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  • Master Sgt. James Chase of the AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing Biodynamics team prepares an instrumented 250-pound test device, simulating a human occupant, for seat testing on the Horizontal Impulse Accelerator, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The test is one of a series recently conducted to support the acceptance and implementation of the Portable Biocontainment Care Module, which will aid in the safe transport of personnel affected by infectious diseases, including COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of Infoscitex Corporation/Christopher Albery)

    AFRL quick-response testing aids COVID-19 medical transport

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing Biodynamics team is playing a vital role in the COVID-19 relief effort through testing to enable the safe transport of individuals affected by infectious diseases and biological agents.At the request of Air Mobility Command, the team recently
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    Air Force announces Vanguard PEOs

    The Air Force recently announced the Vanguard Program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the 2030 strategy for the next decade. Vanguard programs will rapidly advance emerging weapon systems and warfighting concepts through prototyping and experimentation. With these programs, the Air Force aims to
  • Dr. Michael Gregg (left), director of the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate, uses a mixed-reality application to change the tire on a Wright Cycle Company bicycle as Capt. David Eisensmith guides the process. The demonstration, on display at the 2019 Air Vehicles Technology Symposium, is part of the Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality for Aircraft Maintenance team’s effort to show the technology’s potential for future aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

    AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a move the Wright Brothers likely never anticipated but surely would approve, the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate is using a bicycle to demonstrate how virtual and augmented reality could revolutionize aircraft maintenance, as well as collaborative partnerships.At the Air
  • AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Aerospace Engineer Chris Marks explains the low speed cascade wind tunnel during the Aug. 19, 2019, Open House. This facility is used to gather data that impacts the efficiency, size, weight, and cost of future Air Force engines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Bergeron)

    AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Open House wows visitors

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Research Laboratory friends, family members, and colleagues were afforded a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Aerospace Systems Directorate labs, equipment, and facilities during the 2019 Open House, held August 19.The event was organized to give visitors an opportunity to interact with
  • Dr. James Joo, AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate Advanced Structural Concepts team lead, received the Engineer/Scientist of the Year award from the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers for his work with advanced aircraft structural concept designs. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    AFRL engineers lauded for professional achievements

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate engineers who exemplify “excellence in all we do” were recently awarded for their outstanding contributions to the Air Force mission.Dr. James Joo and Capt. Dharyl Monsalud were named recipients of prestigious awards from the Society of Asian
  • Air Force Research Laboratory engineer Dieter Multhopp is retiring from a 40-year career during which he contributed to a number of experimental aircraft, including the X-24 lifting body. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cheryl Multhopp)

    AFRL engineer reflects on career, family legacy in aerospace

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – At the end of a storied 40-year career, Air Force Research Laboratory engineer Dieter Multhopp has a lot to look back upon.Over four decades, Multhopp has played an integral role in a broad variety of research projects, including experimental aircraft and cutting-edge flight technologies. He has worked on the
  • Dr. Daniel Garmann (left) received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from Kelvin Droegemeier, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, at a July 25, 2019, ceremony in Washington, DC. (U.S. Department of Energy Photo/Donica Payne)

    AFRL aerodynamics expert honored with Presidential Early Career award

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Dr. Daniel Garmann of the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate was honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers at a July 25 ceremony in Washington, D.C.Garmann, a senior research aerospace engineer, is an expert in the modeling, simulation,
  • The AEDC Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit at Arnold Air Force Base supports recent testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory Medium Scale Critical Components Scramjet program. The Northrop Grumman-produced engine was successfully operated at conditions above Mach 4 and has set the record for highest thrust produced by an air-breathing hypersonic engine in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Test Center ground test team set a record for the highest thrust produced by an air-breathing hypersonic engine in Air Force history.“AFRL, in conjunction with Arnold Engineering Development Complex and Northrop Grumman, achieved over 13,000 pounds of thrust from
  • Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks with the Air Force Research Laboratory podcast team during his appearance on the Lab Life podcast. Lab Life features behind the scenes interviews with science and technology experts across the lab who are developing next generation science and technology for the Air Force.

    Cooley discusses ‘Lab Life’ on AFRL podcast

    Major General William Cooley, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, is the featured guest on AFRL’s podcast, “Lab Life,” available July 10. Lab Life brings listeners behind the scenes with Air Force scientists, engineers and professionals who are developing tomorrow’s technologies today.
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    Air Force, industry consortium advancing tech for aeromedical evacuation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Through an industry-academia partnership and a recently-released request for proposals, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to advance human-monitoring research and development for the future warfighter.The request for proposals, announced May 6, 2019, targets projects designed to accelerate
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