| Calibration Laboratories as a Regional Repair Center: Consolidate or Collocate? |
DEC 96 |
164 pages |
| Authors:
Marquita A. Mitchell; John E. Pasch; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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 | The purpose of this thesis is to examine the integration of AIMDs Miramar and North Island, and NADEP North Island calibration laboratories. The expected benefits and weaknesses or problems resulting from integration are examined. The benefits analyzed include those in the areas of manpower, training, standards reduction, inventory reduction, streamlining facilities, and increased productivity. The problems analyzed include increased transportation costs, facilities modification costs, reduced military resiliency, potential negative impact ... |
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| Proposed U.S. Army Medical Command Clinical Benchmarking Model |
DEC 96 |
108 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory A. Swanson; ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (ARMY) FORT SAM HOUSTON TX HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATI ON
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| As researchers seek new methods to better quantify the value equation, the Army Command (MEDCOM) is also being asked to justify health care related expenses and demonstrate quality outcomes as the command transitions to a managed care environment. To improve the processes of care provided in its Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) from both cost and quality perspectives, the MEDCOM must exploit effective utilization management (UN) techniques whenever possible by identifying ... |
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| Impact of National Culture in Foreign Military Sales Programs: A Case Study of the Swiss and Finnish F/A-18 Foreign Military Sales |
DEC 96 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Carol E. Shaw; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis is a case study of the impact of the national cultures of buying nations on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. The sales of the F/A-18 fighter aircraft to Switzerland and Finland are specifically evaluated. The issues brought forth in this study will demonstrate the necessity for those employees who interact with people from foreign cultures to ensure that they posses adequate training in cross-cultural communications. In an era ... |
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| Woodbridge Research Facility Data Validation Plan |
18 NOV 96 |
68 pages |
| Authors:
HORNE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The Army Environmental Center (AEC) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Division tasked Home Engineering Services, The. to perform data validation in support of ongoing Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies (RI(FS) at the Woodbridge Research Facility (WRF), Virginia. This plan presents how Home Engineering will perform data validation for WRF site. The project objective is to validate 100% of the WRF environmental analytical data to ensure that the data quality objectives described in ... |
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| Protocol for Equipment Verification Testing for Arsenic Removal |
08 NOV 96 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
NSF INTERNATIONAL ANN ARBOR MI
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| This document is the study protocol to be used for verification testing of equipment designed to achieve arsenic removal. In order to participate in the equipment verification process, the equipment Manufacturer is requested to adhere to the requirements of this study protocol in developing a Manufacturer Field Operations Document. The final submission of the Manufacturer Field Operations Document shall: (1) include the information requested in this protocol; (2) conform to ... |
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| Central Heating Plant Coal Use Handbook. Volume 1: Technical Reference |
NOV 96 |
216 pages |
| Authors:
Ralph Moshage; Mike Lin; Charles Schmidt; Christopher Blazek; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The mechanisms involved in the combustion of coal are so complex that it is often difficult for central energy plant personnel to quantify the impact of coal quality on boiler operating and maintenance costs. Since many Department of Defense (DoD) installations employ coal-fired central energy plants, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL) was tasked with developing a Coal Use Handbook for use at DoD installations. This Handbook provides ... |
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| Cleanroom Software Engineering Reference Model. Version 1.0 |
NOV 96 |
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| Authors:
Richard C. Linger; Carmen J. Trammell; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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 | Cleanroom software engineering is a theory-based, team-oriented process for development and certification of high reliability software systems under statistical quality control. A principal objective of the Cleanroom process is development of software that exhibits zero failures in use. The Cleanroom name is borrowed from hardware Cleanrooms, with their emphasis on rigorous engineering discipline and focus on defect prevention rather than defect removal. Cleanroom combines mathematically-based methods of software specification, design, ... |
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| RTNEPH - AFCCC Climatic Database Users Handbook No. 1. Revised |
NOV 96 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Al Zamiska; Pat Giese; AIR FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER SCOTT AFB IL
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| This handbook provides users of AFCCC RTNEPH (Real Time Nephanalysis) Climatic Database with information on database history, production, and content. It also discusses processing and quality control, tells users how to obtain their data. |
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| Site Inspection at Fort Allen, Puerto Rico Preliminary Assessments at San Juan ASSF, Puerto Rico and Blair Hangar AASF, St. Croix, USVI |
NOV 1996 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph T. Cuccaro; ABB ENVIRONMENTAL PORTLAND ME
