Air Force

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Air Force Research Laboratory AFRL Science and
Technology for Tomorrows Air and Space Force
Air Force Research Laboratory Overview
Mr. Patrick A. Gould Deputy Division Chief Plans
and Programs Directorate
Distribution C US Government and their
contractors only
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Air Force Mission
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Combat Power Transformation
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Revolution in Target Efficiency

• 1945
• 21,750 aircraft
• 100 1,000 targets

• 2003
• 1149 aircraft
• 39,596 targets

• Today many JDAMs per acft
• Many targets per mission

• WWII - 4-9 bombs per aircraft
• 1,000 sortie formations common

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OIF Targeting Efficiency

• USAF Attack Fighters in OIF (180 total)
• F-15C and F-16 CJ not included
• A-10 60
• F-117 12
• F-15E 48
• F-16 60
• USAF Bombers in OIF (43 total)
• B-1 11
• B-2 4
• B-52 28

We have plenty of delivery capability against
static targets. Todays challenge is going after
time sensitive targets.
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AFRL Mission
Lead the discovery, development, and integration
of affordable warfighting technologies for our
air and space force.
Lead
Its not just about the scienceits about
leadership in ST
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AFRL Senior Leadership
Commander (CC) Maj Gen Ted Bowlds
Chief TechnologyOfficer (CT) Dr. Thomas Cruse
Mobilization Assistant Brig Gen Mike McClendon
Executive Director (CD) Mr. Lester McFawn
Vice Commander (CV) Col Scott Coale
Transformation (XR) Ms. Christine Anderson
Plans Programs (XP) Dr. Walter Jones
Information (IF)
Directed Energy (DE)
Munitions (MN)
Air Vehicles(VA)
Col Rex Kiziah
Col Robert Carter
Dr. Bruce Simpson
Dr. Donald Hanson
Col Daniel Morin
Propulsion (PR)
Sensors (SN)
Materials Manuf. (ML)
AFOSR
Human (HE) Effectiveness
Dr. Brendan Godfrey
Dr. William Borger
Mr. David Walder
Dr. Hendrick Ruck
Mr. Joe Sciabica
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Core Work Areas
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AFRL People Facilities

• 10 Major RD Sites across US
• 40 Locations Around the World

• 5343 Government Employees
• 3798 Onsite Contractors

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AFRL

• Hanscom AFB, MA
• Space Vehicles
• Sensors

• Wright Patterson AFB, OH
• HQ AFRL
• Air Vehicles
• Materials and Manufacturing
• Propulsion
• Sensors
• Human Effectiveness

• Rome Research Site, NY
• Information

• Edwards AFB, CA
• Propulsion

• Arlington, VA
• AFOSR

• Kirtland AFB, NM
• Space Vehicles
• Directed Energy

• Eglin AFB, FL
• Munitions

• Mesa, AZ
• Human Effectiveness

• Tyndall AFB, FL
• Materials Manufacturing

• Maui, HI
• Tracking

• Brooks City-Base, TX
• Human Effectiveness

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DoD Research Categories
6.1
Produces NewKnowledge
BASICRESEARCH
6.2
Develops NewTechnologies
APPLIEDRESEARCH
6.3
Experiments and Demonstrations
ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
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FY06 Presidents BudgetAF ST Core Budget
By Budget Activity
By Directorate/Tech Area
Directed Energy 99M (7)
Propulsion 252M (17)
Human Effectiveness 109M (8)
6.1 224M 16
Munitions 77M (5)
Space Vehicles 145M (10)
Basic Research 224M (16)
6.2 806M 55
6.3 424M 29
Information 132M (9)
Sensors 163M (11)
Materials Mfg 131M (9)
Air Vehicles 122M (8)
TOTAL 1.454 Billion
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AF Office of Scientific Research

• Physics Electronics
• Mathematics Space Sciences
• Aerospace Materials Sciences
• Chemistry Life Sciences

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Human Effectiveness Directorate

