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Jan. 16, 2008
AFRL Completes CMC Aft Fairing Heat Shield Subcomponent Testing

As part of a Dual-Use Science and Technology (DUS&T) program conducted with Boeing, AFRL researchers successfully completed the design and preliminary test of an oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (CMC)-based structure intended for use as an aft fairing heat shield (AFHS) on military and
Jan. 16, 2008
Air Vehicles News and Accomplishments

Cooperative Operations in UrbaN TERrain (COUNTER) project reaches important flight test milestone AFRL scientists recently completed a successful flight test as part of the COUNTER program. During the test, conducted at the US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., three
Jan. 15, 2008
AFRL Thermal Protection System Tests Validate Tile Concepts

AFRL recently conducted a series of thermal protection system (TPS) tests aimed at determining the performance and durability of various TPS tile concepts under extreme environmental conditions. Researchers are developing concepts wherein various ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials are wrapped
Jan. 15, 2008
AFRL Investigates Blast Response of Insulated Concrete

AFRL researchers entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Portland Cement Association to research the response of insulated concrete products to explosive blasts. Under the CRADA, the Portland Cement Association will provide AFRL with insulated concrete products
Jan. 15, 2008
AFRL Completes Automated Aerial Refueling Positions and Pathways Flight Tests

Researchers from AFRL and Boeing Phantom Works completed automated aerial refueling (AAR) positions and pathways flight tests. During the series of flights, the research team demonstrated the AAR system's capability to autonomously execute all aerial refueling maneuvers while flying in close
Jan. 15, 2008
Researchers Attempt to Overcome Signal Interference in Free Space Laser Communications

The Air Force is funding an effort to reduce atmospheric interference in free space laser communication. A team of scientists has shown new ways to deal with fading effects that occur when light interferes with itself as it propagates through atmospheric turbulence. The Air Force Office of
Jan. 15, 2008
Air Force Office of Scientific Research Awards Top-Performers for Second Quarter

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research honored 12 individuals recently with quarterly and individual awards during the spring AFOSR Day Director's Call. The AFRL Mobilization Assistant to the Director Colonel Catherine Chilton presented the Bronze Star to Lt. Col. Joseph Fraundorfer for
Jan. 15, 2008
3-D Models of Urban Environments to Aid Military Efforts

An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded team at the University of California, Berkeley has built 3-D models of urban environments for the first time in a fast, scalable and automated way. Dr. Avideh Zakhor, professor of electrical engineering at the university, leads a team that has
Jan. 15, 2008
Computer Science Researcher Earns Honor

An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-supported professor has been awarded the 2007 Knuth Prize for Theoretical Computer Science for creative and influential contributions to the theory of distributed computing. The recipient is Dr. Nancy Lynch, the eighth awardee and the first female to be
Jan. 11, 2008
Ghost Hunters to track down the unexplained at Wright-Patterson

It has been suspected for years, now workers here finally have the opportunity to find out if Buildings 70, 219 and the Arnold House are inhabited by more than government employees. The Atlantic Paranormal Society, known as TAPS, visits the base this week to investigate three buildings where workers