Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.19.2022
The reason commercial and military flights are such "low pressure" experiences is thanks to research done by AFRL predecessor labs! Learn more about how pressurized flight came to be in 1937 and how it changed the future of travel....
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.19.2022
Some technologies just "click" with developers and users alike - the mouse being one of them. Learn more about how the AFOSR, Air Force Office of Scientific Research awarded a basic research grant to Dr. Douglas Engelbart for the first computer-controlling mouse now....
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.19.2022
The first in the series covers the integral work United States Air Force Colonel Dr. John Stapp orchestrated in developing protective technologies for humans from crash forces that culminated in the creation of the seat belt. Learn more about how this research lead to the formation of the @US Department of Transportation and the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act of 1966....
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.19.2022
If you've ever pondered where the technology behind your navigation apps came from - you have the Lab to thank. Learn more about how our team aided in the research and development of these systems, leading to that familiar blue dot that's present on modern GPS devices....
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.08.2022
AFRL is directly responsible for seatbelts being standard in every car on the road.
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.08.2022
AFRL has had direct involvement with the development of GPS
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.08.2022
AFRL has a direct link to the development of Pressurized Flight.
Video by Keith C Lewis | Air Force Research Laboratory | 04.08.2022
AFRL has had direct link to the development of the computer mouse.