New research has found that companies on the periphery of industry networks can successfully build connections and gain influence after disruptions. By examining airline industry networks, researchers discovered that peripheral airlines were more successful in building connections with central firms following major changes or shocks.
The system allows for individual, team or multi-team training events in a virtual environment, simulating normal operations and emergency conditions. This cutting-edge technology has been developed by the Office of Naval Research Global TechSolutions program and the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division.
The Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/Testing Facility (FIST2FAC) enables affordable, adaptive training for naval forces. Sailors can interact with artificially intelligent forces in various settings, developing strategies for complex missions and operations.
Researchers at MIT have successfully demonstrated a software tool called Deck operations Course of Action Planner (DCAP) that aims to ease interaction with autonomous systems on aircraft carriers. The tool provides automated planning, enhanced information displays, and new user interface approaches to increase efficiency and safety in ...
The Office of Naval Research is partnering with venture capitalists through the VCs@Sea initiative to explore new business models and technologies. Led by Susan Bales, the program aims to accelerate the transition of naval technology to sailors and marines.
The Navy is exploring the use of HSLA-65 steel in its next-generation aircraft carriers to reduce weight and increase service life. Preliminary calculations suggest that this new steel can provide equal or greater service life than traditional high-strength steel, but be thinner and weigh less.
Researchers used a new type of pedometer that measures body motion to estimate total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) in sailors. The study found that the pedometer technology provided accurate results, with a 95% confidence interval of +193 kcal/day.