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AEDC analysts present on importance of computational fluid dynamics to research and development
Two AEDC analysts specializing in computational fluid dynamics recently provided insight on how technology has been beneficial to their areas of expertise during a technical excellence seminar held at Arnold AFB. Jason Klepper, CFD analyst who has worked at AEDC for 18 years, presented on the dynamic inlet simulation demonstration for
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11/15
2016
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AF approves request to realign separate Test Center assets under Arnold AFB
The Air Force has approved an Organizational Change Request to realign selected Air Force Test Center operations and facilities from several separate locations under one commander at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Tennessee.This change consolidates the current capabilities of the AEDC at Arnold AFB, Tennessee; the Hypersonic Combined Test
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11/10
2016
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Guimond’s expertise recognized with DOD computing award
AEDC Scientist and Engineer Stephen Guimond recently received the 2016 Hero Award for Up and Coming within the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program, or HPCMP.The award recognizes outstanding individuals who conduct and support research that contributes to the overall mission of the DOD and the program. The name of
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11/07
2016
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AEDC engineer an International Test and Evaluation Association “Young Gun”
George Moraru, test engineer at Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 was selected to speak at the International Test and Evaluation Association conference about his experiences as a young engineer working in the field of hypersonic technology.He spoke as part of the “Young Guns and Old Guards” panel on Oct. 6 at the ITEA symposium.Moraru is a graduate from
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11/04
2016
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Engineer preps item for testing at AEDC National Full-scale Aerodynamics Complex
AEDC instrumentation engineer Dan Pruyn works on the Tiltrotor Test Rig in preparation for a test in the 40-foot by-80-foot wind tunnel at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, the AEDC wind tunnel testing site located in California. TTR is a horizontal axis rig and rotates on the test section turntable to face the rotor into the wind at
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11/04
2016
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The importance of Veterans Day
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill establishing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. He stated, “I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of
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11/01
2016
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AEDC supported testing of the motor for the Orbital ATK Antares rocket set to launch tonight
AEDC test engineers assisted in the testing and development of the Orbital ATK CASTOR® 30XL rocket motor for the Antares, which is set to launch tonight at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Va.The ATK Antares rocket will be carrying cargo to the International Space Station.In the spring of 2013, testing of the CASTOR® 30XL was
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10/18
2016
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AEDC Woman’s Club announces new meeting day
The next meeting of the AEDC Woman’s Club will be at the Arnold Lakeside Club Nov. 3, which is a change of day to the first Thursday in the month instead of the first Tuesday.The program for November, which will include the Secret Shopper event, is still in the planning stages. The AEDCWC Secret Shopper purchases will be presented and the Secret
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10/17
2016
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AEDC Legal office provides political activity guidance to team members: Do's and Don'ts for DOD employee political activities
As we draw near to the end of another presidential election cycle it is prudent that we take a moment and recall what activities government personnel – both civilian and military – can and cannot participate in regarding partisan political activity.The following is general guidance and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of do’s and do not’s, but
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10/17
2016
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Franklin County Industry Day students tour AEDC
Paul Denton, right, a computer numerically controlled (CNC) programmer at the Model and Machine Shop, talks to a group of Franklin County students who participated in the Franklin County Industry Day on Oct. 6 and toured AEDC as part of the program. One of the stops on the tour was the Machine Shop, where the students were able to ask questions
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10/17
2016
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