SwRI Research Areas

SwRI Research Areas - Alphabetical Listing
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C14
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
C14 W
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (WATER)
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
C14S
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (SOLID)
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
C14W
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (WATER)
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
CA FSM 12-7A-4 testing
burn test for decking (state fire marshal standard as referenced in the California referenced standards code)
	Fire Resistance Section
CA-45
ANALYSIS FOR CALCIUM-45
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
Cable Fire Testing
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
Cable Fire Testing - Flame Spread
	Fire Resistance Section
Cable Fire Testing - Smoke and Toxicity
	Fire Resistance Section
Cable Stress Test
	QA Inspection
	Institute Calibration Laboratory
Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS
Cadence OrCAD Capture and Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
Calibrate Micrometers
	QA Inspection
Calibration Blocks (Samples)
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Calibration Lab
Calibration support of inspection, monitoring, test, and measurement equipment for the divisions and is not available for commercial work. ISO/IEC 17025 accredited in measurement areas of mechanical, electrical, frequency, dimensional and thermodynamics, and is compliant to ANSI/NCSL - Z540.
	Institute Calibration Laboratory
Calibration Standards
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Calibration--Digital Analog Converter
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
	Network-Centric Systems
Calibration--Electrical
For SwRI divisions only
	Fire Resistance Section
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Calibration--Field/Process Control
	Network-Centric Systems
	Production and Operations Department
Calibration--Flow Meters
The Metering Research Facility can provide precise flow meter calibrations using either natural gas or nitrogen gas as a test medium. Calibrations can be performed over a range of operating pressures between 15 and 1200 psig. Accuracy of the calibration is on the order of 0.25% of meter reading. Test meter diameters between 0.5" and 12" can be accommodated.
	Administration
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Machinery Piping Design
	Flow Measurement
Calibration--Management Software
	Network-Centric Systems
	Production and Operations Department
Calibration--Natural Gas Meters
The Metering Research Facility can provide precise flow meter calibrations using natural gas as a test medium. Calibrations can be performed over a range of operating pressures between 15 anc 1200 psig. Accuracy of the calibration is on the order of 0.25% of meter reading. Test meter diameters between 0.5" and 12" can be accommodated.
	Administration
	Machinery Piping Design
	Flow Measurement
Calibration--Pressure Transducers
Calibration Lab offers service fot SwRI divisions only
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
	Machinery Piping Design
Calibration--Vibration
Standard accelerometers with calibration traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) are used to calibrate vibration sensors. Electrodynamic shakers are used to produce the vibration levels and frequencies necessary to calibrate the sensors.
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
Calorimeter Testing
We have two different scanning calorimeters to measure quantities of absorbed or evolved heat or for determining specific heats. One has high pressure capability up to 1000 psi. We have the ability to conduct thermal studies at ambient pressure of approximately -80C to 400C
	Chemical Engineering
	Inorganics/Radiochemistry
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
	Applied Physics Division
Canister Life
Canisters or activated carbon filters are used for cars and trucks to collect fuel vapors, especially gasoline vapors that try to escape to the air from fuel tanks or engine air intake manifolds. Our products provide services to industries on testing, research, and life evaluation of these carbon filters and to help them improve their products.
	Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
Canopy Inspection
Inspection kit and methodology to inspect the attachment points of aircraft canopies using an optical and index matching fluid. The method allows visual examination of attachment details from the outside of the canopy.
	Robotics and Automation Engineering
	Administration
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Car Certification/Emission/EPA
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Car Datalink Development
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Network-Centric Systems
Car Design and Test Work
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
Car Electronics and Controls
Design, development, debugging, and testing of electronics and control systems for automotive applications, including engine control systems, transmission control systems, in-vehicle electronics systems, and automotive electronics test systems.
