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Air Force research leading the way
Adrian DeNardo explains how the Air Force investing in research, development and certification of advanced renewable biofuel blends to reduce demand for traditional petroleum-based JP-8 jet fuel. Mr. DeNardo was among Air Force Research Laboratory experts on hand during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport, following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight nearly 100 years earlier. While the original flight in a Wright “B” Flyer carried silk cloth, AFRL provided cargo for the reenactment, including concept micro aerial vehicle models and an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric. Mr. DeNardo works for AFRL’s Propulsion Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
Flying the Wright “B”
Tim Lamphere takes a turn flying the Wright “B” Flyer simulator Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport, following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright Model “B” from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Lamphere is a descendent of Mr. Parmelee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
Natural camouflage
Two conceptual model micro-aerial vehicles perch in some flowers during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright “B” Flyer from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. While the original cargo was 200 pounds of silk cloth, the Air Force Research Laboratory provided an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric and the conceptual MAVs to serve a cargo for the reenactment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
First air cargo delivery re-enacted
Mr. Joe Sciabica talks to guests during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright “B” Flyer from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. While the original cargo was 200 pounds of silk cloth, the Air Force Research Laboratory provided an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric and conceptual models of micro-aerial vehicles to serve a cargo for the reenactment. Mr. Sciabica is AFRL executive director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
First air cargo delivery re-enacted
Lecia Lamphere and Philip McKeachie speak during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright “B” Flyer from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Lamphere and Mr. McKeachie are descendents of Phil Parmelee and were joined by Wright Brothers family members to celebrate the birth of the modern air cargo industry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
First air cargo delivery re-enacted
A lookalike Wright “B” Flyer approaches Columbus, Ohio during a Oct. 2, 2010 reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus. While the original cargo was 200 pounds of silk cloth, the Air Force Research Laboratory provided an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric and conceptual models of micro-aerial vehicles to serve a cargo for the reenactment. (Courtesy photo/Timothy R. Gaffney)
Then and now
A lookalike Wright “B” Flyer taxis at Rickenbacker International Airport after completing a Oct. 2, 2010 reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. In the background are KC-135R tankers from the Ohio National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)
Auto GCAS flight testing concludes
The ACAT/FRRP F-16 technology vehicle flies over Edwards AFB during a recent Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System flight test. This vehicle recently completed its 103rd flight, helping validate Auto GCAS and readying the technology for the planned integration into F-16 production aircraft in 2014. (NASA photo)
AFOSR MC Nanostructuring Technology Creates Energy Efficient and Ultra-Small Displays
Schematic of color filters made of Plasmonic nano-resonators (Credit: to L. Jay Guo of University of Michigan)
Wet Paint No Barrier to Timely, Accurate Measure of Coating Thickness
Integrated with existing robotic spray booth technology, this compact collinear transceiver contributes to the first-ever nondestructive capability for sensing/measuring the wet thickness of specialty paint coating materials. (AFRL image)
Lab Supplies 'Rx' for Carbon Nanotube Growth
Scanning electron microscope image of a 'carpet' consisting of carbon nanotubes (about 2-4 nm in diameter and 10" tall) that grow vertically and terminate collectively. AFRL led a research team that provided the first-ever explanation of early growth termination by the Ostwald ripening phenomenon. (AFRL image)
Microrobotic Fly
Recent prototype of the Harvard Microrobotic Fly, a three-centimeter wingspan flapping-wing robot. (Credit: Ben Finio, The Harvard Microrobotics Lab)
Portable Laser Backpack
A portable, laser backpack for 3D mapping has been developed at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) where it is being hailed as a breakthrough technology capable of producing fast, automatic and realistic 3D mapping of even difficult interior environments. Credit: John Kua, University of California, Berkeley
Human Performance Wing developing analysis tool that can track anomalous behavior
Air Force Reserve 2nd Lt. Katherine Gleason (standing) and Kelcey McKinney, a STEP student from Ohio State University, study social networking patterns using the Behavior Modeling Branch’s (RHXB) CityBeat Project’s analysis tools. (Photo by Chris Gulliford, 711 HPW)
Brigadier General Tchoua, The Deputy Director of Military Health Services in Gabon, Africa Visits the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Brigadier General Tchoua, Deputy Director of Military Health Services in Gabon, Africa receives a tour and briefing of the C-130 Aeromedical Evacuation simulator from Maj. Jerry Rumbach, Instructor at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). During his visit to Brooks City-Base, TX, the general visited and received briefings on the wide range of courses offered to international students at USAFSAM. (Photo by: Amy Velasquez, USAFSAM/EDD)
Lt Col Mark Duffy of USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Receives the 2010 James H. Nakano Citation for the Article Zika Virus Outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia
(Left to Right ) Dr. Phillip Nakano, son of Dr. James H Nakano, and Dr. Thomas Hearn, Acting Director, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases present the James H. Nakano Citation to Lt Col (Dr.) Mark Duffy at an awards ceremony on Tuesday Aug 24. The award ceremony was held at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Lt Col Mark Duffy of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine received the citation for the paper Zika Virus Outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia published in the New England Journal of Medicine (June 11, 2009). (Air Force Photo)
Lt Col Mark Duffy of USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Receives the 2010 James H. Nakano Citation for the Article Zika Virus Outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia
Lt Col (Dr.) Mark Duffy, Chief, Operational Support Section, Epidemiology Consult Service with the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) interviews a family on Yap Island in Micronesia as part of the investigation of an outbreak of the rare Zika virus. The team’s results showed that 73 percent of the populations of the island were likely infected. The paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine was recognized by the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as an outstanding paper in the field of assessment in Epidemiology on Aug 24, 2010. (Air Force Photo)
Lt Col Mark Duffy of USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Receives the 2010 James H. Nakano Citation for the Article Zika Virus Outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia
Lt Col (Dr.) Mark Duffy, Chief Operational Support Section of the Epidemiology Consult Service with the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) conducts an investigation of the mosquito population during an outbreak of Zika virus on Yap Island. The virus was likely transmitted by mosquitoes. His paper on the investigation was recognized by the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as an outstanding paper in the field of assessment in epidemiology on Aug 24, 2010. (Air Force Photo)
Out-of-Autoclave Method Cures Materials and Cost Concerns Alike
A government/industry team developed a new out-of-autoclave method for curing bismaleimide resins. The technology will enable fabrication of larger composite structures, lower both direct and indirect expenses, and provide field and depot maintenance personnel a practical option for repairing BMI materials. (AFRL image)
Micro AVIARI, Big Results
Colonel Kenneth L. Echternacht, Jr., AFRL Munitions Directorate, Director; Col. Michael C. Hatfield, AFRL Air Vehicles Directorate, Director; Dr. Leslie Perkins, AFRL Air Vehicles, Senior Principal Physical Scientist; Mr. Joe Sciabica, AFRL Executive Director; Ms. Susan J. Thornton, AFRL Directed Energy Directorate, Director; Dr. Gregg Abate, AFRL Munitions Directorate, MAV Chief Engineer (left to right) cut the ribbon on the Micro Air Vehicle Integration and Application Research Institute Indoor Flight Test Laboratory during a ceremony held May 27, 2010.