Cutting Edge Research
State-of-the-art systems begin with state-of-the-art research. Northrop Grumman engineers are expanding the frontiers of science to give warfighters systems they can depend on, no matter what the mission brings.
Some of our recent projects:
Milli-Hemispherical Resonator Gyroscope (mHRG)-based Precision Pointing Concept
A lightweight, low-power precision pointing technology demonstrator providing improved target accuracy and performance over currently fielded Far Target Locators. At the heart of the precision pointing concept is the mHRG, derived from the Hemispheric Resonator Gyroscope, which has operated over 13 million hours in space without any mission failures.
LADAR EO GPS/INS Atomic Clock Navigation Demonstration
The project aims to provide ground troops, aircraft, and ground vehicles the capability to maintain precision navigation in places not currently possible due to challenged or denied access to GPS, thus sustaining their operations.
Human-aided Optical Recognition/Notification of Elusive Threats (HORNET)
HORNET will utilize a custom helmet equipped with electro-encephalogram electrodes placed on the scalp to record the user's continuous electrical brain activity. The operator's neural responses to the presence or absence of potential threats will train the system's algorithms.
Optical RF Communications Adjunct (ORCA)
An all-weather, high connectivity, jam resistant, high bandwidth network, ORCA will address the U.S. military's increasing requirements for transmitting and receiving voice, image, video and other critical data
Passive Infrared Cueing System (PICS)
This rugged, easy-to-use, and cost-effective sensor system will provide military personnel with earlier warning and improved identification of potential threats.
Thermal management of future electronics
The team will develop and test the feasibility of replacing solid metallic heat spreaders with an advanced passively-driven, internally liquid cooled, silicon carbide-based thermal ground plane.
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