	Powertrain Controls Section
	Administration
	Network-Centric Systems
	Network Communications and Infrastructure Group
Car Electronics--Failure Analysis
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Car Noise/Vibration
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
Car Safety Tests--Barriers, Bridges, etc
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
	Structural Engineering Department
Carb Test Fuels
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
Carpet (Fire) Testing
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
	Material Flammability
Casing Collapse Analysis
SwRI performs numerical prediction of collapse of pipe sections subjected to external pressure. The predictions are based on mechanics models considering material properties, pipe geometry (diameter, wall thickness, ovality, eccentricity).
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
Casing Collapse Testing
SwRI performs collapse tests on casing, pipe, hoses and tubing. SwRI places the pipe in a hyperbaric test chamber, and increases the external pressure until collapse occurs.
	Test and Evaluation Section
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
CASU III
	Communications Department, Business Development
Contract Vehicle
CASU IV
CASU IV
	Communications Department, Business Development
Contract Vehicle
Catalyst and Catalytic Converter Accelerated Aging
Accelerated aging of catalysts and catalytic converters is a useful tool to simulate real world mileage accumulation in a short period of time. Accelerated aging can be performed using bench engines (thermal only) or using SwRI's FOCAS? system (thermal and oil poisoning).
	Aftreatment Research and Development Section
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Aftertreatment Technology
Catalysts
Synthetic gas reactor testing is commonly used to evaluate the performance of a variety of catalysts, including those used in automotive emissions control. SwRI?s Universal Synthetic Gas Reactor? (USGR?) was developed to perform numerous tests that can be rapid and cost-effective. It is an excellent tool for screening of catalyst formulations, and discerning their mechanisms of operation to assist in further development.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Aftreatment Research and Development Section
	Aftertreatment Technology
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Catalysts development
Catalysts development for chemical processes
	Chemistry & Refining Process Development
Catalytic Converter--Auto
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Aftreatment Research and Development Section
	Aftertreatment Technology
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
Caterpillar Micro-Oxidation Test (CMOT)
Measures lubricant oxidation and deposit forming tendencies under thin film conditions.
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
Caterpillar Oil Test
	JAB Supervisors
	Diesel Engineers and Technicians
	Lee Grant
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Caterpillar TO-4 Test
Caterpillar TO-4 Test refers to a power transmission fluid/hydraulic fluid specification. This type of fluid is used in Caterpillar produced construction and agricultural equipment.
	Specialty and Driveline Fluids Evaluations Section
	Fuel and Oil Inventory
	Administration
CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space)
Knowledge of and experience in implementing hardware and software command and data handling systems based on the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) recommendations.
	Administration
	Administration
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
CE Markings--Electronic Devices--EMC
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
CE Markings--Fire
Third-party listing, labeling and follow-up inspection services for building materials intended for the European market.
	Administration
CE Markings--Medical Devices
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Automation and Data Systems Division
CE-144
ANALYSIS FOR CERIUM -144
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
Cellular Manufacturing
	Division Administration
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
Cellular Radio
	Institute Scientists
	Systems Engineering
Cement Plant Burning of Waste
	Administration
Ceramics
Synthesis, nanoparticles, manufacturing, sintering
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Corrosion Science and Process Engineering
Ceramics on Engines
Knowledge of thermal barrier coatings and ceramic rolling elements.
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine and Vehicle R&D
	Diesel Technology Section
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Administration
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
Certification of Cars/Motorcycles
"Federal Test Procedure" or "FTP" or "FTP-75", "US06", "SC03", as well as the "Highway Fuel Economy Test" or "HFET" or "HWFET". Also European cycles: "MVEG", "MVEG-B", "NEDC", "Euro 2", "Euro 3", "Euro 4", "Euro 5", "ECE", "ECE-15", "EUDC". Japanese cycles include "10 Mode", "11 Mode", "10.15 Mode" and "15 Mode". All of the above tests are conducted on a chassis dynamometer.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Certification of Pressure Testing
	Department Administration
Certification of Products
Third party listing, labeling, and follow-up inspection services.
