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Vendor: Eric P. Shirley
Army Battlefield Distribution Through the Lens of OIF: Logical Failures and the Way Ahead
This monograph examines the causes of battlefield distribution challenges and failures at the operational level during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The thesis is that following the logistics challenges noted during Operation Desert Storm the Army mistakenly pursued a course of reforms during the 1990s that...- $57.95
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Backward Amplification and Beam Cleanup of a Raman Fiber Laser Oscillator Using a Multi-Mode Graded Index Fiber Amplifier
This thesis tested a CW fiber-based Raman amplifier implemented in a backward pumped geometry. To create a seed for the amplifier, a CW Nd: YAG laser operating at 1.064 m was used to pump a 50 m multimode graded index fiber using fiber Bragg...- $15.95
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Vendor: Jason K. Walk
Analysis of Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration in a Coalition Framework
Multinational logistics is proposed as having considerable potential, but this has yet to be substantially realized in any post-Cold War coalition operation. This delta between what is perceived possible and the current level of logistic support to coalition operations is the impetus for this...- $15.95
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Implementation and Validation of a Real-time Wireless Non-invasive Physiological Monitoring System in a High-G Environment
The overall purpose of this research is to develop a system capable of real-time personal positioning and physiological monitoring. The system will be composed of a shirt having non-invasive physiological sensors, Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, wireless data transceiver, and real-time PC-based control station....- $17.95
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Vendor: Peter J. Crandall
An Analysis of the Tooth to Tail Ratio in a Brigade Combat Team Between 1990 to Present
As the army organizes to fight the current Global War on Terrorism and other enemies in the 21st Century, logisticians will need the capabilities to keep pace with the high technology of the modern battlefield. Under the Army's Modularity campaign, the Army has redesigned...- $57.95
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Evolution of Control Programs for a Swarm of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)are rapidly becoming a critical military asset. In the future, advances in miniaturization are going to drive the development of insect sizeU AVs. New approaches to controlling these swarms are required. The goal of this research is to develop a controller...- $17.95
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A Study of Near Field Data Transformed to the Far Field for a Canonical PEC Scatterer
The purpose of this research was to analyze the error associated with the Image Based Near Field to Far Field Transformation (IB NFFFT) for a canonical perfectly electrically conductive (PEC) scatterer. This research compares two groups of data: far field RCS predicted by the...- $15.95
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Computational Analysis of Geometric Effects on Strut Induced Mixing in a Scramjet Combustor
In order to increase the fuel-air mixing in a scramjet combustion section, the Air Force Institute of Technology and the Air Force Research lab investigated methods to increase the mixing efficiency. Previous experimental work identified the advantages of using a strut upstream of a...- $15.95
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A Greedy Multiple-Knapsack Heuristic for Solving Air Mobility Command's Intratheater Airlift Problem
This research develops a methodology using a greedy heuristic to solve Air Mobility Command's intratheater airlift scenario as a multiple knapsack problem. The objective is to maximize throughput in a theater given a vehicle mixture and assignment scheme. The model allows for a heterogeneous,...- $15.95
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A Hybrid Communications Network Simulation-Independent Toolkit
Net-centric warfare requires information superiority to enable decision superiority, culminating in insurmountable combat power against our enemies on the battlefield. Information superiority must be attained and retained for success in today's joint/coalition battlespace. To accomplish this goal, our combat networks must reliably, expediently and...- $15.95
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Analysis of a Rumor Routing Protocol With Limited Packet Lifetimes
Wireless sensor networks require specialized protocols that conserve power and minimize network traffic. Therefore, it is vitally important to analyze how the parameters of a protocol affect these metrics. In doing so, a more efficient protocol can be developed.This research evaluates how the number...- $15.95
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Modeling Biodegradation of Chlorinated Groundwater Contaminants Under Iron-Reducing Conditions of a Constructed Wetland: A System Dynamics Approach
The purpose of this study is to determine and explore the fundamental processes associated with biodegradation of chlorinated ethenes in iron-reducing conditions of a constructed wetland and to evaluate the impacts of changing conditions (both natural and engineer-controlled) on the system. The modeler uses...- $20.95
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A Simulation-Based Analysis of the Impact of In-Sourcing a Major Process Element on the Coast Guard HH-60J Depot Maintenance Process
Leaders at the United States Coast Guard's Aircraft Repair and Service Center (ARSC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina recently formalized their planning and analysis functions by adding a dedicated branch to their command structure. The Planning and Analysis Branch intends to apply computer modeling...- $15.95
