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AFRL Sensors Directorate
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Sensors Directorate mission is to lead the discovery and development of future capabilities, providing integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), combat identification, and spectrum warfare effects.
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Ms. Jacqueline S. Janning-Lask, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Director of the Sensors Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The directorate ensures America's air, space, and cyber forces have superior Air Force intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, precision engagement, and electronic warfare systems capabilities by developing, demonstrating and transitioning advanced sensors and sensing technologies.
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AFRL’s Transformational Capabilities Office reaches Initial Operating Capability
AFRL academic research partnership to investigate operational stressors on Airmen
Air Force, Navy accelerate Quantum Research with international virtual event
Wright Scholar Program a success despite COVID-19 pandemic
Air Force research team awarded patent for new tunable radio frequency filter
Air Force and Nano-Bio Materials Consortium announce RFP and pilot program for AFRL-Industry Partnerships
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Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites
AFRL virtual town hall addresses COVID-19, U.S. Space Force, Air Force S&T Strategy
AFRL Sensors Directorate holds successful ATRC Summer Internship Program despite COVID-19
AFRL's human performance wing welcomes new commander
AFRL develops algorithm, flexible device for hands-free ultrasound
AFRL doubles-down on Quantum advancement with International University Pitch Event and Open Innovation Facility
AFRL AFWiSE discuss unconscious bias and its impact on fair hiring and promotions
AFRL awards $1M to first Grand Challenge for Biotechnology
OSU Professor: “We can’t fall into the color-blind trap”
AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning
U.S. Air Force International Science Division, tri-service partners join technology transition ecosystem at innovative UK university
AFRL Sensors Directorate partners with WBI to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually
AFRL invites hackers to re-imagine how space systems are secured
AFRL researcher awarded by Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
AFRL engineer chosen to participate in NAE's 2020 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
AFRL supports Air Force Academy Cadet Summer Research Program
Multidisciplinary teams selected to advance innovative capability ideas for future force
AFRL, Republic of Singapore Air Force collaborate on coating systems for AF and DOD assets
Healthy volunteers needed for AFRL COVID-19 testing solutions research
AFLCMC awards Skyborg contract
Air Force, Navy Research Labs partner to advance Quantum breakthroughs with ‘$1M International Quantum U Tech Accelerator’ Competition
AFRL and Compass Technology Group collaborate on specialty material techniques
AFRL Sensors Directorate Learning Office offers remote development opportunities
AFRL engineer earns first place in COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon
Air Force and industry consortium announce workshop on telemedicine and medical electronics innovation
AFRL and Griffiss Institute offer STEM Summer Camps for kids grades 5-12
Air Force collaboration leads to new method of triggering shape change
Air Force awards $5.25 million to accelerate Quantum enabling technologies
AFRL partners with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate faculty earns SE&TM award at AFMC level
AFRL researcher honored with Women of Color STEM award
Air Force Research Laboratory welcomes new commander
Science diplomacy in action: Researchers collaborate to improve COVID-19 projections in U.S. and Chile
Wright-Patterson offers virtual STEM camps, apprenticeships to inspire next generation
AFRL machine learning and AI experts develop models for COVID-19 decision-making
AFRL, University of Dayton School of Law, create online Intellectual Property training program
AFRL ADAPTS performance platform supports COVID-19 tracking for Airmen
Air Force to award up to $5.4 million during two-day Quantum event
Department of Defense and NextFlex sign new cooperative agreement
Special Tactics Wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk
AFRL brings the “heat” to COVID-19
Secretary of the Air Force visit to Kirtland AFB includes two AFRL organizations
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate engineer earns 40 Under 40 achievement
AFRL's Aerospace Systems Directorate hosts virtual reconnection workshop
AFRL centrifuge part of NASA’s history-making launch
Air Force scientists develop means for detecting early stages of lung problems caused by COVID-19
AFOSR awards grants to 42 scientists, engineers through Young Investigator Research Program
AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate celebrates 10 year anniversary of X-51A flight
AFRL quick-response testing aids COVID-19 medical transport
AFRL addresses potential ventilator shortages in tech sprint
AFRL announces Grand Challenges for biotechnology
AFRL pushes boundaries in metals printing with new research
After a year of successes, Air Force continues to advance S&T strategy
Wright-Patterson to initiate Phase I of Return to Full Capacity plan during week of May 18
AFRL Sensors Directorate employee balances challenges during pandemic
Family donates bows to local Air Force installation in recognition of mission essential personnel
Air Force investigates using quantum materials in new navigation tool
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate granted patent for precision ballistic airdrop apparatus, method
AFRL supports study of advanced ventilation technology
AFRL Aircraft Decontamination Team ramps up battle against COVID-19
AFRL adapts PJ tactics for COVID-19 monitoring
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AFRL scientists investigate: Can microwaves reduce viability of airborne coronavirus spread?
