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CONTRACT NUMBER Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Milestones 2008 5b. GRANT NUMBER 5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER 5e. TASK NUMBER 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION Air Force Research Lab Wright-Patterson AFB OH REPORT NUMBER 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S ACRONYM(S) 11. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S REPORT NUMBER(S) 12. DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for public release, distribution unlimited 13. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES See also ADM002190., The original document contains color images. 14. ABSTRACT 15. SUBJECT TERMS 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: 17. LIMITATION OF 18. NUMBER 19a. NAME OF ABSTRACT OF PAGES RESPONSIBLE PERSON a. REPORT b. ABSTRACT c. THIS PAGE UU 141 unclassified unclassified unclassified Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98) Prescribed by ANSI Std Z39-18 AFRL INTRODUCTION: TECHNOLOGIES: Click any colored Click the name of section title to any Technology jump directly to Directorate (TD) to that particular open a new window section in the book. containing the AFRL Web site for that TD. SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC): Click a title listed in the TOC for a given section to navigate immediately to the selected story. FOOTER: To e-mail the point of contact for a particular milestone, click the address located in the footer for the item of interest. Technology Milestones can be reviewed at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/news/index.asp?catid=163. To receive more information about AFRL, visit the home page at www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl. Cleared for Public Release Distribution Is Unlimited AFRL Technology Milestones Program The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the only science and technology (S&T) organization for the Air Force. Accordingly, AFRL fulfills a mission to lead the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for the nation’s air, space, and cyberspace forces. Though global dynamics are continually in flux, there remains one enduring constant: sustained investment in technology is the key to ensuring our Air Force remains the best in the world. You will find in these pages some of our most noteworthy milestones for 2008. Technologically significant in every way, these many stories yet represent only a fraction of AFRL’s considerable S&T activities. As a full spectrum laboratory, AFRL plans and executes the entire Air Force science and technology (S&T) budget, providing the foundation necessary for meeting near-, mid-, and far-term military needs; preventing technological surprise; acquiring effective and affordable warfighting capabilities; and otherwise supporting a broad and balanced range of S&T-produced results. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFRL achieves its S&T mission with a science and engineering workforce of approximately 5,800 government personnel, roughly 24% of whom hold doctoral degrees in science, engineering, and mathematical disciplines. In showcasing AFRL’s diversity of science and engineering talent, the Technology Milestones program strives to foster information sharing and awareness throughout the technical community at large—a focus unveiling avenues of potential collaboration in areas of mutual benefit to military, industrial, and academic interests. AFRL remains steadfast in its commitment to develop the warfighter capabilities of today and tomorrow. In thus shaping the current and future generations of air, space, and cyberspace assets, AFRL proudly fulfills its responsibility to uphold the Air Force S&T Vision. For additional information on any of the milestones presented herein, please visit the Technology Milestones program Web site, www.wpafb.af.mil/news/index.asp?catid=163. CURTIS M. BEDKE Major General, USAF Commander Technology Milestones Survey Technology Milestones needs your help! As part of its ongoing commitment to bring you the highest-quality, timely, and relevant product possible, the program will soon evolve in order to better meet your needs. While your feedback is integral to this “under construction” process, we know your time is valuable...rest assured that any comments you provide are greatly appreciated and will receive careful consideration and due response. This Technology Milestones Readership survey is sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Thank you in advance for your participation. Purpose: This survey is intended to assess your view of Technology Milestones stories in portraying AFRL research, as well as to collect your suggestions for improvement. 1. What type of organization do you belong to? USAF USAF, AFRL Other DoD/Military (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) Other government agency Industry Academia Other (specify): 2. If you are a military or civilian employee of the Department of the Air Force, what are your current primary job functions? Pentagon senior decision maker MAJCOM senior decision maker Product Center/Logistics Center/Test Center Science & Technology professional Other (describe): 3. Do you prefer to receive a printed copy of the book, a CD, both, neither, or no preference? If you answered “neither,” please tell us why. 4. What do you typically use Technology Milestones stories for? Check all that apply. Overall technology awareness Identification of technologies for work-related use/application Identification of collaboration opportunities with AFRL Identification of contract opportunities with AFRL Identification of AFRL points of contact Other (specify): 5. Which statement BEST describes your view of the value that AFRL provides based solely on the impressions formed from reading Technology Milestones stories? AFRL provides technology that leads to mission/combat success AFRL is responsive to operational (warfighter) technology needs AFRL enhances Homeland Security AFRL supports senior decision makers with viable technology options Other (specify): 6. Please provide any other comments, questions, or recommendations you might have. This completes your participation! Results of this survey will generate an improved product for the Technology Milestones Readership. Thank you again for your participation in this effort. Please click the SUBMIT button to e-mail your responses to [email protected]. SUBMIT Introduction The Air Force Science and Technology Milestones Demonstrations/Exercises assembled in this book often represent the combined Examples of significant demonstration/exercise events, effort of several scientists and engineers, or groups thereof, including flight tests, system prototype validations, joint working as a team. The basic research, applied research, force exercises, and similar activities and follow-on technology development efforts described Technology Transfer herein are essential to the continued success of the Technology that has transferred from the laboratory to Air Force mission. This book is a compilation of notable the private sector, to include industry, academia, and Technology Milestones selected from the following state and local governments categories: Response to Needs Technology that demonstrates potential for, or has already achieved, application on a developmental or operational Department of Defense system and/or technology that provides “quick-reaction” response to problems or needs of field organizations Discovery Major innovative technological advancements that offer significant potential for existing and future Air Force systems AFRL Technologies Air Force Office of Scientific Research Polymer Chemistry (AFOSR) Quantum Electronic Solids Remote Sensing and Imaging Physics Mission Statement: As a vital component of AFRL, Sensing, Surveillance, and Navigation AFOSR’s mission is to support Air Force goals of control and Sensor and Detector Materials maximum utilization of air, space, and cyberspace. AFOSR Sensory Systems accomplishes its mission by investing in basic research efforts Software and Systems that support the Air Force mission in relevant scientific Space Power and Propulsion areas. Central to AFOSR’s strategy is the identification of Space Situational Awareness long-range technology options for national defense, as well Structural Mechanics as the timely transfer of related scientific knowledge to Surface and Interfacial Science industry, the academic community, and government Theoretical Chemistry laboratories that foster developmental research leading to Unsteady and Rotating Flows revolutionary technologies for the Air Force. Atomic and Molecular Physics Air Vehicles Directorate Biomimetics, Biomaterials, and Biointerfacial Sciences Mission Statement: The Air Vehicles Directorate Biophysical Mechanisms plans, formulates, and directs US science and technology Boundary Layers and Hypersonics development (research, exploratory, and advanced) for Ceramic and Nonmetallic Materials military air vehicles; orchestrates and executes technology Chronobiology developments in aeronautical/control sciences and Cognition and Decision Making aerospace structures; integrates air vehicle technologies Combustion and Diagnostics across all AFRL technology directorates at the systems Computational Mathematics level; and orchestrates this technology development Dynamics and Control with Department of Defense and national labs, industry Electroenergetic Physics and academia, the National Aeronautics and Space Electromagnetics Administration and Federal Aviation Administration, the Electronic and Detector Material Structures and Device North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and other foreign Concepts research agencies. High-Density Optical Memory Propulsion Integration Information Forensics and Process Integration for Weapon Integration Network Operations Experimental Aeronautical Sciences Information Fusion and Artificial Intelligence Flow Control/Flow Physics Laser and Optical Physics Plasma Physics Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Microsystems Low-Speed Aerodynamic Configurations Metallic Materials High-Speed Aerodynamic Configurations Optimization and Discrete Mathematics Multidisciplinary Computational Research Optoelectronics: Components and Information Processing High-Speed Computational Research Physical Mathematics and Applied Analysis Applied Computational Science Control Systems and Theory High-Power Microwaves Unmanned Air Vehicle Cooperative Control Pulsed-Power Plasmas Space Access and Hypersonics Guidance and RF Sources/Antennas Control RF Effects Flow Control, Mechanization, and Automation 711th Human Performance Wing Simulation-Based Research and Development (711 HPW) Multifunctional Structures Mission Statement: The 711 HPW advances human Advanced Structural Concepts performance in air, space, and cyberspace through Thermal Structures research, education, and consultation. The 711 HPW Adaptive Structures merges the AFRL Human Effectiveness Directorate with Structural Health Assessment the mission organizations of the 311th Human Systems Computational/Analytical Certification Wing currently located at Brooks City-Base, Texas; the Combined Environments (Structures) Performance Enhancement Directorate; and the US Air Multidisciplinary Design and Demonstration Force School of Aerospace Medicine. Aeroelasticity Analysis Methods 3-D Audio Structural Integrity Anticipate and Influence Behavior Structural Dynamics Aircrew Performance and Protection Experimental Structures Applied Biotechnology Directed Energy Directorate Battlespace Acoustics and Visualization Mission Statement: The Directed Energy Directorate Behavior Modeling develops, integrates, and transitions science and technology Biobehavioral Systems for directed energy—including high-power microwaves, Biomechanics lasers, adaptive optics, imaging, and effects—to assure US