	Administration
CESIUM-134
ANALYSIS FOR CESIUM-134
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
CESIUM-137
ANALYSIS FOR CESIUM-137
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
Chain Saw Testing
Engine emissions test for certification to regulatory standards
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	International
	JAB Supervisors
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Chemical Agent Decontamination
	Administration
	Material Development
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Chemical Analysis--Elemental
Elemental is described as inorganic metals analysis by ASTM D5185 ICP-AES, X-Ray, or Atomic Absorption and organic analysis via ASTM E168 FTIR.
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
	Organic
	Inorganics/Radiochemistry
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Chemical Analysis--Explosive Chemicals
Chemical instrumental analysis of trace level explosive residues.
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Technology Development
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Science & Analysis
Chemical Analysis--Fuels
Fuel testing of liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. Does not include natural gas or propane type fuels.
	Chemical Engineering
	Organic
	Administration
	Process Chemistry
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuel Survey Projects
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
Chemical Analysis--Hazardous Waste
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Organic
	Administration
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Materials Engineering Department
Chemical Analysis--Lubricants
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
Chemical Analysis--Materials
	Synthesis and Drug Delivery
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Materials Engineering Department
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Chemical Analysis--Metals
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
	Inorganics/Radiochemistry
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
Chemical Analysis--Metals (Organic)
Chemical instrumental analysis of organometallic compounds.
	Administration
	Inorganics/Radiochemistry
	Technology Development
Chemical Analysis--Pesticide Screening
	Organic
Chemical Analysis--Petroleum Products
Analysis of a fuel, oil, grease or coolant when no particular test is specified.
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuel Survey Projects
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
Chemical Analysis--Polymers
	Synthesis and Drug Delivery
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Science & Analysis
Chemical Analysis--Surety Material
Chemical surety laboratory operations; chemical surety agents; chemical surety testing and analysis
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
Chemical and Vapor Explosions
Product includes the simulation or modeling and analysis of explosions, intentional or unintentional, involving gases, liquid vapors, and solids. Measurements may include pressure, impulse, speed, temperature, strain, etc.
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Science & Analysis
Chemical Contamination
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Chemical Defense
Chemical Defense - associated with chemical warfare agents, calmatives, and industrial compounds. Evaluate engineering and chemical processes used to destroy chemical weapons; conduct analytical assessment of decontamination effectiveness; evaluate chemical toxicity, determine mechanisms to mitigate exposure risk and determine other protective measures.
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Aerospace Structures Section
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
Chemical Demilitarization
the US Army is destroying its entire stockpile of chemical weapons. SwRI has been continually involved in the process for almost 20 years, operating laboratories at the demilitarization sites to monitor for chemical agent and analyze plant process streams. We also developed analytical methods to detect and quantify chemical agent and agent decomposition products in a wide variety of matrices, which has been especially valuable to closure phases of the demilitarization sites.
	Administration
	Administration
	Demilitarization Laboratory Support
	Department of Environmental and Demilitarization Technology
	Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
	Materials Engineering Department
Chemical Engineering - Process Design
	S & P
Chemical Engineering--Consulting
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
Chemical Engineering--process design
	S & P
Chemical Kinetics Modeling
Chemical process modeling and reactive flow modeling
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
Chemical Plant Equipment
	Chemical Engineering
	Chemistry & Refining Process Development
Chemical Plants--Equipment Vibration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Chemical Process Design
	Microencapsulation
	Chemical Engineering
	Chemistry & Refining Process Development
	S & P
	Applied Physics Division
Chemical Process Modelling
Chemical kinetics modeling; reactive flow
	Chemical Engineering
	Engineering and Research Section
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
	Hydrology
Chemical Processes
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Chemical Release
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
Chemical Surety
Chemical surety laboratory operations; chemical surety agents; chemical surety testing and analysis.
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Chemical Warfare Agents
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
Chemical Waste Remediation/Restoration
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Science & Analysis
	Materials Engineering Department
Chemical Waste Sampling/Survey/Investigation
	Administration
	Administration
	Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Chemomechanic Materials
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
China business development
Business development activities related to China, primarily for divisions 03, 08, and 18.
