{"id":194494,"date":"2024-03-27T13:12:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T23:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=194494"},"modified":"2024-04-01T15:55:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T01:55:39","slug":"arl-at-uh-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/27\/arl-at-uh-research\/","title":{"rendered":"ARL at UH<\/abbr> innovative tech hub for Hawai\u02bbi, national defense"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The Applied Research Laboratory<\/a> at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> (ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr>) is addressing a wide range of emerging problems facing Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the world such as renewable energy, coastal defense for sea-level rise, submerged breakwaters and coral reef ecology, cybersecurity, underwater munitions detection, and more.<\/p>\n

“As the state advances its research and innovation sector to create a more diversified economy through the growth of a high-tech workforce, the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> continues to be a driving force behind this initiative,” said UH<\/abbr> Vice President for Research and Innovation Vassilis L. Syrmos. “The ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research while providing a pathway for students to receive the real-world experience required for the high-tech sector here in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and across the country.”<\/p>\n

ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> is the fifth U.S. Navy-sponsored University-Affiliated Research Center, bringing in a total of $139 million since it was established in 2008. In 2022, ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> received $27 million in funding.<\/p>\n

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The Fred. Olsen Lifesaver wave energy converter (WEC<\/abbr>) deployed at the Navy’s Wave Energy Test Site (WETS<\/abbr>) off Kāneʻohe<\/span> during 2018\/2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“I see our role at ARL<\/abbr> as being at the forefront of technological innovation, to help protect those who protect us, whether that\u2019s the military, first responders or our planet,” said Margo Edwards, director of ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr>. “This research is important to our state and country, and it is exciting that it is happening right here in Â鶹´«Ã½.<\/span>”<\/p>\n

The Wave Energy Test Site (WETS<\/abbr>) is an example of that important research. The renewable energy project is a collaboration between the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Natural Energy Institute (HNEI<\/abbr>) and ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> and a proving ground for wave energy converters (WECs<\/abbr>). WETS<\/abbr> achieved a groundbreaking milestone in 2015 by connecting wave-generated power to the grid for the first time in the U.S.<\/p>\n

“Thanks to the funding provided in support of advancing wave energy, from both the U.S. Navy and the Department of Energy, my team has been able to work on this critical issue facing our state and nation,” said HNEI<\/abbr> researcher Patrick Cross, who is in charge of the WETS<\/abbr> project and related marine energy research tasks. “We strive to develop this abundant source of clean, renewable energy that is ideal for coastal regions and islands, like Â鶹´«Ã½.<\/span>”<\/p>\n

ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> research:<\/h2>\n
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  • R3D<\/abbr> coastal defense: With a commitment to protecting coastal infrastructure, ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> spearheads the Rapid Resilient Reefs for Coastal Defense (R3D<\/abbr>) initiative. With a multidisciplinary team and $17.1 million in funding, R3D<\/abbr> is conducting cutting-edge research on hybrid coral reefs\u2014nature-inspired submerged breakwaters designed to protect coastlines.<\/li>\n
  • Cybersecurity: As stewards of cybersecurity in the Pacific region, ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> operates a network with high-performance computing systems and Machine Learning (ML<\/abbr>) models. The Pacific Ecosystem for Cyber analyzes network activity, ensuring swift detection of anomalies and updating ML<\/abbr> models within hours.<\/li>\n
  • Shaping the future of technology: ARL at UH<\/abbr> focuses on digital engineering, prototyping, maritime domain awareness and field experimentation technology. Each endeavor contributes to the technological advancement of critical capabilities and addresses emerging challenges.<\/li>\n
  • COVID-19 response: Collaborating with the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Pandemic Applied Modeling Work Group, ARL<\/abbr> at UH<\/abbr> developed a forecast tool to aid medical professionals in preparing for hospital capacity challenges. Further contributions include a technique for ventilating multiple patients with a single ventilator and an app for monitoring mask usage in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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