Projects and Missions

Below is a sampling of APL’s critical contributions to critical challenges. Projects and missions are displayed in alphabetical order. 

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Van Allen Probes floating over earth

Van Allen Probes

A mission to explore Earth’s harsh radiation belt environment and the dynamics of geomagnetic storms.
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Li-Fi (Credit: Bigstock)

Visible Light Communications

For the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), APL is developing mission concepts and integrating operational prototypes of visible light communications capabilities in the Department of Defense—helping DISA enhance data security and alleviate demands on the limited radio frequency spectrum.
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APL is using the commercially developed Wave Glider to demonstrate how quickly the Navy can field new sensor systems

Wave Glider Demonstration

For the first time, we used the commercially developed Wave Glider to demonstrate how quickly the Navy can field new sensor systems.
Learn more about Wave Glider Demonstration