Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is a department of Lockheed Martin headquartered in

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, that specializes in

applied research Applied science is the use of the scientific method and knowledge obtained via conclusions from the method to attain practical goals. It includes a broad range of disciplines such as engineering and medicine. Applied science is often contrasted ...

and development. Additional facilities are located in

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, and

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, employing approximately 250 people in total. , the department is pursuing research in human systems optimization,

electronic warfare Electronic warfare (EW) is any action involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy assaults. The purpose of electronic warfare is to deny the opponen ...

, robotic autonomy, and

data analytics Analytics is the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics. It is used for the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data. It also entails applying data patterns toward effective decision-making. It ...

. ATL's primary research partners include

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, U.S. government laboratories, universities, and Lockheed Martin's

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and Advanced Technology Center.

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