Editing Draper Laboratory (section)

==Technical areas==
[[File:Draper Laboratory.png|thumb|The original logo emphasized navigation and guidance technology; the laboratory has since diversified its areas of expertise]]
According to its website,<ref name="ABOUTDRAPER"/> the laboratory staff applies its expertise to autonomous air, land, sea and space systems; information integration; distributed sensors and networks; precision-guided munitions; biomedical engineering; chemical/biological defense; and energy system modeling and management. When appropriate, Draper works with partners to transition their technology to commercial production.

The laboratory encompasses seven areas of technical expertise:

* Strategic Systems: Application of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) expertise to hybrid GPS-aided technologies and to submarine navigation and strategic weapons security.
* Space Systems: As "NASA's technology development partner and transition agent for planetary exploration", development of GN&C and high-performance science instruments. Expertise also addresses the national security space sector.
* Tactical Systems: Development of maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, miniaturized munitions guidance, guided aerial delivery systems for materiel, soldier-centered physical and decision support systems, secure electronics and communications, and early intercept guidance for missile defense engagement.
* Special Programs: Concept development, prototyping, low-rate production, and field support for first-of-a-kind systems, connected with the other technical areas.
* Biomedical Systems: [[Microelectromechanical systems]] (MEMS), microfluidic applications of medical technology, and miniaturized smart medical devices.
* Air Warfare and ISR: Intelligence technology for targeting and target planning applications.
* Energy Solutions: Managing the reliability, efficiency, and performance of equipment throughout complex energy generation and consumption systems, including [[coal-fired power plants]] or the [[International Space Station]].