C. CONTRACTOR: 2. DIRECTOR: 3. LOCATION: A. 4. P. O. ADDRESS: B. SUBSIDIARY R&D ORGANIZATION (1) GOVERNMENT-OPERATED The American University, Center for Research in Social Systems C. D. C. (County) (State) Area Code 202 7. MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES (Include COSATI Codes): The American University Center for Research in Social Systems (CRESS) conducts social science research under a contract with the Department of the Army. It has two components: (1) The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) conducts social science research in support of Department of the Army's mission in fields such as Internal Defense and Development, Psychological Operations, Military Assistance Programs, and studies and evaluations of foreign cultures (05/15) SSRI's Work Program is in four research areas: I. Cross-cultural Studies of Communication and Institutional Research (05/07, 05/10, 05/11); II. Military Civic Action and Community Relations: Military and Cultural Implications (05/11, 15/07); III. The Implications of Foreign Social Systems in U. S. Military Operations (05/03, 05/04, 05/10, 05/11, 05/09, 15/07, 15/04); and IV. Research on and Relevant to U. S. Military Operations in Internal Defense and Internal Development (05/03, 05/04, 05/11, 15/04, 15/07). (2) The Cultural Information Analysis Center (CINFAC) mission is to collect, store, and retrieve raw data, information and completed studies; to maintain a capability to produce limited subject studies in depth; and, to provide a bibliographic service. COSATI Code Areas within CINFAC scope: 15/07, 05/02, 05/03, 05/04, 05/10, 05/11. In FY 1969, CINFAC completed 329 responses: 78 written reports, 134 consultations, lectures, etc., and 117 documents provided from previous work. A. ADDITIONAL COSATI CODES: SURVEY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Conducted By THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For The FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 287 288 No major equipment. 9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CRESS PUBLICATION AND REPORTS, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CRESS REPORTS, AD 688-188 (Dec 68) CRESS is supported by research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) The Army Research Office and the American Institutes for Research are presentl Requests for CINFAC services should: identify information needed precisely; state the context within which the requested information will be used; and set a deadline. Any action officer within the U.S. Government or a governmental contractor in an official capacity may initiate a request for CINFAC services directly to: Center for Research in Social Systems 5010 Wisconsin Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. 20016 ATTN: Manager, CINFAC Phone: (202) 244-7300 Manage and direct the assigned portion of AMC mat and fuels and lubes Conduct basic and applied research and engineering investigation in the fields of auto chemicals, organic, semiorganic, conversion coatings, cleaners, fuels and lubricants. Participate in in-process reviews in assigned fields with AMC major subordinate commands and project managers. Participate in the standardization and industrial preparedness programs prepare and maintain the product qualification records in assigned fields. 289 290 Major equipment spectrophotometers, accelerated weathering machine, corrosion test cabinets, gas chromatographs, humidity chambers, fuel coker, temperature flow corrosion unit, sub zero test cabinet, stroking unit, brake fluid. Facility capabilities, two general purpose lab blugs and exposure farm. 9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES: Information presented in 7 and 8 above covers only the broader aspects of the mission functions and capabilities of the laboratory. Much more detailed information can be obtained by contacting the laboratory directly. Unclassified brochures and reports are usually available. Research and surveillance of technology for Army needs in cold regions including materials techniques and events unique to cold environments and to design of material for use therein and furnishing advice and assistance to Army and DoD. Basic properties and military uses of snow ice and frozen ground improved capability for military operations in cold regions. Development of field manuals for Army use. Cold fog control and IR attentuation in such fogs. Technical advice and asst to Army and DoD agencies. Criteria for design of military materiel for use in extreme environments. Heat sink concepts and applications. Rapid excavation of frozen ground. Conduct research on materials techniques and events for extreme climates. Provide guidance and assistance to Army and DoD for extreme climates. 06-07 Biological & Medical Sciences Escape, rescue, and survival 08-04 Earth Sciences & Oceanography - Geochemistry 08-06 08-12 08-13 A. ADDITIONAL COSATI CODES: - Geography SURVEY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Conducted By THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For The FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 291 |