
COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND
STRUCTURES GROUP6304
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Code 6400Research Activity Areas
Computational Physics DevelopmentsLaser plasma interactionsInertial confinement fusionSolar physics modelingDynamical gridding algorithmsAdvanced graphical and parallel
processing systemsElectromagnetic and acoustic scatteringMicrofluidicsFluid structure interactionShock and blast containment
Reactive FlowsFluid dynamics in combustionTurbulence in compressible flowsMultiphase flowsTurbulent jets and wakesTurbulence modelingComputational hydrodynamicsPropulsion systems analysisContaminant transport modelling
Olive (32P) and Snuffy (24P) — Origins at work
Simulation of flow past a Micro Air Vehicle.Computational Fluid Dynamics is being used to evaluate
the aerodynamic performance of alternative concepts.This figure shows the pressure contours on the surface of
the vehicle and a symmetry plane.Temperature distributions from an unsteady simulationof a methanol liquid pool fire. Water mist suppression ofsuch fires and the mechanisms involved have beenelucidated using detailed reactive flow simulations.
Simulation of temperature isocontours from unsteady airwakesimulations over the DDG-51 destroyer were performed in ajoint effort with NRL's Tactical Electronic Warfare Division(TEWD).
Laboratory for Computational Physicsand Fluid Dynamics
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DR. J.P. BORIS
Basic Responsibilities
The Laboratory for Computational Physics and Fluid Dynamics is responsible for the research leading toand the application of advanced analytical and numerical capabilities that are relevant to Navy, DoD, andother programs of national interest. This research is pursued in the fields of compressible and incompressiblefluid dynamics, reactive flows, fluid/structure interaction including submarine and aerospace applications,atmospheric and solar geophysics, magnetoplasma dynamics for laboratory and space applications, applica-tion of parallel processing to large-scale problems such as unstructured grid generation for complex flowsand target tracking and correlation for battle management, and in other disciplines of continuum and quan-tum computational physics as required to further the overall mission of the Naval Research Laboratory. Thespecific objectives of the Laboratory for Computational Physics and Fluid Dynamics are: to develop andmaintain state-of-the-art analytical and computational capabilities in fluid dynamics and related fields ofphysics; to establish in-house expertise in parallel processing for large-scale scientific computing; to performanalyses and computational experiments on specific relevant problems using these capabilities; and totransfer this technology to new and ongoing projects through cooperative programs with the research divi-sions at NRL and elsewhere.
Personnel: 26 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. J.P. Boris Chief Scientist and Director 6400Dr. W.C. Sandberg Deputy Director 6401Mrs. C. Adams Administrative Officer 6402Dr. E.S. Oran Senior Scientist for Reactive Flow Physics 6404Dr. K. Kailasanath Head, Center for Reactive Flow and Dynamical Systems 6410Mr. J.H. Gardner, Jr. Head, Center for Computational Physics Developments 6440
Point of contact: Mrs. C. Adams, Code 6402, (202) 767-6581
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
6402
SENIOR SCIENTISTFOR REACTIVE FLOW PHYSICS
6404
CENTER FORREACTIVE FLOW AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
6410
CENTER FOR COMPU-TATIONAL PHYSICS
DEVELOPMENTS6440
LABORATORY FORCOMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
AND FLUID DYNAMICS
CHIEF SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR6400
DEPUTY DIRECTOR6401
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Code 6700Research Activity Areas
Radiation HydrodynamicsPulsed-power radiation source and power-
flow developmentMaterials plasma processingDense plasma atomic structure, processes, and
equations of stateRadiation hydrodynamics of dense Z-pinches
and laser-produced plasmasPlasma-radiation diagnosticsNumerical simulation of high-density plasma
Laser PlasmaNuclear weapons stockpile stewardshipLaser fusion, inertial confinementMegabar high-pressure physicsRep-rate KrF laser developmentStrongly coupled plasmas
Charged Particle PhysicsRadiation source developmentElectrodeless plasma discharges for lightingApplications of modulated electron beamsRocket, satellite, and shuttle-borne natural
and active experimentsLaboratory simulation of space plasma
processes
The NIKEKryptonFluoride (KrF)Laser is inoperation tostudy thephysics issuesof Direct Drive InertialConfinementFusion (ICF)for defense
and energy applications. Direct Drive with a KrF laser is a veryattractive approach to ICF owing to its simplicity, inherent highefficiency, and very high-beam uniformity. The NIKE laser illuminatesa flat target with intensities of up to 1014 W/cm2 and beamnonuniformities of less than 0.25%. This photograph shows the largestamplifier in the laser. Light enters and exits the amplifier cell throughthe square aperture near the center of the photo. Amplification isachieved by exciting the krypton/fluorine mixture gas in the cell withtwo large area electron beams. One of the electron beam emitters(cathode) is in an exposed position to the left of the cell. The amplifierproduces a 248 nm laser beam with total energy of 4-5 kJ.
The NRL Table-Top-Terrawatt (T3) LaserFacility. The T3 laser currently operates at0.4 ps, 2.5 TW and 5 × 1018 W/cm2 andprovides a facility to conduct research inintense laser-plasma interactions, intenselaser-electron beam interactions, and intenselaser-matter interactions.
Large area plasma processing sourcesAtmospheric and ionospheric GPS sensingIonospheric radar diagnostics
Pulsed Power PhysicsProduction of intense relativistic electron and ion
beamsElectron and ion beam propagation and focusingIon beam inertial confinement fusionMaterials modification by pulsed energy depositionInductive and capacitative energy storagePlasma radiator source development
Beam PhysicsAdvanced accelerators and radiation sourcesMicrowave, plasma, and laser processing of materialsMicrowave sources: Magnicons, gyrotrons, and
CARMSUltra-high intensity laser-matter interactionsFree electron lasers and laser synchrotronsTheory and simulation of space and solar plasmasIonospheric modificationSpace weather modelingRocket and space diagnosticsDamage effects from laser-generated X-raysNovel sources for active remote sensing
Plasma Physics Division
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DR. S.L. OSSAKOW
Basic Responsibilities
The Plasma Physics Division conducts a broad theoretical and experimental program of basic andapplied research in plasma physics, laboratory discharge, and space plasmas, intense electron and ion beamsand photon sources, atomic physics, pulsed power sources, laser physics, advanced spectral diagnostics, andnonlinear systems. The effort of the Division is concentrated on a few closely coordinated theoretical andexperimental programs. Considerable emphasis is placed on large-scale numerical simulations related toplasma dynamics; ionospheric, magnetospheric, and atmospheric dynamics; nuclear weapons effects; thermo-nuclear plasma confinement; atomic physics; plasma processing; nonlinear dynamics and chaos; free electronlasers and other advanced radiation sources; advanced accelerator concepts; and relativistic electron beampropagation. Areas of experimental interest include: relativistic electron beams, laser-plasma, laser-electronbeam, and laser-matter interactions, thermonuclear fusion, electromagnetic wave generation, the generationof intense electron and ion beams, large area plasma processing sources, high-frequency microwave process-ing of ceramic materials, advanced accelerator development, inductive energy storage, laboratory simulationof space plasma phenomena, and in-situ and remote sensing space plasma measurements.
Personnel: 115 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. S.L. Ossakow Superintendent 6700Dr. V.L. Patel Associate Superintendent 6701Dr. P. Palmadesso Head, Special Project for Nonlinear Science 6700.3Vacant Administrative Officer 6702Dr. W. Manheimer Senior Scientist, Fundamental Plasma Processes 6707Dr. M. Lampe Senior Scientist, Intense Particle Beams and
Plasma Processing 6709Dr. J. Davis Head, Radiation Hydrodynamics Branch 6720Dr. S. Bodner Head, Laser Plasma Branch 6730Dr. R. Meger Head, Charged Particle Physics Branch 6750Dr. G. Cooperstein Head, Pulsed Power Physics Branch 6770Dr. P. Sprangle Head, Beam Physics Branch 6790
Point of contact: Dr. V.L. Patel, Code 6701, (202) 767-2997
PLASMA PHYSICS DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT6700
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 6701
PULSED POWERPHYSICS BRANCH
6770
RADIATIONHYDRODYNAMICS
BRANCH6720
LASER PLASMA BRANCH
6730
CHARGED PARTICLE PHYSICS BRANCH
6750
BEAM PHYSICSBRANCH
6790
SPECIAL PROJECTFOR NONLINEAR
SCIENCE6700.3
6709
SENIOR SCIENTIST FOR FUNDAMENTAL
PLASMA PROCESSES
SENIOR SCIENTIST FOR INTENSE
PARTICLE BEAMS AND PLASMA PROCESSING
6707
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
6702
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Code 6800Research Activity Areas
Electronic MaterialsPreparation and development of magnetic,
dielectric, optical, and semiconductor materialsElectrical, optical, and magneto-optical studies
of semiconductor microstructures and nano-structures, surfaces, and interfaces
Impurity and defect studiesStructural and electronic properties of amorphous
semiconductorsCondensed matter theoryHigh magnetic field phenomena
Surface and Interface SciencesMetal organic chemical vapor depositionSurface and interface physicsVacuum surface researchProcessing research for nanometric electronicsGrowth and characterization of micro- and nano-
surfaces and interface structuresHigh-temperature superconductors
Microwave TechnologyMicrowave, millimeter-wave, and submillimeter-
wave component and circuit researchMicrowave and millimeter-wave integrated
circuitsSurface acoustic wave devicesHigh-frequency device design, simulation, and
fabricationIon implantation technologyReliability and failure physics of electronic
devices and circuits
The EPICENTER specializes in molecular beam epitaxialgrowth of nanostructures created by alternating layersof narrow bandgap materials made available from fourultrahigh vacuum chambers. These structures areexpected to improve the performance of far-infrareddetectors, mid-wave lasers, and superhigh frequencytransistors and resonant tunneling diodes. Here ascientist in the Electronics Science and TechnologyDivision is shown creating a structure using highvacuum, chamber-to-chamber sample transfer.
Electronics Science and Technology Division
Radiation EffectsSpace experimentsSingle event effectsRadiation tolerant ultra low power micro-
electronicsUltra-fast charge collectionEnvironmental hazard remediationAdvanced photovoltaic technologiesFemtosecond laser researchRadiation effects in microelectronics and
photonicsMaterial and device damage and hardening
Solid State DevicesSolid-state optical sensorsRadiation effects/hardening of electronic
devices, circuits, and optoelectronic sensorsMicroelectronics device research and fabricationSolid state circuits researchSignal processing research
Vacuum ElectronicsMicrowave and millimeter power amplifier
research and developmentCathode research and developmentThermionic energy conversionField emission arraysVacuum electronic devicesTube fabrication and support technology
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DR. G.M. BORSUK
Basic Responsibilities
The Electronics Science and Technology Division conducts programs of basic science and appliedresearch and development in materials growth and properties, surface physics, micro- and nano- structureelectronics, microwave techniques, microelectronic device research and fabrication, vacuum electronics, high-power microwave generation, and cryoelectronics, including superconductors. The activities of the Divisioncouple device research both to basic materials investigations and to systems research and development needs.
