Dr. Benitez is constantly developing new materials and wants to test them for high-material applications. The oxy-acetylene ablation test stand will provide Dr. Rogelio Benitez with the capability to screen his materials appropriately. 

The Air Force Research Laboratory is moving to develop hypersonic vehicles as technology advances. The oxy-acetylene ablation test stand allows for quick screening of high-temperature material candidates and helps throw out the weak performers.

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