• Warfighter Readiness Research
• Warfighter Interface
• Directed Energy Bioeffects
• Bioscience and Protection

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Warfighter Readiness Research
Preparing Warfighters for Current Threats Visual
Threat Recognition and Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT)
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Warfighter Interface
Equipping Warfighters to Transform
Battlespace Integrated Panoramic Night Vision
Goggles (IPNVG)
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Biotechnology
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Materials Manufacturing Directorate

• Metals, Ceramics
• Polymers, Composites, Coatings
• Laser-Hardened Sensor Materials
• Manufacturing Technology
• Non-Destructive Evaluation
• System Support

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Metals and Ceramics
Ceramic-Based Body Armor for Warfighter
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System Support
Equipping Warfighters to Transform
Battlespace First Response Expeditionary (FRE)
Fire Vehicle
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Sensors Directorate

• Radio Frequency Sensors Countermeasures
• Electro-Optical Sensors Countermeasures
• Automatic Target Recognition Sensor Fusion

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Laser Infrared Countermeasures Effectiveness
(LIRCM)
Electro-Optical Sensors and Countermeasures
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Propulsion Directorate

• Turbine Engines
• Fuels Lubricants
• Liquid Solid Rocket Power

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Information Directorate

• Dynamic Planning Execution
• Global Awareness
• Global Information Exchange

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Directed Energy Directorate

• Lasers
• High Power Microwaves
• Advanced Optics Imaging

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Lasers
Personnel Halting Stimulation Response (PHaSR)
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Advanced Optics and Imaging

• HEL Before and After

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Munitions Directorate

• Precision Munitions
• Counterproliferation
• Alternative Effects Weaponry

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Precision Munitions
Providing Weapons and Expertise to Achieve
Tactical Dominance - Passive Attack Weapon (PAW)
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Air Vehicles Directorate

• Computational Science
• Control Science
• Multi-Disciplinary Technologies

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Space Vehicles Directorate

• Counterspace
• C3ISR
• Responsive Space

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Integrated Experiments Evaluation

• Launch 11 Apr 05
• Rendezvous capability with multiple objects
• Natural fly-by and controlled maneuvered
  inspections
• Inspection payloads LIDAR Imager Camera
• Small, lightweight operational concept

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FY06 Presidents BudgetAF ST Core Budget
By Budget Activity
By Directorate/Tech Area
Directed Energy 99M (7)
Propulsion 252M (17)
Human Effectiveness 109M (8)
6.1 224M 16
Munitions 77M (5)
Space Vehicles 145M (10)
Basic Research 224M (16)
6.2 806M 55
6.3 424M 29
Information 132M (9)
Sensors 163M (11)
Materials Mfg 131M (9)
Air Vehicles 122M (8)
TOTAL 1.454 Billion
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AFRL Costumers and Products
SECAF, Chief long view, strategic planning
conduct long-term research, driven by a bold
technology goal shape the future Air Force
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AFRL Basic Applied Research .Enables Future
Transformational Capabilities
Long Range Strike
Sensor Craft Persistent ISR
Reusable Launch Vehicle Rapid Access to Space
CAOC of the Future
Driven by Capability Planning.
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AFRL Costumers and Products
SECAF, Chief long view, strategic planning
Program Managers next generation, acquisition
sustainment
develop technology options that meet the needs of
capability developers deliver on our commitments
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AFRL Advanced Technology Development
Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD)
Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATD)
External Customers
Manufacturing Technology
Direct Support
Driven by Capability Planning.
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AFRL Costumers and Products
SECAF, Chief long view, strategic planning
Program Managers next generation, acquisition
sustainment
Warfighter (e.g. AFSOC, USSOCOM) today,
employing capabilities
rapidly deliver technical innovation, driven by
warfighter emergencies reshape today's battles
Helicopter Brownout Ops
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Rapid Technology ResponseAFRL Support to OEF-OIF
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QUESTIONS?