Mechanics
and Energy Conversion S&T Division
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The Mechanics and Energy Conversion Sciences and Technology
Division plans, fosters, and encourages scientific research
and technology development in the areas of Energy Conversion,
Hydromechanics, and Undersea Weaponry. Program Officers
in the Mechanics and Energy Conversion Sciences and
Technology Division have diverse backgrounds in fields
of chemistry, physics, materials science, and naval
weaponry to bring a unique perspective to each programmatic
area. The current programmatic areas focus basic and
exploratory development on areas which will have broad
impact on future Naval Forces. Ultimately we seek to
support science that addresses critical scientific and
technical (S&T) issues necessary to develop technologies
for the warfighter. Individuals seeking support are
encouraged to provide a strong S&T proposal that
clearly outlines a vision for a future technology of
benefit to the Navy and Marine Corps while putting forward
strong scientific concepts that will form the basis
of this technology. In general we are looking for high
risk, high pay-off approaches that could potentially
offer order of magnitude increases in a specific capability/metric.
We actively seek research ideas (white papers, proposals)
that address the programs described. Interested individuals
should contact program officers in the areas described
below to determine specific directions relative to the
physical sciences programs. Our programs are dynamic
and we welcome discussions of novel concepts outside
the current programmatic areas. Support of these seedling
concepts will ultimately lead to new programmatic emphasis
areas. We also encourage and support interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary
research. Partnerships between universities, industry
and government labs are encouraged. For a description
of each programmatic area please click on the program
links provided on the side-bars.
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