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Vendor: Alfred G. Traylor
Effects of Contact Load on the Fretting Fatigue Behavior of IN-100 at Elevated Temperature
This thesis studied the effects of contact load of 8006 N on the fretting fatigue behavior of IN-100 at an elevated temperature of 600 C. First, S-N curves were created for a range of applied axial stresses at an identical stress ratio of 0.03...- $18.95
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Simulation Analysis of High Velocity Maintenance for the B-1B
This thesis explores the impact that High Velocity Maintenance (HVM) will have on aircraft availability rates for the B-1B by examining the proposed changes to the field maintenance and supply processes for the two B-1B squadrons of the 28th Bombardment Wing located at Ellsworth...- $17.95
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Decision Analysis With Value Focused Thinking as a Methodology to Assess Air Force Officer Retention Alternatives
Many countries realize the importance of the retention of qualified military personnel, and have tried to solve this problem using various methods. Nevertheless, the effects of those methods have not been determined or proven yet. The military retention problem is closely related to each...- $17.95
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Vendor: Todd E. Combs
A Combined Adaptive Tabu Search and Set Partitioning Approach for the Crew Scheduling Problem With an Air Tanker Crew Application
Aerial refueling is a crucial component of modern day military operations. A vital part of this refueling process is the individual tanker crews. Constrained by the number of tanker crews available, the United States Air Force must find ways to efficiently schedule them. This...- $18.95
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A Critical Analysis of the Air Force's International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card Program
The United States Air Force (USAF) purchased over $ 1.3 billion worth of goods and services with the IMPAC in fiscal year (FY) 2000 alone. The proliferation of the IMPAC has changed the way organizations procure goods and services and empowered them with a...- $15.95
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Vendor: Jun Yan
Evaluation of Chlorinated Solvent Removal Efficiency Among Three Wetland Plant Species: A Mesocom Study
The purpose of this research was to study three different wetland plant species and to compare the chlorinated solvent removal efficiency among each species. Each plant has a different characteristic favorable for chlorinated solvent degradation. Eleocharis erythropoda (Spike Rush) are plants with thin tube...- $17.95
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Unmanned Horizons: Struggle for Control of Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The one and only shot the US had against Osama bin Laden was all down to a new surveillance aircraft the CIA was still testing and evaluating at the time. Commanders decided putting the small unmanned drone, what was then called a UAV, through...- $57.95
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From Theater Missile Defense to Antimissile Offensive Actions: A Near-Term Strategic Approach for the USAF
This study examines the question: What strategic approach should the United States Air Force (USAF) take toward theater missile defense (TMD) and antimissile offensive actions in the near term? This study begins with an introductory chapter asking the stated question in context, presenting the...- $57.95
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The Impact of Pregnancy on U.S. Army Readiness
The impact of pregnancy on U.S. Army readiness came to the forefront following the Persian Gulf War and the large-scale deployment of military servicewomen. Some deploying units reported that non-deployable rates for pregnancy among women were as much as 30% of those assigned. Numerous...- $13.95
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Application of the Three Short Calibration Technique in a Low Frequency Focus Beam System
Electromagnetic material characterization is the process of determining the constitutive parameters of matter. In simple media, these parameters are permittivity and permeability. Characterization of these values is often accomplished through the use of waveguides, transmission lines, coaxial cables, and resonant cavities. Free space measurements...- $15.95
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Subjective Audio Quality Over a Secure IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 Wireless Local Area Network
This thesis investigates the quality of audio generated by a G.711 codec and transmission over an IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless local are network (WLAN). Decline in audio quality due to additional calls or by securing the WLAN with Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) is...- $15.95
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Management Versus Non-Management Knowledge Transfer From Training to Real Work Environments: A Meta-Analysis
