AFRL’s Solar Mass Ejection Imager

AFRL’s Solar Mass Ejection Imager, which recently completed its 6th year in operation, captures a view of the entire sky, with the bright arc denoting the Milky Way galaxy (US Air Force image).

Carbon-nanotube-based artificial muscle

Artistic rendering of AFRL-sponsored, University of Texas at Dallas efforts to create a carbon-nanotube-based artificial muscle for Air Force aerospace and space applications (photo credit: Mr. Alvin Quiambao, Air Force Office of Scientific Research)

Left side to AFOSR banner

Left side to AFOSR banner

Night sight technology

Small arms featuring night sight technology devised by Optical Systems Technology, Inc. Photo Credit: Air Force Image

A C-17 loadmaster tests AFRL’s UMARS.

A C-17 loadmaster tests AFRL’s Universal Mobile Aircrew Restraint System. Photo Credit: Air Force Image

AFOSR Shield

AFOSR Shield

Computer simulation showing water’s unusual properties on the nanometer scale

Computer simulation showing water’s unusual properties on the nanometer scale (U.S. Air Force graphic)

AFRL e-LINCS

AFRL e-LINCS program logo and process diagram

Conceptual drawing of the Pebbles Plant

Conceptual drawing of the Pebbles Plant

Small Business Innovation Research developed standard space trainer

Small Business Innovation Research developed standard space trainer. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Engine test run configuration

Engine test run configuration, including manlift with mounted camera bar and test specimen (circled). Photo inset (outlined) depicts three-dimensional map of test specimen showing out-of-plane deformation due to thermal expansion. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

AFRL scientists fabricate metamaterial that compresses light into tighter spaces

AFRL-funded scientists at the University of California at Berkeley fabricate metamaterial that compresses light into tighter spaces, improving optical communications, computation and detection, and camouflage capabilities. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

LADAR tests

Tests of three-dimensional landing zone high-performance LADAR [light amplification for detection and ranging] technology for helicopter brownout mitigation. (U.S. Air Force)

Scientists use metamaterial to compress light

Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded scientists at the University of California at Berkeley fabricated a new type of metamaterial that bends light backwards, in a way that does not exist in nature. Such metamaterial compresses light into tighter spaces and improves optical communication, computation and detection, and camouflage capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

AFRL color crest

Air Force Research Laboratory is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Image provided by the Institute of Heraldry. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander. The image is 7x7 inches @ 300 dpi.

Target reflected energy measurement capability

Target reflected energy measurement capability. Air Force graphic.

Computer models help research improved hearing protection

Researchers funded by the Air Force, Army, and Navy are investigating ways to improve communication links for people wearing headphones, helmets and other protective equipment in noisy environments. They have created finite element code, based on earlier software that has helped them build a model of the human head. The model, similar to this graphical representation, shows detailing of the cochlea region and its interface with the skull and air pathways. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

711th Human Performance Wing

The 711th Human Performance Wing crest. The 711th HPW, an essential component of the Air Force Research Laboratory, is headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The wing's primary mission areas are aerospace medicine, science and technology and human systems integration. Image provided by the Institute of Heraldry. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander. The image is 7x7 inches @ 300 dpi.

Examples of objective structures

Examples of objective structures

Schematic representation illustrating the three properties of photonic crystals used for wavelength demultiplexing: 1.) the superprism effect, 2.) negative diffraction, and 3.) negative refraction (photo courtesy of Dr. Ali Adibi)

Schematic representation illustrating the three properties of photonic crystals used for wavelength demultiplexing: 1.) the superprism effect, 2.) negative diffraction, and 3.) negative refraction (photo courtesy of Dr. Ali Adibi)

Design concept for the I-500 warhead

Design concept for the I-500 warhead

Depiction of Lagrangian skeleton of turbulence approach in a flow experiment (image courtesy of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor George Haller)

Depiction of Lagrangian skeleton of turbulence approach in a flow experiment (image courtesy of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor George Haller)

Illustration of FALCON EYE seeker's engagement of a surface vessel

Illustration of FALCON EYE seeker's engagement of a surface vessel

Velocity graph of weapon delivery platforms

Velocity graph of weapon delivery platforms