AFRL general to retire, new leader named Nov 21, 2009
Bedke took command of AFRL in Oct. 2007. E-mail jcogliano@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Astronauts to test out super teflon in space Nov 19, 2009
Another even more futuristic material comes in the form of so-called "chameleon" coatings developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio. These adaptive materials can change their coating surfaces based on how much friction or strength is needed. (MSNBC -- Technology)
GE to collaborate on green jet fuel Nov 19, 2009
The fuel has already undergone testing by GE Aviation, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Southwest Research Institute and others, the companies said. Amyris Biotechnologies is based in Emeryville, Calif. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Small satellites present big opportunities for small business Nov 17, 2009
According to 2005 figures, about $960 million comes to the AFRL New Mexico operations annually, and 65 percent of that leaves the state. If small satellite construction can be broken down into interchangeable components, more companies can bid for that work, said Casey DeRaad, director of the at the AFRL. ... The next steps now are for AFRL to break down the requirements for building these small satellites into bite-sized segments that can be bid out to smaller firms, DeRaad said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tier1 wins military training contract Nov 17, 2009
has won a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory at to develop a training system that will help military supervisors recognize inside cyber threats. The Phase II Small Business Innovative Research Contract is worth $750,000, according to a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Dayton STEM Center lands funding Nov 12, 2009
Under the agreement, the STEM Center will develop an inquiry-based, hands-on program focusing on real world work being done at the AFRL to stimulate area student s interest in mathematics and science. Once the curriculum is approved, scientist and engineers throughout AFRL will deliver portions of the curriculum on site at schools throughout the region. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
CombiMatrix Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 12, 2009
Strategic Partnerships * In September 2009, the Company announced that it had received a contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for $1. 5 million to develop automated instrumentation that uses semiconductor microarray technologies for detecting chemical, biological and environmental hazards that can impact the health of deployed military personnel. (Primezone Releases)
Breakthrough In Industrial-scale Nanotube Processing Nov 4, 2009
3, 2009) Rice University scientists have unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to revolutionary advances in materials science, power distribution and nanoelectronics. The result of a nine-year program, the method builds upon tried-and-true processes that chemical firms have used for decades to produce plastics. (Science Daily)
States aerospace industry upward bound despite recession Nov 4, 2009
ATA is expanding its Albuquerque headquarters, and the Air Force Research Laboratory is building a 146,000-square-foot lab that will house the military s Battlespace Environment Laboratory Division. Still, the recession is having a slight impact on some government projects, says Phil Vitale, president of the Professional Aerospace Contractors Association of New Mexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Research Continues On Secure, Mobile, Quantum Communications Nov 3, 2009
2, 2009) Researcher Dr. David H. Hughes of the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, N.Y. is leading a team investigating long-distance, mobile optical links imperative for secure quantum communications capabilities in theater. See also. (Science Daily)
Scientists create 'artificial ionosphere' using radio waves Oct 5, 2009
Instead of the expected fuzzy, doughnut-shaped blob, surprising irregular luminescent bands radiated out from the centre of the bull's-eye, according to Todd Pedersen, a research physicist at the US Air Force Research Laboratory in Massachusetts, who leads the team that ran the experiment at HAARP.. The team modelled how the energy sent skywards from the HAARP antenna array would trigger these odd shapes. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
AIR FORCE - Science Advisors Keep Air Force Ahead of Technology Innovation Curve Sep 30, 2009
" SAB members also perform a formal review of the Air Force Research Laboratory Science and Technology Program each fall. "The SAB is responsible for providing an independent assessment of what they are doing at the research lab," Colonel Mitchell said. "Are they going in the right direction. Are they missing something. (DOD DefenseLINK)
New Air Force Magnetron May Help Defeat Enemy Electronics Sep 18, 2009
Dr. Barker speaks highly of the University of Michigan-led team, which includes co-inventors: R.M. Gilgenbach (UM), Y.Y. Lau (UM), Brad Hoff (formerly UM, currently at AFRL), David French (UM), and John Luginsland (NumerEx) ... "Not only is it internationally recognized for its scientific accomplishments as exemplified by this new invention, but this Michigan group also serves as an example for the rest of the university community. It has established active collaborations with AFRL counterparts... (Science Daily)
Viewing Opportunities: Night Time Artificial Cloud Study Using NASA Sounding Rocket Sep 11, 2009
In addition to the Naval Research Laboratory, participants include the DoD STP, NASA, University of Michigan, Air Force Research Laboratory, Clemson University, Stanford University, University of Colorado, Penn State University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Haystack Observatory. The launch will be web cast, beginning one hour before the opening of the launch window, at. (NASA Watch)
Bio-enabled, Surface-mediated Approach Produces Nanoparticle Composites Sep 3, 2009
"These molecules can create mono-dispersed metallic nanoparticles of consistent sizes under ambient conditions at room temperature and in a water-based environment without high vacuum or high temperatures. Sponsored by the Air Force Office for Scientific Research and the Air Force Research Laboratory, the research is scheduled to be described August 19th at the Fall 2009 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. The nanoparticles produced range in size from four to... (Science Daily)
Listening To Rocks Helps Researchers Better Understand Earthquakes Sep 2, 2009
