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:
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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