Personnel: 148 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. G.M. Borsuk Superintendent 6800Dr. K. Sleger Associate Superintendent 6801Mrs. Z. Basinger Administrative Officer 6802Dr. C.R.K. Marrian Head, Nanoelectronics Processing Facility 6804Dr. K.L. Ngai Theoretical Consultant 6807Dr. J.M. Killiany Head, Solid State Devices Branch 6810Dr. A.B. Campbell Head, Radiation Effects Branch 6820Dr. R.K. Parker Head, Vacuum Electronics Branch 6840Dr. D. Webb Head, Microwave Technology Branch 6850Dr. M. Peckerar Head, Surface and Interface Sciences Branch 6860Dr. B.V. Shanabrook Head, Electronic Materials Branch 6870
Point of contact: Dr. K. Sleger, Code 6801, (202) 767-3894
ELECTRONICS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT6800
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 6801
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
6802
RADIATIONEFFECTS BRANCH
6820
VACUUM ELECTRONICS
BRANCH6840
MICROWAVETECHNOLOGY
BRANCH6850
ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
BRANCH6870
SURFACE AND INTERFACE SCIENCES
BRANCH6860
THEORETICALCONSULTANT
6807
NANOELECTRONICSPROCESSING
FACILITY6804
SOLID STATEDEVICES BRANCH
6810
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Code 6900Research Activity Areas
Biologically Derived MicrostructuresSelf-assembly, molecular machiningSynthetic membranes, molecular printingNanocompositesTailored electronic materialsLow observables
BiosensorsBinding polypeptidesCell-based biosensorDNA biosensorFiber-optic biosensorFlow immunosensorArray-based sensors
Environmental QualityOil/bilgewater separationSoil/groundwater explosives detection
Antifouling paint, controlled releasePolyurethanase degradationAntisense DNAHeavy-metal detectionHeavy-metal cleanup
Polymers and Liquid CrystalsFerroelectronic liquid crystalsAdvanced materials/information processingFlexible displays, noninvasive alignment technique
Surfaces and InterfacesUncooled IR detectors/imagersSubmicron resists and microlithographySpecifically activated thin filmsNeuronal patterning
Injection moldedpatterned micro-textured biopoly-mers are beingfabricated fromsilicon templates,using lithographictools. These bio-materials are beingexplored for use indevices, whichincorporate bio-molecules (anti-bodies and DNA)and biological cellsfor sensor and tissueengineering applica-tions.
Portable flow immunosensordeveloped for on-site analysisof environmental contaminantsin groundwater and soil
NRL logo shown on a FlexibleLiquid Crystal display. Theresolution of the image is 100 dpi.The display is rugged, portable, andlight weight. The applications beingconsidered include handheld mapreader and curved displays forcockpits.
Electron micrograph of lipid tubules,showing one complete lipid bilayersurrounded by a helically wrappedpartial bilayer. These self-assembled
microstructures have applications that include controlled release, fieldemitting cathodes, and electronic obscurants for low observables.
Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering
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Basic Responsibilities
The Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering is using the tools of modern biology, physics,chemistry, and engineering to develop advanced materials and sensors. The long-term research goal is first togain a fundamental understanding of the relationship between molecular architecture and the function ofmaterials, then apply this knowledge to solve problems for the Navy and DoD community. The key theme isthe study of complex bio/molecular systems with the aim of understanding how “nature” has approachedthe solution of difficult structural and sensing problems. Technological areas currently being studied includemolecular and microstructure design, molecular biology, self-assembly, controlled release and encapsulation,and surface patterning and modification. Much of the research deals with the self-assembly of lipids, proteins,and liquid crystals into complex microstructures for use in advanced material applications, and the harness-ing of the recognition functions of proteins and cells for the development of advanced sensors. A highlymultidisciplinary staff is required to pursue these research and development programs. The Center providesa stimulating environment for cross-disciplinary programs in the areas of immunology, biochemistry, electro-chemistry, inorganic and polymer chemistry, microbiology, microlithography, photochemistry, biophysics,spectroscopy, advanced diagnostics, organic synthesis, and electro-optical engineering.
Personnel: 38 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. J.M. Schnur Director 6900Ms. A. Kusterbeck Assistant Director 6901Ms. M. Shorb Administrative Officer 6902Mr. Dan Zebetakis Head, Facilities, Network, and Communication
Coordination Group 6908Dr. F.S. Ligler Head, Laboratory for Biosensors and Biomaterials 6910Dr. B.P. Gaber Head, Laboratory for the Study of Molecular Interfacial
Interactions 6930Dr. R. Shashidhar Head, Laboratory for Molecularly Engineered Materials
and Surfaces 6950
Point of contact: Ms. M. Shorb, Code 6902, (202) 404-6015
DR. J.M. SCHNURLABORATORY FOR
MOLECULARLY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
AND SURFACES
CENTER FOR BIO/MOLECULAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
DIRECTOR6900
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
6902
S&T LONG-RANGEPLANNING GROUP
6907
LABORATORY FORBIOSENSORS AND
BIOMATERIALS
69306910
LABORATORY FOR THE STUDY OF MOLECULAR
INTERFACIAL INTERACTIONS
6950
FACILITIES, NETWORK, AND COMMUNICATION
COORDINATION GROUP6908
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Ocean andAtmosphericScience andTechnologyDirectorate
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OCEAN AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
Code 7000
The Ocean and Atmospheric Scienceand Technology Directorate performsresearch in the fields of acoustics,remote sensing, oceanography, marinegeosciences, marine meteorology, andspace science. Areas of emphasis inacoustics include advanced acousticconcepts and computation, environ-mental acoustics, acoustic signalprocessing, physical acoustics, acousticsystems, ocean acoustics, and acousticsimulation and tactics. Areas of empha-sis in remote sensing include radio,infrared, and optical sensors, remotesensing physics and hydrodynamics,remote sensing simulation, and imagingsystems. Areas of emphasis in ocean-ography include coastal and open oceandynamics and prediction, coastal andopen ocean processes, and remotesensing applications to oceanography.
Areas of emphasis in marine geo-sciences include marine physics,seafloor sciences, and mapping, chart-ing, and geodesy. Areas of emphasis inmarine meteorology include global,theater, and tactical scale predictionsystems and forecast support. Areas ofemphasis in space science includeultraviolet measurements, X-rayastronomy, upper atmospheric physics,gamma and cosmic rays, solar physics,and solar terrestrial relationships.Senior naval officers are assigned asmilitary deputies to help maintain thedirectorate focus on operational Navyand other DoD requirements in theseareas of emphasis. The directorate isresponsible for administrative andtechnical support to major activities inWashington, DC, Stennis Space Center,Mississippi, and Monterey, California.
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Dr. E.O. Hartwig was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 22, 1946. He obtained his B.S. degree in biological sciences
from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1968, and his Ph.D.from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 1974. After com-pleting his graduate studies, Dr. Hartwig accepted a position asa researcher at the Scottish Marine Biological Association(SMBA) in Oban, Scotland, where he established a sea-goingexperimental marine microbiological effort.
In 1975, Dr. Hartwig returned to the U.S., accepting aposition at the Chesapeake Bay Institute of Johns HopkinsUniversity. His shallow water research concentrated on the
Chesapeake Bay and its outflow region, in active collaboration with many institutions and scientists. Theefforts sought to understand the biological dynamics associated with the Bay’s flow regimes, and studied theunderlying water column and benthic biological processes resulting in the onset of the seasonal summeranoxia of the bay.
In 1978, Dr. Hartwig accepted a position at Marine Ecological Consultants (MEC), where his researchcentered on understanding the “before operations” environment at a nuclear generating station. In 1980, Dr.Hartwig accepted a position at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL) at the University of California atBerkeley to head up the biological component of a research team studying the concept of a proposed OceanThermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant. His work involved extensive interactions with engineers on theoperating characteristics of the plant and physical oceanographers modeling flow regimes around the plantand to be generated by the plant.
Following his research at LBL, Dr. Hartwig joined the Office of Naval Research in 1982 as a scientificofficer in the Oceanic Chemistry/Biology Program. When the program was split into an Oceanic Chemistryand Oceanic Biology Program, Dr. Hartwig became Program Manager of the Oceanic Biology Program. Here,Dr. Hartwig developed several major interdisciplinary research initiatives for the Navy.
In 1987, Dr. Hartwig was selected as Director of Ocean Sciences at ONR. He enhanced both universityinteractions with Ocean Sciences and the stature of ONR Ocean Science scientific officers and programmanagers in the Federal Government. Dr. Hartwig, working with the Oceanographer of the Navy, developedand implemented the Navy’s academic research vessel rebuild program, which has resulted in fewer, morecapable oceanographic vessels for the next millennium.
Dr. Hartwig joined NRL in October 1992 as Associate Director of Research for Ocean and AtmosphericScience and Technology. In 1996, Dr. Hartwig was presented the Presidential Rank Award of MeritoriousExecutive in the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Associate Director of Research for Ocean andAtmospheric Science and Technology
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. E.O. Hartwig Associate Director of Research for Ocean and AtmosphericScience and Techology 7000
Ms. S.K. Le Special Assistant 7001Vacant Military Deputy 7005Mr. G.R. Bower Head, Office of Research Support Services 7030Dr. E.R. Franchi Superintendent, Acoustics Division 7100LCDR S.P. Sopko, USN Naval Science (Acoustic) Research Coordinator 7105Dr. P. Schwartz Superintendent, Remote Sensing Division 7200CDR R.T. Barock, USN Military Deputy 7205Vacant Superintendent, Oceanography Division 7300CDR C.J. Hall, USN Military Deputy 7305Dr. H.C. Eppert, Jr. Superintendent, Marine Geosciences Division 7400LCDR R. McDowell, USN* Military Deputy 7405Dr. P.E. Merilees Superintendent, Marine Meteorology Division 7500LCDR C.A. Springer, USN Military Deputy 7505Dr. H. Gursky Superintendent, Space Science Division 7600
Point of contact: Ms. L.M. Stanbery, Code 7000A, (202) 404-8174
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH FOR
OCEAN AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7000
STAFF
SPECIAL ASSISTANT7001
MILITARY DEPUTY7005
OFFICE OF RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES
7030
MARINEGEOSCIENCES
DIVISION7400
SPACE SCIENCEDIVISION
7600
MARINE METEOROLOGY
DIVISION7500
ACOUSTICSDIVISION
7100
REMOTE SENSINGDIVISION
7200
OCEANOGRAPHYDIVISION
7300
*Acting
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Code 7030Staff Activity Areas
Safety/Environmental OfficeIndustrial/laboratory safetySpecialized safety trainingHazard abatementMishap preventionHazardous materials programHazardous waste disposal
Technical Information Systems OfficeScientific and technical information managementTechnical and classified libraryTechnical editing, illustration, reproduction (color
and black and white), printingVisual information, photographic servicesCommunity relationsNews releasesExhibitsInformationConference coordination, video teleconferencingFreedom of Information ActData communicationsData networkingComputer network maintenanceConsulting and planningSupercomputing interface managementAdvanced communications testbed
Security OfficeInformation securityPhysical securityIndustrial securityAIS securityPersonnel securityClassificationSCIF managementSecurity investigations
Operations Services BranchDirectives, reports, formsMail managementNavy message centerClassified material controlFacilities planningVehiclesShipment via FedEx and common carriers
Office of Research Support Services
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MR. G.R. BOWER
Basic Responsibilities
The Office of Research Support Services is responsible for the operational and management supportnecessary for the day-to-day operations at NRL Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (NRL SSC). The Head ofNRL SSC acts for the Commanding Officer in dealing with local Naval, federal, and civil activities andpersonnel on matters relating to NRL SSC support activities and facilities, community and multicommandissues, and safety and disaster control measures.
