Geospatial Research Laboratory

GRL's website banner. The logo is a simple illustration of the Earth with North and South American visible. The logo also says GRL, Geospatial Research Laboratory, and includes the ERDC logo.

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Making water cleaner and safer

Soldiers in austere environments can access cleaner, safer water thanks to GRL's patented test and purify invention.

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Celebrating our honoree

Martha Kiene, a GRL division chief, was selected as an Army 2019 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Meritorious Service Award recipient.

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Collaborating to fight climate change

GRL research scientist Swathi Veeravalli joined other experts to discuss how complex crises are prompting more collaboration across agencies.

Welcome

At ERDC’s Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL), we’re providing accurate, relevant geospatial information, capabilities, and research for the warfighter. Learn about what we do and how you can join us.

News

Army’s Digital Buoy System selected as R&D 100 finalist
11/9/2023
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) collaborative effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army Geospatial Center (AGC) on a Digital Buoy System has been selected as a...
ERDC-Vicksburg laboratories celebrate 25th anniversary with Open House
9/27/2023
Laboratories from across the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) showcased their expertise, experiments and research as part of a celebration honoring the agency's 25th...
Electronic buoy invention directs river traffic more safely, economically
12/12/2022
To improve marine navigation safety, enhance system efficiency and reduce buoys-tendering operational cost for the government, computer scientist Tung “Alex” Ly with the U.S. Army Engineer Research...