Wyle scientists and technicians work alongside Department of Defense military and civilian researchers to enhance the performance and reduce the risk to aircrew operating in the high altitude environment.
The Air Force Research Lab altitude research program is unique within the Defense Department and supports Air Force, Navy and Joint Service Life Support efforts.
High altitude research also includes generating systems designed to provide breathing 
gas and oxygen storage and delivery systems.
In support of the Air Force's Air Expeditionary Force concept, we are assisting in the development and demonstration of technologies to improve deployability by eliminating dependence on a liquid oxygen infrastructure.
Additional work supports requirements for oxygen systems man-rating and RDT&E for the F-22, Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Primary Aircrew Training System aircraft (JPATS), F-16 onboard oxygen generating system, C-17, AF depots, and Navy partnerships.
Accomplishments:
- Development and validation of decompression sickness risk assessment model - applications include mission planning, aircraft designs, cockpit displays, and control of pressurization systems.
- Demonstrated C-17 oxygen system capability for high-altitude parachute operations.