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| This Management Plan has been prepared in accordance with Data Item A008 for the U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC) by ABB Environmental Services, Inc. (ABB-ES) in response to Delivery Order 0010 of Contract DACA31-94-D-0061 for a Site Inspection (SI) at Fort Allen in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico and Preliminary Assessments (PAs) at the San Juan Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) Puerto Rico, and Blair Hangar AASF on the island of ... |
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| Influence of Tape Recorder Motion on CCD Image |
01 OCT 96 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Yang Zhao; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| In this paper, the simulation model for the mutual influence between the motion of the rotational parts and the satellite attitude vibration is presented by using Lagrange equation, and the satellite attitude is calculated. The influence on the CCD image geometric quality is discussed. ANNOTATION: Influence of Tape Recorder Motion on CCD Image. --Translation. |
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| Evaluation of a Digital Telemammography System: A Model for a Regional System |
OCT 96 |
163 pages |
| Authors:
Ellen Shaw de Parades; VIRGINIA UNIV CHARLOTTESVILLE
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| The research hypothesis being tested is that a telemammography system utilizing a laser film digitizer at the transmitting site (with a 50-micron pixel size for spatial resolution and a 12-bit pixel range for contrast) and interactive two grayscale display monitors (2048 x 2560 x 8/12 bits) at the receiving site can be used to interpret mammography images with an accuracy level sufficient for primary diagnosis. To test the research hypothesis, ... |
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| WRAIR GOCO Blood Research Detachment's Red Blood Cell Storage Laboratory |
OCT 96 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Lloyd E. Lippert; BIONETICS CORP HAMPTON VA
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| A research laboratory to support red blood cell preservation research was staffed and maintained at the Blood Research Detachment, 1413 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Two clinical trials evaluating candidate red cell preservation systems for eight week red cell storage were initiated. The data collection was completed on the first study; the second is ongoing. A facility to manufacture acellular hemoglobin solutions and a quality control laboratory to support the ... |
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| Managing Menopausal Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors |
OCT 96 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Ganz; CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES
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| Symptoms of estrogen deprivation commonly occur in breast cancer survivors as a result of natural menopause, or menopause that is precipitated prematurely by chemotherapy or anti-estrogen therapy with tamoxifen. In this research program we are evaluating the role of a comprehensive menopausal assessment (CMA) and intervention program for management of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors. During the past funding year we have recruited and trained our research staff, developed ... |
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| America's Army in Transition: Force XXI, Process of Change to a Capabilities Based Army |
OCT 96 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND FORT MONROE VA
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| This pamphlet provides an update on what we have done since we published our first Force XXI pamphlet in January 1995 (America's Army of the 21st Century: Force XXI, Meeting the 21st Century Challenge). It serves to inform the Army community as well as government and industry officials what we are doing to move the Army into the future while remaining trained and ready today. Our efforts involve both a ... |
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| NAVSTAR Global Positioning System Surveying |
01 AUG 1996 |
328 pages |
| Authors:
CORPS OF ENGINEERS WASHINGTON DC
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| This manual provides technical specifications and procedural guidance for surveying with the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). It is intended for use by engineering, topographic, or construction surveyors performing surveys for civil works and military construction projects. Procedural and quality control standards are defined to establish Corps-wide uniformity in GPS survey performance and GPS Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts. |
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| Evaluation of the Semipermeable Membrane Device (SpMB) as a Passive in Site Concentrator of Military Organic Chemicals in Water |
AUG 96 |
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| Authors:
J. D. Petty; J. N. Huckins; C. E. Orazio; J. A. Lebo; R. C. Clark; NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL SURVEY COLUMBIA MO
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| The data presented in this report relates to completion of the final laboratory phase of this project, i.e., the 180 C SPMD Organochlorine (OC) pesticide uptake kinetic exposure. The unanticipated Government shut-down and resulting delay in funding resulted in an approximate six month delay in completing the laboratory exposure. To date, the SPND/OC exposure study and analysis of the resultant samples have been completed. Currently, data review and analysis is ... |
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| Fractal Estimation of Flank Wear in Turning, Part-2: Implementation Details |
JUL 96 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Satish Bukkapatnam; Soundar R. Kumara; Akhlesh Lakhtakia; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK CENTER FOR MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
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| Part 1 of this paper describes the theoretical foundations of fractal estimator development. The implementation aspects of the fractal estimator for online tool wear estimation in the turning process is described in this part. The results show that this paradigm can be successfully used for real time quality control in manufacturing. |
