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Sept. 10, 2020
AFRL academic research partnership to investigate operational stressors on Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory is partnering with Wright State University to better understand stressors that affect pilots and the impacts they have on the mission and well-being of Airmen.The two research partners recently signed a Cooperative Research
Sept. 8, 2020
Air Force Research Laboratory tracks Sporadic E

Researchers at Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in New Mexico, have discovered a new way to track and characterize a phenomenon called “Sporadic E” naturally occurring in the upper atmosphere, where large structures of dense plasma form.
Sept. 3, 2020
AFRL announces two new space flight experiments

The Director of the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Col. Eric Felt, announced that the two winning concepts are Precise and CHPS, or the Cislunar Highway Patrol System.
Sept. 3, 2020
Airmen find solution to KC-135 and C-130 battery testing failure, reducing cost and maintenance delays

Airmen from Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, and Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, helped revise outdated procedures for testing the condition of aircraft batteries on the KC-135 Stratotanker and C-130 Hercules, preventing the premature disposal and replacement of batteries and avoiding
Sept. 1, 2020
AFRL's Satellite Assessment Center celebrates 30 years of service to Nation

“Access to space is essential to U.S. prosperity and security — it is a national imperative,” states the United States Space Force (USSF) recently released “Space Capstone Publication, Spacepower Doctrine for Space Forces.” On Aug. 17, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) Satellite
Sept. 1, 2020
AFRL's Satellite Assessment Center celebrates 30 years of service to Nation

“Access to space is essential to U.S. prosperity and security — it is a national imperative,” states the United States Space Force (USSF) recently released “Space Capstone Publication, Spacepower Doctrine for Space Forces.” On Aug. 17, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) Satellite
Sept. 1, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate holds successful ATRC Summer Internship Program despite COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Autonomy Technology Research Center (ATRC), in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate and Wright State University, recently concluded the ATRC Summer Internship Program.This program gives student interns real-world
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL's human performance wing welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing during a virtual change of command ceremony Aug. 31, 2020 at the Air Force Institute of Technology here.Brig. Gen. James H. Dienst, the Wing’s
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL develops algorithm, flexible device for hands-free ultrasound

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory recognizes the need for remote physiological monitoring during en route medical care. As such, they have conceived a flexible ultrasound device to serve this requirement.Performing medical ultrasound usually requires the use
Aug. 31, 2020
AFRL doubles-down on Quantum advancement with International University Pitch Event and Open Innovation Facility

Rome, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) has teamed up with a conglomerate of academic, industry and government agencies from around the world to grow the quantum innovation ecosystem with a springboard international quantum pitch event and the launch of an