This study reviewed 78 articles from previous research to investigate the effects of factors in the organizational environment on training transfer. A meta-analysis was performed with training transfer as a dependent variable and post-training independent variables of supervisor support, subordinate support, peer support, workplace...- $15.95
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Vendor: Kevin A. Mares
Aerobic Biodegradation of Alternative Fuel Oxygenates in Unsaturated Soil Columns
Groundwater contamination problems caused by methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in subsurface waters have prompted the search for a gasoline oxygenate replacement. In order to avoid the problems encountered with MTBE, it is prudent to evaluate the fate and transport in the subsurface of proposed...- $17.95
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Vendor: Adam D. Harder
Experimental Characterization of Turbulent Flow Around Cylinder Arrays
This research was done as part of an effort to develop alternative fire suppressant technologies for aircraft engine nacelles. A circular cylinder array was designed, built, and placed in the AFIT roll-around low speed wind tunnel to model generic clutter inside an engine nacelle....- $15.95
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Positron Annihilation Ratio Spectroscopy Study of Electric Fields Applied to Positronium at Material Interfaces
The purpose of this research was to develop a new code to analyze the data from AFIT's positron annihilation of radiation spectrometer, PsARS, system. The PsARS was used to analyze positronium formation at the surface of a capillary tube coated with gold. Using energy...- $17.95
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Vendor: Adam S. MacKenzie
An Exploration of the Effects of Maintenance Manning on Combat Mission Readiness Utilizing Agent Based Modeling
Agent based models have been shown to be powerful tools in describing processes and systems centered on individual behaviors and local interactions (i.e. "bottom-up") between specific entities. Current application areas tend to be focused within the business and social science arenas, although their usefulness...- $15.95
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Vendor: John C. Crane
Improving Cape Canaveral's Next-Day Thunderstorm Forecasting Using a MESO-ETA Model-Based Index
Reliable thunderstorm forecasts are essential to safety and resource protection at Cape Canaveral. Current methods of forecasting day-2 thunderstorms provide little improvement over forecasting by persistence alone and are therefore in need of replacement. This thesis focuses on using the mesoscale eta model to...- $15.95
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Decision Analysis Using Value-Focused Thinking to Select Renewable Alternative Fuels
The United States relies on imported oil as a result of domestic petroleum consumption rates greatly exceeding production rates. Alternative fuels are a major force in the effort to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation industry. The transportation industry also accounts for 1/3 of...- $17.95
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Modeling and Simulation of Commercial Satellite Imagery Processes
The purpose of this research was to develop a general, statistical model of order-to-delivery times for comm al satellite imagery. The research looked at the current four satellites providers with 3-meter or better imagers in the context of a generalized model of co mercial...- $15.95
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A Nonlinear Pre-Filter to Prevent Departure and/or Pilot-Induced Oscillations Due to Actuator Rate Limiting
Closed loop instability caused by excess phase lag induced by actuator rate limiting has been suspected in many aircraft departures from controlled flight and pilot-induced oscillations (PIO). As part of the joint Air Force Institute of Technology/Test Pilot School (AFIT/TPS) program, a nonlinear rate...- $57.95
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A Systems Engineering Approach to Analyzing Weather Input Sensitivities of the Joint Precision Air Drop System
The United States Air Force is partnering with the United States Army as well as allied nations to develop a revolutionary advance in logistical support known as the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS). The focus of this study is to develop a process...- $18.95
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Hexavalent Chromium Dissociation From Overspray Particles Into Fluid for Three Aircraft Primers
The Department of Defense and industry use chromate-containing primer paints extensively to inhibit corrosion on metal assets. Chromate, a primer pigment, provides excellent corrosion inhibition, but contains hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), a human carcinogen. There is no reliable epidemiological evidence of increased lung cancer incidence...- $17.95
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Use and Effectiveness of Contract Schedule Incentives in Air Force Materiel Command
Are contract schedule incentives utilized by our acquisition contracting workforce, and if so what are their effectiveness? This research shows there is not widespread use of these types of incentives. There is also disagreement on their perceived effectiveness. Surveying, via email, the population of...- $57.95
