C-5 bulkhead end fittings (AFRL Image)

An AFRL-developed process produces all 92 end fitting shapes with just two separate forging dies; the end fittings significantly decrease the a cracking issue in the C-5 bulkhead floor. (AFRL Image)

(From left) Dr. J. Scott Deiter, Cynthia Gonsalves, Franklin Hoke Jr., David Sikora, and Dr. Theresa Baus

(From left) Dr. J. Scott Deiter, FLC Chair; Cynthia Gonsalves, FLC Department of Defense Representative; Franklin Hoke Jr., FLC Laboratory Representative for AFRL-RI; David Sikora, FLC Air Force Representative; and Dr. Theresa Baus, FLC Vice Chair. (AFRL Image)

This ergonomically designed large-display workstation can be configured for users who are seated or standing. (AFRL Image)

This ergonomically designed large-display workstation is designed for ease of adjustment, portability, and comfort for seated or standing users. (AFRL Image)

Single Pass AirDrop addresses urgent Air Force operational need. (AFRL Image)

Single Pass AirDrop is being developed in response to an urgent operational need. To date, two passes are required for the air drop process, putting the aircraft and crew at greater risk. (AFRL Image)

OnLine Digital Forensic Suite can be quickly deployed on any network to aid in forensic investigation. (AFRL Image)

OnLine Digital Forensic Suite can be quickly deployed on any network, does not require high-speed access, and has a high degree of security. It is used in forensic investigation of computers when possible security breach is suspected. (AFRL Image)

C-131 aircraft carries the VHF SAR antennas during a test flight. Aerodynamic North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mount supports twin broadband Very High Frequency dipoles. (Air Force Image)

A flight-worthy Very High Frequency (VHF) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antennas was tested on a C-131 Aircraft. An Aerodynamic North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mount supports twin broadband Very High Frequency dipoles. (Air Force Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability, transitioned to the United States Transportation Command’s Fusion Center. The capability was quickly transition because of overwhelming user acceptance. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability. (USAF Image)

Diagram of the Rapid Course-of-Action Analysis capability, transitioned to the United States Transportation Command’s Fusion Center. (USAF Image)

Lt. Roashelle Rose (USAF Image)

Lt. Roashelle Rose, a facility manager at AFRL’s Munitions Directorate in Eglin, Florida, received a Technology Rising Star award at the 16th annual Women of Color STEM Technology Conference. (Air Force Image)

Ms. Gail Forest (USAF Image)

Ms. Gail Forest, director of AFRL’s Plans and Programs Directorate, received a Professional Achievement Award at the 16th annual Women of Color STEM Technology Conference. (Air Force Image)

U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)

U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)

X-56A

Simulated flight of the X-56A aircraft. The X-56A is an innovative, modular, unmanned fight research vehicle that will allow investigation of active flutter suppression and gust load alleviation technology. (U.S. Air Force photo)

The Multiple Intruder Autonomous Avoidance (MIAA) team. (Northrop Grumman Corporation Image)

The Multiple Intruder Autonomous Avoidance (MIAA) team, which includes members from AFRL, Northrop Grumman, Calspan Flight Research, Birhle Applied Research, SelectTech Services, and FAA Hughes Tech Center, in front of Calspan’s Lear Jet In-Flight Simulator. (Northrop Grumman Corporation Image)

The UltraCell XX55 fuel cell system. (AFRL Image)

The UltraCell XX55, a battery-recharging fuel cell system that will reduce by 70 percent the weight warfighters carry in the field during a 72-hour mission. (AFRL Image)

Researchers have developed a nanoscale, highly efficient optical data, with the goal of significantly reducing energy consumption. (Electrical Engineering at Stanford University Image)

Researchers have developed a nanoscale, highly efficient optical data transmitter or semiconductor laser, the key to which is a multi-layered nanophotonic layered wafer, the holes of which are almost perfectly round with smooth interior walls and act like a hall of mirrors to reflect photons back toward the center of the laser. (Electrical Engineering at Stanford University Image)

William E. Harrison III

William E. Harrison III, Technical Advisor for Fuels and Energy for Air Force Research Laboratory, was recently cited for his dedication to public service and exceptional achievement with alternative fuels research.

TacSat-3 (Air Force Image)

TacSat-3 recently celebrated its two-year anniversary on-orbit, surpassing original mission requirements. (Air Force Image)

MATRIX team members at the controls (AFRL Image)

Members of the Mobile Active Targeting Resource for Integrated eXperiment (MATRIX) team at the controls. (AFRL Image)

Solar cell optimized for use on Earth. (AFRL Image)

United Solar Ovonic’s existing terrestrial solar cell product, optimized for use on Earth and deposited on a heavy 5 mil stainless steel substrate. (AFRL Image)

The component, called Static Random-Access Memory, or SRAM, allows the Department of Defense to address “big space” satellite needs to support warfighter and customer needs.

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s investment in radiation-hardened components pans out with Texas Instruments’ newest release – a commercially available 16 Mb radiation-hardened memory component.

AFOSR Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Invited Speaker Sir John Pendry

AFOSR-funded researcher, Sir John Pendry spoke to a crowd of over 200 at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s (AFIT) Kenney Hall Auditorium Monday as part of AFIT’s regular speaker series and in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

October 2011 marks the eighth anniversary of the Coriolis satellite that carries the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Solar Mass Ejection Imager, or SMEI.

October 2011 marks the eighth anniversary of the Coriolis satellite that carries the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Solar Mass Ejection Imager, or SMEI.

An Airman practices donning and doffing procedures with the new Joint Firefighter's Integrated Response Ensemble suit at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. (Air Force Image)

Staff Sgt. Timothy Cruz practices donning and doffing procedures with the new Joint Firefighter's Integrated Response Ensemble at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Airmen participated in a final field evaluation of the suit testing the time to put on the JFIRE suits versus the previous version. Cruz is a firefighter assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron. (Air Force Image)

AFRL’s Genomics/OmniGenomics Group (USAF Image)

AFRL’s Genomics/OmniGenomics Group from the 711th Human Performance Wing (from left): Amy Walters, Dr. Camilla Mauzy, Dr. Victor Chan, Armando Soto, Tiffany Hill, Jeanette Frey and Jessica Wagner. (USAF Image)