AFRL Sensors Directorate senior security research engineer wins Women in Engineering Award
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AFRL holds Biotech Days
AF physician advises, ‘follow your nose’ to early COVID-19 diagnosis
AFRL awards agreements under Aerospike Rocket Integration and Sub-orbital Experiment (ARISE) program
AFRL’s Small Business office connects hospitals, medical facilities in need of protective gear with able manufacturing firms
Amid COVID-19 hurdles, AFRL develops “jump kits” to rapidly enable operations, support enduring mission readiness
Air Force scientists granted patent for new process that extends antibody and vaccine shelf life
Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program promotes international cooperation
USAFSAM continues to train medical students while helping them stay safe
AFRL scientists and engineers recognized by Air Force leadership
AFRL gives warfighters new weapons system
Bring Them Home: USAFSAM trains teams to treat, transport COVID-19 patients
Air Force lab testing samples of COVID-19
AFRL, associates improve processes for fabricating aircraft engine inlet ducts
Patriotic tributes prevail at AFRL's Rome Lab amid COVID-19 concerns
AFRL welcomes new Chief Technology Officer
Air Force Women in Science and Engineering doubles membership, continues growth
Air Force researchers developing wearable agent detector to improve aircraft maintainer safety
AFRL team selected for Excellence in Tech Transfer Award
AFRL Sensors Directorate Learning Office kicks off Wright Connections Mentoring Program
AFRL partners with Northern Arizona University, DOD labs, industry to develop nanotechnology solutions to cyberattacks and cyber warfare
AFRL, Antelope Valley College collaborate on Educational Partnership Agreement to enhance study of engineering
CSAF names new AFRL commander, Chief Technology Officer
AFRL Sensors Directorate tech transfer program manager earns rookie of the year award
AFRL Sensors Directorate welcomes new director
Air Force promotes basic research capacity at DEPSCOR Day
Senior AFRL leaders receive prestigious awards
Air Force announces Vanguard PEOs
AFRL creates safer-than-steel synthetic winch cable for cargo aircraft
AFRL Sensors Directorate research mathematician selected as Special Assistant to AF Chief Scientist
AFRL, Masten Space Systems Inc., NASA, collaborate on successful testing of Methane Engine
Air Force Research Lab’s famed YF-16 transfers to aviation museum
AFRL senior scientist elected to National Academy
Air Force engineer Jennifer Fielding receives special recognition from Society of Manufacturing Engineers
AFRL guest speaker presents a practical view of artificial intelligence
AFRL engineer honored as AIAA Fellow
AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness
AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate luncheon honors annual awardees
AFRL engineer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
AFRL, partners develop innovative tools to accelerate composites certification at new materials research facility
AFRL Sensors Directorate hosts design challenge, sparks technology advances
AFRL and Blue Origin partner on test site for BE-7 lunar lander engine development
AFRL XQ-58A Valkyrie expands flight envelope in fourth test
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrates annual awards winners
Ohio State futurist visits Air Force Research Lab
AFMC command team to host virtual town hall
X-60A program conducts integrated vehicle propulsion system verification test
AFRL, ABL Space Systems, collaborate on development of next-generation rapid launch space systems
Speaker offers new perspectives on workplace diversity
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Air Force Research Lab forms materials-focused Center of Excellence with Carnegie Mellon
AFRL leads defense production program to success in FY19
Digital Engineering transformation coming to the AF Weapons Enterprise
USAFSAM operates only device for potential pilot height waiver
AFRL camber morphing wing takes flight
AFRL successfully completes two and a half-day flight of Ultra Long Endurance Unmanned Air Platform (LEAP)
AFRL creates new modular weapons storage for cargo aircraft
AFRL, AFLCMC respond to warfighter request for assistance
AFRL demonstrates LVC capabilities during Red Flag-Rescue visit
AFRL illuminates flight lines with next generation light cart
AFRL Physicist Wins Top Science Award
Swarm and Search AI Challenge winners recognized during visit of HMS Queen Elizabeth
Speaker to address facets of workplace diversity
Two AFRL technologies honored with Laureate award