Support functions include security, public affairs, safety, information systems, and support services toinclude management and administration, facilities, and technical information.
Personnel: 27 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. G.R. Bower Head 7030Mr. R.H. Swanton Head, Security Office 7030.1Ms. C.L. Gilroy Administrative Officer 7030.2Mr. K.H. Geistfeld Head, Safety/Environmental Office 7030.5Mr. W.B. Eslick Head, Operations Services Office 7031Ms. C.C. Wilkinson Head, Supply Resource Management Unit 7031.1Mr. W.B. Eslick Head, Facilities Services Unit 7031.2Mr. R.W. Burke Head, Technical Information Systems Office 7032Ms. M.H. Banker Head Publications/Graphics Unit 7032.1Ms. J.P. Ratliff Head, Classified Library 7032.2Ms. M.P. Rotundo Head, Public Affairs Unit 7032.3Mr. R.W. Burke Head, Information Systems Unit 7032.4
Point of contact: Mr. G.R. Bower, Code 7030, (228) 688-4010; DSN 485-4010
*Acting
OFFICE OF RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES
HEAD7030
7031.1
SUPPLY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS SERVICES OFFICE
7031
SECURITY OFFICE7030.1
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
7030.2
SAFETY/ENVIRON-MENTAL OFFICE
7030.5
7031.2FACILITIES SERVICES
7032.1
PUBLICATIONS/GRAPHICS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE
7032
7032.2CLASSIFIED LIBRARY
7032.3
PUBLIC AFFAIRSOFFICE
7032.4
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Special programs managementSystem concepts and studies
USN Journal of Underwater Acoustics
Research Activity Areas
Code 7100Staff Activity Areas
Acoustic Signal ProcessingRandom media propagationLimits of acoustic array performanceUnderwater acoustic communicationsUndersea noise signal characterization and
modelingSurf zone noise generationShallow water acoustic surveillance methodsFish absorption of acoustic signalsGeophysical inversionMatched field processing and inversionHigh-frequency acoustic flow visualization
Physical AcousticsStructural acousticsActive sound controlFiber-optic acoustic sensorsAcoustics of coatingsDynamics of complex structuresTarget strength/radiation modelingAcoustic transductionInverse scattering
Deployment of high-frequencyacoustics tower
Structural acoustic studies in the one-million gallonAcoustic Holographic Pool Facility
Acoustic SystemsOcean boundary scatteringShallow water active classificationStatistical characterization of reverberationActive sonar performance modelingMatched field processingAcoustic inversion techniquesAcoustic propagationNonlinear signal propagationAcoustics of bubbly mediaTactical decision aids
Acoustic Simulation, Measurements, andTactics
Wave propagation and scattering modelsOcean ambient noise models and simulationSupercomputer acoustic modelsFleet application models and simulationTactical oceanography simulationsWarfare effectiveness studiesEnvironmental assessmentsHigh-frequency acousticsCoastal acousticsBiologic volume reverberationShallow-water acousticsArtic environemntal acousticSeafloor scattering
Acoustics Division
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DR. E.R. FRANCHI
Basic Responsibilities
The Acoustics Division conducts basic and applied research in undersea physics. The basic research areasare signal processing; ocean acoustics and the associated description of the ocean environment as it impactsadvanced systems; and physical acoustics. The applied spectrum includes developing and proving systemconcepts; signal processing for active and passive detection, tracking, and classification of underwater targets;echo strength; structural acoustics; large area assessment techniques; and development of processing systemsand techniques. Also included are basic and applied research in simulations and tactics as influenced by theenvironment. The Division program is interactive with the ONR Contract Research Program and otherresearch laboratories, both U.S. and foreign.
Personnel: 127 full-time civilian; 1 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. E.R. Franchi Superintendent 7100Vacant Associate Superintendent 7101Mrs. N.J. Beauchamp Administrative Officer 7102Vacant Head, Center for Advanced Acoustic Concepts
and Computation 7104LCDR S.P. Sopko, USN Naval Science (Acoustics) Research Coordinator 7105Dr. M.H. Orr Head, Acoustic Signal Processing Branch 7120Dr. J.A. Bucaro Head, Physical Acoustics Branch 7130Mr. L.B. Palmer Head, Acoustic Systems Branch 7140Dr. S.A. Chin-Bing Head, Acoustic Simulation, Measurements, and Tactics Branch 7180
Point of contact: Dr. E.R. Franchi, Code 7100, (202) 767-3482
ACOUSTICS DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT7100
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7101
ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE
7102
ACOUSTICSIMULATION,
MEASUREMENTS, AND TACTICS BRANCH
7180
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL PROCESSING
BRANCH7120
PHYSICALACOUSTICS
BRANCH7130
ACOUSTICSYSTEMSBRANCH
7140
7104
CENTER FOR ADVANCED ACOUSTIC
CONCEPTS AND COMPUTATION
7105
NAVAL SCIENCE (ACOUSTICS) RESEARCH
COORDINATOR
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Code 7200Research Activity Areas
Remote SensingSensors
SARImaging RARPassive microwave imagersCCDs and focal plane arraysFabry-Perot spectrometersImaging spectrometersOptical interferometersSpaceborne and airborne systems
AreasRadiative transfer modelingCoastal oceansMarine ocean boundary layerPolar iceMiddle atmosphereGlobal ocean phenomenologyEnvironmental changeOcean surface wind vector
AstrophysicsOptical interferometryRadio interferometryFundamental astrometry and reference framesStar formationStellar atmospheres and envelopesInterstellar medium, interstellar scatteringPulsarsLow-frequency astronomy
Physics of Atmospheric/Ocean InteractionMesoscale, fine-structure, and microstructureAerosol and cloud physicsMixed layer and thermocline applicationsSea-truth towed instrumentation techniquesTurbulent jets and wakesNonlinear and breaking ocean wavesStratified and rotating flowsTurbulence modelingBoundary layer hydrodynamicsMarine hydrodynamicsComputational hydrodynamics
Imaging Research/SystemsRemotely sensed signatures analysis/simulationReal-time signal and image processing
algorithm/systemsImage data compression methodologyImage fusionAutomatic target recognitionScene/sensor noise characterizationImage enhancement/noise reductionScene classification techniquesRadar and laser imaging systems studiesCoherent/incoherent imaging sensor exploitationNumerical modeling simulationEnvironmental imagery analysis
Optical Head Assembly (OHA) of thePolar Ozone and Aerosol Measurement(POAM-II) experiment payload
The Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer produces the highestangular resolution images ever made at optical wavelengths. Itsfour astrometric elements (the rectangular huts) provide extreme-ly precise star positions for use by the U.S. Naval Observatory innavigation and time keeping. The imaging elements are mountedon piers extending out the “Y” configuration. Light from all thetelescopes is carried down evacuated pipes and combined in theoptics laboratory to produce images of stellar surfaces.
Remote Sensing Division
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DR. P.R. SCHWARTZ
Basic Responsibilities
The Remote Sensing Division conducts a program of basic research, science, and applications aimed atthe development of new concepts for sensors and imaging systems for objects and targets on the Earth, in thenear-Earth environment, and in deep space. The research, both theoretical and experimental, deals withdiscovering and understanding the basic physical principles and mechanisms that give rise to target andbackground emission and to absorption and emission by the intervening medium. The accomplishment ofthis research requires the development of sensor systems technology. The development effort includes activeand passive sensor systems to be used for the study and analysis of the physical characteristics of phenomenathat give rise to naturally occurring background radiation, such as that caused by the Earth’s atmosphere andoceans, as well as man-made or induced phenomena such as ship/submarine hydrodynamic effects. Theresearch includes theory, laboratory, and field experiments leading to ground-based, airborne or spacesystems for use in such areas as remote sensing, astrometry, astrophysics, surveillance, nonacoustic ASW,and improved meteorological support systems for the operational Navy. Special emphasis is given to devel-oping space-based platforms and exploiting existing space systems.
Personnel: 99 full-time civilian; 1 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. P.R. Schwartz Superintendent 7200Mr. C. Hoffman Associate Superintendent 7201Mrs. M.K. Smith Administrative Officer 7202Vacant Chief Scientist 7203CDR R.T. Barock, USN Military Deputy 7205Dr. D.T. Chen Head, Special Projects Office 7207Dr. S.A. Mango Consultant for SAR Sensing 7209Dr. L. Rickard Head, Radio/Infrared/Optical Sensors Branch 7210Dr. R. Bevilacqua Head, Remote Sensing Physics Branch 7220Dr. R. Mied Head, Remote Sensing Hydrodynamics Branch 7250Dr. G.A. Keramidas Head, Remote Sensing Studies and Simulation Branch 7260
Point of contact: Dr. P.R. Schwartz, Code 7200, (202) 767-2351
REMOTE SENSING DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT7200
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7201
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
7202
CHIEFSCIENTIST
7203
SPECIAL PROJECTSOFFICE
7207
CONSULTANT FOR SAR SENSING
7209
RADIO/INFRARED/OPTICAL SENSORS
BRANCH7210
REMOTE SENSINGPHYSICS BRANCH
7220
REMOTE SENSING HYDRODYNAMICS
BRANCH7250
REMOTE SENSINGSTUDIES AND
SIMULATION BRANCH7260
MILITARYDEPUTY
7205
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Code 7300Staff Activity Areas
Special studies
Research Activity Areas
Ocean Dynamics and PredictionOcean prediction
Large scaleArcticShipboardData assimilationCoastal and semi-enclosed sea
Ocean observing system simulationCoastal scene generation
Ocean SciencesMesoscale dynamicsCoupled systems
Air sea interactionBiodynamicsBio-optical models
Small scale dynamicsSmall scale turbulenceBubbles/wavesOptics
NRL’s ten 300 kHzADCPs are matchedwith trawl-resistantbottom mounts. Thisphoto shows a bottommount with its exteriorfiberglass shell andsome internal buoyancysegments removed. Theinternal recordinginstruments collectfrequent profiles of
horizontal current for intervals of up to several months. A waveand tide gauge may also be included in the housing. With anoperating depth of 300 m, the instruments permit operationsnearly every-where on the world’s continental shelves.
Optical mooring equipment for shallow watershowing attenuation and absorption meters andirradiance sensors
NRL layered ocean model output of sea surfaceheight for Pacific Ocean, 5 January 1995. This modelhas been transitioned to FNMOC .
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Oceanography Division
Remote Sensing ApplicationsRemote sensor algorithm develop-
mentColor/hyperspectral applicationsHigh resolution littoral character-
izationRemote sensor applications to bio-
logical processesSatellite oceanographic tactical
applications
Gulf of Mexico NOAA AVHRR Sea Surface Temper-ature Image illustrating the mesoscale and shelfprocesses. The position of the warm Loop current(dark) is shown in the eastern gulf. NRL collects andprocesses all AVHRR and SeaWifs imagery to under-stand the dynamics and evolution of oceanographicevents that affect our coastal waters. Imagery can beviewed on the NRL, SSC website.
