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ASETSDefense Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering – The latest in a series of workshops covering the performance and implementation of environmentally friendly coatings and surface treatments was held August 28-30, in San Diego, California.

Optimizing Boiler Efficiency Through Combustion Control – Decades-old boilers are transformed into state-of-the-art, high-efficiency reduced-emissions systems using a cost-effective combustion control and monitoring system.

Production contractor field personnel collecting cued data using the TEMTADS 2x2 array.

Munitions Classification in the Hands of Production Firms – At the former Pole Mountain Target and Maneuver Area and the former Camp Beale, production contractors achieved excellent results classifying munitions from other nonhazardous items.

Evaluating Technology Performance at DNAPL Sites – A new screening tool helps practitioners select remediation technologies that best fit specific site conditions and performance goals.

The Ecology of Fire, Invasives, and Water in the Southwest

Managing Military Lands in the Southwest – Arid lands ecological research is helping DoD maintain its land base and sustain training and testing capabilities in this key region.

Converting Solar Energy to Electricity and Heat – A renewable energy technology that provides both heat and power is generating impressive results at Fort Carson.

Erosion Resistant Coating Improves Engine Efficiency – A multilayer ceramic-metallic matrix applied to compressor airfoils increases the fuel efficiency of gas turbine engines while reducing maintenance costs and industrial waste.

Ecological Forestry & DoD’s Carbon Footprint – An improved understanding of the role of ecological forestry in managing carbon levels will help DoD manage its forests to provide multiple desired ecosystem services.

Success Classifying Munitions in Wooded Areas – Newly developed man-portable EMI systems demonstrated at the former Camp Beale provide cost savings and accelerate remediation timelines despite challenging site conditions.

On-Demand Video: Thermal Treatment Lessons Learned – Cost and performance information on thermal treatment technologies will facilitate effective implementation by regulators and practitioners at contaminated sites.

Forecasting the Effects of Stressors on At-Risk Species – Modeling tool helps land managers sustain training activities and meet stewardship responsibilities by simulating responses of at-risk species to multiple, interacting stressors. More

Advanced Signal Processing for UXO Discrimination – Sophisticated models applied to advanced EMI sensor data significantly improve the ability to distinguish UXO from clutter, reducing munitions response costs and accelerating the cleanup process. More

Reducing Emissions for Jet Engines of the Future – Improved understanding of soot formation will enable manufacturers to design and build high-performance engines that emit less pollution. More

Assessing Vapor Intrusion at Chlorinated Solvent Sites – New knowledge and methods will lead to more accurate and cost-effective assessment of the groundwater-to-indoor air pathway, the driver for many DoD cleanup actions. More

Passive Sampling of Contaminated Sediments – Simple polyethylene strip measures the fraction of sediment contamination that poses a risk to ecological receptors and human health. More

Perchlorate-Free Flares Undergo Qualification Testing – New flare compositions can eliminate the release of perchlorate, reducing risk and avoiding future contamination of groundwater, while meeting or exceeding performance requirements. More

Photo by Lt. Jorell Webb, U.S. Coast Guard.

The FlexEnergy power generation system creates electricity and heat from gases that would otherwise require expensive treatment processes to minimize their impact on the environment.

Recovering Energy from Landfill Gas – At Fort Benning, the FlexEnergy Powerstation^TM FP250 system is being used to generate electricity using low quality waste fuels. More

Modeling Underwater UXO Mobility in Reef Environments – New capabilities to predict UXO migration and burial in reef environments are informing risk assessments and munitions response actions at coastal sites. More

Modeling Underwater UXO Mobility in Reef Environments Graphic

Understanding the Behavioral Ecology of Cetaceans – To accurately assess the impact of sonar on whales, it is important to understand the baseline behaviors of these animals in the absence of anthropogenic sounds. More

Loss of Permafrost – Impact on DoD Lands in Alaska – To sustain Alaskan training lands, an improved understanding of how permafrost changes will impact ecological systems is needed. More

ES&T Features In Situ Sediment Remediation – Reduced contaminant exposure risks to humans and the environment can be achieved through addition of in situ sorbent amendments. More

Workshop on Sustainable Surface Engineering Advances – Sessions highlighted solutions to the challenging issues DoD faces with respect to surface protection on weapons systems. More

White House Energy Security Blueprint References ESTCP – Demonstrations at military installations will facilitate innovative energy technology implementation across DoD and the nation. More

Success Classifying Small Munitions at Camp Butner – At the former Camp Butner, demonstrators have successfully classified munitions as small as 37-mm projectiles from other nonhazardous items. More

MetalMapper – Deployment of this commercialized sensor can dramatically improve and accelerate munitions response at former military sites. More

Understanding cis-DCE and VC Biodegradation – Longstanding scientific question now resolved, knowledge enables DoD to improve management of chlorinated solvent-contaminated sites. More

Eliminating Cr from Medium Caliber Gun Barrels – Gun barrels coated with environmentally friendly tantalum-tungsten last three times as long as barrels coated with hazardous hexavalent chromium. More

Predicting Responses to Landscape Changes – Modeling tool informs land use and habitat management decisions, improving both mission sustainability and conservation planning. More

Applying Statistics and Modeling to UXO Discrimination – Robust statistical methods and modeling techniques significantly improve DoD’s ability to distinguish UXO from harmless metal objects. More

Composites with Low HAP Compounds – New resin formulations significantly decrease worker exposure to HAP emissions, while meeting critical military requirements for composite materials. More

Using Plants to Sustain Military Ranges – Research shows that existing and genetically engineered plants can be used to remediate RDX and TNT. More

Sonar Key to Detecting Underwater UXO – Innovative structural acoustic sonar system can help in identifying and characterizing underwater UXO. More

Sonar Key to Detecting Underwater UXO Graphic

Monitoring and Mapping Coral Reefs – Mosaic technology enables efficient and accurate mapping and monitoring of coral reefs. More

EPA-Approved Protocol for Range Characterization – Multi-increment sampling approach provides accurate assessment of energetic compounds in range soils. More

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System – Laser technology protects the environment and reduces health risks to workers, while simultaneously cutting costs. More

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