AFRL sponsors service academy and university design challenge
Shahady to small businesses at AF TEO Pitch Day: Inventors make stuff, but innovators make history
Air Force Research Laboratory joins Quantum Economic Development Consortium
AFRL, University of Dayton School of Law ink three-year Educational Partnership to provide patent training
AFRL collaboration yields testing capability for additive manufactured heat exchangers
AFRL tests in-house, rapidly developed small engine
AFRL honors scientists and engineers for exceptional career achievements
Head of Air Combat Command tours AFRL
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AFRL personnel connect with creative thinking process to enhance problem solving
Former AFRL director inducted into Engineering and Science Hall of Fame
Safe from sound? AFRL experts collect data inside hardened aircraft shelters around the world
Air Force senior leaders share science and technology perspectives on Lab Life podcast
Air Force Demonstrates Rocket Engine Preburner for Advanced Liquid Rocket Engines
WWII Army Air Force meteorologist turned material scientist shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019
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AFRL center maintains excellence as Agent of the Security Control Assessor
Air Force awards grants to 40 scientists and engineers through young investigator research program
XQ-58A expands performance envelope during third test flight; aircraft damaged after landing
AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality
AFRL team enhances safety for survival specialists through wearable health monitoring technology
AFRL set to open new Center of Excellence with Carnegie Mellon University
Air Force scientists discover unique stretchable conductor
Junior force experiences historic AFRL desert site
AFRL team selected for Innovation award, door locks to protect from active shooter
Free Focus Week continues important training Oct. 21-25
Air Force Research Laboratory honors 9/11 victims in a personal way
Facilities, IT top themes in AFMC We Need study
Air Force releases unique new call to action for ideas
Enemy drone operators may soon face the power of THOR
AFRL employees receive Fellow and Early Career Award recognition
U.S. and Swedish officials meet to advance joint S&T portfolio
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate welcomes new director
AFRL team invents cargo aircraft tire change tool
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate celebrates Hispanic heritage
WWII veteran to parachute into history with help of AFRL researcher
Air Force awards more than 450 contracts in 12 days
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SkyVision team to receive Air Traffic Controllers Association Outstanding Achievement Award
AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Open House wows visitors
AFRL engineers lauded for professional achievements
AFRL tests life-saving tool to add to aeromedical tool kit
Additive manufacturing promising with AF-9628, a high-strength, low cost steel developed in AFRL
AFRL employees receive Great Minds in STEM Award
AFRL engineer reflects on career, family legacy in aerospace
Air Force Research Laboratory successfully conducts first flight of ROBOpilot Unmanned Air Platform
AFRL licenses second technology to local firm
Students showcase innovation research for Air Force at AFRL summer poster session
AFRL technology supported historic Apollo 11 mission
AFRL aerodynamics expert honored with Presidential Early Career award
AFRL researcher named American Chemical Society Fellow
AFRL researcher honored with 2019 SASE award
AFRL investigating space weather effects on satellite materials
AFRL’s Digital Hangar to support lifecycle management of aerospace systems
Air Force Research Laboratory, Griffiss Institute, and Red Balloon Security to launch sophisticated cyber challenge at DEFCON 27
AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone
Air Force Research Laboratory to Join IBM Q Network as First DOD-led IBM Q Hub
AFRL Scientists & Engineers join University of Wisconsin teams to address machine learning challenges
AFRL collaborates with industry at Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event
AFRL looks to fine tune process of 3D printing composite inks
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine receives new commander
AFRL Junior Force Council reschedules Advanced Science & Technology Symposium
Air Force Research Laboratory partners with Kettering Health Network to enhance readiness
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