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Review of ONR 

 Technology Research Programs 



The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is divided into program codes, each 

 with a separate research focus (Figure 1). Those with particular relevance to 

 ocean science and technology development are ONR 32 (Ocean, Atmosphere and 

 Space Science and Technology), ONR 33 (Engineering Materials and Physical 

 Science and Technology), and ONR 34 (Personnel Optimization and Biomo- 

 lecular Science and Technology). ONR 36 (Industrial Programs) is responsible 

 for technology transfer for all ONR program codes. ONR also funds activities of 

 the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Programs at NRL are similarly divided; 

 a program of particular relevance to the marine industry is NRL 70(X) (Ocean and 

 Atmospheric Science and Space Technology). 



Most ONR-sponsored ocean research and technology development is con- 

 ducted within the Ocean, Atmosphere and Space Science and Technology De- 

 partment (ONR 32). The mission of ONR 32 is to provide the scientific and 

 technological base that will maintain and expand the operational superiority of 

 the Navy and the Marine Corps in the ocean, atmosphere, and utilization of space. 

 ONR regards this core area as helping the Navy to "win the environment." Con- 

 ducting research and developing technology to help U.S. naval forces obtain a 

 tactical operational advantage is a major focus for ONR. This effort includes all 

 areas of ocean science and engineering, from sensing and systems to modeling 

 and prediction. 



Divisions within ONR have recently been vertically integrated to facilitate 

 the transition of basic and apphed research from the "lab bench," through explor- 

 atory and advanced development to the "marketplace," which for the Navy is the 

 fleet. ONR is expanding its efforts to involve science and technology team 



