Laboratory Information:
Aberdeen Test Center
STECS-AC
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5059
Website: http://www.atc.army.mil/
Technology Transfer Website: http://www.atc.army.mil/fac_guide/facilities/Intro/dobiz.html
Agency/Department: Dept. of Defense - Army
Region: Mid-Atlantic
FLC Laboratory Representative:
Ms. Heather Hilton
Phone: (410) 278-4037
Fax: 410-278-3909
Email: heather.hilton@atc.army.mil
Background/History of the Laboratory:
Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) opened its gates and started
an exceptional journey in January 1918, with the
firing of a howitzer on the Main Front Firing Range. Aberdeen's history is as exciting as its future.
Testing Army
systems: from the French 75 MM to the Atomic Cannon; the Christy, Sherman, Patton, Sheridan, and Abrams
Tank. These systems were proven at the test center while our soldiers were in the cauldron of war...
WWI, WWII,
Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and, most recently, Operation Enduring Freedom. This is the heritage that
builds
a soul for the test center; a commitment to those under fire, in harm's way. This focus for over 80
years brings a
profound knowledge, technical strength and professional courage that assures our fighting forces have
the
finest weapons and equipment possible. On this bedrock, our future is built. Our dazzling past, however,
is
eclipsed by the promise of the future. The Army's vision of a digital force, networked, lethal yet light,
agile,
survivable, and supportable presents us with greater technical challenges than ever. The Army 2010 and
beyond has already propelled ATC into pioneering efforts in test technology, while using the most modern
business practices to minimize cost to the customers.
Mission of the Laboratory:
Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB), operating
under the guidance of
Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 3200.11 and is a national asset with the mission to primarily
support
DoD test and evaluation (T&E) requirements. ATC also conducts testing for federal, state and
local
governments, academia, private industry, and foreign governments.
Technology Transfer Mechanisms:
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
- Federal interagency reimbursable fund transfers
- Simple contracts
Technology Areas of Expertise:
- Automotive
- Environmental Effects & Technologies
- Fire Control
- Firepower
- Support
- Survivability/Lethality
- Warfighter and Support Equipment