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A Hybrid Multi-Robot Control Architecture
Multi-robot systems provide system redundancy and enhanced capability versus single robot systems. Implementations of these systems are varied, each with specific design approaches geared towards an application domain. Some traditional single robot control architectures have been expanded for multi-robot systems, but these expansions predominantly...- $17.95
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Branch Detonation of a Pulse Detonation Engine With Flash Vaporized JP-8
Pulse Detonation Engines (PDE) operating on liquid hydrocarbon fuels are limited to operating frequencies of 35 Hz due to long ignition times from low energy ignition sources. This study shows ignition time of JP-8 can be nearly eliminated by igniting a thrust tube using...- $15.95
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Phasing a Dual Optical Path System Using an Optical Fiber as a Phase Conjugate Mirror
Phase conjugation properties of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) in a short multimode fiber have been investigated with an eye towards its application for a multi-channel double pass master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) system. In particular, properties of the SBS beam to compensate for the...- $57.95
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Al Qaeda: A Business Analysis
On September 11, 2001, a new Epoch War emerged. Terrorists hijacked four U.S. commercial airplanes and attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Osama Bin Laden and his terrorist group, Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for those attacks. Fighting against transnational terrorist networks has...- $13.95
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Optimization of a Multi-Echelon Repair System via Generalized Pattern Search With Ranking and Selection: A Computational Study
With increasing developments in computer technology and available software, simulation is becoming a widely used tool to model, analyze, and improve a real world system or process. However, simulation in itself is not an optimization approach. Common optimization procedures require either an explicit mathematical...- $15.95
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Characterization of a Fluorescent Protein Reporter System
Chemical and biological threats are ever present and attacks have occurred throughout the world in both war and peace-time. Multiple government agencies, academia, and private industry are developing detection capabilities to address such threats. The research presented in this paper supports development of a...- $15.95
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A Performance Evaluation of a Lean Reparable Asset Pipeline in Various Demand Environments
Lean production and logistics processes were developed in the commercial sector to reduce total system costs of production while simultaneously providing high levels of customer service, increased productivity, and increased worker utilization. In 1993, the Air Force instituted the Lean Logistics program, which successfully...- $17.95
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Cold Flow Testing of a Modified Subscale Model Exhaust System for a Space Based Laser
The aim of this research was a continued study of gas-dynamic phenomena that occurred in a set of stacked nozzles as reported by Captains Ian Bautista in 2003 and Scott Bergren in 2002. The arrangement of the stacked nozzles was a modified version of...- $15.95
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A Performance Analysis of a Joint LMDS/Satellite Communication Network
The goal of this research is to provide a performance analysis of a joint-terrestrial/satellite communication network. The systems of interest are the Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS) terrestrial system and the proposed Teledesic satellite network. This analysis is performed using the OPNET network simulation...- $15.95
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A Comparison of Main Rotor Smoothing Adjustments Using Linear and Neural Network Algorithms
Helicopter main rotor smoothing is a maintenance procedure that is routinely performed to minimize destructive airframe vibrations induced by non-uniform mass and/or aerodynamic distributions in the main rotor system. This important task is both time consuming and expensive, so improvements to the process have...- $17.95
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Developing Capability: The Use of Laser Communication Technology to Operate in a Cyber-Denied Environment
US forces rely heavily upon various systems in order to navigate, communicate, employ weapons, synchronize data links, and transfer a wide variety of data. Nearly all battlefield systems rely upon some form of electronic technology to function and can be hindered in one way...- $13.95
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Dissolution of Chromium from Inhalable Primer Paint Particles into a Simulated Lung Fluid
The use of chromate as a corrosion inhibitor in primer paint is an essential component for the protection of aluminum-skinned aircraft and the primary source of hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) exposure to USAF aircraft painters. The objective of this research was to quantify the...- $57.95
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Characterization of Upstream Mixing Cavities and a Downstream Combustion Cavity in Supersonic Flow
A key area of study in air-breathing hydrocarbon-fueled scramjet combustors is the characterization of cavity-based fuel injection and flame holding. One issue concerns oscillatory disturbances caused by trapped vortices in the main flame holder cavity as a fuel-air mixing enhancement technique. Previous research demonstrates...- $17.95
