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Supercomputer supports Gotcha radar
Dr. Michael Minardi uses a touch screen August 31 to demonstrate synthetic aperture radar imagery captured during a previous test of the Gotcha radar system over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Research Laboratory is developing Gotcha with the aid of an SGI Altix ICE 8200 supercomputer which will translate raw radar data in real-time into high-resolution 3-dimensional images. Gotcha is one of portfolio of research efforts to provide enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to future joint warfighters. Dr. Minardi is Gotcha program manager with AFRL’s Sensors Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Charles Abruzzino)
AFOSR and NASA launch rocket environmentally friendly fueled rocket
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research and NASA launched the first-ever test rocket fueled by environmentally-friendly Aluminum-Ice Propellant August 7 near Purdue University. The ALICE flight-vehicle accelerated to a speed of 205 mph and reached an altitude of nearly 1300 feet. (Credit: Dr. Steven F. Son, Purdue University)
Air Force, NASA test launch environmentally friendly rocket fuel
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research and NASA successfully test launched the first-ever rocket powered with environmentally friendly Aluminum-Ice Propellant August 7 near Purdue University. The ALICE flight-vehicle pictured here assembled on its launch rail, consists of an all-carbon-fiber, minimum diameter high-power rocketry kit. (Credit: Dr. Steven F. Son, Purdue University)
711 HPW gear goes downrange for assessment
Master Sergeant Robert W. Bean, outfitted with more than 80 pounds of combat, communications and medical gear, prepares to embark on a mission in southern Afghanistan. His equipment includes a wearable computer and other technology developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Effectiveness Directorate—designed to reduce weight and increase U. S. warfighters’ efficiency in the field—which MSgt. Bean and fellow pararescue jumpers field-evaluated for application to their rescue-and-recovery mission. (Air Force photo)
711 HPW gear goes downrange for assessment
Master Sergeant Robert W. Bean, outfitted with more than 80 pounds of combat, communications and medical gear, prepares to embark on a mission in southern Afghanistan. His equipment includes a wearable computer and other technology developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Effectiveness Directorate—designed to reduce weight and increase U. S. warfighters’ efficiency in the field—which MSgt. Bean and fellow pararescue jumpers field-evaluated for application to their rescue-and-recovery mission. (Air Force photo)
711 HPW gear goes downrange for assessment
Master Sergeant Robert W. Bean, outfitted with more than 80 pounds of combat, communications and medical gear, prepares to embark on a mission in southern Afghanistan. His equipment includes a wearable computer and other technology developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Effectiveness Directorate—designed to reduce weight and increase U. S. warfighters’ efficiency in the field—which MSgt. Bean and fellow pararescue jumpers field-evaluated for application to their rescue-and-recovery mission. (Air Force photo)
Groundbreaking ceremony for new AFRL Information Directorate
Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, Dr. Davy Belk, AFRL Information Directorate director and former directors Dr. Donald Hanson and Mr. Raymond Urtz break ground on a BRAC MILCON project groundbreaking at Rome Research Site, NY. The $10.25 million contract will add 28,000 square-feet to the exsisting Information Directorate complex and additionally alter approximately 18,600 square-feet to accommodate new laboratory and support facilities in support of the Information Directorate’s scientific and technical mission.
Gen. Donald Hoffman breaks ground on new Information Directorate complex
Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, provides opening remarks during a BRAC MILCON project groundbreaking at Rome Research Site, NY. The $10.25 million contract will add 28,000 square-feet to the exsisting Information Directorate complex and additionally alter approximately 18,600 square-feet to accommodate new laboratory and support facilities in support of the Information Directorate’s scientific and technical mission.
Dr. Davy Belk breaks ground on the new Information Directorate complex
Dr. Davy Belk, AFRL Information Directorate director, provides opening remarks during a BRAC MILCON project groundbreaking at Rome Research Site, NY. The $10.25 million contract will add 28,000 square-feet to the existing Information Directorate complex and additionally alter approximately 18,600 square-feet to accommodate new laboratory and support facilities in support of the Information Directorate’s scientific and technical mission.
Will McCuddy with the Long E-Z aircraft
Will McCuddy, former Wright Scholar at the Air Force Museum Annex with the Long E-Z aircraft which contains the pulse detonation engine he worked on after his time in the program.
New AFRL Air Vehicles Directorate commander
Mr. Joe Sciabica hands over command of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Air Vehicles Directorate and Wright Research Site to Col. Michael C. Hatfield during a July 15 ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Col. Hatfield succeeded Col. John B. Wissler. Mr. Sciabica is AFRL executive director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Al Bright)
AFOSR MC PECASE Winner Plans to Continue Research in Detection
Dr. Scott Craver, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Binghamton University, is investigating the development of detectors that are resistant to exploitation for an adversary's algorithms. (Credit: Craver, Binghamton University)
X-51A
An X-51A WaveRider hypersonic flight test vehicle is uploaded to an Air Force Flight Test Center B-52 for fit testing at Edwards Air Force Base on July 17, 2009. Four scramjet-powered Waveriders were built for the Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Boeing are partners on the X-51A technology demonstrator program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chad Bellay)
X-51A mated to B-52 for fit test
The X-51A WaveRider hypersonic flight test vehicle was uploaded to an Air Force Flight Test Center B-52 for fit testing at Edwards Air Force Base on July 17. Two B-52 flights, one captive carriage and one dress rehearsal, are planned this fall prior to the X-51's first hypersonic scramjet flight over the Pacific Ocean scheduled in December. The Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Boeing are partnering on the X-51A technology demonstrator program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chad Bellay)
X-51A mated to B-52 for fit test
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Young with the 412th Maintenance Group prepares to upload the X-51A WaveRider hypersonic flight test vehicle to a B-52 for fit testing at Edwards Air Force Base on July 17. Two B-52 flights, one captive carriage and one dress rehearsal, are planned this fall prior to the X-51's first hypersonic scramjet flight over the Pacific Ocean scheduled in December. The Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, and Boeing are partnering on the X-51A technology demonstrator program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chad Bellay)
Geosemble, MapStrata, Maps
A map of Baghdad that has been automatically registered and aligned with imagery of Baghdad from GoogleMaps (Image courtesy of Dr. Craig Knoblock, University of Southern California, Information Sciences Institute)
Geosemble, MapStrata, Maps
Basic research funding from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has led to the development of software for aligning maps with satellite imagery called MapStrata. Pictured above, Cyrus Shahabi (left), Jason Chen (center), and Craig Knoblock (right) from Geosemble Technologies review the latest version. (Image courtesy of Dr. Craig Knoblock, University of Southern California, Information Sciences Institute)
Student sets up chemical vapor deposition(CVD) reactor
Student Chia-Yi Chen sets up a custom-designed, custom-built chemical vapor deposition(CVD) reactor inside a “glove box”, which maintains the nearly pure environment necessary for successful CVD to occur. Image courtesy of A.J. Epstein, Ohio State University.
AFOSR MC Laser Technology Creates New Forms of Metal and Enhances Aircraft Performance
Dr. Chunlei Guo of the University of Rochester stands in front of his femtosecond laser. (Credit: Walter Colley Studio)
Plexitronics photo
Plexcore® technology, depicted here, allows solar cells to form-fit soldiers’ uniforms to power GPS components and communication devices, and could also be used to “print” solar panels onto thin films incorporated into military tents. Commercial applications include solar energy batteries for cell phones, radios, and other portable devices. (U.S. Air Force photo)