Graduate Digital Forensics Education at the Air Force Institute of Technology

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.L. Peterson ◽  
R.A. Raines ◽  
R.O. Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Institute Of Technology

scholarly journals The laboratory test rig with miniature jet engine to research aviation fuels combustion process

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartosz Gawron ◽  
Tomasz Białecki
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Laboratory Test ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Jet Engines ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Jet Engine ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Main Components

Abstract This article presents laboratory test rig with a miniature turbojet engine (MiniJETRig – Miniature Jet Engine Test Rig), that was built in the Air Force Institute of Technology. The test rig has been developed for research and development works aimed at modelling and investigating processes and phenomena occurring in full scale jet engines. In the article construction of a test rig is described, with a brief discussion on the functionality of each of its main components. Additionally examples of measurement results obtained during the realization of the initial tests have been included, presenting the capabilities of the test rig.

Capabilities of the FAM-C method to diagnose the accessory gearboxes and transmission -train assemblies of the MI-24 helicopters

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-220
Author(s):  
Sławomir Augustyn ◽  
Andrzej Gębura
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Instantaneous Frequency ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Diagnostic Method ◽  
Transmission System ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Mechanical Measurements ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Non Destructive

The study has been intended to present some selected service-imposed issues with the transmission system of the Mi-24 combat helicopter. An attempt has been made to present predictions about possible threats/hazards to the transmission system of this helicopter. The forecast has been based on the FAM-C analysis of changes in instantaneous frequency against time and, to some extent, on mechanical measurements of disassembled structural components/subassemblies. The greatest emphasis has been laid on capabilities to identify and diagnose locations in structural components of the Mi-24 helicopter (where many and various hazards may arise) using the non-destructive diagnostic method FAM-C developed at ITWL (Air Force Institute of Technology). The method has been based on the tracking of parameters of modulation of airborne alternator produced frequencies. The testing requires no extra sensors, since the built-in airborne AC, DC, and tachogenerators themselves are the diagnostic transducers. While taking FAM-C measurements, the transmission system experiences no extra loads or rotational-speed distortions.

Investigations on corrosion of aircrafts in the aspect of prolonged service life and operation driven by their technical condition

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Barszcz
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Atmospheric Corrosion ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Corrosion Investigation ◽  
Prolonged Service ◽  
Research Studies

Research studies that are conducted by both the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and other domestic and foreign organizations indicate that investigations of corrosion phenomena present a very important factor with respect to prolongation of technical resources and operation of aircraft driven by their actual technical condition. The investigation of the corrosion degree and deterioration of protective coatings must be carried out in a systemic manner with thorough analysis of information that bring together the aircraft operation and the processes of corrosion and deterioration of protective coatings. The investigation must comprise measurements of the atmospheric corrosion in order to determine corrosive aggressiveness of the atmosphere and establish frequency and scope of corrosion inspection. Only the analysis of gathered information with its characteristics may guarantee safe operation of structural components of aircrafts according to their actual technical condition. This paper outlines the approach to corrosion investigation that is in place in AFIT.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING GUIDED BOMBS

2020 ◽  
Vol 152 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-32
Author(s):  
Krzysztof GRAJEWSKI ◽  
Grzegorz KOWALECZKO ◽  
Mariusz PIETRASZEK ◽  
Tomasz KLEMBA
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
High Price ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Guidance And Control ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
And Control

Requirements of the modern battlefield enforce the use of precision assets of striking (PAS) including above all the guided bombs. Their high price compels the user for employment of exercise PAS equivalents in the training process. The article presents requirements for modern guided bombs. A general division of airborne bombs was made regarding the purpose, the method of use and the manner of bomb's movement. The specifics of dropping for guided and classic bombs are presented. The basic systems of guidance and control for precision assets of strike are reviewed. The article presents basic technical solutions used in a guided airborne exercise bomb (G-AEB) developed by the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), and compares them with specifications for production and using of newly designed exercise bombs of this family.

Theoretical Foundations for the Computer-Aided Design System

SIMULATION ◽  
1964 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. R-3-R-20
Author(s):  
Douglas T. Ross ◽  
Jorge E. Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Design System ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Air Force Base ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

This work has been made possible through the support extended to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electronic Systems Laboratory, by the Manufacturing Technology Laboratory, ASD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, under Contract No. AF-33(600)- 42859. It is published for technical information only and does not necessarily represent the recommendations or conclusions of the sponsoring agency.

scholarly journals CFD Analysis of the Tractor Propulsion Concepts for an Inverted Joined Wing Airplane

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Adam Dziubiński
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
High Position ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Thrust Vector ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Joined Wing ◽  
Crucial Parameter ◽  
Better Than

AbstractEfficiency is a crucial parameter for an airplane to reduce both cost of operations and emission of pollutants. There are several airplane concepts that potentially allow for increasing the efficiency. A few of them were not investigated thoroughly enough yet. The inverted joined wing configuration, with the upper wing in front of the lower one is an example of such concept. Therefore, a project consisting of development of an experimental scaled demonstrator, and its wind tunnel and flight testing, was undertaken by consortium: Institute of Aviation, Warsaw University of Technology, Air Force Institute of Technology and a MSP company. Results led to a conclusion, that the inverted joined wing configuration allows to build an airplane with excellent performance, but its advantage against the conventional airplane is marginal because of large trimming drag of the configuration with relatively high position of the thrust vector in pusher configuration. It was applied because the demonstrator was a flying model of manned airplane and the tractor configuration would affect the pilot’s field of observation. However, in case of the UAV, this reason becomes insignificant. Therefore two configurations of tractor propulsion were tested to see, if their performance is better than the performance of original design.

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