Naval STEM’s Post

Science Engineering Apprenticeship Program interns took part in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Maneuvering and Seakeeping Basin and the David Taylor Model Basin at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., Aug. 1, 2024. The tour featured a ride on a carriage in the DTMB’s high-speed section, where interns observed a towed model at various speeds and learned how engineers test ship performance in different conditions. Additionally, the interns explored the MASK facility, walking behind the wave-generating paddles to witness the inner workings of the Navy’s indoor ocean testing technology. #carderock Carderock is a leading Navy research and development facility in West Bethesda, specializing in the testing and evaluation of next-generation surface and underwater vessels. (U.S. Navy photos by Travis Troller, Aaron Thomas, and Kristin Behrle)