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Basic Responsibilities
The Oceanography Division conducts basic and applied research in biological, physical, and dynamicalprocesses and their description and modeling in open ocean, coastal, and semi-enclosed seas; exploitingsatellite and airborne sensors for environmental information; investigation and application of microbiologicalprocesses to Navy problems. The oceanographic research is both theoretical and experimental in nature andis focused on understanding and modeling ocean, coastal, and littoral area hydro/thermodynamics, circula-tion, waves, ice dynamics, air-sea exchange, optics, and small and microscale processes. Analytical methodsand algorithms are developed to provide quantitative retrieval of geophysical parameters of Navy interestfrom state-of-the-art sensor systems. The Division work includes analysis of biological processes that mediateand control bioluminescence distributions in the oceans, coastal, and littoral regions and microbially inducedcorrosion/metal microbe interaction. The Division programs are designed to be responsive to and to antici-pate Naval needs. Transition of Division products to the Department of Defense (DoD), Navy systemsdevelopers, operational Navy and civilian (dual use) programs is a primary goal. The Division’s programs arecoordinated and interactive with other NRL programs and activities, ONR’s research programs, and othergovernment agencies involved in oceanographic activities. The Division also collaborates and cooperates withscientists from the academic community and other U.S. and foreign laboratories.
Personnel: 84 full-time civilian; 1 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Vacant Superintendent 7300Dr. E.M. Stanley Associate Superintendent 7301Mrs. I.S. DeSpain Administrative Officer 7302Dr. B.J. Little Head, Office of the Senior Scientist 7303CDR C.J. Hall, USN Military Deputy 7305Dr. J.M. Harding Head, Ocean Dynamics and Prediction Branch 7320Mr. S. Payne Head, Ocean Sciences Branch 7330Dr. W. Campbell Head, Remote Sensing Applications Branch 7340
Point of contact: Mrs. I.S. DeSpain, Code 7302, (228) 688-4114; DSN 485-4114
OCEANOGRAPHY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT7300
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7301
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
7302
OFFICE OF THE SENIOR SCIENTIST
7303
OCEAN DYNAMICSAND PREDICTION
BRANCH7320
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS
BRANCH7340
MILITARYDEPUTY
7305
OCEAN SCIENCES BRANCH
7330
VACANT
102
Code 7400Research Activity Areas
Marine GeologySedimentary processesForeshore sediment transportPore fluid flowDiapirism, volcanism, faulting, mass movementSediment geochemistryHydrate distribution, formation and dissociation
Marine GeophysicsSeismic wave propagationEarthquake seismologyPhysics of low-frequency acoustic propagationAcoustic energy interaction with topography
and inhomogeneitiesDetection, localization, and characterization
of eventsGeomagnetic modeling
Marine GeotechniqueSediment classificationSediment microfabricGeoacoustic modelingGeotechnical properties of sediments
Mapping and ChartingDigital database designDigital product analysis and standardizationData compression techniques and exploitationHydrographic survey techniquesBathymetry extraction techniques from remote
and acoustic imageryUtility software development for digital mapping
databasesObservation and modeling of nearshore
morphodynamics
In situ and Laboratory SensorsHigh-resolution subseafloor 2-D and 3-D
seismic imagingLaser/hyperspectral bathymetry/topographySwath acoustic backscatter imagingSediment pore water pressureCompressional and shear wave velocityAirborne geophysics, gravity, and magneticsSeafloor magnetic fluctuationSediment microfabric change with pore fluid
and/or gas change
The Marine Geosciences Division has assisted inthe development of video imagery field stationsused to collect data on nearshore hydrodynamicand morphodynamic processes. These automatedstations operate over long time periods (from weeksto years) and present information useful to themilitary and to scientists in a variety of formats. Thistime exposure image from Camp Pendleton, CAshows the time-averaged pattern of waves breakingover two alongshore sandbars. Determination of thecamera orientation relative to known ground controlpositions (using the dark circular targets) allowsquantification of parameters such as bar position,beach width, dominant wave period, incidence angle,and alongshore current speed.
Marine Geosciences Division
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DR. H.C. EPPERT, JR.
Basic Responsibilities
The Marine Geosciences Division has responsibility for planning and executing a broad spectrumresearch, development, and technology program in marine geology, geophysics, geoacoustics, geotechniques,and mapping, charting, and geodesy (MC&G). The program is designed to provide necessary digital data-bases, geoacoustic and geophysical models, and simulations to support training, system design, performanceprediction, and operational needs of the Navy.
The applied portion of the program is directed toward (1) quantitatively predicting the effects of theseafloor and associated geophysical, geomorphological, and geoacoustic variability on performance ofpresent and emerging naval systems, operations, and plans, and (2) developing technology and techniques torapidly acquire, process, and analyze MC&G (gravity, magnetics, and bathymetry) and other types of geo-logical, geophysical, and geoacoustic information to meet existing digital database requirements of the Chiefof Naval Operations (CNO), National Image and Mapping Agency (NIMA), and system commands.
The Division serves as the focal point in the Navy and Marine Corps for assessing and identifying MC&Grequirements, including prototype digital MC&G products and product coordination. The program is keyedto and responsive to priorities identified by NRL, Office of Naval Research, CNO, the System Commands,and NIMA. Close coordination and interaction with the Warfare Centers is essential to the success of thisprogram with transition of Division products to system developers and the operational Navy a primary goal.The Division program is coordinated and interactive with other NRL programs and activities, ONR’sResearch Program Department, NOAA, USGS, NSF, and other government agencies involved in seaflooractivities. The Division collaborates and cooperates with scientists from the academic community, other U.S.and foreign laboratories, and industry.
Personnel: 71 full-time civilian; 1 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. H.C. Eppert, Jr. Superintendent 7400Dr. P.J. Valent Associate Superintendent 7401Ms. C.L. Gilroy Administrative Officer 7402LCDR R. McDowell, USN* Military Deputy 7405Vacant Director, Center for Tactical Oceanographic
Warfare Support 7406Mr. H.S. Fleming Head, Marine Physics Branch 7420Mr. S.G. Tooma Head, Seafloor Sciences Branch 7430Mr. M.M. Harris Head, Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Branch 7440
Point of contact: Ms. Margaret Gill, Code 7400, (228) 688-44650; DSN 485-4650
MARINE GEOSCIENCES DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT7400
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7401
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
7402
CENTER FOR TACTICAL OCEANO-GRAPHIC WARFARE
SUPPORT7406
MARINE PHYSICS BRANCH
7420
SEAFLOORSCIENCESBRANCH
7430
MAPPING, CHARTING, AND GEODESY
BRANCH7440
MILITARYDEPUTY
7405
*Acting
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Code 7500Research Activity Areas
Satellite Data/ImageryAutomated cloud classificationSatellite imagery analysisCase study developmentMultisensor data fusionTropical cyclone intensityWater vapor-tracked windsCloud-tracked winds
Decision AidsRefractivityStrike warfareShip routingFog/turbulence/icingElectromagneticElectro-optical
Numerical Weather PredictionGlobalMesoscaleOn-sceneLarge eddy simulationBoundary layerCoastalMassively parallel computingCoupled ocean/atmosphere/waveTropical cyclonesAerosolsTopographically forced flow
Data AssimilationOptimum interpolationVariational analysisQuality controlSynthetic soundingsRemotely sensed dataPhysical initializationDirect radiance assimilationRadar data assimilation
Shipboard SupportTactical Environmental Support
SystemData fusionVisualizationPort studiesTyphoon havensForecaster handbooksExpert systemsCD-ROMs
Marine Meteorology Division
Visible image for Hurricane Mitch on October 26, 1998 at 1645Z
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DR. P.E. MERILEES
Basic Responsibilities
The Marine Meteorology Division conducts a basic and applied research and development programdesigned to improve the basic understanding of atmospheric processes that impact Fleet operations and todevelop information systems that analyze, simulate, predict, and interpret the structure and behavior of theseprocesses and their effect on naval weapons systems. Basic research includes work in air-sea interaction,orographic and fetch-limited, atmospheric predictability and targeted observations, and aerosols. Appliedresearch spans the gamut from development of both central-site and on-scene analysis/forecast systems, tothe development of tactical decision aids for operations support. NRL-Monterey (NRL-MRY) is co-locatedwith the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) and has developed andtransitioned to FNMOC the global and mesoscale forecast models and satellite applications products thatform the backbone of the Navy’s worldwide weather forecasting capability. In addition, NRL is forging newground by transitioning similar products and capabilities to the Navy's regionalized meteorology and ocean-ography centers around the globe. Specialties of the Division include numerical weather prediction, dataassimilation and quality control, marine boundary layer processes, on-scene atmospheric environmentassesssment, environmental decision aids, database management, and satellite data interpretation andapplication.
Personnel: 63 full-time civilian; 3 full-time military
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. P.E. Merilees Superintendent 7500Ms. P. Phoebus Associate Superintendent 7501Ms. C. Marks Administrative Officer 7502Dr. J. McCarthy Consultant 7503LCDR C.A. Springer, USN Military Deputy 7505Dr. R.M. Hodur Head, Atmospheric Dynamics and Prediction Branch 7530Dr. T.L. Tsui Head, Meteorological Applications Development Branch 7540
Point of contact: Dr. P.E. Merilees, Code 7500, (408) 656-4721; DSN 878-4721
MARINE METEOROLOGY DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT7500
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7501
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
7502
CONSULTANT
7503
ATMOSPHERIC DYNAMICS AND
PREDICTION BRANCH7530
METEOROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
BRANCH 7540
MILITARYDEPUTY
7505
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Code 7600Research Activity Areas
Solar PhysicsSolar ultraviolet and visible light spectroscopy and
photometry from rockets, satellites, and theSpace Shuttle
Solar-Terrestrial RelationshipsSolar X-ray/EUV plasma diagnostics; coronal
effects on Earth
Space Weather and Atmospheric PhysicsRemote sensing of the ionosphere and thermo-
sphereMiddle atmospheric investigationsGlobal modelingUpper atmospheric physicsSpace astronomyX-ray observation, analysis, and theory of space
astronomical sourcesUltraviolet astronomyGamma-ray astrophysics, solar-flare gamma
rays, and space cosmic ray particle environmentThree Space Science Division experiments flew on the AirForce STP ARGOS satellite in early 1999. HIRAAS containsthree ultraviolet spectroscopic instruments to study the Earth’sthermosphere and ionosphere. GIMI consists of two electronicimaging cameras tuned to different EUV/FUV wavelengthbands to obtain global data on the upper atmosphere as wellas stars. USA is an X-ray timing and navigation experiment
that willinvestigatethe use ofexoticastrophysicalobjects forautonomoustime andpositionmeasurements.
HIRAAS
GIMI
USA
P91-1 ARGOS
The Middle Atmosphere High ResolutionSpectrograph Investigation (MAHRSI) is anultraviolet spectroscopy experiment developedin the Space Science Division as a Space Shuttledeployed payload. On Shuttle flight STS-66 inNovember 1994, MAHRSI provided the firstglobal maps of hydroxyl (OH) and measuredthe gases in the middle atmosphere (35–120 km)that control the global distribution of ozone.
NRL SOHO/LASCO solar coronagraph imageshowing the progress of a coronal mass ejection
(CME), which occurred on October 5, 1996. CMEstravel outward from the Sun with velocities onthe order of 1000 km/s and frequently interact
with the Earth’s magnetosphere resultingin geomagnetic disturbances.