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| Fractal Estimation of Flank Wear in Turning. Part 1: Theoretical Foundations and Methodology |
JUL 96 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Satish Bukkapatnam; Soundar R. Kumara; Akhlesh Lakhtakia; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK CENTER FOR MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
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| In this two-part paper, a novel scheme of sensor-based on-line cutting tool flank wear estimation, called fractal estimation is developed, implemented and evaluated. This paradigm is unique in the sense that we extract fractal properties of sensor signals. The metric invariants of the sensor signals called fractal dimensions are related to the instantaneous flank wear using a recurrent neural network to implement a fractal estimator. The performance of the fractal ... |
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| Construction Productivity Advancement Research (CPAR) Program. An Improved Building Energy Performance Commissioning Process Based on Short-Term Testing |
JUL 96 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
Janette Manke; Douglas C. Hittle; Dahtzen Chu; Ed Hancock; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| As buildings become more complex or take on new functions, new operational problems tend to surface. These include excessive energy costs, malfunctioning mechanical equipment, and uncomfortable working conditions. Energy-related problems often can be identified and documented for correction through the process called commissioning. Commissioning could have a major positive impact on institutional energy bills and occupant comfort, but the procedures currently available are not standardized and are variously flawed. Problems ... |
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| Use of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance in Occupational and EnvironmentalToxicology |
JUN 1996 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Linda Steel-Goodwin; Alasdair J. Carmichael; ARMSTRONG LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH TOXICOLOGY DIV
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| The principles of experiments using the electron paramagnetic resonance technique tailored to the EPR/spin trapping and EPR/spin labeling studies of projects involving liver blood and testis is described. The methodology focused on quality control and sensitivity of the data measured by the EMS 104 spectrometer. |
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| Comparison Criteria for Environmental Chemical Analyses of Split Samples Sent to Different Laboratories: Corps of Engineers Archived Data |
MAY 96 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Clarence L. Grant; Thomas F. Jenkins; Anand R. Mudambl; COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
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| Data comparison criteria were developed for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) chemical analyses obtained during environmental studies directed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Archived results for 124 sets of eight metals in soils, 69 sets of fourteen volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soils, 163 sets of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in soils, 79 sets of six explosives in soils, and 153 sets of fourteen VOCs ... |
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| Supplemental Site Investigation Addendum Woodbridge Research Facility, Virginia |
MAY 96 |
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| Authors:
EARTH TECHNOLOGY CORP ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This report documents the Phase II Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) conducted at the Wood bridge Research Facility (WRF) located in Woodbridge, Virginia. This Phase II SSI was conducted as part of the U.S. Army Installation-Restoration Program (IRP) with all specific activities and project responsibilities as defined in contract number DAAA15-91-D-0009, Delivery Order 0001, Modification 2. Project-specific administration and technical supervision of the delivery order are provided by U.S. Army Environmental ... |
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| Military Standard Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures. Change 4 |
15 APR 96 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This change to DoD 4000.25-2-M, Military Standard Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures (MILSTRAP), is published by direction of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics) under the authority of DoD directive 4140.1, Materiel Management Policy. |
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| Development of a Reliability-Based Design Procedure for Rigid and Flexible Airfield Pavements |
APR 96 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
David W. Pittman; PITTMAN (DAVID M) OPELIKA AL
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| The current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers thickness design procedures for rigid and flexible pavements are deterministic in nature; i.e. they use one value (typically the mean value) for each of the design parameters and essentially ignore the inherent variability of the design parameters during the design process. Variability in the design parameters, such as the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of the subgrade in flexible pavement design, for example, may ... |
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| Impact of Display Modulation Transfer Function on the Quality of Sampled Imagery |
APR 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Richard Vollmerhausen; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA NIGHT VISION AND ELEC TRONICS SENSORS DIRECTORATE
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| This paper discusses the impact of display pixel shape, size and spacing on displayed image quality. The application of Fourier Transforms to sampled imagery is described. A characterization function for sampled imagers is derived by examining the image formation of a point source. Misapplication of the Sampling Theorem is also discussed. |
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| Compendium of Operations Research and Economic Analysis Studies |
