• Metalized Nanotube Yarn Improves Thermal, Electrical Properties

    Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers have developed a scalable, vapor phase processing technique for single-step nanoparticle decoration of commercial carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Working with industrial partner General Nano LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, the team successfully synthesized a

  • New Lightweight Turbocharger a Boost for UAVs and Small Aircraft

    AFRL, in partnership with Azmark Aero Systems, an aerospace gas turbine developer and aircraft hardware manufacturer, has developed and demonstrated the lightest weight turbocharger in its power class. This work was funded by AFRL as a Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Phase 2 program.

  • Secure Processor Version 1 Increases Security Against Cyber Attacks

    The newly released, government-owned Secure Processor was designed with unique cyber security hardware and software features for resistance and resiliency against cyber attacks. Version 1 was designed for IBM's 65nm 10LPe manufacturing process. The chip has four processors, each of which have an 8

  • One-Bit Random Number Generator

    An AFRL nanocomputing research team has invented a one-bit random number generator using in-house developed Al/CuxO/Cu memristive devices. This invention generates a truly random binary value in which the resistance of the memristive devices serves as the analog bit values. The resistance values and

  • Super Abrasive Machining Process Benefits Complex Engines

    Air Force Research Laboratory engineers originated an Advanced Manufacturing Propulsion Initiative (AMPI) program that advances a high-speed grinding process for complex engine structures. The initiative leveraged internal efforts from Pratt & Whitney, providing the final risk reduction to

  • Deployed Scientist Helps AF Leadership Understand Afghan Population

    Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Lieutenant Colonel Alex Barelka, PhD, used his six-month deployment to Afghanistan to apply methodologies honed at home in the 711th Human Performance Wing, where he works as a Behaviorist. Lt Col Barelka, deployed last November to serve as Chief of Assessment

  • Collision Avoidance Technology Expands to F-16 Aircraft

    Through the Hybrid Technology (Hy-Tech) program, AFRL researchers have developed the Hybrid Flight Control Computer (HFLCC), which enables integration of digital cards into F-16 Analog Flight Control Computers. The HFLCC allows F-16s that are not equipped with digital flight control computers to

  • All Access Contest offers chance to win VIP parking

    Anyone registering for the 2013 Air Force Marathon before February 28 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of our All Access Prize Packages. "This is the fourth year we've had this contest," said Robert Aguiar, Air Force Marathon Race Director, "We are filling up faster this year

  • AFRL Sensor Supports Surrogate Predator Program

    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Standoff Intelligence Detection (SID) team is supporting the Surrogate Predator program with an asset that relays real-time video to the ground for battlefield situational awareness through an AFRL-installed infrared downlink. The Surrogate Predator program