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Here, researchers acquire real-time spectral data and imagery of combustion phenomena to support advanced kinetic and computational models. Chemistry and Materials Laboratory. Research into new, chemically active fire and explosion suppressants is being applied to the challenge of Halon replacement in Navy applications. Propellant and Explosives Technology Laboratory. Formulations of energetic materials are being developed and scaled up for flame-extinguishing gas generators that can extinguish fires without using toxic or environmentally damaging chemicals such as Halons.