Geospatial Research Laboratory

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ERDC researchers design, test new mobile treatment for relief wells

A multi-agency team of researchers and specialists from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

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ERDC researchers use 2D, 3D modeling to aid in hurricane debris assessment

Maj. Brittany Hine, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, speaks with Justin Gibson, a member of Task Force Debris, while assessing storm debris along the...

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Electronic buoy invention directs river traffic more safely, economically

Computer scientist Tung “Alex” Ly with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) invented the “Digital Buoy Systems and Method”...

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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

Chicago Districts Rasheed Muhammad Selected for ERDC University
6/9/2025
Rasheed Muhammad, a CAD/BIM manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, has been selected as one of five USACE participants for the 2025 session of the U.S. Army Engineer...
ERDC robotics team advances future of combat engineering at PC-C5
4/22/2025
A team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently played a key role in a major Army exercise called Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5). During this event, ERDC’s...
ERDC collaborates with U.S. Air Force, UK Met Office to enhance dust modeling forecasting
12/29/2024
Strengthening defense against dust outbreaks is a priority for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 557th Weather Wing and the United Kingdom (UK) Met Office. Dust modeling technology developed by researchers...