U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Program

U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Program

U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Program

AFTC (Edwards Air Force Base, California )

SF.60.23.B10130: Data Storage cloud versus on premises cost trends alternatives

Volk, John - (661) 277-5906

The AFTC mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems, and provide timely, objective and accurate information to decision makers. The AFTC directs the developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems for military services, other U.S. government agencies and international partners, in addition to operating the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.
Specific areas of interest are described by advisors working at our ranges and test facilities (Edwards AFB, California, 412 TW, Eglin AFB, Florida, 96 TW, and Arnold AFB, Tennessee, AEDC) remote research allowed if approved by agency.

AFTC requires research into trends and alternatives for cloud and on-premises data storage. Research into possible disruptive technologies with cost/benefit analysis and analysis of alternatives, backed by data showing cost trends, capabilities, and limitations of each solution. Decision making will require forecasting out 5-20 years on the best courses of action for storing test data.

SF.60.23.B10129: Facility Modeling (Maintenance) Digital Engineering Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML)

Volk, John - (661) 277-5906

The AFTC mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems, and provide timely, objective and accurate information to decision makers. The AFTC directs the developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems for military services, other U.S. government agencies and international partners, in addition to operating the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.
Specific areas of interest are described by advisors working at our ranges and test facilities (Edwards AFB, California, 412 TW, Eglin AFB, Florida, 96 TW, and Arnold AFB, Tennessee, AEDC) remote research allowed if approved by agency.

AFTC has a need to begin using Model Based Systems Engineering to measure, track, and predict (based on historical data and known MTBF rates) maintenance requirements in its test facilities. This model will show operational down time costs and costs associated with maintenance efforts for the facility. The objective would be to provide a finished generic model or a process workflow to the creation of a SysML backed model for fine tuning. Identifying commercial tools that could aid in modeling maintenance or that may be linked to a SysML model will also be useful.

SF.60.23.B10128: Facility Modeling (Capacity) Digital Engineering Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML)

Hereford , Christopher - (850) 240-4090

The AFTC mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems, and provide timely, objective and accurate information to decision makers. The AFTC directs the developmental test and evaluation of air, space and cyber systems for military services, other U.S. government agencies and international partners, in addition to operating the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.
Specific areas of interest are described by advisors working at our ranges and test facilities (Edwards AFB, California, 412 TW, Eglin AFB, Florida, 96 TW, and Arnold AFB, Tennessee, AEDC) remote research allowed if approved by agency.

AFTC has a need to begin using Model Based Systems Engineering to measure and track capacity utilization in its test facilities. The objective would be to provide a finished generic model or a process workflow to the creation of a SysML backed model for fine tuning. Identifying commercial tools that could aid in modeling capacity or that may be linked to a SysML model will also be useful.

SF.60.14.B1003: Fundamental Research in Test Science, Test Engineering, and the Analysis of Test Results

Jerome, Elisabetta - 850-883-2922

We have many opportunities to work with senior scientists and engineers at locations throughout the country. Specific areas of interest are described by advisors working at our ranges and test facilities (Edwards AFB, California, 412 TW, Eglin AFB, Florida, 96 TW, and Arnold AFB, Tennessee, AEDC), but placement with other advisors or other locations is possible. These include test sites at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, White Oak, Maryland, Moffett Field, California, and Holloman AFB, New Mexico. We are interested in research topics that advance and improve test science, test engineering, and our ability to properly interpret test results. Basic research in areas that advance the science of test is broadly defined and spans mathematics as well as most disciplines in engineering and the physical sciences. These include:
• Novel measurement techniques, materials, and instruments that enable accurate, rapid, and reliable test data collection of physical, chemical, mechanical, and flow in extreme environments, such as those encountered during transonic flight, hypersonic flight, and the terminal portion of weapons engagement
• New techniques for testing or fielding autonomous ground and flying vehicles
• Advanced algorithms and test techniques that allow rapid and accurate assessment of devices and software to cyber vulnerability
• New processes and devices that increase bandwidth utilization and allow rapid, secure transfer of test data to control facilities during test, with special emphasis on telemetry
• Advanced mathematical techniques that improve design of experiment or facilitate confident comparison of similar but disparate tests
• Advanced models of test equipment and processes that improve test reliability and efficiency
Prospective applicants who cannot find a suitable match in the advisor interest descriptions for the Air Force Test Center should apply under this broad description.

Air Force Test Center

Medina, Kevin
AFTC Technology Transfer & Research Manager
1 South Rosamond Blvd, Bldg 1
Edwards AFB, California 93524
Telephone: 661-277-9111
Email: kevin.medina.1@us.af.mil