General Applied Science Laboratory
General Applied Science Laboratory (GASL)
The General Applied Science Laboratory (GASL) is one of the pioneers of hypersonic propulsion in the world.[1] and an active participant of the X43-A program.[2]
GASL was founded in 1956 by Antonio Ferry and continues to serve as a leading developer and testing house for advance propulsion systems. Its expertise in hypersonic harsh environments has allowed it to research and test next generation materials and methods for extreme high temperatures as well as innovative combustion systems relevant to current power generation and clean energy. The company is based in Ronkonkoma, New York.
Background
GASL was founded by Dr. Antonio Ferry in 1956. GASL, Inc. was founded as Gruen Applied Science Laboratories, Inc. in 1956 and changed its name to General Applied Science Laboratories, Inc. in 1958 and to GASL, Inc. in 1995. The company is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. As of November 20, 2003, GASL operates as a subsidiary of Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Testing Services
GASL is renowned for its propulsion and combustion test complex consisting of seven high pressure, high temperature test cells, and a short duration, impulse test facility and shock wave (blast simulating) test facility.
- Hypersonic and Propulsion Systems Testing
- Combustion testing
- High Shear testing
- High temperature material testing
- Simulated Blast Testing (Shock Wave Tube)
Clean Energy R&D
GASL’s Center for Energy and Aerospace Innovation (CEAi) is a one-stop-shop for research of fuel reforming, hydrogen based energy systems, and gasification energy systems.
- Fuel reformation for military fuels
- Fuel reformation to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use
- Waste to energy conversion research
- Light energy storage systems
Energy Systems Integration
GASL’s Center for Energy and Aerospace Innovation (CEAi) has extensive experience in Energy Systems Design and Integration
- Hydrogen Vehicle integration
- Liquid fuel desulfurization system integration
- Active and passive power generation systems integration
- Renewable energy systems integration
MEMS sensors
GASL has extensive experience in harsh environment MEMS sensors, and materials applied to high temperature applications.
Fuel Injected Cooling Systems
GASL has extensive experience in fuel injected cooling systems for high temperature combustors.