Naval Basic Research PE 0601152N PE 0601153N

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Naval Research An Overview
Dr. Clifford Lau Office of Naval
Research lauc_at_onr.navy.mil 703-696-0431 10 July
2002 http//www.onr.navy.mil
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Naval Research Mission
To plan, foster and encourage scientific
research in recognition of its paramount
importance as related to the maintenance of
future naval power and the preservation of
national security. Public Law 588 (1946)
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Investment Strategy

• Strategic goal of Naval Science
• Provide the foundation for overwhelming
• and enduring technological superiority
• for American Naval forces
• Investment principles
• Invest in high-quality, Naval-unique, and
  Naval-relevant science
• Balance near-term and long-term investments
• Focus investments to produce capabilities
• Maintain broad ST connections and awareness to
  avoid surprise and exploit opportunities
• Leverage other agencies investments for Naval
  applications

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A Balanced ST Portfolio
As the future becomes more uncertain, options
increase in value
Naval Capability
Options/Demos
Exploitation and Deployment
National Naval Responsibilities
Discovery and Invention
Naval ST Grand Challenges
Strategic Investment Elements
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Naval Research Organization
Chief of Naval Research (00)
International Field Office (IFO)
Vice Chief of Naval Research (09)
Director of Science Technology (03)
Chief of Staff (01)
33 Engineering Materials Physical Science Dept
32 Ocean Atmosphere Space ST Dept
31 Information Electronics Surveillance ST
Dept
Chief Scientist Research Technology Director
(03A)
34 Human Systems ST Dept
35 Naval Expeditionary Warfare Dept
36 Industrial Corporate Programs Dept
Commercial Technology Transition Officer (03TT)
Development Transition Director (03B)
Discovery and Invention
Future Naval Capabilities
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Integrated, Use-Inspired Research

• Basic Research
• Applied Research
• Advanced Technology Development

6.3 advanced electric systems
6.2 superconductivity technology
6.1 basic materials research
Peer review of portfolios, not proposals
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Engaged with Industry and Allies

• Industrial Outreach and Partnership
• Commercial Technology Transition Officer
• Best Manufacturing Practices
• Centers of Excellence
• MANTECH
• Regional Outreach
• National Naval-Industrial
• Partnership Conferences
• SBIR/STTR

• ONR IFO
• London
• Japan
• Singapore
• Australia (1 person at
• RAN requested)
• Chile (work in
• progress)
• Naval International Cooperative Opportunities
  Program (NICOP)
• International Conferences
• International Outreach and Partnership

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Discovery to Deployment Science technology
create the US asymmetric advantage
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Naval FY 02 ST Budget
Basic Research 20
Advanced Technology Development 42
Applied Research 38
Investment by Performer
6.1
6.3
6.2