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October 2022 | E-Newsletter |
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS |
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Virtual Tactical Assault Kit
ARA’s Virtual Tactical Assault Kit (VTAK) is an innovative virtual reality tool for mission planning and rehearsal which drastically improves situational awareness, giving users a true understanding of their surroundings. This advanced system enables warfighters to perform mission planning and rehearsal in full 3D space, rather than looking at a flat screen. Soldiers don a virtual reality headset and interact with a geographically accurate 3D environment that’s built from real-world, dynamically updated terrain data. Don’t like VR headsets? Don’t worry, VTAK works in desktop mode as well! Soldiers can see routes, determine bearing, and analyze lines of sight—from a bird’s-eye view all the way down to boots on the ground. Our VTAK work has generated game-changing results in training, planning, rehearsals, and communicating on the battlefield.
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ARA’s Initial Orbit Determination Method Could Help Secure Satellites in Space |
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An ARA study, Advanced Uni-sensor Rapid Orbit Reconstruction Algorithm and Sensing (AURORAS) demonstrated a dramatic improvement in the speed and accuracy of optical angles-only Initial Orbit Determination for satellites through a revolutionary combination of new camera sensor technology and modified data reduction algorithms.
The security and safety of our operational satellites and manned spacecraft are vital for our economy, as well as our national security. As congestion in space grows, there is an immediate need to improve the speed and accuracy with which we determine the position and trajectory of objects in space, and ARA's innovative new concept could help to meet that need in the future.
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ARA’s Virtual Heroes Division Named Unreal Engine Authorized Service Partner |
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Epic Games named ARA's Virtual Heroes division as an Unreal Engine Authorized Service Partner. Partners “provide the highest level of technical support, implementation, and co-dev services” to Unreal Engine customers.
Virtual Heroes is one of only a few companies in the U.S. currently providing Unreal Engine development and support as part of this program. Virtual Heroes has used Unreal Engine to develop over 150 different simulations, visualization platforms, training applications, and virtual worlds across a wide range of customers and industries.
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Curt Beckemeyer Promoted to ARA Deputy CEO of Technical Operations |
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ARA is pleased to announce the promotion of Curt Beckemeyer to deputy CEO of technical operations, effective Oct. 1.
Beckemeyer joined ARA in 1992 and has over 35 years of engineering and leadership experience. He currently serves as an ARA senior vice president and sector manager of the Advanced Technologies Sector. Beckemeyer earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in 13 states and the District of Columbia.
In his new position, Beckemeyer will oversee ARA’s technical operations, which provides sophisticated technical services, products, and solutions within a diverse range of National Security, Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, and Health Sciences business areas.
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Elizabeth Fisk Promoted to ARA Director of Corporate Operations |
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ARA is pleased to announce the promotion of Beth Fisk to the role of director of corporate operations, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Fisk began her career at ARA in 2004 as a human resources generalist and currently serves as an ARA vice president and human resources director. In this role, Fisk leads the corporate HR team, partnering with ARA leaders to ensure HR policies and practices align with ARA’s mission, strategic direction, and guiding principles. She is responsible for key HR programs including benefits, compensation, performance management, recruiting, training and development, and employee relations and compliance matters. Fisk has a Bachelor of Business degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management from the University of New Mexico, Anderson Schools of Management and recently completed the Chief Human Resources Officer Program through Wharton Executive Education.
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Risk Based Asset Management for Geotechnical Features - GAM
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | 12-1 PM ET
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ARA is pleased to present a webinar on the fundamentals of risk-based geotechnical asset management (GAM) and their benefits and limitations. The webinar will discuss:
- The components of GAM programs
- The use of quantitative risk management in GAM
- The challenges and some potential solutions for condition assessment, performance modeling, and data management
Geotechnical assets have typically been considered as permanent assets with infinite service life. Yet it is well documented and understood that these assets degrade overtime leading to failures that can result in major injuries, and significant property loss, service interruption, and economic burdens on agencies.
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ARA Demos Defense Capabilities at AUSA Annual Meeting |
ARA engaged with key defense leaders and partners at the recent Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition.
Couldn't make it? Check out this video to see how ARA is uniquely equipped to support the future of decisive maneuver. With the combined skills of advanced engineering capabilities and longstanding military experience, ARA’s team develops leading-edge equipment and solutions that reinforce a thriving Army.
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ARA Attends 2022 Military Health Systems Research Symposium |
ARA had a strong presence at the 2022 Military Health Systems Research Symposium, the first time the conference has been held since 2019.
ARA Principal Scientist Chris Nemeth presented on the Trauma, Treatment, Triage, and Training Decision Support (4TDS) tool project on Monday, September 12 during the Decision Support Systems track and Principal Scientist Ted Argo presented on the Hearing Protection Device Evaluation Methods Validation study during the Blast Injury Protection track on Thursday, September 15.
In addition to the two podium presentations, ARA had 10 posters spread over two sessions. The posters covered topics ranging from the startle effects of flashbang exposure, high fidelity blast modeling, hearing injury modeling, and on-line interventions for chronic TBI. MHSRS is the DoD’s premier medical research conference with almost 4,000 attendees this year.
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Reusable Respirators Wins Innovation Award by Chamber of Commerce |
Bay County Chamber of Commerce recognized Reusable- Respirators for the innovative work the company does not only in Bay County but across the nation.
Reusable Respirator started developing a silicon respirator mask in 2017.
The mask is integrated with forever technology, it is easy to clean with everyday disinfectants, and the mask maintains fit even after 100,000 uses.
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ARA's Renewable Fuels Technology Could Become a Global Gamechanger |
A growing number of oil refiners are using lower-cost renewable feedstocks such as waste fats, oils, and grease to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. But first, they must pretreat these feedstocks to remove metals, phosphorus, and other contaminants. Conventional pretreatment technologies are inefficient, complicated, and expensive. ARA’s Hydrothermal Cleanup (HCU) Pretreat technology is a simple, low-cost, and high-yield approach to pretreating renewable feedstocks. There is no loss of organic mass, lower startup capital costs, and lower operating costs. ARA has secured patents in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia. The technology was recently featured in Bay Biz magazine.
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ARA Campaign Raises Thousands for SOWF |
ARA has proudly supported the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) for 15 years, raising money to support the families of injured and fallen Special Operations Warriors.
This year, total donations from ARA employees, directors, and a company match totaled $35,460.
SOWF is a non-profit that ensures complete post-secondary educational support and additional educational opportunities “cradle to career,” for eligible surviving children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and children of all Medal of Honor Recipients; and provides immediate financial assistance to severely wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Personnel — today and in the future.
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WE ARE HIRING!
ARA is 100% employee-owned and employs talented individuals with outstanding capabilities and excellent reputations who come together to solve many of our nation’s toughest challenges. Does this sound like a team that would be a good fit for you or someone you know? ARA is hiring and has exciting opportunities throughout the U.S. and beyond, from entry-level to senior-level positions.
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