Biotechnology preeminence in air and space. Chemical-Biological Agent Defense Lasers Cognitive Interface Gas/Chemical Lasers Cognitive Modeling Electric Lasers Collaborative Interfaces Bulk Solid-State Lasers Competency-Based Performance Measurement and Fiber Lasers Tracking Semiconductor Lasers, Hybrid Lasers Continuous Learning and Learning Management Laser Vulnerability and Lethality Counterproliferation Modeling and Simulation Cultural Behavior Modeling and Representation Laser/Optics Cyberspace Radio Frequency (RF)/Plasma Directed Energy Bioeffects Systems Distributed Mission Operations Training Research Missions Fatigue Countermeasures Beam Control Human-Centered Logistics Research Atmospheric-Propagation/Adaptive Optics Human-System Interface Design Acquisition-Tracking and Pointing Immersive Training/Rehearsal Simulation Environments Space Situational Awareness Information Operations and Applied Mathematics Laser Eye Protection Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Live-Virtual-Constructive Integration Mission Statement: The Materials and Manufacturing Logistics Readiness Directorate plans and executes the US Air Force program Maintenance Job Aiding for materials and manufacturing in the areas of basic Nanotechnology research, exploratory development, advanced development, Night Vision, Helmet-Mounted, and Large-Screen Displays and industrial preparedness and also provides responsive Nonlethal Weapons Capabilities support to Air Force product centers, logistics centers, Operations Support and operating commands in order to solve systems- and Optical Radiation Bioeffects deployment-related problems and transfer expertise. RF Radiation Bioeffects Accelerated Insertion Materials Sensemaking and Organizational Effectiveness Advanced Composite Processing and Behavior Situational Awareness Advanced Industrial Practices Space Advanced Inspection Speech-Recognition Advanced Metallics Toxicology Air Mobile Systems Research Veterinary Sciences Airbase Infrastructure Warfighter Readiness Research Aircraft and Spacecraft Coatings Warfighter/Weapons Systems Integration Amorphous Metals Analytical Chemistry Research Information Directorate Atmospheric Threat Protection Mission Statement: The Information Directorate leads Biotechnology the discovery, development, and integration of affordable Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites warfighting information technologies for the nation’s air, Composites Supportability space, and cyberspace forces. Computational Chemistry Information Dominance (and its transition to ground, air, Corrosion Control and space systems, especially in the area of Electronics command and control) Electrostatic Discharge Research Information Exploitation Engine Rotor Life Extension Information Fusion Environmental Technologies Communications and Networking Firefighting Technology Signal Processing Fluids, Lubricants, and Tribological Research High-Performance and Adaptive Computing Force Protection Research Collaborative Environments Hardened Materials Advanced Displays and Intelligent Interfaces High-Cycle Fatigue Modeling and Simulation Hazardous Materials Elimination/Minimization Information Assurance Intelligent Information Systems High-Resolution Flaw/Feature Imaging (including intelligent agents, planning/scheduling and High-Temperature Superconductor Materials decision aids, knowledge bases, and access) Infrared Sensors and Transparencies Laser-Hardened Materials Magnetic and High-Temperature Superconducting Materials Processing Manufacturing and Engineering Systems Propulsion Directorate Manufacturing Processing and Fabrication Mission Statement: The Propulsion Directorate plans Materials Affordability Initiatives and executes the Air Force’s basic research, exploratory Materials Behavior and Evaluation development, and advanced development programs for Materials Life Prediction and Durability flight vehicle propulsion and power technology; conducts Materials Process Design in-house research and development to exploit new Materials Supportability opportunities, maintain technical expertise, and verify Metallic Composites contractor findings; provides technical and management Metal Matrix Composites assistance in support of studies, analyses, development Metals Processing planning activities, acquisition, test, evaluation, modification, Nanotechnology and operation of air, space, and weapons systems and Nondestructive Evaluation related equipment; provides the principal Air Force interface Nonmetallic Composite Materials with scientific, industrial, educational, and other government Optical Materials agencies; and serves as the Air Force Materiel Command Organic Matrix Composites focal point in these technical areas. Pollution Prevention Materials Turbine Engines Polymeric Materials Rocket Engine Test Facilities Power and Chemical Processes Turbine Engine Augmentors Quantitative Defect Characterization Solid-Fueled Ramjets Robotics Research Turbine Engine Bearings Semiconductor Materials Solid Propellants Sensor Technologies Combined-Cycle Engines Solid and Liquid Lubricant Development Solid Rocket Boosters Structural and Electronic Failure Analysis Subsonic and Supersonic Combustion Superlattice and Quantum-Well Materials Solid Rocket Service Life Surface Phenomena/Interactions Compressors Systems Support Solid Rocket Motors Thermal Protection Materials Turbine Engine Controls Virtual Reality Training Carbon Fibers and Composites Wide-Bandgap Materials Turbine Engine Diagnostics Ceramic Processing Munitions Directorate Endothermic Fuels Mission Statement: The Munitions Directorate leads Computational Chemistry the discovery, development, integration, and transition Engine Starting Systems of affordable munitions technologies for US air and space Electric Propulsion forces. Engine Health Monitoring Systems Ordnance (warheads, fuzes, and explosives) High-Energy-Density Matter Guidance Exhaust Nozzles Computer Analysis and Modeling Injectors and Spray Measurements Fans