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
Chlorofluorocarbons
	Chemical Engineering
	Organic
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Chromatography--Liquid/Gas
Chemical analysis by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy (LC/MS and LC/MS/MS). Chemical analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS).
	Chemical Engineering
	Organic
	Technology Development
	Administration
	Process Chemistry
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
Circuit Boards
	Autonomous Systems and Control
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Special Processes Laboratory
	Administration
Circuit board design
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Computer Technology Section
Circuit Boards--Fabrication
Fabrication for both internal and external clients
	Microencapsulation
	Computer Technology Section
	Special Processes Laboratory
	Mechanical Prototyping
	Administration
Circuit Boards--Failure Analysis
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Computer Technology Section
Civil Engineering Service/Testing/Design
	Administration
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
	Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
Clay Mineralogy
	Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
	Washington Technical Support Office
Clean Heavy Duty Diesel Engine
	Clean Diesel IV Consortium
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
CM
ANALYSIS FOR CORIUM
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
CM-244
ANALYSIS FOR CURIUM-244
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
Coal BTU Meter
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Coal Cleaning
	Chemical Engineering
Coal Conversion
	Chemical Engineering
Coal Fuels Analysis
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Coal gasification
Coal gasification under plasma condition to facilitate the comtaminants removal.
	Chemistry & Refining Process Development
Coal Liquefaction
	Chemical Engineering
Coating Removal
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
Coating Removal/Chemical
	Material Development
	Mechanics and Materials Section
Coating--Thin Film
	Material Development
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Coating/Paint---UV testing
accelerated UV testing, simulated sun exposure
	Structural Engineering Department
Coatings
Research, development, characterization and consulting support on hard coatings for reduced friction and wear, thermal barrier coatings, oxidation and corrosion resistant coatings, biocompatible coatings, and catalytic coatings. Industries serviced include power generation, aerospace, defense, biomedical, and tool and die manufacturers and related govement organizations.
	Microencapsulation
	Material Development
	S & P
	Applied Physics Division
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
	Failure Analysis & Technical Services
Coatings Analysis
	Materials Engineering Department
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
COBALT-57
ANALYSIS FOR COBALT-57
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
COBALT-60
ANALYSIS FOR COBALT-60
	Administration
	Division Quality Assurance
	Administration
Cogeneration
Often referred to as combined heat and power. It means using an engine driven generator for electrical power generation and using waste heat from the engine to heat building space or water. SwRI offers design, development, and testing services for this type of equipment.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Engine Development
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Cold Room Chamber Testing - Div. 18
Environmnetal Test Group (Mechanical Sciences Section of Div.18) has 6 "cold room chambers" --four are approximately 3' x 3' x 3' in size (can produce a low temperature down to -65 degrees C); two are approximatley 10' x 13' x 8' (can produce a low temperature down to -40 degrees C); all have ports for running control lines, power lines, etc. between the inside and outside of the chamber. All have separate monitoring systems to shutdown the chamber cooling if thermal runaway occurs. All have ethernet connections nearby so that test items can be monitored by our clients over a separate network that is connected to the internet. All are monitored by SwRI engineers remotely.
	Engineering and Research Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Lee Grant
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Collapse Test
External test performed on tubulars for collapse resistance - API Bulletin 5C3.
	Test and Evaluation Section
Colormetric Analysis--Wet Chemistry
	Administration
	Inorganics/Radiochemistry
Combat Identification
Combat Identification
	Staff Engineers
Combustion
Fire performance testing of building materials and combustible liquids
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
	Engineering and Research Section
	Administration
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
Combustion Analysis--Petroleum Products
Product involves the monitoring of free combustion or a combustion process, and analyzing for efficiency, heat release, and combustion products.
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Science & Analysis
Combustion Engines
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Combustion Modeling
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine and Vehicle R&D
Combustion of Composites
Product involves the monitoring of free combustion or a combustion process, and analyzing for efficiency, heat release, and combustion products.