APR 96 |
147 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ALEXANDRIA VA OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALY SIS OFFICE
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| This edition of the 'Compendium of Operations Research and Economic Analysis Studies' updates the 1992 issue, published by DLA-LO, with abstracts of studies completed through Fiscal Year 1995 by DLA's Operations Research and Economic Analysis Office. |
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| Electrical Signature Analysis Applications for Non-Intrusive Automotive Alternator Diagnostics |
APR 1996 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Curtis W. Ayers; OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN
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| Automotive alternators are designed to supply power for automobile engine ignition systems as well as charge the storage battery. This product is used in a large market where consumers are concerned with acoustic noise and vibration that comes from the unit, as well as overall quality and dependability. Alternators and generators in general are used in industries other than automotive, such as transportation and airline industries and in military applications. ... |
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| Clinical Pathway Implementation at David Grant Medical Center: Evaluation and Recommendations |
MAR 96 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
David Pfaffenbichler; ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (ARMY) FORT SAM HOUSTON TX HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATI ON
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| The managed care environment present in the American Health Care System and the Air Force Medical Service demands the need to manage the triad of health care: quality care, access to care, and the cost of health care. The area of utilization management, more specifically the development of clinical pathways, plays an instrumental role in the management of this 'Triad.' It was the purpose of this study to determine the ... |
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| Acrylic Light Pipes for Interior Illumination of Hyperbaric Chambers |
MAR 96 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
R. P. Johnson; NAVAL COMMAND CONTROL AND OCEAN SURVEILLANCE CENTER RDT AND E DIV SAN DIEGO CA
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| The Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center RDT&E division (NRaD) has developed a new acrylic plastic light pipe for hyperbaric chamber illumination that can be installed in pipe-sized penetrations in the wall of a hyperbaric chamber that provides improved optical, mechanical, and structural performance over commercial hardware. This new light pipe design has been qualified and accepted for service by the U.S. Navy community in man-rated hyperbaric chambers for ... |
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| Epitaxial Quality of Thin Ag Films on GaAs(100) Surfaces Cleaned with Various Wet Etching Techniques |
MAR 96 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
K. E. Mello; S. R. Soss; S. P. Murarka; T. M. Lu; S. L. Lee; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WATERVLIET NY BENET LABS
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| Two theta scans and pole figure X-ray analyses have been used to examine the crystal structure and orientation of Ag films deposited on GaAs(100) substrates cleaned by a variety of wet etches. Where epitaxy was observed, it was of the type Ag(110)GaAs(100). The H3PO4/HCl sequential etch yielded the film with the highest degree of preferred orientation, with the H2SO4/HCl, NH4OH, and HF etches producing films of decreasing quality in the ... |
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| Lowest Foreseeable Cost of CVD Diamond |
MAR 96 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
IBIS ASSOCIATES INC WELLESLEY MA
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| IBIS Associates has completed its predictive spreadsheet models of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond film fabrication. This report details the capabilities of the models, and shows cost sensitivities to product and process input parameters, in order to assess the lowest foreseeable cost of CVD diamond. |
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| Integrating Measurement Approaches in Gain Sharing and Total Quality |
MAR 96 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
B. C. Tatum; Karyll N. Shaw; Ray E. Main; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Productivity Gain Sharing and Total Quality Management are two highly successful approaches to increasing productivity and improving quality. This report provides a synthesis of the literature and develops an integrated definition and approach. The first part of this report discusses the concepts of productivity and quality (how they are defined), the different perspectives (how they are measured), and shows how the two concepts are interrelated. The second part focuses on ... |
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| HydroBase A Database of Hydrographic Stations and Tools for Climatological Analysis |
MAR 96 |
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| Authors:
Ruth G. Curry; WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MA
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| This report documents the organization, functionality, and algorithms of a software package which operates as a database manager and toolset for climatological analysis of hydrographic station data. It details the methods of quality control used in construction of the small, but growing, database and discusses some of the improvements HydroBase methods offer over existing gridded databases, including a short comparison to Levitus's World Ocean Atlas 1994 package. A large portion ... |
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| The 1994 Navy Core Values Survey: Progress Toward a Navy Values Community |
MAR 96 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Herbert G. Baker; Jill Ralston; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This report contains the results of the second of three administrations of the Navy Core Values Survey, in addition to the results of the 1994 Survey itself. These results are compared with the previous year's (1993) results. Trends in response patterns are identified. |