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A Discrete-Event Simulation Model for Evaluating Air Force Reusable Military Launch Vehicle Prelaunch Operations
As the control and exploitation of space becomes more important to the United States military, a responsive spacelift capability will become essential. Responsive spacelift could be defined as the ability to launch a vehicle within hours or days from the time a launch order...- $17.95
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Process for Refining and Validating a Finite Element Model of an Experimental High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) Aircraft
The work presented here focuses on finite element (FE) modeling of X-HALE, a test aircraft designed and built by the University of Michigan, in conjunction with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This scaled vehicle is representative...- $18.95
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Experimental Investigation of the Influence of Molecular Weight on Mixing and Penetration in Supersonic Dissimilar Gaseous Injection Into a Supersonic
In pursuit of a more efficient and effective fuel-air mixing for a SCRAM jet combustor, this study investigated relative near field effects of molecular weight on mixing and penetration of different gaseous injection into a supersonic (M=2.9) cross flow. Helium and argon gas were...- $13.95
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A Preliminary Study of Using the SEI's Capability Maturity Model to Set Statistical Control Bounds on DOD Contractor Cost and Schedule Performance
Current methods for monitoring the performance of Department of Defense (DOD) software development contractors have not been successful in reversing the current trend of over budget and behind schedule software development. The DOD has adopted the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI's) Capability Maturity Model (CMM)...- $15.95
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A Prediction Code for the Thrust Performance of Two-Dimensional, Non-Axisynnetric, Converging Diverging Nozzles
The objective of this research is to develop a prediction code for the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate that can accurately determine the gross thrust coefficient for a user defined non-axisymmetric two-dimensional converging diverging nozzle. The code includes the effects of friction, angularity,...- $17.95
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A Multi-Objective Linear Program Model to Test Bub-and-Spoke Networks as a Potential Air Force Deployment Alternative
The purpose of this research is to develop a multiple-objective mixed-integer linear programming model that determines the feasibility of a new deployment paradigm, which offers greater flexibility to home station and deployed location civil engineers (CE) by applying hub-and-spoke networking. The research covers the...- $17.95
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Characterizing a Co-Flow Nozzle for use in a Filtered Rayleigh Scattering System
Research was conducted on the flow field exiting a co-annular flow nozzle for use in filtered Rayleigh scattering flow visualizations. More specifically, the flow visualizations were of the flow field exiting a coflow nozzle and illuminated by a tunable, nominal 4.2 watt narrow line...- $17.95
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Vendor: William J. McKinney
Accident Aftermath: A Commander's Handbook
When an aircraft accident occurs, the squadron commander quickly finds himself in a whirlwind of activity, implemented by a plethora of individuals and organizations, many of which look to him for authoritative guidance, information, and help. Although most commands provide an overview of the...- $57.95
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Developing a Reference Framework for Cybercraft Trust Evaluation
It should be no surprise that Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) networks are the target of constant attack. As a result, network defense remains a high priority for cyber warriors. On the technical side, trust issues for a comprehensive end-to-end...- $15.95
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Statistical Error Analysis of a DOA Estimator for a PCL System Using the Cramer-RAO Bound Theorem
Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation of signals has been a popular research area in Signal Processing. DOA estimation also has a significant role in the object location process of Passive Coherent Location (PCL) systems. PCL systems have been in open literature since 1986 and...- $17.95
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Vendor: Travis W. Sims
A Structural Dynamic Analysis of a Manduca Sexta Forewing
Micro air vehicles (MAVs) are intended for future intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance use. To adequately fulfill a clandestine capacity, MAVs must operate in close proximity to their intended target without eliciting counter-observation. This objective, along with DARPA's constraint of a sub-15 centimeter span, requires...- $57.95
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A Comparison of Modeling Approaches in Simulating Chlorinated Ethene Removal in a Constructed Wetland by a Microbial Consortia
The purpose of this study is to compare different approaches to modeling the reductive dechlorination of chlorinated ethenes in the anaerobic region of an upward flow constructed wetland by microbial consortia. A controlled simulation experiment that compares three different approaches to modeling the degradation...- $17.95
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Vendor: Air University (U S ) Press
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Lethal Combination?
