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Improved ice removal patent

Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith displays an ice laminate grown on a surface using her patented invention, “Vertical draw system and method for surface...

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New cold weather facilities

Olivier Montmayeur, a research mechanical engineer at U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Cold Regions Research and Engineering...

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National OHWM Data Sheet

The National Technical Committee for Ordinary High Watermarks (OHWM), made up of researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development...

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Testing new oil cleanup method

Kate Trubac, a Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory research general engineer, oversees an in-situ burn experiment conducted with the...

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Mapping at the speed of light

A unique team of experts uses Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to scan areas to create incredibly detailed maps of them.

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About CRREL

The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory is solving challenges in all climates, particularly Earth’s coldest regions.

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At ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), we’re developing innovative solutions for science and engineering challenges in extreme environments. Learn about what we do and how you can join us.

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Climatic Chamber Expanding Extreme Cold Weather Research Capabilities
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center
June 5, 2022 | 4:21
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory is expanding its capability in extreme cold weather research with its new Climatic Cold Chamber Building. The facility will be used for military research, development, test, and evaluation applications with a focus on the emerging needs of the warfighter. Plus, it will support the development of science and technology capabilities relevant to the 21st century, with a focus on new fields of research.
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Climatic Chamber Expanding Extreme Cold Weather Research Capabilities
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CRREL's summer student program provides research opportunities to STEM scholars
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CRREL's summer student program provides research opportunities to STEM scholars
Winter Route Planning Algorithm
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Winter Route Planning Algorithm
CRREL researchers test equipment at home of “World’s Worst Weather”
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CRREL researchers test equipment at home of “World’s Worst Weather”
ERDC scientists pioneer 3-D ice printing
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ERDC scientists pioneer 3-D ice printing
ERDC hosts first-of-its-kind cold weather manufacturing challenge
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ERDC hosts first-of-its-kind cold weather manufacturing challenge
ERDC breaks ground on new Permafrost Tunnel Operations Facility
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ERDC breaks ground on new Permafrost Tunnel Operations Facility
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Cold-Weather Asphalt: Extending the Paving Season for Mission Readiness
12/1/2025
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...
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