French and English colleagues assist NRLscientists preparing the LASCO wide-field
coronagraph for flight on SOHO
Space Science Division
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DR. H. GURSKY
Basic Responsibilities
The Space Science Division conducts research in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, solar-terrestrialphysics, and atmospheric science. Satellites, rockets, and ground-based facilities are used to obtain informa-tion on radiation from the Sun and celestial sources, and to study the behavior of the ionosphere and highatmosphere. Research results are of importance to radio communications, to use of the space environment, toweather prediction, and to the fundamental understanding of natural radiation and geophysical phenomena.The Superintendent also acts as Chief Scientist of the E.O. Hulburt Center for Space Research, created toprovide research opportunities in space science to appointees from universities.
Personnel: 87 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Dr. H. Gursky Superintendent 7600Dr. F.J. Giovane Associate Superintendent 7601Mrs. B.M. Shea Administrative Officer 7602LT D.A. Bailey, USN Space Test Program Officer, Kirtland AFB, NM 7603Dr. H.M. Heckathorn Head, Office of Strategic Phenomena 7604Dr. U. Feldman Head, Solar and Plasma Spectroscopy Group 7608Dr. G. Carruthers Head, Ultraviolet Measurements Group 7609Mr. G.G. Fritz Head, X-Ray Astronomy Branch 7620Dr. R.R. Meier Head, Upper Atmospheric Physics Branch 7640Dr. J.D. Kurfess Head, Gamma and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics Branch 7650Dr. R.A. Howard Head, Solar Physics Branch 7660Dr. G.A. Doschek Head, Solar Terrestrial Relationships Branch 7670Dr. H. Gursky† Chief Scientist, E.O. Hulburt Center for Space Research 7690Dr. H. Friedman Chief Scientist (Emeritus), E.O. Hulburt Center
for Space Research 7690
Point of contact: Mrs. B.M. Shea, Code 7602, (202) 767-3631
SPACE SCIENCE DIVISION
SUPERINTENDENT 7600
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 7601
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
7602
X-RAY ASTRONOMYBRANCH
7620
UPPER ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS BRANCH
7640
GAMMA AND COSMIC RAY ASTROPHYSICS
BRANCH7650
SOLAR TERRESTRIAL RELATIONSHIPS
BRANCH7670
SOLAR PHYSICS BRANCH
7660
SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP)
OFFICE7603
E.O. HULBURTCENTER FOR SPACE
RESEARCH7690
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
PHENOMENA7604
ULTRAVIOLETMEASUREMENTS
GROUP7609
SOLAR AND PLASMA SPECTROSCOPY
GROUP7608
†Additional duty
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Naval Centerfor SpaceTechnology
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NAVAL CENTER FOR SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Code 8000
that exploit new technical capabilities,system engineering to allocate designrequirements to subsystems, and engi-neering development and initial opera-tion to test and evaluate selected space-craft subsystems and systems. TheCenter is a focal point and integrator forthose divisions at NRL whose technolo-gies are used in space systems. TheCenter also provides systems engineer-ing and technical direction assistance tosystem acquisition managers of majorspace systems. In this role, technologytransfer is a major goal and motivates acontinuous search for new technologiesand capabilities and the development ofprototypes that demonstrate the integra-tion of such technologies.
In its role to preserve and enhance astrong space technology base and pro-vide expert assistance in the develop-ment and acquisition of space systemsthat support naval missions, the NavalCenter for Space Technology activitiesextend from basic and applied researchthrough advanced development in allareas of interest to the Navy space pro-gram. These activities include develop-ing spacecraft, systems using thesespacecraft, and ground command andcontrol stations. Principal functions ofthe Center include understanding andclarifying requirements, recognizingand prosecuting promising researchand development, analyzing and test-ing systems to quantify their capabili-ties, developing operational concepts
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Mr. P.G. Wilhelm was born in New York City on July 26, 1935. He attended Purdue University, where he receiveda B.S.E.E. degree in 1957. By 1961, he had completed all thecourse work for an M.S.E. degree from George WashingtonUniversity.
From 1957 to 1959, Mr. Wilhelm served as an electricalengineer with Stewart Warner Electronics where he was as-signed to a project to redesign the UPM-70, a Navy radar testset. In March 1959, he joined the Naval Research Laboratory asan electrical scientist in the Electronics Division. In December1959, he joined the Satellite Techniques Branch. In 1961, hebecame Head of the Satellite Instrument Section; in 1965, he
became Head of the Satellite Techniques Branch; and in 1974, Head of the Spacecraft Technology Center. Inthese positions, he performed satellite system design, equipment development, environmental testing, launchoperations, and orbital data handling. In 1981, he was named the Superintendent of the Space Systems andTechnology Division, the Navy’s principal organization, or lead Laboratory, for space. He is credited withcontributions in the design, development, and operation of 82 scientific and Fleet-support satellites. He hasbeen awarded five patents. In October 1986, he was appointed Director of the newly established Naval Centerfor Space Technology. The Center’s mission is to “preserve and enhance a strong space technology base andprovide expert assistance in the development and acquisition of space systems which support naval mis-sions.”
Mr. Wilhelm has been recognized with numerous awards including the Navy’s Meritorious CivilianService Award, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Presidential Meritorious Executive Award, theInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Aerospace and Electronic Systems Group Man of the YearAward, the NRL E.O. Hulburt Annual Science and Engineering Award, the Dexter Conrad Award, the RotaryNational Stellar Award, and in May 1999 Mr. Wilhelm received the American Institute of Aeronautics andAstronautics (AIAA) Goddard Astronautics Award. He also has been elected a Fellow of the WashingtonAcademy of Sciences and a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and in 1997was elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Mr. Wilhelm is also the first recipient of a new NRLaward, the R.L. Easton Award, for excellence in engineering.
Director of Naval Center for Space Technology
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Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. P.G. Wilhelm Director, Naval Center for Space Technology 8000Mr. F.V. Hellrich Associate Director 8001
Technical Staff 8001.1Mrs. B.L. Fleming Head, Administrative/Financial Management Office 8010LCDR J. Legaspi Military Deputy 8020Mr. P. Regeon Head, Program Coordination and Liaison Office 8030Mr. R.E. Eisenhauer Superintendent, Space Systems Development Department 8100Mr. H.E. Senasack Superintendent, Spacecraft Engineering Department 8200
Point of contact: Mr. F.V. Hellrich, Code 8001, (202) 767-6549
DIRECTORNAVAL CENTER FOR SPACE
TECHNOLOGY
8000
ASSOCIATEDIRECTOR 8001
ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT OFFICE8010
SPACE SYSTEMSDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT
8100
SPACECRAFT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
8200
MILITARY DEPUTY
8020
TECHNICAL STAFF8001.1
PROGRAM COORDINATION
AND LIAISON OFFICE8030
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Code 8100Research Activity Areas
Space Electronic Systems DevelopmentSpace system concept definition, design, and im-
plementation including hardware and softwareDetailed electrical/electronic design of electronic
and electromechanical systems and componentsImplementation of real time flight software, and
embedded command, control and telemetrysoftware
Design and verification of real time embeddedmultiprocessor software
Spacecraft antenna systemsSpace systems fabrication, test, and integrationLaunch and on orbit supportSpace test systems and electronic launch support
equipment
Space Electronic WarfareDesign criteria for counter-surveillance and
counter-targetingData search, analysis, and synthesis of information
related to special sensor performance
Space Mission DevelopmentMission development and requirements definitionSystems engineering and analysisConcepts of operations and mission simulationsMission evaluation and performance assessments
Space Surveillance, Navigation, and TimeAdvanced navigation satellite technologyPrecise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) technologyAtomic- time/frequency standards/instrumentationPassive and active ranging techniquesDetection and precision tracking of orbiting objectsfrom space and ground
Advanced Space Systems TechnologiesSpace systems architectures and requirementsAdvanced payloads and optical systemsControllers, processors, and signal processingData management systems and equipmentEmbedded algorithms and software
AstrodynamicsOrbit determination, performance assessment and
verificationComputer simulation of space systemsOrbit and attitude dynamicsAutonomous navigation, star catalog developmentGPS space applications and geolocation systemsMission analysis, operations and satellite coverage
studies
Command, Control, Communications,Computers, and Intelligence
Communications theory and systemsTracking, telemetry, and control systemsSatellite ground station engineering and implemen-
tationTransportable and fixed ground antenna systemsHigh-speed fixed and mobile ground data collec-
tion, processing, and dissemination systemsTactical communication systems
Space Systems Development Department
The Joint CombatInformation (JCIT)uses advanced RFand digitaltechnology toprovideunprecedentedbattlefieldconnectivity andcombat information
processing in a compact, modular, on-the-fly reconfigurable unitwith an open system architecture. The JCIT contains up to eightmultiband transceivers, embedded INFOSEC, messageprocessing, date storage, crypto key management, GPS, andpower supplies in a 19" rack mount or three-fourths ATR chassisweighing less than 50 lbs. It is capable of simultaneouslytransmitting, receiving, encrypting, decrypting, and processingvoice and video information. The system is softwarereprogrammable to support a variety of mission scenarios andachieves much of its funcitonality and diversity throughsoftware. The design of the JCIT permits interoperability withlegency systems as well as interservice, international, andcoaliton partner systems. Having been designed for airborne(including carrier-based platforms) use, the JCIT is fullyqualified for land, Naval surface and subsurface applications.
The "ICEBOX" is atransportable satellitecommunicatjions andrelay station that has beendeployed around theworld in support of Navaloperations. ICEBOX istransportable via a C141Aircraft and can providesatellite communicationsand in-theater monitoringcapabilities for a numberof situations. ICEBOX hasa number of innovativefeatures that includeremote operations andtroubleshooting,automatic transmit and
receive, multifuncitonal antennas, and innovative processingtechniques.
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Basic Responsibilities
The Space Systems Development Department (SSDD) is the space and ground support systems researchand development organization of the Naval Center for Space Technology. The primary objective of the SSDDis to develop space systems to respond to Navy, DoD, and national mission requirements with improvedperformance, capacity, reliability, efficiency, and/or life cycle cost. The Department must derive systemrequirements from the mission, develop architectures in response to these requirements, and design anddevelop systems, subsystems, equipment, and implementation technologies to achieve the optimized, inte-grated operational space and ground system. These development responsibilities extend across the entirespace/ground spectrum of hardware, software, and advanced technologies, including digital processing andcontrol, analog systems, power, communications, command and telemetry, radio frequency, optical, payload,and electromechanical systems, as well as systems engineering.
Personnel: 245 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. R.E. Eisenhauer Superintendent 8100Mr. G.E. Price Associate Superintendent 8101Ms. M.R. Hudson Administrative Officer 8102Mr. J. Middour Head, Astrodynamics and Space Applications Office 8103Mr. B.J. Lamb Head, Program Development Office 8104Mr. P. Nicholson Head, Technical Operations Office 8106Mr. M.T. Powell Head, Tactical Special Projects Office 8107Mr. D.L. Pettit* Head, Mission Development Branch 8110Mr. W.R. Webster Head, Advanced Systems Technology Branch 8120Mr. G.E. Flach Head, Space Electronics Systems Development Branch 8130Mr. G. Cooper Head, Command, Control, Communications, Computers,
and Intelligence Branch 8140Mr. R.L. Beard Head, Space Applications Branch 8150
Point of contact: Ms. M.R. Hudson, Code 8102, (202) 767-0432
MR. R.E. EISENHAUER
SPACE SYSTEMSDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUPERINTENDENT8100
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 8101
MISSION DEVELOPMENT
BRANCH
8110
ADVANCED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
BRANCH
8120
SPACE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENTBRANCH
8130
SPACEAPPLICATIONS
BRANCH
8150
COMMAND, CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS,
COMPUTERS, AND IN-TELLIGENCE BRANCH
8140
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
8102
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE8104
ASTRODYNAMICSAND SPACE APPLI- CATIONS OFFICE
8103
8106
TACTICAL SPECIAL PROJECTS
OFFICE
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
OFFICE8107
*Acting
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Code 8200Research Activity Areas
Design, Test, and ProcessingDesign, fabrication, and testing of NCST spacecraftand hardware:
Preliminary and detailed designFabricationTestingIntegration onto launch vehicleSystems engineering for new spacecraft proposalsStart-to-finish responsibility for NCST spacecraft
mechanical systems
NRL’s Interim Control Module (ICM) will provideattitude control and reboost capability for theInternational Space Station.