This study analyzes the characteristics and capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to determine their capability to carry weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The author presents an overview of the various forms of WMD: chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. The objective is to review...- $13.95
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A Distributed Network Logging Topology
Network logging is used to monitor computer systems for potential problems and threats by network administrators. Research has found that the more logging enabled, the more potential threats can be detected in the logs. However, generally it is considered too costly to dedicate the...- $15.95
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India as a Responsible Nuclear Power: A Strategy for Stability
"After the tests of 1998, India has merely moved sideways from existential to minimum deterrence. From the options available to it, India would in all probability opt for a nuclear posture in the form of a "force-in-being" which implies that India's nuclear capabilities will...- $57.95
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Evaluation of a Method for Kinematic GPS Carrier-Phase Ambiguity Resolution using a Network of Reference Receivers
New applications for GPS have driven a demand for increased positioning accuracy. The emerging GPS technology particularly affects the test community. The testing equipment and method must provide a solution that is an order of magnitude more precise than the tested equipment to achieve...- $57.95
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Boundary Layer Control of a Circular Cylinder Using a Synthetic Jet
Active control of flow around a circular cylinder at a sub-critical Reynolds number was studied experimentally. The flow was controlled by using a synthetic jet which ran span wise along the cylinder and emanated radially from the cylinder. The experiments were conducted over a...- $15.95
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Comparative Analysis of a High Bypass Turbofan using a Pulsed Detonation Combustor
It has been proposed that the implementation of a pulsed detonation combustor in a high-bypass turbofan engine would result in an engine that is both more efficient and more reliable. The validity of the performance claims are evaluated based on a comparison between the...- $57.95
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Removal of Cyclohexane From a Contaminated Air Stream Using a Dense Phase Membrane Bioreactor
The purpose of this research was to determine the ability of a dense phase membrane bioreactor to remove cyclohexane, a volatile organic compound in JP-8 jet fuel, from a contaminated air stream using a biologically active film for degradation. The research answered questions regarding...- $17.95
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Cold-Flow Testing of a Subscale Model Exhaust System for a Space-Based Laser
The purpose of this research was to continue a study of gas-dynamic phenomena that occurred in stacked cylindrical rings of nozzles and an exhaust manifold as reported by Captain Scott Bergren in 2002. The rings and exhaust manifold were part of a 1/5- scale...- $17.95
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Optimal Periodic Inspection of a Stochastically Degrading System
This thesis develops and analyzes a procedure to determine the optimal inspection interval that maximizes the limiting average availability of a stochastically degrading component operating in a randomly evolving environment. The component is inspected periodically, and if the total observed cumulative degradation exceeds a...- $17.95
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Performance and Operability of a Dual Cavity Flame Holder in a Superonsic Combustor
The current generation of hydrocarbon fueled scramjet combustors typically requires a flame holding device to facilitate flame ignition and stable combustion. The amount of time available for fuel injection, fuel-air mixing, and combustion is very short, on the order of 1 millisecond. This short...- $15.95
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Establishment of a System Operating Characteristic for Autonomous Wide Area Search Vehicles
Analytic system effectiveness measures are derived using applied probability theory. The effectiveness measures handle time-varying parameters which characterize the battle space environment and the performance of the system. This allows the formulation and solution of optimization problems that maximize the probability of target attacks...- $18.95
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Vendor: John G. Papalitsas
Will the Current Solution Survive the Future Battlespace? An Examination of the Combatant Role of the Australian Army's Protected Mobility Capability
In 1994 the Australian Army purchased 347 Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV) in a bid to develop a Motorized Infantry Capability. The IMV, a four wheeled armored vehicle, was designed and developed to provide organic protected mobility to an infantry section. The development of...- $17.95
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