What experiments and models exist for liquid fuel injection or spray in hypersonic fuels?
What experiments and models exist for liquid fuel injection or spray in hypersonic fuels?
Advanced Materials
Traditional materials and processes for science, engineering, and technologies in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Recent Inquiries
Which missiles and/or solid rocket boosters utilize carbon/carbon-silicon-carbide (C/C-SiC) ceramic matrix composite (CMC) thrust vector control vanes for maneuvering?
Which missiles and/or solid rocket boosters utilize carbon/carbon-silicon-carbide (C/C-SiC) ceramic matrix composite (CMC) thrust vector control vanes for maneuvering?
71657 What publications on reducing the optical cross section in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) (1.0-1.5 um) spectral band for optical systems are available?
What publications on reducing the optical cross section in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) (1.0-1.5 um) spectral band for optical systems are available?
Articles
Cutting-Edge Microvane Technology Ready to Modernize C-17 Fleet
CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Air Force Operational Energy and Air Mobility Command are entering the final phase of evaluation for microvane drag reduction technology on the C-17 Globemaster III. Developed through a collaborative…
Superalloys Resist Wear at Nearly Forge-Level Heat Using New Process
Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. Recently, a Virginia Tech team may have uncovered a promising candidate by happenstance:Â transition metal spinel oxides formed on nickel-chromium-based superalloys. Unlike…
Metastable Marvel: X-Rays Illuminate an Exotic Material Transformation
A dry material makes a great fire starter, and a soft material lends itself to a sweater. Batteries require materials that can store lots of energy, and microchips need components that can turn the flow…
Webinars
Better, Faster, Cheaper Metallic Components: NSF’s HAMMER-ERC
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing, Moving from Evolution to Revolution Engineering Research Center (NSF HAMMER-ERC) is a collaboration between five universities to develop agile manufacturing systems that use new tools and advanced…
Material and Structure Considerations for Morphing Aerospace Skins
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is leading an effort on increasing missile range and lethality against highly maneuverable targets through utilizing active morphing. Â In this system, morphing is accomplished through articulating the neck region,…
Digital Twin Research and Development for a Metal Additive Manufacturing Process
A laser-based metal additive manufacturing process offers lower heat input; thus leading to less base metal distortion compared to traditional welding processes. Digital twin (DT) is a critical technology, as it gives insights into many…
Events
High-Speed/Hypersonic Subarea of the Air Platforms Community of Interest Technical Interchange Meeting
The High-Speed/Hypersonic (HSH) Subarea of the Air Platforms Community of Interest (COI) is pleased to present their Technical Interchange Meeting in the Washington, D.C. area on April 30 – May 2, 2025. This classified meeting…
SpaceCom
SpaceCom | Space Congress exclusively draws participation from industry leaders and organizations with the power to drive new space strategies, fuel forward progress, signal demand for continued innovation, inform policy, and institute a sustainable future…
2025 Space Technologies Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting
During the week of 24-28 March 2025, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), on behalf of the U.S. Department of defense (DoD) Space Community of Interest (COI), will host a virtual technology interchange meeting…