The work was funded by the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Solar Cells To Be Painted On Rooftops Aug 25, 2009
Funding for the research comes from the National Science Foundation, the Welch Foundation and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Maui supercomputing center gets huge boost Aug 23, 2009
"A portion of Jaws will be partitioned for use by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory," he said ... "Additionally, the University of Hawaii has expressed an interest in using another partition of Jaws for academic research, which would be sponsored under the Educational Partnership Agreement executed between the Air Force Research Laboratory and the University of Hawaii," Bal said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suspension lifted for contractor tied to Murtha Aug 15, 2009
Under an agreement between the Navy and Kuchera Defense Systems of Windber, Pa. the company has made changes in its accounting practices in exchange for authority to seek government contracts again, Kuchera s lawyer said Thursday night. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Suspension lifted for defense contractor Aug 15, 2009
2 million earmark that was the focus of a criminal trial in Pensacola was intended for a program at the munitions directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base. The base is an hour's drive east of Pensacola, Fla. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Air Force Scientists Launch Social Media Outreach Aug 14, 2009
Air Force Office of Scientific Research launches social media outreach (DOD DefenseLINK)
Another nonsensical, unjust application of Dont ask, dont tell Aug 4, 2009
The Halitosis bomb and Gay bomb are informal names for two theoretical non-lethal chemical weapons, which a United States Air Force research laboratory speculated about producing in 1994, which involved discharging female sex pheromones over enemy forces in order to make them sexually attracted to each other ... In 1994 the Wright Laboratory in Ohio, a predecessor to today s United States Air Force Research Laboratory, produced a three-page proposal on a variety of possible nonlethal chemical... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Programming Tools Facilitate Use Of Video Game Processors For Defense Needs Aug 1, 2009
Mark Richards, a principal research engineer and adjunct professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is collaborating with Campbell and graduate student Andrew Kerr to rewrite common signal processing commands to run on a GPU. This work is supported by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. The researchers are writing functions defined in the Vector, Signal and Image Processing Library (VSIPL) to run on GPUs. (Science Daily)
Nanotubes Spin As They Grow Jul 30, 2009
The research was supported by the Programme en Nanosciences et Nanotechnologies of France's L'Agence Nationale de Recherche, the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Ex-Air Force contractor accepted kickbacks Jul 21, 2009
O Hair faces up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine for failing to list on financial disclosure forms that he was a director of Schaller Engineering Inc. The company received more than $200,000 in contracts while O Hair was charged with awarding contracts for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
L-3 tech firm eyes more space Jul 16, 2009
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Students Create Portable Device To Detect Suicide Bombers Jul 3, 2009
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base sponsored the project as well as the contest. Air Force research labs across the country sponsor similar contests on a regular basis to provide rapid reaction and innovative solutions to the Department of Defense's urgent needs, says Capt. Nate Terning, AFRL rapid reaction projects director. (Science Daily)
Air Force Lauds Results of Tactical Satellite-3 Jun 24, 2009
" The highlights of TacSat-3's inaugural month of flight in low Earth orbit at approximately 425 kilometers (264 miles) altitude are: - Within two hours after launch, the spacecraft's solar arrays initiated power to operate key components, and controllers operated the satellite. - Approximately 48 hours following liftoff, program officials verified the functionality of the primary payload, the Advanced Responsive Tactically-Effective Military Imaging Spectrometer, and sensor processing. - During... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Emcore lands $6M deal with Kirtland AFB Jun 23, 2009
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque awarded a $5. 7 million contract for development of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar cells for space applications. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
ITT to support Air Force server environment Jun 18, 2009
The Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity. ITT, of White Plains, N.Y., ranks on Washington Technologys 2009 list of the largest federal government prime contractors. (FCW.com)
Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft Takes Off Jun 4, 2009
It was developed by Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin officials ... It was developed by Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin officials ... It was developed by Air Force Research Laboratory and Lockheed Martin officials. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Air Force Team Helps Put Tactical Satellite in Orbit May 27, 2009
Once this experiment is complete, that assessment will help transition this rapid imagery to the warfighter," said Dr. Peter Wegner, the Operationally Responsive Space Office director. "We look forward to a continued fruitful partnership with the Operationally Responsive Space office and the Air Force Research Laboratory as we develop these capabilities to make access to space faster, cheaper and more responsive to our service men and women around the world. " "I believe we have shown the... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Gillibrand: Region must push for high-tech jobs May 27, 2009
Gillibrand said she was impressed with the one-hour tour she received of the Air Force Research Laboratory at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The senator said she is focused on anti-terrorism efforts, and cyber-security work such as what is conducted at Rome lab is a big part of that. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Hypersonic test vehicle flies in Australia May 23, 2009
