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Unique chamber brings real-world corrosion test capabilities to AFRL
The one-of-a-kind Accelerated Combined-Effects Simulation test chamber enhances Air Force Research Laboratory corrosion test capabilities, by enabling researchers to recreate the broad range of environmental conditions under which military assets operate, including UV radiation, temperature, humidity, and various gaseous environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
Unique chamber brings real-world corrosion test capabilities to AFRL
The scribed test sample on the left represents the traditional method of corrosion testing, in which researchers etch through both topcoat and primer layers to simulate damage and resulting corrosion. The new Accelerated Combined-Effects Simulation test chamber enables more realistic full-scale testing of specimens similar to the one on the right, by simultaneously subjecting samples to realistic fatigue testing and environmental conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Holly Jordan) (This image was manipulated by combining two separate photos.)
Students complete another successful summer intern program in AFRL
Ashley Wissel, Purdue University undergraduate student, works with the pulsed laser deposition chamber in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. This is used to study growth of thin layers of material at low temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Lindner)
Students complete another successful summer intern program in AFRL
Ashley Wissel, Purdue University undergraduate student, displays her work performed over the summer at a poster session in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate attended by leadership, mentors and colleagues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Dixon)
AFRL branch builds a LEGACY in mentoring
Madisen Millender was one of five LEGACY (Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth) students who worked in the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Materials Integrity Branch during the summer of 2018. The branch received the LEGACY Mentor of the Year award for their support of the student internship program. (U.S. Air Force Photo/David Dixon)
AFRL research engineer receives AFOSI officer of the year award
Maj. TJ Turner was recently awarded the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the year award. Pictured left to right are Col. Kirk Stabler, Commander, AFOSI, Maj. TJ Turner, Mr. Jeffrey Specht, Executive Director, AFOSI and Chief Master Sgt. Karen Beirne Flint, Command Chief, AFOSI. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
AFWiSE community seeks to empower women within AFRL
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate researchers Megan Imel, left, and Dr. Amanda Criner discuss laboratory test data. Air Force Women in Science and Engineering, or AFWiSE, is a resource group that gives female scientists and engineers a forum to gather and share new ideas, while promoting the growth and professional development of women within AFRL. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Lori Hughes)
AFWiSE community seeks to empower women within AFRL
AFRL research engineer Dr. Mary Kinsella discusses upcoming events with committee leads and members of Air Force Women in Science and Engineering, or AFWiSE, a group that promotes professional development and advancement for women in AFRL. Pictured from left to right are Mary Shelly, Cindy Bryant, Leslie Sollmann, and Kinsella. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Holly Jordan)
Aircraft milk stool revamp on the way - saving money, preventing injuries
The Junior Force Warfighters Operations in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate hope to patent the new and improved milk stool for the C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/J.D. Bales)
Aircraft milk stool revamp on the way - saving money, preventing injuries
The Junior Force Warfighters Operations in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate discuss replacing the old 85-pound milk stool for the C-130 aircraft with Tech. Sgt. Shawn Cooper. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jason Goins)
AFRL erosion testing is out of this world
The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Erosion Team conducted a series of coatings durability tests for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, pictured here in an artist’s rendition. (Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech)
AFRL-led patches make ‘sense’ of sweat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - A field tester at the U.S. Air Force Academy wears an Air Force Research Laboratory-developed sweat sensor during a ruck march as part of field testing of the AFRL-industry collaborative product. The next-generation wearable patch can measure select electrolyte levels present in human sweat and transmit this information wirelessly for scientific analysis. The patches will augment research on hydration with the goal of improving human performance in heat or high-stress conditions. (Courtesy photo/GE Global Research)
AFRL-led patches make ‘sense’ of sweat
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - A collaborative effort between the Air Force Research Laboratory and industry partners through the Nano-Bio Manufacturing Consortium has led to the development of next-generation wearable patches that can detect electrolyte levels present in human sweat. Using novel AFRL-developed sensor materials and microfluidic technology, the patches can measure sodium and potassium levels present in sweat and transmit this information wirelessly for scientific analysis. The patches will augment research on hydration with the goal of improving human performance in heat or high-stress conditions. (Courtesy photo/GE Global Research)
AFRL enhances survival tools for isolated airmen
Ruby Creek Training Area, North of Fairchild AFB. The 'isolated person' communicating on the Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio guides recovery to their location. The rescue asset was inbound and required additional authentication via means of a three-person tall, three-person wide pyramid. All of this was accomplished on a navigation day in survival training. Featured in the photo with students are SERE Specialists Tech. Sgt. Douglas Gassner, Staff Sgt. John Ware, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Torres. (Courtesy photo)
New corrosion evaluation system makes “sense” for Air Force
In conjunction with Luna, Inc. and engineers at the Air Force Corrosion Prevention and Control Office, researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory have developed a new corrosion and coating evaluation system, CorRES, that can measure the ability of coatings to protect aircraft structures by using sensor panels that measure localized changes during corrosion testing. Unlike conventional coating tests that rely on an expert’s visual evaluation of a test panel at the conclusion of a test cycle, the CorRES takes measurements throughout a coating’s test and transmits data in real-time to a base station for evaluation. Ultimately, the test will reduce costs associated with coating materials development and implementation through better data and understanding. (Courtesy photo)
New corrosion evaluation system makes “sense” for Air Force
In conjunction with Luna, Inc. and engineers at the Air Force Corrosion Prevention and Control Office, researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory have developed a new corrosion and coating evaluation system, CorRES, that can measure the ability of coatings to protect aircraft structures by using sensor panels that measure localized changes during corrosion testing. Unlike conventional coating tests that rely on an expert’s visual evaluation of a test panel at the conclusion of a test cycle, the CorRES takes measurements throughout a coating’s test and transmits data in real-time to a base station for evaluation. Ultimately, the test will reduce costs associated with coating materials development and implementation through better data and understanding. (Courtesy photo)
AFRL researchers push limits in high-temperature, polymer additive manufacturing
Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory have demonstrated the ability to additively manufacture high temperature polymer composites for use in extreme environments. The material, made with carbon fiber infused polymer resin and selective laser sintering, has potential use in engine components and on the leading and tail edges of fighter jets in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dr. Hilmar Koerner)
NextFlex Fellow named from AFRL
Dr. Richard Vaia (left), technical director, in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, was one of six people selected to receive the NextFlex Fellow award. Vaia is congratulated by Dr. Benjamin Leever, senior materials engineer and Government Chief Technology Officer of NextFlex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Schlesinger)
AFRL’s advanced multi-junction solar cells deliver high efficiency, reduced costs for space
Inverted Metamorphic Multi-Junction (IMM) Solar Cells are a more efficient and lighter weight alternative to the state-of-practice multi-junction space solar cells. A collaboration between the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. government and industry has led to refinement of the IMM solar cell growth process, ensuring high yield, efficient solar cell production through industrial manufacturing optimization. (SolAero Technologies Courtesy Photo)
AFRL’s advanced multi-junction solar cells deliver high efficiency, reduced costs for space
Inverted Metamorphic Multi-Junction (IMM) Solar Cells are a more efficient and lighter weight alternative to the state-of-practice multi-junction space solar cells. A collaboration between the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. government and industry has led to refinement of the IMM solar cell growth process, ensuring high yield, efficient solar cell production through industrial manufacturing optimization.(SolAero Technologies Courtesy Photo)