| The Banality of Islamist Politics |
JUN 2004 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Marc Costain; Mark Anderson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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 | Political Islam has emerged as an unambiguous threat to liberal and Western-leaning regimes throughout the world. Public discourse has focused on the Islamic nature of this challenge emphasizing the cultural characteristics of the threat. In contrast this thesis argues that Political Islam is essentially a political challenge. Further states can and do dictate the political space available to Islamists. In order to illustrate this argument Indonesia and Algeria serve as ... |
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| Rapid Forward Deployment Made Easier with Composite Airfield Matting |
2004 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Dean Foster; Mark Anderson; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| To achieve the Air Force's vision of Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power, deployment and sustainment of forces are extremely important. Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere in the work relies on a myriad of combat support activities that occur on the ground. Many aircraft sorties are typically required to bring in equipment, supplies, and personnel when the Air Force deploys to a remote location. As the operation or ... |
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| Blast-Resistant Window Concepts |
JUL 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
William S. Strickland; Mark Anderson; Dov Dover; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Terrorist bombs threaten American civilians and military personnel both at home and abroad. Analysis of data from previous terror attacks indicates the largest number of injuries result from projected glass shards from shattered windows and facades. Three key issues have led to increased interest in new window materials as well as changes in building design codes: (1) actual terror attacks, (2) the threat of future terror attacks, and (3) monetary ... |
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| Lightweight, Blast-Resistant Doors for Retrofit Protection Against the Terrorist Threat |
28 FEB 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov. Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Recent research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has addressed the difficult problem of lightweight, blast-resistant doors which can be used in structural retrofits (or new construction) to combat the threat of terrorist bombing. Doors have always been one of the weakest points in most structures, primarily because of the requirement for convenient human access. In some hardened structures, very thick steel doors provide adequate blast protection; but these ... |
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| Sealed, Blast-Resistant Windows for Retrofit Protection Against the Terrorist Threat |
28 FEB 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov. Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Recent world events have drawn attention to threats that extend to the civilian population. A protective design approach for retrofit of existing structures has become increasingly palatable, despite the high costs, because of terror threats that were once considered "remote." Windows have always been one of the weakest points in most structures, primarily because of the requirement for transparency. Recent research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has addressed ... |
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| Bonded Fly Ash: A Low-Energy Replacement for Portland Cement Concrete to Improve Resistance to Chem-Bio Intrusion |
OCT 2002 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The paper discusses the background of cementitious materials, and generally compares natural (Pozzolanic) cement to manufactured (Portland) cement. Fly ash is discussed as a common Pozzolan, and in particular, the low- energy requirement for fly ash as compared to Portland cement. Also, photomicrographs of fly ash particles and of chemically bonded fly ash are compared to a photomicrograph of Portland cement particles and a photograph of Portland cement concrete to ... |
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| Sealed Window Glazing System for Chemical Biological Protected Space Applications |
OCT 2002 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Dov Dover; Mark Anderson; Richard N. Vickers; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALLAFB FL GULF COAST DIV
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| Recent world events have drawn attention to threats that extend beyond deployed forces to the civilian population. In the recent Gulf War, several specific threats were highlighted for both U.S. military forces and Israeli civilians. The most obvious threat to civilians in that conflict was explosive. Less obvious, but even more potentially dangerous, was the threat of chemical-biological weapons of mass destruction. The key in "protective design" is to define ... |
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| PaveMend (trademark) as a Solution for Rapid Runway Repair |
JUL 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Michael A. Riley; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The paper first gives definition and historical perspective to the problem of Rapid Runway Repair (RPR). The differences in Cold War and post-Cold War RRR needs are also discussed. CeraTech, Inc.'s PaveMend(TradeMark) is presented as a good solution for post-Cold War RRR needs, which are speed of the repair and durability of the repair. The homogeneous nature of PaveMend(TradeMark) is illustrated by a photomicrograph, and the ability of PaveMend(TradeMark) to ... |
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| Recent Advances in Matting Technology for Military Runways |
JUL 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Dov Dover; Mark Anderson; Randall W. Brown; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| Following a historical overview of the military use of mats on runways, taxiways, aprons, and parking areas, this paper discusses common matting systems, which fall into two general categories: structural matting and foreign-object-damage (FOD) covers. Structural matting, such as AM-2, is used to increase the runway's structural support when the surface is otherwise inadequate. FOD covers, such as folded fiberglass mats (FFMs), are used on surfaces that are adequate structurally, ... |
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| Active Water Explosion Suppression System |
JUN 2002 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Steven Wells; Dov Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALLAFB FL GULF COAST DIV
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| Technical Rationale for Australian Computer Security Risk Analysis Guidelines |
JUN 92 |
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| Authors:
James Hellewell; Mark Anderson; Brian Billard; ELECTRONICS RESEARCH LAB SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA)
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 | This document provides guidance to Australian Government agencies, both defence and civilian, on the specification and selection of trusted computing systems and products to be used for the electronic processing of National Security and/or Sensitive Material.... Computer security, Computer information security, Secure communications, Risk analysis. |
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| The State-of-the-Art of Nondestructive Evaluation of Military Runways |
92 |
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| Authors:
Mark Anderson
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| Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of military runways is an integral part of our national defense strategy. Nondestructive military runway evaluations include conventional evaluations geared toward runway maintenance planning, as well as wartime evaluations for the definition of a minimum operating strip (MOD) or to locate unexploded ordinances (UXOs). This state-of- the-art paper describes nondestructive devices and methods currently used for military runway evaluation, as well as emerging nondestructive evaluation techniques and ... |
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| Shotcrete for Expedient Structural Repair |
DEC 91 |
323 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Shotcrete, or pneumatically applied concrete, is presented as a method for expedient repair of structures in a postattack environment. A brief history of shotcrete is presented, along with a description of the two main processes, dry-mix and wet-mix. Engineering properties of shotcrete are discussed, along with methods for evaluating those properties. Special shotcrete mixtures are discussed, and fibrous shotcrete is presented a good material for structural repair because of its ... |
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| Backcalculation of Composite Pavement Layer Moduli |
SEP 90 |
488 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL LAB
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| A backcalculation program called COMDEF has been written that utilizes a new database technique to speed program execution. Like most backcalculation algorithms, COMDEF compares measured deflections with theoretical solutions. However, the COMDEF approach is to apply interpolating functions to a database of precalculated solutions, so that the comparison basins are calculated quickly with reasonable accuracy. The state of the art of nondestructive testing of pavements is reviewed and problems in ... |
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