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==Business groups==
==Business groups==
* Electromagnetic Systems Group
* Electromagnetic Systems Group
** The Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group is a supplier of electromagnetic systems and related power equipment for a variety of defense, energy, and commercial transportation applications. EMS is a major factor in applying electromagnetic technologies to aircraft launch and recovery ([[EMALS]] and AAG System), projectile launch (Navy [[railgun]]), and [[Maglev (transport)|magnetic levitation transportation]] systems.
The Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group is a supplier of electromagnetic systems and related power equipment for a variety of defense, energy, and commercial transportation applications. EMS is a major factor in applying electromagnetic technologies to aircraft launch and recovery ([[EMALS]] and AAG System), projectile launch (Navy [[railgun]]), and [[Maglev (transport)|magnetic levitation transportation]] systems.
** Nuclear Technology & Materials (NTM)
Nuclear Technology & Materials (NTM)
*** Advanced fission reactor technology
* Advanced fission reactor technology
*** [[Nuclear fuel]]s and [[medical isotopes]]
* [[Nuclear fuel]]s and [[medical isotopes]]
*** Nuclear Materials Science & Engineering
* Nuclear Materials Science & Engineering
* Energy Group<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga.com/energy/ |publisher= GA |title= Energy Group |access-date= 2009-09-02 |archive-date= 2009-10-04 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091004202945/http://www.ga.com/energy/ |url-status= dead}}</ref>
* Energy Group<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga.com/energy/ |publisher= GA |title= Energy Group |access-date= 2009-09-02 |archive-date= 2009-10-04 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091004202945/http://www.ga.com/energy/ |url-status= dead}}</ref>
** Magnetic Fusion Energy
Magnetic Fusion Energy
*** [[DIII-D (tokamak)|DIII-D National Fusion Facility]]
* [[DIII-D (tokamak)|DIII-D National Fusion Facility]]
*** ITER Central Solenoid
* ITER Central Solenoid
*** Fusion Plasma Theory and Computation
* Fusion Plasma Theory and Computation
** [[Inertial confinement fusion]] technology
[[Inertial confinement fusion]] technology


==Affiliated companies==
==Affiliated companies==
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* [[General Atomics Aeronautical Systems]], Inc. (GA-ASI){{snd}}GA-ASI's Aircraft Systems Group produces the Predator series of [[remotely piloted aircraft]] used in the Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts. GA-ASI's Reconnaissance Systems Group provides tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as high-resolution surveillance systems for both manned and [[unmanned aircraft]].
* [[General Atomics Aeronautical Systems]], Inc. (GA-ASI){{snd}}GA-ASI's Aircraft Systems Group produces the Predator series of [[remotely piloted aircraft]] used in the Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts. GA-ASI's Reconnaissance Systems Group provides tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as high-resolution surveillance systems for both manned and [[unmanned aircraft]].
* General Atomics Electronic Systems, Inc. (GA-ESI){{snd}}consists of five product lines involving different aspects of energy.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-esi.com/ |title= General Atomics Electronic Systems |type= Web site |access-date= January 19, 2010 |archive-date= July 6, 2006 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060706051703/http://www.ga-esi.com/ |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-esi.com/about/ |title= About |publisher= General Atomics Electronic Systems |access-date= February 2, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* General Atomics Electronic Systems, Inc. (GA-ESI){{snd}}consists of five product lines involving different aspects of energy.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-esi.com/ |title= General Atomics Electronic Systems |type= Web site |access-date= January 19, 2010 |archive-date= July 6, 2006 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060706051703/http://www.ga-esi.com/ |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-esi.com/about/ |title= About |publisher= General Atomics Electronic Systems |access-date= February 2, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
** Terminal Automation Products (TAP) provides automated distribution, inventory control and [[transaction processing system]]s to bulk product storage facilities that handle petroleum, chemical and agricultural products.
Terminal Automation Products (TAP) provides automated distribution, inventory control and [[transaction processing system]]s to bulk product storage facilities that handle petroleum, chemical and agricultural products.
** Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) designs, manufactures, and supports a full range of [[radiation monitoring]], detecting, control, data collection, and display equipment, with equipment and systems at over half of the currently operating nuclear plants in the United States and at numerous sites in Europe and throughout the Far East.
Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) designs, manufactures, and supports a full range of [[radiation monitoring]], detecting, control, data collection, and display equipment, with equipment and systems at over half of the currently operating nuclear plants in the United States and at numerous sites in Europe and throughout the Far East.
** General Atomics Energy Products manufactures Maxwell high voltage capacitors after acquiring the product line from [[Maxwell Technologies]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.gaep.com/ |title= General Atomics Energy Products |type= Web site |access-date= February 22, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100127062930/http://www.gaep.com/ |archive-date= January 27, 2010 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
General Atomics Energy Products manufactures Maxwell high voltage capacitors after acquiring the product line from [[Maxwell Technologies]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.gaep.com/ |title= General Atomics Energy Products |type= Web site |access-date= February 22, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100127062930/http://www.gaep.com/ |archive-date= January 27, 2010 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
** The Gulftronic Separator System is a continuous operation, electrostatic, on-stream separation system currently in use by most major oil companies. Since their introduction in 1979, over 30 systems have been installed at petroleum refineries worldwide.
The Gulftronic Separator System is a continuous operation, electrostatic, on-stream separation system currently in use by most major oil companies. Since their introduction in 1979, over 30 systems have been installed at petroleum refineries worldwide.
** TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes and General Atomics),<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=042110-1 |title= TRIGA |publisher= University of Utah |access-date= May 7, 2010 |archive-date= February 2, 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110202174959/http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=042110-1 |url-status= dead }}</ref> with over 65 facilities in 22 countries, is a supplier of nuclear research reactors for university, industrial, government, and medical applications. Originally designed to meet requirements for operator training, educational programs including nuclear research, and fuel development, TRIGA's design has allowed its usage to be expanded to meet the requirements of application in medical and agricultural research, isotope production, and neutron radiography.
TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes and General Atomics),<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=042110-1 |title= TRIGA |publisher= University of Utah |access-date= May 7, 2010 |archive-date= February 2, 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110202174959/http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=042110-1 |url-status= dead }}</ref> with over 65 facilities in 22 countries, is a supplier of nuclear research reactors for university, industrial, government, and medical applications. Originally designed to meet requirements for operator training, educational programs including nuclear research, and fuel development, TRIGA's design has allowed its usage to be expanded to meet the requirements of application in medical and agricultural research, isotope production, and neutron radiography.
* General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI){{snd}}provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is active in aircraft systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. GA-SI provides engineering services for new-development and aging-system services to military and commercial customers. The company also provides Test and Evaluation assessment as well as field services.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-si.com/ |title= GA-SI |type= Website |access-date= May 1, 2010}}</ref>
* General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI){{snd}}provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is active in aircraft systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. GA-SI provides engineering services for new-development and aging-system services to military and commercial customers. The company also provides Test and Evaluation assessment as well as field services.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.ga-si.com/ |title= GA-SI |type= Website |access-date= May 1, 2010}}</ref>
* Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc., a data analytics and software engineering company, founded in 1989 and located in Charlottesville, VA. It provides custom software development and innovative information engineering solutions to customers in government and private industry. CCRi designs and implements scalable big data solutions to rapidly create activity-based intelligence and information dominance for multi-domain operations.<ref>{{Cite web |place= [[United States of America|US]] |url= https://www.ga.com/general-atomics-acquires-commonwealth-computer-research-inc |title= General Atomics Acquires Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc. |type= Web site |access-date= June 3, 2024}}</ref>
* Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc., a data analytics and software engineering company, founded in 1989 and located in Charlottesville, VA. It provides custom software development and innovative information engineering solutions to customers in government and private industry. CCRi designs and implements scalable big data solutions to rapidly create activity-based intelligence and information dominance for multi-domain operations.<ref>{{Cite web |place= [[United States of America|US]] |url= https://www.ga.com/general-atomics-acquires-commonwealth-computer-research-inc |title= General Atomics Acquires Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc. |type= Web site |access-date= June 3, 2024}}</ref>
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