	Administration
	Science & Analysis
	Materials Engineering Department
Combustion of Fuels
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Combustion Problems
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Science & Analysis
	Computational Mechanics
Combustion Toxicity--Gas/Vapor/Smoke
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
Combustion Toxicity--Materials/Textiles
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
Combustion Turbines
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Materials Engineering Department
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Failure Analysis & Technical Services
	Rotating Machinery
Combustion--Environmental Effects
	Administration
COMINT (COMmuniatinos INTelligence)
COMINT solutions range from design, analysis, test, to development and fielding of complete communcations intelligence( or Electronic Warfare Support) systems. Related strengths include: electromagnetic modeling, antenna/antenna array design, propagation studies/analysis, RF design, signal detection/acquisition, automatic signal recognition, direction finding/TDOA/FDOA/geolocation, demodulation/decoding, and reporting.
	Office of the Vice President
	Staff Engineers and Specialists
Command and Control Center Systems
Design, development, and integration of computer and network-based subsystems required for both centralized and distributed command and command and control centers. This includes both COTS and custom hardware and software. Typical applications include NASA mission operations centers, traffic management centers, and military command and control centers.
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Systems Modeling
	Administration
	Administration
	Administration
	Traffic Management Systems Group
Command and Control Warfare
	Systems Modeling
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Automation and Data Systems Division
Command and Data Handling Systems
	Division Operations
	Administration
	Administration
	Traffic Management Systems Group
	Computer Technology Section
Communications
Development of system designs for custom communications applications. Short-range point-to-point requirements and some types of earth satellite applications are included.
	Aircraft Systems Integration Section
	Administration
	System Security and High Reliability Software
	Communications and Embedded Systems Department
	Network Communications and Infrastructure Group
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Staff Engineers and Specialists
	Surveillance Systems
	Staff Engineers
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Communications Electronics
Development of custom communications equipment for instrumentation, telemetry, and surveillance applications.
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
	Administration
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Surveillance Systems
Composite Fabrication
	Administration
	Applied Physics Division
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Fire Testing
Performance testing of structural composites and composite panels used in the marine and building industries to include material flammability, fire resistance, smoke, and toxicity.
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
Composite Materials
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Processing
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Structures
	Aerospace Structures Section
Composites
	Materials Engineering Department
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Composites--Computational Modeling
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Aerospace Structures Section
Compr. And Pumps--Design and Field Analysis
Field diagnostic and testing services to identify operational problems with pumps and compressors, causes for performance deficiencies, component failures, and/or vibrations caused by rotating machinery. Also, we do post-test analysis to identify appropriate corrective measures to prevent future problems.
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Administration
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Machinery Piping Design
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Compr. Pulsation Analy. And Field Studies
	Administration
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Machinery Piping Design
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Compressed Natural Gas
The MRF can test devices that measure compressed natural gas.
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Materials Engineering Department
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Administration
	Machinery Piping Design
Compressor Diagnostics
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
	Rotating Machinery
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Computational Electromagnetics
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
	Applied Physics Division
	Staff Engineers and Specialists
Modeling for EMI/EMC
	Structural Engineering Department
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Incompressible and compressible flows; free surface flows (sloshing); flows with heat transfer; natural convection flows.
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Engine Development
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Rotating Machinery
Computational Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
	Administration
Computer Aided Design (CAD), CAE, CAM
Div. 10 = SolidWorks, AutoDesk Electrical, CosmosWorks FEA. Div. 15 = Pro/E Wildfire is used for solid modeling of piece parts and assemblies. These models are transferred to manufacturing personnel for use in CNC operations through the use of SURFCAM manufacturing software. The same PRO/E models are also used in the CAE discipline with ANSYS finite element analysis software to perform various simulations of the parts and assemblies.
