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The U.S. Navy Leverages the Capabilities of the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center

June 3, 2024 | 7:06

The U.S. Navy has leveraged the unique research and technical capabilities of the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator, based at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), to advance and support a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Calling upon the unique combination of high-tech simulators and world-class computer and hydrological engineers at ERDC, the Navy is testing whether port facilities in the South Pacific region can accommodate today’s larger naval vessels and supply ships.

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