The flights are part of a joint research program between the Australian Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. "This trial has successfully tested the flight and mission control systems that will be used in future experiments," said Minister for Defense Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon in a statement released Friday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Base lands $60M of stimulus May 9, 2009
5 billion dollars AFRL obligated in 2008, only $284 million, or 12 percent, was obligated to companies or work performed in Ohio. Even less of that stayed in the Dayton region, even though half of the AFRL research arms are headquartered at Wright-Patt: Propulsion, Materials and Manufacturing, Air Vehicles, Human Effectiveness and Sensors. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Electronic Books: Make Brighter, Full-color Electronic Readers May 7, 2009
Funding for this work was provided by Sun Chemical, PolymerVision, the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Faster Than The Speed Of Sound: New Control System Has What It Takes To Guide Experimental Aircraft May 5, 2009
She and associate professor Andrea Serrani are developing a new control system in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (ARFL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. In the current issue of the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, they report that their controller performed flawlessly in computer simulations of flight maneuvers. (Science Daily)
Hypersonic WaveRider poised for test flight Apr 30, 2009
5-million program managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Air Force Academy Space Fleet Continues to Grow Apr 15, 2009
Academy space fleet continues to grow. The newest addition will be FalconSAT-6, which is on the drawing board now. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Butt Construction wins $36M base contract Apr 11, 2009
The project will add approximately 90,000 square-feet and alter approximately 50,000 square-feet of the existing Air Force Research Laboratory sensors complex at the base. An additional $8 million in construction work will be allocated for the contract, officials said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Aerojet's Advanced Technology Demonstration Motor Successfully Tested by Air Force Mar 26, 2009
The test was conducted at simulated altitude conditions by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Aerojet's TAM design incorporates numerous advanced technologies and materials to demonstrate achievement of IHPRPT Phase II performance goals for solid propulsion rocket motors. (PR Newswire)
Federal funds to improve Rome Lab, VA clinic Mar 23, 2009
The Donald J. Mitchell VA Outpatient Clinic will receive $1,025,000, and the Air Force Research Laboratory will receive $881,000 ... Funding going to the Air Force Research Laboratory, located in Rome s Griffiss Business and Technology Park, will allow for construction improvements, including repairing the facility s roof. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
University of Dayton institute wins $9.9M contract Mar 19, 2009
The Air Force Research Laboratory, based at , awarded the work. UDRI Spokesperson Pamela Gregg said she not know when UDRI received its last contract, but said it wins them regularly and has 30 active contracts. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Polarizers may enhance remote chemical detection Mar 12, 2009
Funding came from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. . (EurekAlert!)
Colonies of 'Cybots' May Defend Government Networks Mar 6, 2009
UNTAME has already garnered interest from the Air Force Research Laboratory, which leads the way in military-related computer security. "We've had several in-depth discussions," Trien said of ongoing talks with Air Force officials. (Fox News)
Northrop Grumman Selected by AFRL to Develop Wireless Spacecraft Technology Mar 4, 2009
Under the contract, Northrop Grumman will develop a wireless data bus interface that enhances AFRL's innovative electronics architecture for spacecraft called Space Plug-n-Play Avionics or SPA. These electronics have modern features of automatic device recognition and fault detection, much like commercial computer interfaces, to enable addition and removal of equipment without any software or database changes. The development challenge is to create hardware elements for managing messages and... (Primezone Releases)
Local briefs: Wednesday, Feb. 25 Feb 26, 2009
The contract is for SGI to build computers and storage systems for several defense groups, including the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Naval Surface Warfare Center. 511 system now available online. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Space solar power crowd bets on Obama Feb 26, 2009
The amplifiers, donated by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, would be moved to another location on the space station to draw power from the station's solar arrays and in microwave form. While Obama has not identified space solar power as an he would pursue, advocates are encouraged by his appointment of longtime space solar power proponents Alan Ladwig and George Whitesides to senior positions at NASA. These advocates note that Obama's transition team specifically asked NASA about the... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Alliant Techsystems tests new rocket Feb 24, 2009
and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base have successfully tested a developmental solid rocket motor, Alliant said Monday ... Developments from an IHPRPT Phase I motor that ATK and the Air Force Research Laboratory successfully tested five years ago have been incorporated in both strategic and commercial solid rocket motor programs ... The Air Force Research Laboratory oversees ATK s Phase II development program. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
MIT rocket aims for cheaper nudges in space Feb 24, 2009
This work was funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory. . (EurekAlert!)
Performance Lab Feb 8, 2009
Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate: Working under a Memorandum of Understanding to share resources to solve the many similar human effectiveness challenges shared by the athletic field and battlefield. US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM): Conduct collaborative research projects in USARIEM's lab on the top of Pike's Peak and in USAFA HPL to improve acclimatization and minimize the occurrence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) and high altitude... (Airforcesports.com)
