Mercer Engineering Research Center

A Research Institute of Mercer University

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We Deliver 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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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

Christmas Cocktails 2025

MERC employees gather together with family and friends to celebrate the Christmas season.

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MERC Employees Generously Donate to Food Drive

MERC is delighted to join with the 116th Air Control Wing of the Air National Guard at Robins Air Force Base in their food drive during the government shutdown. We are grateful for the generosity of…

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MERC Employees Recognized for their Outstanding Contributions

Congratulations to the following employees for being selected as outstanding employee in each technical directorate and the Operations Directorate.  One employee from each directorate was chosen for the first, second, and third quarter of the calendar…

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