Engineer Research and Development Center News

Testing continues on lock improvements along upper Ohio River

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:26 GMT

As navigation improvements continue along the upper Ohio River, a team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing physical models to test new designs of the lock systems to ensure they function as intended.

Camera, sensors don’t blink as nor’easter unleashes on the Outer Banks

Pentagon News — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:41:56 GMT

Recently, a strong nor’easter took aim at the Outer Banks in North Carolina and sitting right in the middle of its path was ERDC's Field Research Facility (FRF) known for its coastal engineering expertise and world-class research capabilities.

CRREL researchers discover new species frozen in Alaskan permafrost

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:45:35 GMT

Research microbiologists at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) recently discovered 26 new species of microorganisms.

ERDC researchers conduct water assessment at USAG Bavaria-Garmisch in Germany

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:15:54 GMT

Ensuring safe, reliable drinking water is critical to protecting Soldier health and maintaining mission readiness at U.S. military facilities worldwide. To support that objective, three researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) recently traveled to a U.S. military base in Germany to evaluate water quality, resilience and treatment needs.

ERDC and UTEP sign Educational Partnership Agreement

Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have entered into a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) designed to strengthen education, research and workforce development across critical Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

New software helps military planners predict mud season

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:21:00 GMT

A new software tool called the “Mud Threat Score” now provides military planners with real-time frozen ground and thaw predictions at 30-meter resolution, anytime, anywhere in the world. Developed by ERDC laboratories and their Hanover, New Hampshire-based industry partner Creare, the new tool combines existing weather forecasting data residing within the geospatial decision support tool GeoWATCH with newly developed frozen and thawing soil algorithm to highlight locations that are experiencing or will experience muddy conditions due to the spring thaw.

ERDC explores Nuclear Energy Systems to power future mission

Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:10:31 GMT

A strong, resilient energy supply is critical for military installations, and researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are evaluating domestically produced nuclear energy systems to provide critical research in support of the Army’s Janus Program.

ERDC advances Army readiness through resilient, off-grid power

Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:18:00 GMT

A small, self-contained electric power system unit called an “energy node” has been installed at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) to facilitate further research towards fulfilling the U.S. Army’s requirement for reliable and resilient energy to power the mission.

ERDC partners with industry to advance fuel-efficient water-from-air capabilities

Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently signed two Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with industry partners to accelerate the development of next-generation, fuel-efficient atmospheric water extraction systems.

Autonomous barge kits improve logistical capabilities for joint forces

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:09:46 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has partnered with the U.S. Transportation Command to develop Scalable Autonomous Modular Propulsion kits for coastal and riverine Operational Logistics, or SAMPOL.

ERDC and USACE New York District partner on New York Harbor field testing

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:28:21 GMT

Four U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) laboratories, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District (NAN), recently joined forces to conduct a series of anchor penetration-depth field tests at Stapleton Anchorage in the New York Harbor.

ERDC hosts Sediment Transport Collaborative Laboratory Experiment

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:03:44 GMT

This summer, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) hosted the U.S. Coastal Research Program’s (USCRP) Sediment Transport Collaborative Laboratory Experiment, or SEDCOLAB, to improve understanding of sediment transport processes by leveraging and coordinating scientific investigations from multiple research teams in a controlled, laboratory environment.

Cold-Weather Asphalt: Extending the Paving Season for Mission Readiness

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:52:00 GMT

Paving is difficult in cold temperatures, which poses a significant problem for the many DoD installations located in colder climates across the globe. A research project led by the U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, aims to compact asphalt in freezing conditions without compromising the quality.

CRREL's summer student program provides research opportunities to STEM scholars

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:56:00 GMT

This summer, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) provided research internships to more than 45 high school, undergraduate, and graduate student STEM scholars from 20 schools.

Vibration Proof: ERDC engineer helps protect B-2 bombers

Tim Reeves, ERDC Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:47:00 GMT

For nearly four decades, the B-2 Spirit, commonly referred to as the stealth bomber, has been the tip of the spear in the United States’ ability to project force on a global scale. The aircraft’s capabilities – developed in secret and once thought impossible – were on full display during the recent Operation Midnight Hammer, in which the aircraft was used to dismantle assets with Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

Savant selected as Fulbright Specialist

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:06:33 GMT

Dr. Gaurav Savant, a senior scientific technical manager at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist.

Rover technology helps USACE keep tabs on aging infrastructure, dredging operations

Tim Reeves and Chris Kieffer, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:50:30 GMT

To help U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) districts perform aquatic infrastructure inspections in a safe, cost-effective manner and with higher quality, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is testing the use of a commercially available underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

CERL archaeologists conduct geophysical survey to identify potential burial sites

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:33:13 GMT

Archaeologists from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) are working on a project centered on surveying and identifying known and unknown burial sites. In June, CERL archaeologists recently conducted a non-invasive geophysical survey to identify potential locations for ancestors' burial in the upper Wabash Region in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District.

From the lab to the classroom: ERDC welcomes Army’s largest group of STEM teachers

Claiborne Cooksey — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:25:50 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – After spending four weeks learning alongside engineers and scientists at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), 18 teachers are heading back to the classroom with a renewed love for science and technology.

ERDC divers essential to underwater research

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:52:43 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dive teams are called upon for a myriad of operations. Whether performing underwater inspections, maintenance or construction tasks, these teams are essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of the nation’s infrastructure. As a part of that cadre, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) dive team is no different.