Ocean Atmosphere and Space Sciences
Abstract
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) was established by Congress in 1946 to plan, foster and encourage scientific research in recognition of its paramount importance to the maintenance of future naval power and national security; to provide within the Department of the Navy a single office, which, by contract and otherwise, shall be able to obtain, coordinate, and make available to all bureaus and activities of the Department of the Navy, world-wide scientific information and the necessary services for conducting specialized and imaginative research; to establish a Naval Research Advisory Committee consisting of persons preeminent in the fields of research, to consult with and advise the Chief of such Office in matters pertaining to research The Office of Naval Research shall perform such duties as the Secretary of the Navy prescribes relating to the execution of, and management responsibility for, programs for which funds are provided in the basic and applied research and advanced technology categories of the Department of the Navy research, development, test, and evaluation budget in such a manner that will foster the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and evaluation. This Program Element (PE) supports the Basic Research portion of the Department of the Navy (DON) science and technology (S&T) portfolio, laying the foundation for new innovative technologies and future capabilities for Naval warfighters. Efforts within this PE address Ocean Atmosphere and Space Sciences. Ocean Battlespace Sensing research activities span a number of disciplines in support of Navy and Marine Corp operational missions. This research area supports theoretical and experimental investigations directed toward increasing knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, engineering, environmental and life sciences fundamental to naval operations, including expeditionary operations. Naval Operations research areas will include mine warfare, mine countermeasures, ocean acoustics, naval special warfare (governed by Littoral Geosciences), the reliable use of unmanned/robotic systems, autonomous operations, remote sensing, anti-submarine warfare, ocean engineering, artic operations, marine mammals/biology, physical oceanography, metrology/METOC and emerging undersea warfare capabilities. The majority of research conducted within this PE is performed by academia and government labs, both of which play significant roles in developing the S&T workforce of tomorrow in addition to delivering new knowledge and scientific discoveries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 1398_0601153N_1_1319_PB_2025
Related Documents
- Root: Defense Research Sciences
- Child Accomplishment: Ocean Sciences
- Child Accomplishment: Battlespace Environments
- Child Accomplishment: Expeditionary Ocean Atmosphere and Space Sciences
- Child Accomplishment: Space Research
- Child Accomplishment: Physical Oceanography and Prediction
- Child Accomplishment: Ocean Acoustics