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| Quality Surveillance Program for Fuels |
07 FEB 1996 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is provided for information and use. The Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC) quality surveillance program for fuels begins after the quality assurance over the procurement of fuels is completed and continues until the fuel is provided to the end user (aircraft, generator, ship, tank, vehicle, etc.). The Defense Contract Management Command performs the procurement quality assurance function for DFSC to ensure that the fuel ... |
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| The Navy Values Community: Results of the 1993 Navy Core Values Survey |
FEB 96 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Herbert G. Baker; Sharon Le; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This report contains a management summary of the results of the 1993 Navy Core Values (NCV) Survey. Sample characteristics are presented. Discussion focuses on response patterns which provide evidence of strong consensus and congruence of individual opinions and attitudes with the Navy Core Values, and on responses which show a divergence between those two domains. Also shown are selected sub-group comparisons. The results of the survey indicate the degree to ... |
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| Rheological Analysis of Silicone Pavement Joint Sealants |
FEB 96 |
212 pages |
| Authors:
Larry N. Lynch; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL LAB
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| Joint sealant materials began to be widely used in pavement applications in an effort to protect the structural integrity of the pavement during the early 1940's. The protection was derived by minimizing moisture intrusion through the joint and preventing debris retention in the joint. Material specifications were soon developed to provide a means of material quality control. These specifications have evolved slowly over time, but they have not kept pace ... |
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| Advanced Central Energy Plant Operations and Maintenance. A Summary of Current Technologies |
JAN 96 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher L. Dilks; Lyndell Bowman; Michael K. Brewer; Ralph E. Moshage; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| At Army central energy plants (CEPs), demands on maintenance personnel often grow faster than operation and maintenance (O&M) budgets. CEPs typically employ aging equipment, or are renewed with improved (but increasingly complex) technologies. Regardless of the age or condition of its equipment, Army installations depend on facility maintenance staffs to do highly skilled work at an efficient pace. The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL) has helped develop and ... |
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| Environmental Analysis of U.S. Navy Shipboard Solid Waste Discharges. Appendices A-L |
JAN 96 |
592 pages |
| Authors:
D. B. Chadwick; Charles N. Katz; Stacey L. Curtis; James Rohr; Marissa Caballero; NAVAL COMMAND CONTROL AND OCEAN SURVEILLANCE CENTER RDT AND E DIV SAN DIEGO CA
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| The sample(s) were analyzed with EPA methodology or equivalent methods as specified in the enclosed analytical schedule. The symbol for 'less than' indicates a value below the reportable detection limit. If any flags appear next to the analytical data in this report, please see the attached list of flag definitions. The results of these analyses and the quality control data are enclosed. Please note that the Sample Condition Upon Receipt ... |
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| Directory of Climatic Databases Available from OL-A, AFCCC |
JAN 96 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Phillip G. Clouse; T. J. Whiteside; AIR FORCE COMBAT CLIMATOLOGY CENTER SCOTT AFB IL
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| A directory of climatic databases available from OL-A, AFCCC. Brief descriptions of each database give potential users enough information to determine which database meets their particular application requirements. Explains derivation, elements, geographic area, period of record, data set specifications, file size, update frequency, and quality control for each database. Provides users with references for obtaining more detailed information. |
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| Combat Ration Advanced Manufacturing Technology Demonstration (CRAMTD). 'Generic Inspection-Statistical Process Control System for a Combat Ration Manufacturing Facility'. Short Term Project (STP) Number 3 |
JAN 96 |
272 pages |
| Authors:
T. C. Lee; H. Daun; E. A. Elsayed; D. H. Kleyn; J. L. Rossen; RUTGERS - THE STATE UNIV NEW BRUNSWICK NJ CENTER FOR ADVANCED FOOD TECHNOLOG Y
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| Historically, quality inspection systems focused on out of spec material instead of providing control strategies to prevent defects from occurring. New inspection systems include Contractor Inspection Systems and Statistical Process Control. The overall objective of this Short Term Project was the design, development and demonstration of a plan for automated manufacturing process controls and in-process inspection for the manufacture of combat rations. The Statistical Process Control Plan for CRAMTD was ... |
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| Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Site Investigation Report for IRP Site No. 1 and Area of Concern (AOC) Number 1. Volume 2. Appendices A through G. 261st Combat Communications Squadron California Air National Guard Sepulveda Air National Guard Stati |
JAN 96 |
240 pages |
| Authors:
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CORP SAN ANTONIO TX
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| This Volume I us a Site Investigation Report for IRP Site No. 1 and AOC No. 1, California Air National Guard, California Air National Guard, 261st CCS, Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, Van Nuys, CA. This is the first volume of a two volume site investigation report. The sites were investigated under the Installation Restoration Program. Soil samples were collected and analyzed. An Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis was recommended to fully ... |