	Drivetrain Design and Development
	Administration
	Robotics and Automation Engineering
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Instrument Systems Section
	Electromechanical Systems
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Unigraphics NX
	Aerospace Structures Section
Computer Aided Engineering
	Biomedical Materials Engineering
	Robotics and Automation Engineering
	Electro-Mechanical and Robotic Systems Group
	Administration
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Computer Assisted Instruction
	Administration
	Courseware and Performance Support Section
	Contract & Administration
	Aerospace Structures Section
Computer Based Training
	Administration
	Courseware and Performance Support Section
	Contract & Administration
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
Computer Development--Hardware
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Administration
	Computer Technology Section
Computer Development--Medical Hardware
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Computer Technology Section
Computer Development--Medical Software
	Administration
	Division Operations
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Computer Technology Section
Computer Development--Security
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	System Security and High Reliability Software
	Intelligent Transportation Systems Department
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Computer Technology Section
Computer Development--Software
The process of developing software through successive phases in an orderly way. This includes not only the actual writing of code but also the preparation of requirements and objectives, the design of what is to be coded, and confirmation that what is developed has met objectives. Typical phases of software development: 1) Identification of required software 2) Analysis of the software requirements 3) Detailed specification of the software requirements 4) Software design 5) Programming 6) Testing 7) Maintenance
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Systems Engineering
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
	Administration
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
	Division Administration
	Division Operations
	Traffic Management Systems Group
	Traveler Information Systems Group
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Computer Technology Section
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
	Division Administration
	Administration
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Administration
Computer Languages
A computer language is a language used by, or in association with, computers. Often, the term is used synonymously with programming language, but in general a computer language need not be a programming language. Computer languages can be classified into several kinds, including but not limited to the following: Programming languages (Java, C/C++, C#, Ada, FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, LISP, etc.) Specification languages (Alloy, SDL, UML, etc.) Data Manipulation Languages (e.g., SQL) Markup languages (HTML, SGML, XML, etc.) Transformation languages (e.g., XSLT) Communication protocols for networks (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
	Systems Engineering
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
	Aircraft Systems Integration Section
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
	Division Administration
	Division Operations
	Administration
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Computer Technology Section
Computer Ruggedness Testing
	Structural Engineering Department
Computer Vision
Processing 2D images and reconstruction of 3D images for precision measurement, scene analysis, pattern classification, intrusion recognition and anomoly detection. Experience includes visible light, infrared, millimater wave and hyperspectral images. Application areas include algorithn development, sensor fusion, Mars crater detection, spectrogram image analysis and biomedical image processing.
	Administration
	Robotics and Automation Engineering
	Process and Product Development Group
	Network-Centric Systems
Concrete--Structural
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
	Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
Conducting Polymers/Plastics
	Administration
	Material Development
Conductivity--Semiconductivity
	Administration
	Material Development
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Conductivity--Soil
Evaluation of soil conductivity measuring equipment and systems; interpretation of soil conductivity field data.
	Administration
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Cone Calorimeter
Cone Calorimeter testing of plastics. Test Standards run with the cone calorimeter are the ASTM E1354, the ISO 5660 and the NFPA 271.
	Fire Resistance Section
Connector Testing
	Administration
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Test and Evaluation Section
Connector Testing--Ships
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Test and Evaluation Section
Connectors--Failure Analysis
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Construction Analysis--Electronics
Independent assessments of design, workmanship, cleanliness, and quality
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Contaminated Soil Explosivity
Analysis of trace quantities of explosive compounds in soil samples.
	Administration
Contaminated Soil Remediation/Restorat.
	Administration
Contaminated Soil Sampling/Survey/inves.
Survey field sites to address environmental concerns. May require sample collection, field investigations, or other support to characterize conditions. Most activities are initiated to verify land or activity permit compliance, clients filing for use or activity permit, or in response to emergencies
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Continuously Variable Transmission
"push belt" stand for lubricant, durability testing or product testing
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
Contraband Detection
Contraband detection involves the inspection of articles, food items or persons to detect the presence of illegal materials (drugs, explosives, other dangerous products, etc.). The detection occurs without opening or destructive handling of the item being inspected.
	Power Systems Section
	Surveillance and Geolocation Department
	Staff Engineers
Contractor Logistics Support
Contractor Logistics Support (often referred to as CLS) is when a single vendor manages the overall logistics process for a product, system or service, thereby achieving a long-term relationship with a client by providing multiple services utilizing a total cost perspective. In Div. 7, we provide CLS services for fielded training systems, including training curricula, courseware, computer-based training, web-based training, simulations and simulators.
