Powered Rope Ascender (IMAGE)

Office of Naval Research

Powered Rope Ascender

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Office of Naval Research Command Master Chief Charles Ziervogel the Powered Rope Ascender, which was originally designed for use by soldiers in urban combat and cave exploration. ONR's TechSolutions sponsored the handheld climbing tool, which allows warfighters to ascend and descend vertical surfaces quickly, at a rate of six feet per second.

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Office of Naval Research photo by John F. Williams/Released

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