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Next generation coatings booth poised to save Air Force millions in energy
A next generation F-35 coatings application booth at Hill Air Force Base is set to become initially operational by October 2017. The state-of-the-art coatings booth project, led by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office, is expected to save more than $330,000 annually in energy through the employment of advanced sensors, control logic and sophisticated software analysis tools to monitor and improve performance over the lifetime of the complex. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
AFRL lighting the way for military air crews
New portable temporary landing zone lighting, designed by AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate junior force researchers, offers a portable, reliable, and more fully-featured solution to aging legacy portable lighting systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
AFRL Materials researchers keeping Wright “B” Flyer aloft
AFRL materials engineer Alan Oquendo demonstrates the failed flywheel assembly and engine cooling fan that resulted in a non-injury incident involving the Wright “B” Flyer replica aircraft. Oquendo and the Materials Integrity team uncovered critical evidence that explained the event and recommend an improved design. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
F-22 Raptor
F-22 Raptors such as this one will at some point in their operational lifetime now encounter robotic technology newly developed through the Air Force Small Business Research program. Robots are now being placed into operation at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah for the purpose of making the process of restoring specialized coatings on F-22 Raptor engine inlets much safer for aircraft maintenance personnel. (Courtesy photo/Andrew McMurtrie, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, Ga.)
F-22 Raptor robotic engine inlet recoating
An aft robot moves forward and aft on a rail to coat the aft section of an F-22 engine inlet at Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force/Courtesy photo)
JFWORX
2nd Lt. Lt Brent Young, AFRL Junior Force Council member, right, makes a presentation about Junior Force Warfighter Operations in RX, or JFWORX, an AFRL/RX internally funded program aimed at future workforce development to attendees at the AFRL Business & Technology Showcase. JFWORX provides those new to the government an opportunity to solve immediate need, real-world problems for warfighters; an experience unique to traditional junior workforce development. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Ripple)
"AFRL 101"
Col. Evan Dertien, vice commander of AFRL, answers questions from audience members after delivering a presentation called “AFRL 101”, a 10-minute overview of the mission and capabilities of the Air Force Research Laboratory, a global leader in warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Ripple)
AFRL Business and Technology Showcase
Dr. Hamilton Scott Clouse, a research engineer in the Electro-Optical Exploitation Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory, is a member of a team that brings cutting-edge research in signal processing and data analysis to bear on Air Force problems. Lately, they've been pushing the boundaries of deep learning to include different sensing modalities and to perform on smaller platforms. At the showcase he highlighted some of their recent successes in both. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Ripple)
AFRL researcher named International Society for Optics and Photonics fellow
Dr. Dean Evans, Advanced Development Team Leader, in the Photonics Materials Branch, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, will be formally named a SPIE Fellow in an upcoming ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo)
AFRL engineer inducted into Air Force Safety Hall of Fame
Dr. Jeffrey Calcaterra, the Structural Materials Evaluation Team Lead in the Systems Support Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, has been selected as the newest inductee into the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame. The award recognizes individuals who have made contributions of enduring and significant impact to Air Force safety and mishap prevention. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
AFRL engineer inducted into Air Force Safety Hall of Fame
Dr. Jeffrey Calcaterra, the Structural Materials Evaluation Team Lead in the Systems Support Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, has been selected as the newest inductee into the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame. The award recognizes individuals who have made contributions of enduring and significant impact to Air Force safety and mishap prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo)
HyperThought poised to break down barriers in information sharing
AFRL researcher Matt Jacobsen (second from left), developer of the Hyperthought data management and sharing software, strategizes with team members Kevin Porter, James Fourman, and Jason Thiese during a recent collaboration session at the AFRL Maker Hub. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
Air Force partnership with university enables 3D technology research
A test participant receives a 3-D full body scan at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The participant is attempting to conceal an illegal object under their clothing through a simulated security checkpoint. This research was possible through an educational partnership agreement between the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing and Bowling Green State University. The research focused on human biomechanics and 3-D motion analysis. A specific area of interest was the change of size, shape and motion when an individual has concealed objects in the torso. Results from this research are projected to improve defense and security processes for the military. (Image courtesy of Bowling Green State University)
PEARL microgrid project demonstrates new possibilities in military energy resiliency
A newly-installed 134 kW photovoltaic array at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is part of the Pacific Energy Assurance and Resiliency Laboratory, a renewable energy microgrid project demonstrating new ways for military facilities to address energy needs. (Photo courtesy of HNU Energy/Joseph Cannon)
Emerging leader named supervisor of the year
Amber Davis was selected as the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Supervisor of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Robotic arm tool poised to save costly inspection time
The Remote Access Nondestructive Evaluation robotic snake arm inspeciton tool is easily portable and can be quickly set up for use. Here, it is shown inserted to aircraft wing through small access port during a recent demonstration at Hill Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Charles Buynak)
Robotic arm tool poised to save costly inspection time
Jay Nielsen of the 809th Maintenance Support Squadron observes the snake arm motion of the Remote Access Nondestructive Evaluation tool during a recent demonstration at Hill Air Force Base Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Charles Buynak)
Robotic arm tool poised to save costly inspection time
The Remote Access Nondestructive Evaluation Snake arm system is shown inspecting fasteners during a recent demonstration at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Charles Buynak)
Digital Thread laces decision-making, data for Air Force acquisition
Dr. John Wertz, a materials research scientist in the Materials State Awareness Branch, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, demonstrates Digital Thread concept applications to aircraft maintenance activities. Real time aircraft data, checklists and feedback through Digital Thread capabilities can enable better decision making by warfighters on the field, enhancing life cycle sustainment of Air Force platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo / Marisa Alia-Novobilski)
AFRL agreement will further non-contact inspection method developments
The Hole-to-Edge Measurement Technology system performs a non-contact inspection. The HEMT was developed by Creare, LLC under an Air Force Small Business Innovation Research agreement. The technology and other equipment was temporarily transferred to Creare, LLC under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. (Courtesy photo/Creare, LLC)