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ceremony on Nov. Experimental Model 1 (NNemo 1). model of Newport News' advanced hull-form concept submarine design. recovery procedures. research and development. the submarine in shallower water. Carderock Division provided general design guidance. Submarine Technology, Northrop Grumman Newport News. off-the-shelf Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. the project. Electronic Systems provided assistance with the propellers.

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector held a christening ceremony on Nov. 19 for its submarine model concept called Newport News Experimental Model 1 (NNemo 1). NNemo 1 is a scaled, radio-controlled model of Newport News' advanced hull-form concept submarine design. Testing of NNemo 1 will take place in December, and the data gathered will help predict full-scale ship performance in making turns, verifying dynamic stability and allowing the development of emergency recovery procedures. The Newport News sector designed NNemo 1 through independent research and development. The design is based on innovative pressure-hull technologies, structural materials and electric propulsion systems developed at Newport News to operate and maneuver the submarine in shallower water.