	Systems Engineering
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Control Center Systems and Technology
	Administration
	Administration
	Network Communications and Infrastructure Group
	Traffic Management Systems Group
Control Systems
Design and development of real time software based electronic system to use feedback and control the behavior of electromechanical, electrohydraulic, hydromechanical, pneumatic or optical systems to suppress noise or disturbance or achieve desired tracking performance.
	Powertrain Controls Section
	Aircraft Systems Integration Section
	Administration
	Computer Technology Section
Controlled Release
	Administration
	Synthesis and Drug Delivery
Controls
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Powertrain Controls Section
	Advanced Vehicle Technology
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
	Administration
	Avionics and Support Systems Department
	Autonomous Systems and Control
	Administration
	Robotics and Automation Engineering
Controls--Simulation and Servo
Servo-hydraulic or servo-electric control systems control system variables such as force, velocity, acceleration and temperature that used for material and tructural testing and simulation. Simulation of performance or response of servo-control system using analytical methods. Simulation of the environment (physical loads, vibration, thermal, etc.) that a system or structure is exposed to in actual use for the purpose to acelerated duration testing. The design and construction of servo-control systems.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Advanced Vehicle Technology
	Aircraft Systems Integration Section
Controls-Simulation and Servo
Development of control systems using dynamic modeling, hardware in the loop for Servo mechanical/hydraulic systems.
	Powertrain Controls Section
Conversion--Diesel to Natural Gas
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
Conversion--Diesel to Natural Gas Engines
	Engine Development
Conversion--Dual Fuel--Diesel-Gaseous Fuels
Converting engines that run strickly on diesel fuel to those that can also run on natural gas, propane or hydrogen.
	Engineering and Research Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Coolants/Antifreeze
All chemical, physical, and performance tests associated with both light and heavy duty ASTM specifications.
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
Cooperative Systems
	Network Communications and Infrastructure Group
Cooperative Vehicle Systems
	Network Communications and Infrastructure Group
Corrosion
	Administration
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
	Failure Analysis & Technical Services
	Corrosion Science and Process Engineering
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
	Geological and Aerospace Materials
- metal and coating degradation - nanocrystalline coating - aircraft materials and manufacturing process
	Corrosion Science and Process Engineering
Corrosion and Stress Corrosion
	Mechanics and Materials Section
Corrosion Antifreeze
All corrosion tests required in both the light and heavy duty ASTM specifications
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Corrosion Fatigue
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
Corrosion in Electronic Equipment
Locating and analyzing corrosion failures in electronic and electrical components. Also, identifying sources of corrosion and suggesting preventive measures.
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Corrosion Measurement
We use Radioactive Tracer Technology to measure crude oil corrosivity with and without shear stress.
	Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
Courseware Development
	Administration
	Contract & Administration
Crack Growth Testing
	Materials Engineering Department
Cracking (Petroleum)
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Crash Worthiness Test
	Engineering and Research Section
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Marine Structures and Engineering Section
	Structural Engineering Department
Creep Analysis
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Failure Analysis & Technical Services
Creep Testing
	Administration
	Materials Engineering Department
	Mechanics and Materials Section
	Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
Cross Sectioning--Electronic Components
Capabilities for cross-sectioning a wide variety of electronic and electrical components and parts thereof. Capabilities include preparing, mounting, rough cutting, grinding, polishing, etching, examining, and photomicrographing components. Both conventional mounted cross sectioning of components and unmounted cross sectioning of silicon chips are availalble.
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Cryogenic Crystallization
	Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
	S & P
	Applied Physics Division
Cryogenic Engineering
Cryogen fuel storage in space; cryogen fluid management in space
	Engineering and Research Section
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Cryogenic Pumps (Rotordynamics)
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Rotating Machinery
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Design
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
	System Security and High Reliability Software