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A 3D CNT-Graphene nano structure in a SiC substrate. An infrared microscopy image reveals enhanced thermal transport through the 3D nano structures (magenta dots). (AFRL Image)
A 3D CNT-Graphene nano structure in a SiC substrate, heated from the bottom. The magenta dots, visible in this infrared microscopy image, reveals enhanced thermal transport through the 3D nano structures. (AFRL Image)
A computer-generated graphic shows the buckling behavior of the 3D carbon nanotube grapheme nanostructure. (AFRL Image)
A computer generated graphic shows the buckling behavior of the 3D carbon nanotube grapheme nanostructure. Research discovered that phonon scattering at the carbon nanotube pillar graphene junctions is the governing mechanism that limits thermal transport in this system. (AFRL Image)
A transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a graphene film grown by AFRL researchers with four layers of graphene. (AFRL Image)
A transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a graphene film grown by AFRL researchers with four layers of graphene. TEM samples were prepared using a focused ion beam lift out technique in which a platinum layer is deposited on the surface for protection. (AFRL Image)
Figure 1a: Energy-filtered TEM image; and Figure 1b: 3D atom probe reconstruction of gamma prime precipitates in the nickel base superalloy Rene 88. The atom probe reconstruction in (b) shows A1-rich regions, corresponding to the gamma prime phase, as wh
An example of coupling of energy-filtered transition electron microscope, or TEM (Figure 1a) with atom probe tomography (Figure 1b) to investigate different generations of gamma prime precipitates, at multiple length scales, in the nickel base superalloy, Rene 88, used in turbine disk applications. Figure 2a shows coupling of high-resolution TEM (a) with atom probe tomography (b and c) to study the atomic scale structure and composition of nanoscale omega precipitates in a titanium-molybdenum alloy. (AFRL Image)
AFRL/UDRI’s Cheryl Castro installs samples for sand erosion testing in the test rig. (AFRL Image)
AFRL/UDRI’s Cheryl Castro installs samples for sand erosion testing in the test rig. Today’s desert sand is different from the sand used in characterization standards that have been trusted for decades.
Maintainers and crew chiefs from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-2 aircraft for operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
Maintainers and crew chiefs from the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-2 aircraft for operations using the Laser-Assisted Coating Repair process developed by AFRL and Physical Optics Corporation under a SIBR Phase II effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)
The FILLS projection system shows different fastener types. (AFRL Image)
The FILLS projection system shows different fastener types. The system enhances hole location and fastener size information, reducing kitting preparation and delivery time, reduces fastener installation span time, and assures accuracy. (AFRL Image)
Miniature Air Launched Decoy (AFRL Image)
Miniature Air Launched Decoy, a low-cost, air-launched, programmable craft that accurately duplicates combat flight profiles and signatures of U.S. and allied aircraft. (AFRL Image)
This state-of-the-art, radiation-hardened microchip enables spaceship operations to survive in harsh environments. (Photo courtesy of BAE Systems Inc.)
This radiation-hardened microchip enables spaceship operations to survive in harsh environments. (Photo courtesy of BAE Systems Inc.)
A representation of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Single Board Computer (SBC). (AFRL Image)
A representation of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Single Board Computer (SBC), now running. (AFRL Image)
Model Speed Agile vehicle, built at 23 percent scale. (AEDC/NFAC Photo)
AFRL researchers are testing this 23 percent scale model of the Speed Agile vehicle at the Arnold Engineering and Development Center’s National Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex, the world’s largest wind tunnel. (AEDC/NFAC Photo)
Space Pioneer Award awarded to the X-51A Scramjet Engine Demonstrator – Waverider team.
Space Pioneer Award awarded to the X51-A Scramjet Engine Demonstrator – Waverider team, for “truly significant” achievement and historic accomplishment in the Waverider’s success during its 2010 maiden fight. (AFRL Image)
A small bike equipped with a removable hitch for a Mosquito. (AFRL image)
A small bike equipped with a removable hitch for a Mosquito, which provides the capability to measure ground hardness, a crucial element to landing zone preparation. The Air Force Research Laboratory responded to an urgent warfighter request, delivering the prototype for the mounting and towing mechanism in just two weeks.
AFRL researchers have found an important source of performance variability in flexible solar cells such as this one. (AFRL Image)
AFRL researchers have found an important source of performance variability in flexible solar cells such as this one, an essential component in evaluating new materials and architectures, and improving the efficiency of organic solar cells. (AFRL Image)
An Air Force warfighter launches a Raven. (Air Force Image)
An Air Force warfighter launches a Raven, which will experience increased flight time and endurance thanks to an AFRL partnership that developed lightweight, flexible, high-efficiency solar cells that will adhere to the UAVs wing. (Air Force Image)
Cruise missiles rely on JP-10 fuel, which was given an extra nine years of storage life after an
Cruise missiles rely on JP-10 fuel, which was given an extra nine years of storage life after an AFRL fuels study. (AFRL Image)
X-51A Team members Charles Brink, George Thum and Joseph Vogel accept the Aviation Week award at a black-tie dinner in March 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Air Force Image)
X-51A Team members Charles Brink, George Thum and Joseph Vogel accept the Aviation Week award at a black-tie dinner in March 2011 in Washington, D.C. Awards are given based on work done the previous calendar year. (Air Force Image)
An artist's rendering of the 21st Century Aerospace Vehicle shows advanced concepts NASA envisions for an aircraft of the future. (AFRL Image)
An artist's rendering of the 21st Century Aerospace Vehicle, nicknamed the Morphing Airplane, shows advanced concepts NASA envisions for an aircraft of the future. Mechanically adaptive materials may help produce future aircraft with morphing capabilities. (AFRL Image)
MISSE 7 on orbit after astronaut deployment. (MISSE image)
MISSE 7 on orbit after astronaut deployment. (MISSE image)
An artist’s depiction of the layers of flight equipment worn by a typical Air Force pilot. (AFRL Image)
An artist’s depiction of the layers of flight equipment worn by a typical Air Force pilot, resulting in complaints of heat-related fatigue from pilots and the idea for a wearable cooling vest. (AFRL Image)