U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Quantum inertial navigation at NRL - News
April 09, 2024WASHINGTON. Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) developed a patent-pending Continuous 3D-Cooled Atom Beam Interferometer that is derived from a patented cold and continuous beam of atoms to explore atom-interferometry-based inertial measurement systems as a way to reduce drift in Naval navigation systems.
Naval Research Lab will show cross-domain defense tech at Sea-Air-Space 2024 - News
April 05, 2024SEA-AIR-SPACE 2024--NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will showcase cross-domain defense technologies at next week's Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition, set to be held April 8-10 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Laser power beaming experiment passes 100 days of of on-orbit operation - News
July 13, 2023WASHINGTON. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL) passed 100 days of successful on-orbit laser operations on June 29, 2023, with the NRL calling the experiment "the first successful instance of laser power beaming in space."
Quantum-computing agreement signed between NRL, AFRL - News
January 12, 2023WASHINGTON. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the14 Naval Warfare Centers signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate in the area of quantum computing in order to exchange technical expertise collaborate on projects that will create useful quantum computing capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Satellite launch by Naval Research Lab readied with U.K. defense agency - News
November 18, 2022WASHINGTON. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) oversaw the delivery and preparation for launch of its twin 6U CubeSat satellites during mid-October at Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay in southwest England.
Microwave power beam demo shows feasibility of technology - News
April 22, 2022WASHINGTON. A team of researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently demonstrated the feasibility of terrestrial microwave power beaming by transmitting 1.6 kW of power over 1 km (0.62 miles).
U.S. Navy research lab highlights new technologies at Sea-Air-Space 2022 - News
April 04, 2022SEA-AIR-SPACE 2022--NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is showcasing new areas of research and innovative technologies during the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space exposition this week at the Gaylord National Convention Center.