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| Phytoestrogens in the Food Supply |
JAN 96 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Gary R. Beecher; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WASHINGTON DC
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| Endogenous estrogens are thought to have a role in the etiology of breast cancer. Several components of plant foods have estrogenic activity or are metabolized to active compounds by mammalian systems (phytoestrogens). The impact of these constituents on breast cancer risk is unknown because of the lack of databases containing appropriate values for foods. The goal of this research is to provide a database of values for the various isoflavones ... |
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| Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Site Investigation Report for IRP Site No. 1 and Area of Concern (AOC) Number 1. Volume 1. 261st Combat Communications Squadron California Air National Guard Sepulveda Air National Guard Station Van Nuys, California |
JAN 96 |
108 pages |
| Authors:
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CORP SAN ANTONIO TX
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| This Volume I us a Site Investigation Report for IRP Site No. 1 and AOC No. 1, California Air National Guard, California Air National Guard, 261st CCS, Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, Van Nuys, CA. This is the first volume of a two volume site investigation report. The sites were investigated under the Installation Restoration Program. Soil samples were collected and analyzed. An Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis was recommended to fully ... |
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| Government Contracting Options: A Model and Application |
96 |
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| Authors:
Edward G. Keating; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Contractors represent a sizable, and potentially growing, portion of the Air Force's repair system. How should the Air Force design its repair contracts? In this report, we develop an economic model of contractor motivations and behavior and simulate how contractors would respond to different types of contracts. We derive the government's optimal contract under varying scenarios. This model of contractor behavior is useful as a way to quickly and inexpensively ... |
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| Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program |
12 DEC 1995 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (ACQUISITION AND TECHNOLOGY) WASHINGTON DC
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| The purpose of this program is to enhance the training process, improve performance, and strengthen the professionalism of all DoD DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The program measures the competence of DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel and provides a quality control element for the training process. These measurements and quality control elements will be accomplished through the administration of standardized written and performance evaluations. This comprehensive program uses ... |
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| The Barksdale Air Force Base Historic District. Project Overview, History, and Maintenance Plan |
DEC 95 |
180 pages |
| Authors:
Don Kermath; Frederick J. Rushlow; Eleanor L. Esser; Lisa M. Puryear; James A. Gorski; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The history and significance of Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB), LA, was recognized when a national historic district was created by the State of Louisiana in 1992. The historic district encompasses many different building types with varying maintenance issues associated with age and use. These problems are compounded by the unique maintenance and repair procedures that must be followed to retain the historic qualities of these properties. To assist in ... |
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| Archaeological Inventory Survey Standards and Cost-Estimation Guidelines for the Department of Defense. Volume 1: Main Text |
DEC 95 |
216 pages |
| Authors:
James A. Zeidler; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Current historic preservation legislation requires that Federal agencies inspect their landholdings to identify historic and prehistoric archaeological resources, evaluate these resources to determine their significance, and protect important archaeological resources. To minimize the effects of variable regional conditions and certain methodological biases, Department of Defense (DoD) land managers need some measure of standardization and comparability in the inventory survey procedures and data collection techniques so the degree of survey coverage ... |
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| FAA K-9 Program Quality Control Aid Test and Evaluation Plan |
DEC 95 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen Cormier; J. L. Fobes; Susan F. Hallowell; J. M. Barrientos; Douglas S. Fischer; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document is a Test and Evaluation Plan for an operational test and evaluation of quality control aids (QCAs) for training and testing of the FAA sponsored K-9 teams. Actual explosives and QCAs will be operationally tested for three types of explosives: double-based smokeless powder, TNT, and C4. The three configurations of each QCA include a cloth patch treated with a pure solution, a cloth pouch treated with a granular ... |
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| A Comparison of Equitable Per Diem Policies for Units Deployed to U.S. Bases |
DEC 95 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel B. Limberg; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis addresses the per diem funding requirements for units deployed to U.S. bases, Three alternative programs are compared: (1) the current Lodgings Plus policy, (2) AIRPAC's Smart TAD test, and (3) the DoD Task Force to Reengineer Travel recommendation to provide rations in kind. The impacts of these three alternatives on the Type Commanders, travelers, messing facilities, and MWR activities are examined to ensure that the missions can be ... |
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