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Simulation of a Moving Elastic Beam Using Hamilton's Weak Principle
Hamilton's Law is derived in weak form for slender beams with closed cross sections. The result is discretized with mixed space-time finite elements to yield a system of nonlinear, algebraic equations. An algorithm is proposed for solving these equations using unconstrained optimization techniques, obtaining...- $18.95
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A Tabu Search for Scheduling and Rescheduling Combat Aircraft
Scheduling an air campaign is a time and labor intensive task. Exacerbating this task is the fact that combat planners still make use of manual methods to accomplish much of this daunting but critical effort. While some work has been done to automate the...- $17.95
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Reengineering the Tanker Allocation Process
This research explores the need to reengineer the tanker allocation process at the Tanker Airlift Control Center using a 4 round Delphi study consisting of 22 subject matter experts throughout Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Command, the US Navy, and the US Marine Corps....- $15.95
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A Modeling and Simulation Approach to Characterize Network Layer Internet Survivability
The Air Force Core Competency of Information Superiority will be achieved in an age of decreasing AF manpower and corporate expertise. Increased AF reliance on COTS solutions, coupled with nearly ubiquitous points of entry to communication networks, create unique challenges in maintaining the Information...- $18.95
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A Comparison of Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability Software Dose-Rate Contour Plots to a Sample of Local Fallout Data From Test Detonations i
A comparison of Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) software dose-rate contour plots to a sample of local nuclear fallout data from test detonations in the continental United States, 1945 - 1962, is performed. Fallout data from test detonations is obtained from "Compilation of...- $15.95
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Vendor: Kjirstin A. Bentson
An Epidemiological Approach to Terrorism
There are many types of models for counterterrorism, explaining different problems that the military faces in the fight against terrorism. This thesis proposes that one of the fundamental assumptions underlying existing models of counterterrorism is that the struggle with terrorists can be understood as...- $17.95
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Effects of Pressure Gradients on Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow Over a Flat Plate With Riblets
The Air Force Institute of Technology Boundary Layer Research Facility test section was modified to create controlled non-zero streamwise pressure gradients. The capability of the modified facility to reproduce theoretical laminar boundary layer velocity profiles and to create a self-preserving flow with an adverse...- $17.95
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Vendor: Samuel I. Harkiss
A Study of Bi-Directional Reflectance Distribution Functions and Their Effect on Infrared Signature Models
Since 2004, AFIT has been developing a trend-analysis tool to assess large com-mercial aircraft infrared (LCAIR) signatures. In many cases, this code predictedsignatures to within 10% of measured data. However, other results indicated that thesingle-bounce, specular-re-ection algorithm being used failed to adequately simulateinteractions between...- $18.95
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Mechanical Behavior of Cracked Panels Repaired With Bonded Composite Patch
This research focuses on investigating the mechanical behavior of cracked aluminum panels repaired with bonded boron/epoxy composite patches. The effects of crack initiation and growth on the residual strength of the repaired panels are characterized. This research establishes a correlation between damage modes, residual...- $17.95
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Vendor: Barry N. Behnken
Kinetic Model of a Space-Based, BR Laser Pumped by Solar Photolysis of IBR
A kinetic model of the directly solar-pumped, atomic bromine laser--operating on the Br (4 2 P1/2.... 2 P 3/2) transition under IBr photolysis--was developed, executed, and interpreted. In recognition of an evolving national interest in space-based laser development, the model presumed operation on a...- $17.95
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Improved Feature Extraction, Feature Selection, and Identification Techniques that Create a Fast Unsupervised Hyperspectral Target Detection Algorithm
This research extends the emerging field of hyperspectral image (HSI) target detectors that assume a global linear mixture model (LMM) of HSI and employ independent component analysis (ICA) to unmix HSI images. Via new techniques to fully automate feature extraction, feature selection, and target...- $57.95
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The Evolution of Army Communications Technology and Its Effect on Battle Command: Is Technology an End or a Means to an End?