Spacecraft Engineering Department
Systems AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance of a highly
competent staff and modern facilitiesResearch and development in spacecraft technologyConceptual design trade studiesIntegrated engineering design and analysisStructural and thermal analysisDevelopment and transition of prototype hardwareDevelopment and integration of experimental
payloads
Control SystemsAttitude determination and control systemsReaction controlPrecision pointingPropulsion systemsAnalytical design and mission planningNavigation, tracking, and orbit dynamicsExpert systemsFlight operations supportComputer simulationComputer animationRobotics engineer-
ing and controlSpaceborne robotics applications
WindSat demonstrates the use of Passive MicrowavePolarimetry from space to measure the full oceansurface wind field (wind speed and direction).
Discriminating Interceptor Technology (DITP) demonstratestechnologies traceable to NMD and TMD applications toinclude miniaturized IR and LADAR sensors and sensor fusionprocessing hardware.
Naval EarthMapObserver (NEMO)will provideHyperspectraltechnology appli-cations for coastalocean and littoralimaging, resourcemonitoring, andmineral mapping.
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MR. H.E. SENASACK, JR.
Basic Responsibilities
The Spacecraft Engineering Department (SED) is the focal point for the Navy’s capability to design andbuild spacecraft. Activities range from concept and feasibility planning to on-orbit IOC for the NRL’s spacesystems.
The SED provides spacecraft bus expertise for the Navy and maintains an active in-house capability todevelop satellites; manages Navy space programs through engineering support and technical direction; inconcert with the Space Systems Development Department, designs, assembles and tests spacecraft and spaceexperiments, including all aspects of space, launch, and ground support; analyzes and designs structures,mechanisms, and a variety of control systems, including attitude, propulsion, reaction, and thermal; inte-grates satellite designs, launch vehicles, and satellite-to-boost stages; functions as a prototype laboratory toensure that designs can be transferred to industry and incorporated into subsequent satellite hardwarebuilds; and consults with the Navy Program Office on technical issues involving spacecraft architecture,acquisition, and operation.
Personnel: 93 full-time civilian
Key Personnel
Name Title Code
Mr. H.E. Senasack, Jr. Superintendent 8200Mr. J.P. Schaub Associate Superintendent 8201Ms. C. Gross Administrative Officer 8202Mr. A. Hull Consultant mStaff 8203Ms. C. Warner* Head, Programs Support Office 8204Mr. J.A. Hauser II Head, Design, Test, and Processing Branch 8210Mr. M.A. Brown Head, Systems Analysis Branch 8220Mr. S.A. Hollander Head, Control Systems Branch 8230
Point of contact: Mr. H.E. Senasack, Jr., Code 8200, 767-6411
*Acting
SPACECRAFT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SUPERINTENDENT8200
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENT 8201
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
8202
PROGRAMS SUPPORT OFFICE
8204
CONSULTANTSTAFF
8203
DESIGN, TEST, AND PROCESSING
BRANCH8210
SYSTEMS ANALYSISBRANCH
8220
CONTROL SYSTEMS BRANCH
8230
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TechnicalOutput,Fiscal, andPersonnelInformation
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Publications, Presentations, and Patents
The Navy continues to be a pioneer in initiating new developments and a leader in applying theseadvancements to military requirements. The primary means of informing the scientific and engineeringcommunity of the advances made at NRL is through the Laboratory’s technical output—reports, articles inscientific journals, contributions to books, papers presented to scientific societies and topical conferences,patents, and inventions.
The figures for Calendar Years 1997 and 1998 presented below represent the output of NRL facilities inWashington, DC; Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; and Monterey, California.
In addition to the output listed, NRL scientists made more than 1,430 oral presentations during 1997 and1,440 oral presentations during 1998 .
In 1986, Congress enacted the Federal Technology Transfer Act in an effort to encourage the commercialuse of technology developed in Federal laboratories. The Act allows Government inventors and the laborato-ries where they work to share the royalties generated by commercial licensing of their inventions. Also, theAct encourages the establishment of cooperative research and development agreements between laboratoriessuch as NRL and nonfederal entities such as state and local governments, universities, and business corpora-tions. Such cooperative R&D agreements can include the allocation in advance of patent rights on any inven-tions made under the joint research effort.
The 1986 Act has given additional impetus to the Laboratory’s efforts to patent important inventionsarising out of its various research programs.
Calendar Year 1997
Type of Contribution Unclassified Classified Total
Articles in periodicals, chapters in books,and papers in published proceedings 1,119 0 1,119*
NRL Formal Reports 19 17 36NRL Memorandum Reports 116 14 130Books 3 0 3Patents granted 62Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) 5
Calendar Year 1998
Type of Contribution Unclassified Classified Total
Articles in periodicals, chapters in books,and papers in published proceedings 1,274 0 1,274**
NRL Formal Reports 26 3 29NRL Memorandum Reports 96 9 105Books 3 0 3Patents granted 78Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) 6
*This is a provisional total based on information available to the Ruth H. Hooker Research Library and Technical Information Center on January 9, 1998. Additional publications carrying a 1997 publication date are anticipated.**This is a provisional total based on information available to the Ruth H. Hooker Research Library and Technical Information Center on January 26, 1999. Additional publications carrying a 1998 publication date are anticipated.
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$M
FY 1997 Reimbursable Direct Cite Total
Office of Naval Research (ONR) 225.5 57.1 282.6Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 21.2 13.2 34.4Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) 21.3 12.0 33.3Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) 20.4 10.8 31.2Other Navy 49.1 23.3 72.4All Other 228.8 113.3 342.1
Total Funds 566.3 229.7 796.0
$M
FY 1998 Reimbursable Direct Cite Total
Office of Naval Research (ONR) 209.9 51.6 261.5Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 21.6 13.3 34.9Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) 23.9 11.7 35.6Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) 19.5 16.8 36.3Other Navy 48.9 23.3 72.2All Other 172.7 109.1 281.8
Total Funds 496.5 225.8 722.3
Source of Funds (%)
FY 1997 FY 1998
FY 1997/98 Sources of New Funds (Actual)
NAVSEA4.9%
ONR35.5%
All Other43.0%
Other Navy9.1%
NAVSEA4.3%
NAVAIR3.9%
SPAWAR4.2%
All Other39.0%
Other Navy10.0%
SPAWAR4.9%
ONR36.2%
NAVAIR5.0%
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$M
FY 1999 Reimbursable Direct Cite Total
Office of Naval Research (ONR) 222.0 28.4 250.4Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 16.4 10.1 26.5Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) 21.9 8.9 30.8Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) 19.2 10.1 29.3Other Navy 29.9 12.9 42.8All Other 208.5 179.6 388.1
Total Funds 517.9 250.0 767.9
Source of Funds (%)
FY 1999 Sources of New Funds (Plan)
All Other50.5%
ONR32.6%
Other Navy5.6%
NAVSEA3.5%
NAVAIR3.8%
SPAWAR4.0%
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Distribution of Funds (%)
*Direct contracts include reimbursable and direct citation funding.
$M
Direct Labor 162.4General Overhead 43.5Indirect Overhead 70.7Direct Material, Travel, and Other 82.3Direct Contracts* 409.0
Total Funds 767.9
FY 1999 Distribution of New Funds (Plan)
Indirect Overhead9.2%
Direct Material,Travel, and Other
10.7%
General Overhead5.7%
Direct Contracts53.3%
Direct Labor21.1%
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Distribution of RDT&E, Navy (%)($287.8)
Distribution of Reimbursable (%)($517.9)
$M
Category Navy Non-Navy Total
6.1 Research 93.1 2.9 96.0 6.2 Exploratory Development 88.2 22.8 111.0 6.3 Advanced Development 64.7 73.2 137.9 6.4 Engineering Development 17.5 4.9 22.4 6.5 Management and Support 2.3 1.0 3.3 6.6 Operational Systems Development 22.0 7.3 29.3
Subtotal RDT&E 287.8 112.1 399.9
Operation and Maintenance 10.5 4.2 14.7 Procurement 9.8 12.1 21.9 Other 1.3 80.1 81.4
Total Reimbursable Funds 309.4 208.5 517.9
FY 1999 Reimbursable New Funds by Category (Plan)
6.230.7%
6.132.3%
6.322.4%
6.46.1%
6.50.8%
6.67.7%
OtherNavy0.3%
Proc.,Navy1.9% O&M,
Navy2.0%
RDT&E, Navy55.6%
OtherNon-Navy
18.6%
RDT&E,Non-Navy
21.6%
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CivilianFull-Time, Permanent (FTP)
Graded 2617Ungraded 127Total 2744
Temporary, Part-Time, Intermittent (TPTI)TPTI 308
Total Civilian 3052
Graded FTP BreakdownScientists, Engineers, and SES 1576Administrative—Professional 62Administrative—Management 334Technicians 298Other-Clerical 238Other-General 109Total 2617
Civilian BudgetedEnd-Strength 3041
MilitaryOfficers 46Enlisted 137
Total Military On-Board 183Military Allowance 188
On-Board Total Military Total Civilian FTP TPTI FTP Ungraded FTP Graded 3358 183 3052 2744 308 127 2716
Annual Civilian Turnover Rate (%) (permanent employees only)
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998Research divisions 9.4 9.8 7.3 8.7 9.1Nonresearch areas 9.1 9.2 9.8 8.6 12.3Entire Laboratory 9.3 9.6 7.9 8.7 9.8
Highest Academic Degrees Held by Permanent Employees
Bachelors 589Masters 401Doctorates 839
Personnel Information*
*Military numbers are current as of January 1999; figures include all NRL sites. Numbers are current as of March 1999; figures include all NRL sites.Civilian Budgeted End-Strength number is for FY 1999.
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ProfessionalDevelopment
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Programs for NRL Employees
During 1998, under the auspices of the Employee Development Branch, NRL employeesparticipated in about 4,000 individual training events. Many of these were presented in-housecourses on diverse technical subjects, computer software, management techniques, and enhance-ment of such personal skills as efficient use of time, project management, memory improvement,and interpersonal communications.
One common study procedure is for employees to work full time at the Laboratory whiletaking job-related scientific courses at universities and schools in the Washington area. Thetraining ranges from a single course to full graduate-level programs. Tuition for training is paidby NRL. The formal programs offered by NRL are described below.
