The mission objective of this project was to engineer a robot integrated with corrosion detection capabilities that can maneuver through a shipboard environment.

This summer our aim was to maximize the reliability and confidence level of the antenna test set up and environment for the official test plans in October to provide accurate results.

The method used to accomplish this aim was by fabricating and using reference antennas with varying resonant frequencies. The Reference antennas were used for the prototype test procedures to determine the validity of the data from the test plans, and compared them to the known values, in different environments.

Our aim was to rapidly research, develop, and test a Virtual Reality proof of concept for the U.S Navy. To remotely operate a robot and successfully navigate it through a scale model of unique workspaces that exist on naval vessels. The methods we used to accomplish this aim were teamwork, research, hardware testing, robotics building and software troubleshooting. We were assigned to plan and build a robot, and implement mixed reality technology to a remotely operated robotics system to navigate through a scale model of the unique workspaces that exist on naval vessels.

Source code Compliance Evaluator and Parser for Threat Resolution and Elimination (SCEPTRE) is an AI tool used to help streamline the process of code review through the utilization of static code scanners and large language models. We researched modern AI models such as Large Language Models (LLMs), had meetings with cybersecurity engineers to revise product scope to meet their needs, and developed a pipelined program that takes in code and outputs a checklist with relevant security vulnerabilities. We worked together to research what AI models we wished to use.

Our aim was to build a robot that could detect thermal hotspots within an obstacle course (that resembles a naval ship environment) using a Flir camera. In addition to this objective, we had to ensure that the robot could navigate and overcome obstacles that it would encounter on a naval ship: steep flights of stairs, rocking from the boat, and opening/closing doors.

The project’s goal is to demonstrate a long-term, AI-enhanced active continuous monitoring leak detection and localization technology in a water distribution system.  NAVFAC will be teaming with UCLA and Digital Water Solutions to add low frequency sonar and active AI analysis to a pre-existing acoustic leak detection system.  Since low frequency sonar has never been used within potable water pipe networks, new methods must be tested to boost operational range.  The goal for interns is to develop sonar transmitter mounting and placement options for installation and operation at the demonstr

Mishap Prevention and hazard Abatement (MPHA) seeks to maintain a repository of technologies that mitigate COVID-19 and other contagions. Technologies that work in office spaces commonly utilize UV-C or Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) for disinfection. Five off-the-shelf systems are assessed and ranked based on percentage of disinfection of four marked zones, cost per square foot of disinfection, safety and ease of installation.

Our aim was to research, develop, and test potential AR Applications for the U.S Navy. This

required familiarization with 3D scanning using the Artec Leo Handheld 3D scanner, scans were

post processed and then deployed onto the Microsoft Hololens 2 AR Headset. This project is

intended to act as a proof of concept demonstrating the potential for AR technologies to be used

as a more cost effective training and maintenance tool for Navy Technicians in the near future.

The SLICT (Secure Linux Integrated Configuration Tool) software offers system administrators easy access to enable network security of IoT devices. This tool presents the user with configuration options to apply to an IP address to personalize security features on a system. Our development of the tool focuses on extending the ability to connect devices automatically without needing to hardwire the device. Our software is tested using dry runs that check to ensure the security features function properly before being implemented on a device.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world became aware of the microorganisms that contaminate our everyday workspaces and how they can spread via surfaces and air particulates. In this project we identify the best disinfection technology currently available and recommendations for future research. The objective was to propose an autonomous disinfection device that could operate in under one hour with a 99% efficacy against pathogens.

The project objective is to find a suitable replacement for the protective coating used on radar systems aboard U.S Navy ships. This involves long hours of testing and examination of various samples.

Our aim was to research, develop, and test AR Applications for the Navy. This required familiarization with 3D scanning using the Artec Leo, preparing the 3D renderings in Artec Studio, importing 3D objects + developing applications within Unity, and deployment using Visual Studio to the Hololens 2.

Our aim was to provide an easy-to-use tool that automates the process of securing a Raspberry Pi.

The fields of ecology and computer science are not commonly thought of as being used together however this process of thinking is rapidly changing. In the modern world, people are constantly looking for ways to work more efficiently with the assistance of computers. This search for efficiency has led to the growth of several fields such as artificial intelligence which can be used to augment and assist people with their work. The use of these technologies can make work safer, more cost effective, and less intrusive to the environment.

Our project is to design, build, and test a small-scale fuel pipeline, using non destructive testing techniques. The main goals of this project are to hydrostatically test our pipeline and have it become a testing and training platform for future Petroleum, Oils, & Lubricants engineers. The current solution is to train engineers at an existing fuel pipeline, which can lead to safety risks due to a lack of previous exposure to operating procedures. Some of the design requirements and constraints that we faced were related to the materials, durability, mobility, and time.

The Navy faces cyber threats from adversaries who grow more capableand persistent every day. The stakes are high: if an attacker targets a critical control system, the consequences could be millions of dollars in damage, injury, or even loss of life. In order to develop defenses against these attacks we developed a rapidtesting network security platform. The platform has three components: simulation, data collection, and threat detection. After selecting a system to test,simulation is accomplished by constructing a threat detection model using Node-Red software.

We have designed a new frame for bollard load test that allows for applying forces similar, in magnitude and direction, to those experienced during use.

Our team designed a backup system consisting of portable pumps and pre-installed connections to guarantee continuous distribution of fuel when the existing infrastructure is damaged.

Our team was tasked with designing an innovative ladder to safely get divers in and out of the water from the majority of waterfront facilities and vessels.

Our team’s goal was to recreate ELCAS-M components in modern CAD software to allow the Navy to determine the ELCAS-M’s ability to bear new equipment loads. We also redesigned the ELCAS-M lifting lug, a key component in this modular system.

We designed a sanitation facility for Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to reduce water usage, waste disposal, as well as minimize hurdles related to transportation and installation.

We have researched the impact of modifying concrete composition to mitigate corrosion of internal rebars in reinforced concrete used in marine environments.

Our team developed a prototype tethering system for small buoys that incorporates an optical fiber cable, stiff enough to alleviate excessive strain caused by ocean waves and currents, but soft enough to keep the buoy afloat.