THE AMERICAN SOCIETY
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One of the foremost fiber optic interferrometric sensor experts in the world, Dr. Gregory Ames has made groundbreaking advances in the field of fiber optic technology that are revolutionizing towed and deployed acoustic sensor arrays for the U.S. Submarine Fleet.
In his twenty-two years with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Dr. Ames has become an internationally recognized expert in his field. His research findings on the fiber optic TB-33 array were instrumental in the Navy’s quest to develop an array technology that both reduces costs and improves reliability. In addition, as the lead investigator on the Miniature Fiber Optic Array project, Dr. Ames demonstrated miniaturization of the fiber optic towed array technology, which was originally developed for unmanned vehicles and also shows potential for twin-line submarine application. His work has also been used for border and perimeter defense as well as Improvised Explosive Device emplacement monitoring applications.
With his keen insight and commitment to technological advances, he has been an indispensable part of the Science and Technology Community, helping to ensure the continuing viability of the Warfare Centers. Dr. Ames’ leading-edge contributions to the field of fiber optic sensors and his dedication to inventing and transitioning advanced, cost-effective technologies to the submarine community represent the best in innovative thinking and scientific creativity that the Navy has to offer. For this exceptional work he is most deserving of the Society’s 2008 Solberg Award.
