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Mobile Gun Test Complex

The MGTC is a set of mobile projectile launch systems (guns) used to test a variety of projectiles and/or targets. The MGTC enables investigation of terminal ballistic events into in-situ geologies or engineered targets.

Nuclear Energy Systems Laboratory (NESL)/Brayton Lab

NESL focuses on creating a thermal-to-electric power conversion technology in a configuration called the recompression closed Brayton cycle that uses supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid.

Researcher observing component in the Brayton Lab

Nuclear Energy Work Complex (NEWC): Cyclindrical Boiling Facility (CYBL) and SURTSEY

NEWC focuses on performing high-quality and real-world testing of nuclear power components, including prototypic spent fuel assemblies and storage systems.

Researcher working in the Cylindrical Boiling Facility

Processing & Environmental Lab (PETL)

PETL R&D ranges from understanding mechanisms at the atomic level to developing nuclear weapons components and evaluating the lifetime and reliability of the nuclear stockpile.

Processing & Environmental Laboratory Building

Rocket Sled Track

The sled track provides a controlled environment for high-velocity impact, aerodynamic, acceleration, and other related testing for both small and large test items.

Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-off (SWEPT) Laboratory

The Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-off (SWEPT) Laboratory offers mobile, specialized testing for systems that produce power from wave energy. SWEPT is used to test wave energy converter (WEC) power take-off (PTO) systems.

Worker prepares the interior of the Sandia Wave Energy Power Take-Off (SWEPT) Lab.

Scaled Wind Farm Technology Facility (SWiFT)

At the Scaled Wind Farm Technology Facility (SWiFT) in Lubbock, Texas, Sandians partner with other researchers to study the interaction of multiple wind turbines in a wind farm.

Thermal Spray Lab (TSL)

TSL capabilities include traditional thermal spray processes, cold spray, and controlled atmosphere plasma spray, process diagnostics, process modeling, and advanced process control.

Thermal Test Complex (TTC)

The TTC is used to study quiescent, large-scale combustion events, as well as to assess the effect of wind driven fires. Fires include hydrocarbon liquid, combustible solids, and propellant fires.

U.S. High Arctic Research Center (USHARC)

Sandia and the University of Alaska Fairbanks have teamed up to advance the concept of a permanent, comprehensive multi-agency USHARC in the Prudhoe Bay area.

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)

WIPP is a deep geologic repository for permanent disposal of a specific type of waste that is the byproduct of the Nation's Nuclear Defense Program.

Researcher observing rock material at the WIPP site.

Water Impact Facility

The Water Impact Facility provides a controlled environment for high-velocity water impact testing, gravity-assisted drop testing, and underwater testing.

Z Pulsed Power Facility

Z is the world’s largest and highest-current pulsed power machine and one of three flagship facilities in the U.S. Inertial Confinement Fusion Program.

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