AFRL leading biofuels research

Joseph Mantz runs an emissions measurement test using a helicopter engine burning a bio-mass based jet fuel March 30 at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Air Force is readying for certification flight testing using fuels derived from plant oils and animal fats, which are blended 50-50 with traditional JP-8 jet fuel. Mr. Mantz is a research technician with the University of Dayton Research Institute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bonnie White)

AFRL leading biofuels research

Dr. Tim Edwards is leading the Air Force Research Laboratory's efforts to develop alternative biofuels like this camelina oil-based jet fuel in intermediate storage at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Air Force is about to embark on certification testing for hyro-treated renewable jet (HRJ) fuels, derived from animal fats and plant oils, which are blended with traditional JP-8. Dr. Edwards is a senior chemical engineer with AFRL's Propulsion Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bonnie White)

OSU President visits Wright-Patterson

Adam Fullenkamp briefs Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee (left center), on the 711th Human Performance Wing during a tour of the Air Force Research Laboratory by Ohio State University officials March 31, 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Laboratory engineers play a vital role in protecting warfighters from 21st century threats and enhancing their performance. Also pictured are Professor Jan Weisenberger (left), OSU's senior associate vice president of research, Mr. Joe Sciabica, AFRL executive director, and Julia Parakkat. Mr. Fullenkamp and Ms. Parakkat are both researchers with the Biosciences and Performance Division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

OSU President visits Wright-Patterson

Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee speaks with Jason Blake during a March 31, 2010 tour of Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Mr. Blake is a 2009 graduate of The Ohio State University who now is a materials engineer for AFRL. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)

USAFSAM collaborates with industry to make new color vision test available

MSgt Robert Sanders looks at the blue color vision segment of the new Cone Contrast Test at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine’s Aerospace Ophthalmology Branch laboratory. The CCT is a software-generated clinical color vision test that indicates type (red, green or blue) and severity (mild to severe) of color vision deficiency and quantifies normal color performance. (Photo by Erik Brazones USAFSAM/EDD)

USAFSAM collaborates with industry to make new color vision test available

MSgt Robert Sanders looks at the red color vision segment of the new Cone Contrast Test at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine’s Aerospace Ophthalmology Branch laboratory. The CCT is a software-generated clinical color vision test that indicates type (red, green or blue) and severity (mild to severe) of color vision deficiency and quantifies normal color performance. (Photo by Erik Brazones USAFSAM/EDD)