Risk Model for High-Altitude Missions Added to NATOPS

Housed in the Altitude Decompression Sickness Research Database of the lab's Collaborative Biomechanics Data Network, AFRL's ADRAC (Altitude Decompression Sickness Risk Assessment Computer) leverages 'bubble growth' and statistical models of hypobaric chamber simulations to produce risk assessment output. (Air Force image)

Researchers Compute the Way to Better Resource Exploitation

Lab-funded Colorado State University researchers are leveraging diverse research backgrounds in addressing complicated logistical issues related to the Air Force's best possible use of resources. (AF photo, Capt. Dustin Doyle)

Advanced Composites Office 'HAMs' It Up

Materials engineers from AFRL's Air Force Advanced Composites Office developed this hot air module, or HAM. Recently transitioned for warfighter use, the HAM enables depot crews to perform elevated-temperature bonded repairs and noncontact cures in field conditions. (AFRL image)

Axing the Competition

AFRL's Battle-Axe Ordnance warhead improves precision-guided submunitions defeat of diverse ground targets. Pictured is a detonation sequence captured during recent tests of the munitions technology. (AFRL image)

Axing the Competition

AFRL's Battle-Axe Ordnance warhead improves precision-guided submunitions defeat of diverse ground targets. Pictured is a detonation sequence captured during recent tests of the munitions technology. (AFRL image)

Laser Diodes Demonstrated as IR Beacon

AFRL demonstrated the capacity of laser diode technology to function as a beacon for heightening battlefield awareness and decreasing the potential for friendly fire and fratricide. (AFRL image)