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AFRL researchers innovate, ‘sprint’ to create waterproof rescue duffel
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Junior Force Warfighters Operations in RX (JFWORX) team used a process called the Design Sprint to create a waterproof medical bag for the National Guard’s 103rd Guardian Angel Personnel Recovery Unit. The Design Sprint, developed by Google, takes a unique approach to business problems by compressing the product development cycle into a five-day process that results in a realistic prototype to meet a business need. This image shows one of the two product prototypes created by the team during the innovation process. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
Liftoff! Atlas V AFSPC-11
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the AFSPC-11 mission for the U.S. Air Force lifts off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on April 14, 2018. AFSPC-11 is a multi-manifested mission. The forward spacecraft is referred to as CBAS (Continuous Broadcast Augmenting SATCOM) and the aft spacecraft is EAGLE (ESPA Augmented GEO Laboratory Experiment). (Photo courtesy of United Launch Alliance)
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U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Greg Rothrock, Coast Guard Research and Development Center commanding officer, and Air Force Maj. General William Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, shake hands April 12, 2018, on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, after they signed a memorandum of understand between their two organizations. The agreement allows USCG RDC and AFRL to work together on tasks of mutual benefit. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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 welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
AFRL welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
AFRL welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
AFRL welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
AFRL welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
AFRL welcomes students to 5th annual USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo
AFRL scientists and engineers inspire the future STEM workforce with experiments and hands on activities at the 5th annual USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. April 6-8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Mitchell)
Silicon Oxycarbide (SiOC) testing
A sample of additively manufactured silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) material is tested at Arnold Air Force Base. The testing was conducted as part of a Cooperative Research and Development – Material Transfer Agreement between the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate and HRL Laboratories. (Courtesy photo)
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)
Robotic wheelchair competition unleashes student creativity
A student-built robot takes on the obstacle course as part of the final demonstration event of the 2017 AFRL Robotic Sentry Challenge. This project is one of many that make up the AFRL Student Challenge, which enables college seniors to gain practical experience in aerospace engineering by taking on real-world Air Force needs. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Aerospace Institute)
Robotic wheelchair competition unleashes student creativity
Students participating in the Robotic Sentry portion of the 2017 AFRL Student Challenge prepare to demonstrate their robot on the obstacle course. This yearly AFRL-sponsored project enables college seniors to gain practical experience in aerospace engineering by taking on real-world Air Force needs. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Aerospace Institute)
Robotic wheelchair competition unleashes student creativity
The student team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute poses with a tracked all-terrain chair, donated by Action Trackchair, that they will use to build their prototype robotic sentry as part of the AFRL Student Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
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)