Graduate Programs• The Advanced Graduate Research Program
(formerly the Sabbatical Study Program, whichbegan in 1964) enables selected professional em-ployees to devote full time to research or pursuework in their own or a related field for one year atan institution or research facility of their choicewithout the loss of regular salary, leave, or fringebenefits. NRL pays all educational costs, travel, andmoving expenses for the employee and dependents.Criteria for eligibility include professional statureconsistent with the applicant’s opportunities andexperience, a satisfactory program of study, andacceptance by the facility selected by the applicant.The program is open to paraprofessional (andabove) employees who have completed six years ofFederal service, four years of which are required atNRL.
• The Edison Memorial Graduate TrainingProgram enables employees to pursue advancedstudies in their fields at local universities. Partici-pants in this program work 24 hours each work-week and pursue their studies during the other 16
NRL has established programs for the professional and personal development of its employees so theymay better serve the needs of the Navy. These programs develop and retain talented people and keep themabreast of advanced technology and management skills. Graduate assistantships, fellowships, sabbaticalstudy programs, cooperative education programs, individual college courses, and short courses for personalimprovement contribute to professional development.
Programs also exist for non-NRL employees. These programs enhance research efforts by providingmeans for non-NRL professionals to work at the Laboratory, thereby improving the interchange of ideas,meeting critical short-term technical requirements, and providing sources for new scientists and engineers.The programs include two-year graduate fellowships, faculty and professional interchanges, undergraduatework, and introducing gifted and talented high school students to the world of technology.
hours. The criteria for eligibility include a minimumof one year of service at NRL, a bachelor’s ormaster’s degree in an appropriate field, and profes-sional standing in keeping with the candidate’sopportunities and experience.
• To be eligible for the Select Graduate Train-ing Program, employees must have a collegedegree in an appropriate field and must havedemonstrated ability and aptitude for advancedtraining. Students accepted in this program devotea full academic year to graduate study. Whileattending school, they receive one half of theirsalary; and NRL pays for tuition, books, andlaboratory expenses.
• The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS),located in Monterey, California, provides graduateprograms to enhance the technical preparation ofNaval officers and civilian employees who servethe Navy in the fields of science, engineering,operations analysis, and management. It awards amaster of arts degree in national security affairs anda master of science degree in many technicaldisciplines.
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• The NRL WISE Network, a merger of theNRL Women’s S&T Network and the NRL WISEChapter, is open to all professional women inscience and engineering. The goal of this organiza-tion is to provide an environment for personal andprofessional growth. The organization sponsorsprojects that will lead to such an environment suchas the NRL Mentor Program. In addition, informalmonthly luncheon meetings and seminars are held.Distinguished female scientists and engineers areinvited to discuss with the group their professionalexperience.
Members of the NRL WISE Network meet atnoon the first Friday of each month at the sciencelounge in building 222. These brown bag luncheonmeetings are open to all NRL female scientists andengineers, including contractors and postdoctoralassociates. If you would like to be on the electronicmailing list, please send your e-mail address [email protected] in order to be notifiedwith events and issues of interest. (For furtherinformation, contact the secretary of the NRL WISENetwork, Dr. Elizabeth A. Dobisz at (202) 767-5159).
• Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society,encourages and acknowledges original investigationin scientific research. As an honor society forresearch scientists, individuals who have demon-strated the ability to perform original research areelected to membership in local chapters. The NRL-Edison Chapter, comprised of several hundredmembers, recognizes leadership research at NRL bypresenting awards annually in pure and appliedscience to outstanding NRL staff members. TheNRL-Edison Chapter also sponsors lectures at NRLon a wide range of scientific topics for the entireNRL community. These lectures are delivered byscientists from all over the nation and the world.The highlight of the Sigma Xi lecture series is theEdison Memorial Lecture, traditionally featuring aNobel laureate. (Contact Dr. David van Keuren at(202) 767-4263.)
• The NRL Mentor Program was established toprovide an innovative approach to professional andcareer training and an environment for personaland professional growth. It is open to all NRLemployees in all job series and at all sites. Mentoreesare matched with successful, experienced colleagueswith more technical and/or managerial experience,who can provide them with the knowledge andskills needed to maximize their contribution to thesuccess of their immediate organization, to NRL, tothe Navy, and to their chosen career fields. Theultimate goal of the program is to increase jobproductivity, creativity, and satisfaction throughbetter communication, understanding, and training.NRL Instruction 12400.1 established the NRL
NRL employees desiring to pursue graduatestudies at NPS may apply for a maximum of sixquarters away from NRL, with thesis work accom-plished at NRL. Specific programs are described inthe NPS catalog. Participants will continue toreceive full pay and benefits during the period ofstudy.
• Research conducted at NRL may be used asthesis material for an advanced degree.
This original research is supervised by a quali-fied employee of NRL who is approved by thegraduate school. The candidate should have com-pleted the required course work and should havesatisfied the language, residence, and other require-ments of the graduate school from which the degreeis sought. NRL provides space, research facilities,and supervision but leaves decisions on academicpolicy to the cooperating schools.
Professional DevelopmentNRL has programs, professional society chapters,
and informal clubs that enhance the professionalgrowth of employees. Some of these are listedbelow.
• The Congressional Fellowship Program,sponsored by the American Political Science Asso-ciation, provides an opportunity for some of themost promising young, technically oriented Federalexecutives to participate in a variety of assignmentsdesigned to develop their knowledge and under-standing of Congressional operations. TheseFellows share activities with other members of theCongressional Fellowship Program who comemainly from journalism, law, and college teaching.
• The LEGIS Fellows Program providesassignments for personnel whose current or pro-spective positions may require working knowledgeof the operations of the Congress. The Fellowsreceive instruction and hands-on experience in aCongressional office through training/developmen-tal activities such as seminars, intensive briefings,and assignments on the staff of a member, commit-tee, or support agency of the Congress in Washing-ton, DC.
• The Counseling Referral Service (C/RS)helps employees to achieve optimal job perfor-mance through counseling and resolution ofproblems such as family, stress and anxiety, behav-ioral, emotional, and alcohol- or drug- relatedproblems that may adversely impact job perfor-mance.
C/RS provides confidential assessments andshort-term counseling, as well as training work-shops and referrals to additional resources in thecommunity. (Contact Dr. Ralph Surette at (202)767-6857.)
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development opportunity to build the capacity ofmid-level federal managers to lead organizationsand produce results. As part of their fellowshipyear, participants develop strategies for meeting thecomplex challenges facing their organizations.
Technology Transfer• The Office of Research and Technology
Applications Program (ORTA) ensures the full useof the results of the Nation’s federal investment inresearch and development by transferring federallyowned or originated technology to state and localgovernments and the private sector. (ContactDr. Catherine Cotell, Code 1004 at (202) 404-8411.)
Technology Base• The Scientist-to-Sea Program (STSP) pro-
vides increased opportunities for Navy R&Dlaboratory/center personnel to go to sea for severaldays to gain first-hand insight into operationalfactors affecting system design, performance, andoperations on a variety of ships.
For further information on the Technology BasePrograms, contact Dr. Stephen Sacks, Code 5006,(202) 767-3666.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Programs
Equal employment opportunity is a fundamen-tal NRL policy for all persons, regardless of race,color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or physical/mental handicap. The EEO office’s major functionsinclude affirmative action in employment, discrimi-nation complaint process, EEO training, advice andguidance to management on EEO policy, and thefollowing special emphasis programs:
• The Federal Women’s Program (FWP)supports and enhances employment and advance-ment opportunities for women and addresses issuesthat affect women in the workplace.
• The Hispanic Employment Program (HEP)focuses on working with supervisors, managers,and subcommittees to recruit and place qualifiedHispanics. The program is involved with Hispaniccommunity organizations and local schools andprovides activities specifically designed to offerinformation on employment and advanced educa-tion opportunities to Hispanics.
• The African-American Employment Program(AAEP) concentrates on recruiting, developing, andadvancing African-American employees through-out NRL. It also encourages employees to achievetheir maximum potential. The AAEP sponsorsawareness programs with distinguished persons asguest lecturers.
Mentor Program, and it provides the policy andprocedures for the program. (Contact Elaine Butlerat (202) 767-6736.)
• The Charlotte Moore-Sitterly Chapter ofFederally Employed Women, Inc. (FEW) waschartered at NRL in 1993. FEW is an internationalorganization of federally employed women and menwhose purpose is to eliminate sex discriminationand sexual harassment and enhance career opportu-nities for women in government. FEW works closelywith other Federal agencies and organizations,including the Office of Personnel Management,Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, andFederal Women’s Program subcommittees. (ContactDr. Virginia Degiorgi at (202) 767-9027.)
• Employees interested in developing effectiveself-expression, listening, thinking, and leadershippotential are invited to join either of two NRLchapters of Toastmasters International, theThomas Edison Club or the Forum Club. Membersof these clubs, who possess diverse career back-grounds and talents, learn to communicate not byrules but by practice in an atmosphere of under-standing and helpful fellowship. NRL’s Command-ing Officer and the Director of Research endorseToastmasters. (Thomas Edison Club: contact JimWaldenfels at (202) 767-3003 or at his e-mail address,[email protected]; Forum Club:contact Mike Fromm at (202) 404-1389 or at hise-mail address, [email protected].
Continuing EducationNRL employees take government sponsored
college courses (undergraduate and graduate) inorder to improve their skills and keep abreast ofcurrent developments in their fields.
• The Human Resources Office (HRO) at NRLoffers to all employees short courses in certainprogram areas that are not available at local schools;Laboratory employees may attend these courses atnongovernment facilities as well. Interagencycourses in management, personnel, finance, supervi-sory development, clerical skills, and other areas arealso available.
Other Programs• The Brookings Institution offers a variety of
seminars and conferences devoted to research,education, and publication on important issues ofdomestic and foreign policy.
• OPM’s Management Development Centeroffers one- and two-week courses in intensive policyand management training for government managersand executives.
• The Excellence in Government FellowsProgram is an extensive, year-long leadership
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• The Individuals with Disabilities Program(IWD) assists management to improve employmentand advancement opportunities for qualifieddisabled employees. It also advises on accommoda-tions necessary for disabled persons. The IWDrecruits disabled students from colleges and univer-sities for summer, co-op, and permanent positionsin engineering and science.
• The Asian-American/Pacific Islander Pro-gram (API) identifies areas of concern regarding therecruitment, selection, advancement, retention, andutilization of API employees throughout NRL. Theprogram interacts with API professional/commu-nity organizations to address employment concerns.
• The Federal Employment OpportunityRecruitment Program (FEORP) is designed toestablish, maintain, and update targeted recruit-ment programs to reduce the conspicuous absenceor manifest imbalance categories of NRL employ-ment through innovative internal and externalrecruitment. In addition, it fosters relationshipswith minority and women’s institutions andorganizations.
Special programs are held during the year topromote an awareness of the contributions andcapabilities of women and minorities. (Contact theEEO office at (202) 767-2486 for all EEO programs.)
Other Activities• The Community Outreach Program tradi-
tionally has used its extensive resources to fosterprograms that provide benefits to students andother community citizens. Volunteer employeesassist with and judge science fairs, give lectures,tutor, mentor, coach, and serve as classroom
resource teachers. The program also sponsorsAfrican-American History Month art and essaycontests for local schools, student tours of NRL, astudent Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program,an annual holiday party for neighborhood children,a surplus computer transfer program, and anannual book drive to support school libraries.Through this program NRL has active partnershipswith four District of Columbia, three Aberdeen,Maryland, and three Calvert County, Maryland,public schools. (Contact the Public Affairs Office at(202) 767-2541.)
