Mercer Engineering Research Center

A Non-Profit Provider of Engineering and Research

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We Have Solutions

MERC’s commitment to customer support is continually demonstrated through our motto: “Where real problems meet real solutions.”

Since our founding in 1987, we have supported our diverse customer base with wide-ranging services. Our well-equipped facilities and experienced team allow us to provide cutting-edge scientific research engineering services for growing sectors.

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Sectors Served

Defense

We provide full-spectrum lifecycle support to a diverse set of needs for the United States Department of Defense.
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Information Technology

From data visualization tools to custom software, our experienced developers can create the solutions to advance your mission.
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Energy

The energy engineering team at MERC creates strategic energy plans and secures energy networks for a wide range of clients.
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Transportation

Our team of engineers works to ensure new products and developments from the transportation sector meet or exceed ever-changing government regulations.
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Recent Projects

AC-130W 105mm Flight Testing and Analysis

MERC has worked alongside the United States Air Force (USAF) Special Operations Forces (SOF) Engineering to ensure the continued safety of USAF personnel and the aircraft during sustained operation of major weapon systems present on the…

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C-130 Center-Wing Section Fatigue Test

MERC tested redesigned structural components of the C-130 aircraft center wing. The redesigned center wing structural components were subjected to both fatigue loading under flight load spectra and static testing beyond the design ultimate load of…

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Flight Maneuver Recognition for the H-1 Helicopter

MERC recently developed flight maneuver recognition algorithms in MATLAB for both UH-1N and TH-1H helicopters. The algorithms determine the actual usage spectrum from historical flight data recorded by the Loads / Environment Spectra Survey (L/ESS) system.…

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Recent News

MERC technical advisor receives award

Link: https://den.mercer.edu/professor-receives-ronald-s-blicq-award-for-distinction-in-technical-communication/

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Giving Back to the Community

Thanks to the generosity of MERC employees, over 2500 items of food were donated to local charities, including Airman’s Attic, Middle GA Community Food Bank, Loaves & Fishes, and Community Outreach Service Center (Warner Robins). MERC’s…

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Christmas Festivities ‘22

MERC employees and their families enjoyed food and fellowship at our annual Christmas party. Also joining the festivities were Liane Nugteren, Melvin Kruger, Chris Sheridan, and Edward Eichner.

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