If information and other technologies are to be the core of warfare in the future what does this mean to commanders of the future? Will commanders of the future have to be geniuses trained in the sciences of war since childhood to be effective...- $13.95
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Nuclear Enterprise Performance Measurement
The criticality of the United States Air Force nuclear enterprise demands that commanders have the best possible understanding of system performance, both in the aggregate and at the drill-down levels sufficient to make timely corrective actions when warranted. We model a strategylinked measurement system...- $15.95
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Providing a Theoretical Basis for Nanotoxicity Risk Analysis Departing from Traditional Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling
Novel properties of engineered nanoparticles that make them attractive may also present unique exposure risks. The traditional physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling assumption of instantaneous equilibration likely does not apply to nanoparticles. This simulation-based research begins with development of a model that includes di usion,...- $57.95
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Factors and Interactions That Affect Air Force C-17 Aircraft Mission Capable Rates
Given the high demand for mission capable airlift aircraft and considering increasing budget pressures, Air Mobility Command decision makers need a better understanding of mission capable (MC) rate-related factors and their interactions for mobility aircraft. This is needed to comprehend how issues such as...- $17.95
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Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Mid-Infrared Semiconductors Using the Signal and Idler Beams of a Synchronous Optical Parametric Oscillator
The objective to this thesis was to improve the procedure for taking unltrafast, time-resolved measurements of photoluminescence from MWIR semiconductors. Previous work has used mode-locked titanium sapphire (Ti: Saph) laser to excite the semiconductor sample and to upconvert the photoluminescene from the semiconductor. Work...- $15.95
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Voice Traffic Over Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: A Performance Analysis of the Optimized Link State Routing Protocol
This thesis investigates the performance of the Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) protocol on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications in Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs). Representative VoIP traffic is submitted to a MANET and end-to-end delay and packet loss are observed. Node density,...- $17.95
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The Heavy Bomber Industrial Base: A Study of Present and Future Capabilities
The declining procurement level and reduced quantity of new program starts driven by a dramatically smaller defense budget have generated concern for the continuing viability of the defense base. Recent research on the impact of the aerospace industrial base's downsizing relative to heavy bomber...- $13.95
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Using an Inductive Learning Algorithm to Improve Antibody Generation in a Single Packet Computer Defense Immune System
The United States Air Force relies heavily on computer networks for many day-to-day activities. Many of these networks are affected by various types of attacks that can be launched from anywhere on the globe. The rising prominence of organizations such as the AFCERT and...- $15.95
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Characterization of the Surface Morphology of Bacillus Spores by Atomic Force Microscopy
The surface morphology of Bacillus spores was resolved by atomic force microscopy in order to determine if characteristic surface features could be used to distinguish between closely related species. Four strains were studied: Bacillus anthracis Sterne strain, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Bacillus cereus strain...- $18.95
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Modeling Chlorinated Ethene Removal in the Methanogenic Zone of Constructed Wetlands: A System Dynamics Approach
The purpose of this study is to gain understanding of the dynamics of the processes that degrade Perchloroethene (PCE) to ethene, within the confines of the methanogenic zone of a constructed wetland. A system dynamics modeling approach is used. This model is focused on...- $18.95
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Design and Model Verification of an Infrared Chromotomographic Imaging System
A prism chromotomographic hyperspectral imaging sensor is being developed to aid in the study of bomb phenomenology. Reliable chromotomographic reconstruction depends on accurate knowledge of the sensor specific point spread function over all wavelengths of interest. The purpose of this research is to generate...- $15.95
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A JBI Information Object Engineering Environment Utilizing Metadata Fragments for Refining Searches on Semantically-Related Object Types
The Joint Battlespace Infosphere (JBI) architecture defines the Information Object (IO) as its basic unit of data. This research proposes an IO engineering methodology that will introduce componentized IO type development. This enhancement will improve the ability of JBI users to create and store...- $17.95
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A Qualitative Analysis of the ASAM Program: Is It Properly Preparing Our Future Mobility Leaders?
Developing leaders is vital to Air Mobility Command (AMC) to ensure future success of AMC, as a command, and subordinate mobility units. AMC has implemented several programs under Phoenix Horizon to help create a large pool of highly competitive mobility officers through leadership development...- $15.95
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Evaluating Management Strategies for Automated Test Systems/Equipment: An F-15 Case Study
The management of United States Air Force ATS/E presents a variety of issues that affect the long-term capability and mission readiness of weapon systems. Traditional procurement processes suggest that individual aircraft platform System Program Offices (SPOs) developed, improved and replaced ATE on an "as-required"...- $57.95
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A Climatology-Based Model for Long-Term Prediction of Radar Beam Refraction
This model uses iterative raytracing to determine the most direct path from the radar to the target through the climatologically predicted refractive atmosphere. The amount of height measurement error is calculated by comparing the geographic path to the refracted path. Only vertical refractivity variation...- $18.95
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Air Force Logistics: Moving from a Mobilization Base to One of Mobility
Global Reach/Global Power calls for the Air Force to be capable of projecting its forces anywhere, any time. The current logistics vision, however, is based in mobilization rather than mobility. Mobilization focuses on industrial production to provide weapon systems and is long-term oriented; mobility...- $57.95
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