• Other programs that enhance the develop-ment of NRL employees include four computer usergroups (IBM PC, Mac, NeXT, and Sun) and theAmateur Radio Club. The Recreation Club accom-modates the varied interests of NRL’s employeeswith its numerous facilities, such as a refurbished25-yard, 6-lane indoor swimming pool; basketballand volleyball courts; a weight room and exercisearea; table tennis; meeting room; softball andbasketball leagues; hot tubs; saunas; classes in fivedifferent types of martial arts; aerobics exercise;swimming, water aerobics, and water walking. TheShowboaters, a nonprofit drama group that pre-sents live theater for the enjoyment of NRL and thecommunity, performs two major productions eachyear in addition to occasional performances atLaboratory functions and benefits for local charities.Though based at NRL, membership in Showboatersis not limited to NRL employees.
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Programs for Non-NRL Employees
Several programs have been established for non-NRL employees. Theseprograms encourage and support the participation of visiting scientists andengineers in research of interest to the Laboratory. Some of the programs mayserve as stepping-stones to federal careers in science and technology. Theirobjective is to enhance the quality of the Laboratory’s research activities throughworking associations and interchanges with highly capable scientists and engi-neers and to provide opportunities for outside scientists and engineers to workin the Navy laboratory environment. Along with enhancing the Laboratory’sresearch, these programs acquaint participants with Navy capabilities andconcerns.
Recent Ph.D., Faculty Member, andCollege Graduate Programs
• The National Research Council (NRC)/NRL Cooperative Research Associateship Programselects associates who conduct research at NRL intheir chosen fields in collaboration with NRLscientists and engineers. The tenure period is twoyears.
• The American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE) Postdoctoral Fellowship Pro-gram aims to increase the involvement of highlytrained scientists and engineers in disciplinesnecessary to meet the evolving needs of navaltechnology. Appointments are for one year (renew-able for a second and sometimes a third year). Thesecompetitive appointments are made by ASEE.
• The Consortium for Oceanographic Researchand Education (CORE) Postdoctoral FellowshipProgram. Administered in much the same way asthe other two, this program selects associates toconduct research in ocean and atmospheric sciencesonly. The aim is to recruit more scientists andengineers in these specialized areas.
• The American Society for EngineeringEducation also administers the Navy/ASEE Sum-mer Faculty Research Program for universityfaculty members to work for ten weeks withprofessional peers in participating Navy laborato-ries on research of mutual interest.
• The NRL/United States Naval Academy(USNA) Cooperative Program for ScientificInterchange allows faculty members of the U.S.Naval Academy to participate in NRL research. Thiscollaboration benefits the Academy by providingthe opportunity for USNA faculty members to workon research of a more practical or applied nature. Inturn, NRL’s research program is strengthened bythe available scientific and engineering expertise ofthe USNA faculty.
• The National Defense Science and Engineer-ing Graduate Fellowship Program helps U.S.
citizens obtain advanced training in disciplines ofscience and engineering critical to the U.S. Navy.The three-year program awards fellowships torecent outstanding graduates to support their studyand research leading to doctoral degrees in speci-fied disciplines such as electrical engineering,computer sciences, material sciences, appliedphysics, and ocean engineering. Award recipientsare encouraged to continue their study and researchin a Navy laboratory during the summer.
For further information about these six pro-grams, please contact Mrs. Lesley Renfro at (202)404-7450.
• The Professional Development Program forEnsigns assigns newly commissioned Ensigns whoare awaiting future training to NRL, working inareas of their own choosing commensurate withtheir academic qualifications. These young officersprovide a fruitful summer of research assistance,while gaining valuable experience in the Navy’sR&D program.
For more information, contact the MilitaryAdministrative Office, LT Paul Simmons at (202)767-7511.
Professional Appointments• Faculty Member Appointments use the
special skills and abilities of faculty members forshort periods to fill positions of a scientific, engi-neering, professional, or analytical nature.
• Consultants and experts are employedbecause they are outstanding in their fields ofspecialization, or because they possess ability of arare nature and could not normally be employed asregular civil servants.
• Intergovernmental Personnel Act Appoint-ments temporarily assign personnel from the stateor local government or educational institution to thefederal government (or vice versa) to improvepublic services rendered by all levels of govern-ment.
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High School/Undergraduate/GraduateCollege Student Programs
The student programs are tailored to theundergraduate and graduate students to provideemployment opportunities and work experience innaval research. These programs are designed toattract applicants for student and full professionalemployment in fields such as engineering, physics,mathematics, and computer science. The studentemployment programs are designed to help stu-dents and the educational institutions gain a betterunderstanding of NRL’s research, its challenges,and its opportunities. The employment programsfor college students include the following:
• The Student Career Experience Program(formerly known as Cooperative Education Pro-gram) employs students in study-related occupa-tions. The program is conducted in accordance witha planned schedule and a working agreementbetween NRL, the educational institution, and thestudent. Primary focus is on students pursuingbachelor degrees in engineering, computer science,or the physical sciences.
• The Student Temporary EmploymentProgram (STEP) enables students to earn a salarywhile continuing their studies and offers themvaluable work experience.
• The Student Employment Program employsstudents for the summer in paraprofessional andtechnician positions in engineering, physicalsciences, computer sciences, and mathematics.
• The Student Volunteer Program helpsstudents gain valuable experience by allowing themto voluntarily perform educationally related work atNRL.
For additional information on these under-graduate and graduate student programs, contact(202) 767-8313.
High School Programs• The DoD Science & Engineering Apprentice
Program (SEAP) employs high school juniors andseniors to serve for eight weeks as junior researchassociates. Under the direction of a mentor, studentsgain a better understanding of research, its chal-lenges, and its opportunities through participationin scientific programs. Criteria for eligibility arebased on science and mathematics courses com-pleted and grades achieved; scientific motivation,curiosity, and capacity for sustained hard work; adesire for a technical career; teacher recommenda-tions; and achievement test scores. The NRL pro-gram is the lead program and the largest in DoD.
For additional information on these programs,please contact the Employee Development Branch(Code 1840) at (202) 767-2956.
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Code TelephoneEXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE
1000 Commanding Officer CAPT B.W. Buckley, USN (202) 767-34031000.1 Inspector General CAPT G.G. Brown, USN (202) 767-36211001 Director of Research Dr. T. Coffey (202) 767-33011001.1 Executive Assistant Mr. D.J. DeYoung (202) 767-24451002 Chief Staff Officer CAPT G.G. Brown, USN (202) 767-36211004 Head, Office of Technology Transfer Dr. C.M. Cotell (202) 404-84111006 Head, Office of Program Administration and Policy Development Mrs. L.T. McDonald (202) 767-30911200 Head, Command Support Division Mr. J.C. Payne (202) 767-30481220 Head, Security Branch Mr. J.T. Miller (202) 767-07931230 Head, Public Affairs Branch Mr. R.L. Thompson* (202) 767-25411240 Head, Safety Branch Mr. S. Burns (202) 767-22321400 Head, Military Support Division CDR A.M. Leigh, USN (202) 767-22731600 Officer-in-Charge, Flight Support Detachment (PAX River NAS) CDR T.A. McMurry, USN (301) 342-37511800 Director, Human Resources Office Ms. B.A. Duffield* (202) 767-34211803 Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer Ms. D.E. Erwin (202) 767-52643008 Head, Office of Counsel Mr. J. McCutcheon (202) 767-22443204 Deputy for Small Business Ms. L. Byrne (202) 767-6263
BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE
3000 Associate Director of Research for Business Operations Mr. D.K. Therning* (202) 767-23713008 Head, Office of Counsel Mr. J. McCutcheon (202) 767-22443200 Head, Contracting Division Mr. J. Ely (202) 767-52273300 Comptroller Mr. D.K. Therning (202) 767-34053400 Head, Supply Division Ms. C. Hartman (202) 767-34463500 Director, Research and Development Services Division Mr. S. Harrison (202) 767-3697
SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE
5000 Associate Director of Research for Systems Dr. R.A. LeFande (202) 767-33245006 Head, Technology Base/Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
(BMDO) Office Dr. S. Sacks (202) 767-36665007 Consultant Dr. M.I. Skolnik (202) 404-40045050 Head, Signature Technology Office Dr. D.W. Forester (202) 767-39555200 Head, Technical Information Division Mr. T. Calderwood (202) 767-21875300 Superintendent, Radar Division Dr. G.V. Trunk (202) 767-27535500 Superintendent, Information Technology Division Dr. R.P. Shumaker (202) 767-29035600 Superintendent, Optical Sciences Division Dr. T.G. Giallorenzi (202) 767-31715700 Superintendent, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division Dr. J.A. Montgomery (202) 767-6278
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
6000 Associate Director of Research for Materials Scienceand Component Technology Dr. B.B. Rath (202) 767-3566
6030 Chief Scientist, Laboratory for Structure of Matter Dr. J. Karle (202) 767-26656100 Superintendent, Chemistry Division Dr. J.S. Murday (202) 767-30266300 Superintendent, Materials Science and Technology Division Dr. D.U. Gubser (202) 767-29266400 Chief Scientist and Director, Laboratory for Computational Physics
and Fluid Dynamics Dr. J.P. Boris (202) 767-30556700 Superintendent, Plasma Physics Division Dr. S. Ossakow (202) 767-27236800 Superintendent, Electronics Science and Technology Division Dr. G.M. Borsuk (202) 767-35256900 Director, Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering Dr. J. Schnur (202) 404-6000
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DSN: NRL Washington 297- or 754-; NRL/SSC 485-; NRL/Monterey 878-; NRL FSD/Patuxent River 342
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OCEAN AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
7000 Associate Director of Research for Ocean and AtmosphericScience and Technology Dr. E.O. Hartwig (202) 404-8690
7005 Military Deputy Vacant (202) 404-81627030 Head, Office of Research Support Services Mr. G.R. Bower (228) 688-40107100 Superintendent, Acoustics Division Dr. E.R. Franchi (202) 767-34827105 Naval Science (Acoustics) Research Coordinator LCDR S.P. Sopko, USN (202) 767-36437200 Superintendent, Remote Sensing Division Dr. P.R. Schwartz (202) 767-23517205 Military Deputy CDR R.T. Barock, USN (202) 767-41327300 Superintendent, Oceanography Division Vacant (228) 688-46707305 Military Deputy CDR C.J. Hall, USN (228) 688-46707400 Superintendent, Marine Geosciences Division Dr. H.C. Eppert, Jr. (228) 688-46507405 Military Deputy LCDR R. McDowell, USN* (228) 688-54047500 Superintendent, Marine Meteorology Division Dr. P.E. Merilees (831) 656-47217505 Military Deputy LCDR C.A. Springer, USN (831) 656-47827600 Superintendent, Space Science Division Dr. H. Gursky (202) 767-6343
NAVAL CENTER FOR SPACE TECHNOLOGY
8000 Director, Naval Center for Space Technology Mr. P.G. Wilhelm (202) 767-65478100 Superintendent, Space Systems Development Department Mr. R.E. Eisenhauer (202) 767-04108200 Superintendent, Spacecraft Engineering Department Mr. H.E. Senasack, Jr. (202) 767-6411
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CAPT B.W. Buckley, USNCommanding Officer
June 1999
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