• Military scientists study Ionosphere

    At a facility in a remote part of south-central Alaska, the largest radio transmitter on Earth sends high-frequency signals into the ionosphere to help scientists better understand the influence of charged particles on radio communications and satellite surveillance systems. Surprisingly, it also is

  • Lab Deepens Commitment to Latin American Science Community

    The Southern Office of Aerospace Research and Development, an international detachment of Air Force Research Laboratory, recently kicked off its first basic research initiative to discover talented researchers--and create meaningful partnerships--in the Latin American science community.

  • Patent Issued for Air Force Propulsion Technology

    Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. Paul N. Barnes and coworker Dr. George Levin (UES, Inc.) recently earned a patent entitled "Machinery windings of yttrium barium copper oxide and related coated conductor." The recently issued patent is based on the pair's work in using a superconducting, tapelike

  • SBIR-Enabled Propulsion Technology Enjoys "R&D 100" Acclaim

    Air Force Research Laboratory propulsion research partner Synchrony, Inc., received R&D Magazine's esteemed R&D 100 Award for its Fusion® compact radial and axial magnetic bearing system. The company's breakthrough product replaces conventional lubricated bearings in a wide variety of power systems;

  • Dayton group celebrates 100 years of military flight at Fort Sam Houston

    Servicemembers and civilians remembered 100 years of military flight during the Foulois Centennial Military Flight Celebration here, March 2. The celebration honored Maj. Gen. Benjamin Foulois, a Signal Corps pilot who flew the "Wright "B" Flyer" aircraft. In his honor, a demonstration of two Wright

  • Exploring the Boundaries of Turbulence Earns Honors for Caltech Researcher

    A turbulent work environment is no obstacle for Dr. Beverley J. McKeon, an Air Force Research Laboratory-funded researcher at the California Institute of Technology. In fact, her research focus, an area of great interest to the Air Force, depends on it. Dr. McKeon explores the physics of turbulence,

  • USAFSAM Rising to Challenges of Upcoming BRAC Move

    As anyone who's ever relocated knows, moving involves a lot of planning and hard work! With its BRAC-initiated move to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio beginning later this year, the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks City-Base continues to address a range of

  • AFRL Sensors Directorate holds annual awards luncheon

    Dr. Candace Lynch, a research scientist with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, Electromagnetics Technology Division, received the Dr. Samuel M. Burka Scientific Achievement Award at the Sensors Directorate Annual Awards Banquet held January 21st at the Wright-Patt Club.The

  • ASC's Career Fair a success

    Six months ago, 5,000 job seekers filled the Wright State Nutter Center vying for some 50-60 jobs at the Aeronautical Systems Center Career Fair. Since that time over 160 people have been employed and have a home at Wright-Patt."This has been great for both ASC and the people we've hired," said

  • Air Force Eyes Mini-Thrusters for Use in Satellite Propulsion

    Mini- thrusters or miniature, electric propulsion systems are being developed, which could make it easier for the Air Force's small satellites, including the latest CubeSats, to perform space maneuvers and undertake formidable tasks like searching for planets beyond our solar system.With Air Force