 
ASTM digital reference images for aluminum. (AFRL Image)
ASTM digital reference images for aluminum. Digital radiography will significantly reduce costs associated with radiographic inspection for aerospace parts. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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TEM images of ~20 nanometer diameter NPL particles. (AFRL Image)
TEM images of ~20 nanometer diameter NPL particles. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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The hybrid packaged XCOM RF MEMS relay product. (AFRL Image)
The hybrid packaged XCOM radio frequency (RF) microelectromechanical (MEMS) relay product. Nanoparticle lubricant (NPL) technology extended the lifecycle of noble metal ohmic contact RF MEMS switches developed for tactical radios. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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Automated refueling, testing Precision GPS algorithms and advanced sensors. (AFRL Image)
A Learjet, standing in for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft, flies into refueling position during Automated Aerial Refueling flights that tested Precision GPS algorithms and advanced sensors. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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An Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) source two-micron unit. (AdValue Photonics Inc. image)
An Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) source two-micron unit, which received a 2012 R&D 100 Award, a designation celebrating the top 100 high-technology products of the year as defined by R&D Magazine. (AdValue Photonics Inc. image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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Turnkey Design Services’ MFP30-1 Micro Pump employs new technology that is scalable, cost effective, highly reliable and versatile. (AFRL Image)
Turnkey Design Services’ MFP30-1 Micro Pump weighs 7.6 ounces and requires an input power of 19.5 watts to power a 60 shaft horsepower (SHP) engine. It is powered by typical UAS 22-32 VDC and output flow is proportional to a 4-20 mA or 0-5 V command input signal. (AFRL Image)
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The Solar Raven small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS). (AFRL Image)
The Solar Raven small unmanned aircraft system, equipped with solar cell technology that will improve flight endurance and flight time, and give special operations personnel added field surveillance capabilities. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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Schematic of carbon-carbon lifting-body shaped Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (left); an artist’s concept of this type of vehicle traveling within the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds (right).
Schematic of carbon-carbon lifting-body shaped Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (left), created by tape-wrapping large, unique carbon-carbon aircraft shells; (right) an artist’s rendering of this type of vehicle traveling within the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
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(Clockwise from top left) Separted flow over turret aperture; reattached flow using flow control; separated flow over aperture; reattached flow using flow control. (AFRL Image)
The photos on the right show separated flow over a turret aperture; photos on the left show reattached flow using flow control. Wind tunnel studies provide valuable data on maximizing the efficiency of turrets. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 6/20/2012
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Sensors can detect and monitor cracks, such as the one pictured. (AFRL photo)
AFRL engineers are learning more about technologies that could one day detect aircraft damage in real time, detecting cracks such as the one above using sensors, (AFRL photo)
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Posted: 6/20/2012
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Sensors detect and monitor crack growth in airport component parts. (AFRL photo)
During the Rapid Structural Health Monitoring Designs for Structural Hot Spots testing, AFRL engineers used sensors such as the ones shown to detect and monitor crack growth in a test article. Studying the ability to detect these cracks will help researchers move closer toward a fieldable Structural Health Monitoring system for real-time damage detection on aircraft. (AFRL photo)
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