• AFRL Evaluates New Methods of Testing Aircraft Emissions Testing

    The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking new ways to characterize aircraft engine Particulate Matter (PM) emissions in an effort to establish better measurement standards and address potential environmental concerns. In response to an open request from the Department of Defense Environmental

  • Information Directorate Connection Improves High-Speed Processing

    The Information Directorate Computing and Communication Division (RIT) connected their Contested Tactical Net (CONEMP) Stockbridge site and their High Performance Computing (HPC) facility. This capability allows high-speed 5 Giga-bits per second (Gb/s) RF links to transfer data and perform real-time

  • Conversion of Army Guns Saves Millions, Meets Urgent AFSOC Need

    The Air Force Research Laboratory led the mission to modify several 1950s-era US Army "Duster" gun systems in support of an Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) need. In fewer than 10 days, AFRL weapon experts retrieved and converted three sets of dual 40mm guns, test-firing them to prove

  • AFRL Helps Evaluate Safety of Cold-Weather Flight Ensemble

    The Air Force Research Laboratory joined in a safety evaluation of a new cold-weather flight ensemble designed for use in case of ejection over frigid terrain. This quick-turn effort was conducted at the request of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Air Crew Performance Branch in

  • AFRL-developed Advanced Removal Tools Reduce Maintenance Time and Cost

    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) developed and commercialized coatings-removal technology for stealth aircraft that is quicker, safer, and more cost effective than the currently used removal tools and procedures. These new implements--which include a heat-blade process, impact and pneumatic

  • AFRL Develops Promising Space Object Detection Technique

    Jeanne DaileyThe Air Force Research Laboratory's Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) has developed a method to detect satellites using a small telescope at distances over three times farther than a geo orbit (over 70,000 mi.) and fainter than 14th magnitude. Earlier schemes for small-scope space

  • Wingmen help couple with painful loss of child

    Editor's note: Having the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change is the definition of resilience, and that's something the Air Force wants all personnel to have as they deal with the stress that is part of their daily lives as they support the Air Force mission. A group of five

  • Wright-Patt to offer early retirements, separations

    Employees have been advised they may begin submitting applications for early retirement and separation benefits on July 21. The deadline for applications is August 1. Approved employees must retire or separate on September 30. As part of the Air Force Management Headquarters Review, a broad range of

  • Wright-Patterson AFB airmen among 9,403 promoted to staff sargeant

    The names of more than 9,000 senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant was released by Air Force officials July 10.The 9,403 airmen selected represent 25.59 percent of the 36,739 eligible. Those Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base selected for promotion include:· 18th Intelligence