| Cache Hardware Approaches to Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) |
Oct 2012 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Rinker; IDAHO UNIV MOSCOW CENTER FOR SECURE AND DEPENDABLE SYSTEMS
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 | The purpose of this research is to explore possible security vulnerabilities in the cache memory systems of modern multicore processors, and to develop the tools necessary for exploring such vulnerabilities, including a model that allows for the simulation of the vulnerability and for the implementation of possible solutions that defeat the effectiveness of the vulnerability. |
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| Multicore Architectures for Multiple Independent Levels of Security Applications |
Sep 2012 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan Heiner; William Stanton; Brandom Froberg; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB ROME NY INFORMATION DIRECTORATE
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| The Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) initiative is focused on providing a solution to the problem of securing information environments made up of multiple classification domains. We propose that multi-core architectures have the ability to bolster the MILS effort. However, current MILS operating systems are not designed for multi-core platforms. They do not have the hardware support to ensure that the separation kernel policies will be adhered to in ... |
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| GSM Network Employment on a Man-Portable UAS |
Sep 2012 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Darren J Rogers; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| There are numerous national systems that offer communications support with enhanced capabilities to support ISR. For the tactical unit, it can be challenging and cumbersome to deal with national systems that may or may not be able to provide near real-time support due to other, high priority tasking. The deployment of a low-cost GSM communications support system with enhanced capabilities (CSSEC) to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), which a ... |
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| An Analysis of Undersea Glider Architectures and an Assessment of Undersea Glider Integration into Undersea Applications |
Sep 2012 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
William P Barker; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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| Currently, buoyancy driven underwater gliders are deployed globally to gather oceanographic data from across the world's oceans. This thesis examines the utility of underwater gliders within the context of providing additional U.S. Navy capabilities. An extensive survey of available underwater gliders was undertaken and the resultant survey pool of ten gliders was down selected to five gliders of fixed wing configuration. A comprehensive architectural analysis was then conducted of seven ... |
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| Nanostructured Composite Materials for High Temperature Thermoelectric Energy Conversion |
29 Aug 2012 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Charles J O'Connor; NEW ORLEANS UNIV LA
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| The goals of this project were to synthesize, characterize and model bulk nanostructured composite materials for thermoelectric energy conversion applications. The objective was to produce materials which demonstrate an increase in intrinsic thermoelectric efficiency of a factor of two or more over existing commercially-available materials. |
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| Power Considerations for Micro-Autonomous Systems |
30 Jul 2012 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Brian C Morgan; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| Improved Round Trip Efficiency for Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems |
11 May 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine E Ayers; PROTON ENERGY SYSTEMS INC WALLINGFORD CT
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| In developing technology for air independent undersea vehicle missions, a ground-test breadboard system was adapted and utilized to prove advanced components that enable closed-loop, zero emission, low signature energy storage. The system utilizes proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and electrolysis technology with proven commercial reliability, and a balance-of-plant primarily consisting of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components. Initial durability testing measured the magnitude of reactant loss to the ambient atmosphere, before replacing ... |
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| Life Cycle Sustainment of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Support Equipment |
May 2012 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas E Mikolinis Sr; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| In supporting the warfighter, equipment for current and future missions has been procured through commercial sources to support construction, material handling, firefighting, and many other tasks. The equipment is categorized as commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or a nondevelopmental item (NDI) with commercial market-proven components. This equipment is procured through programs of record, rapid initiatives (RI), operational needs statements (ONS) and Rapid Equipping the Force (REF) 10-liner documentation, or local leases/purchases to ... |
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| DoD ESI & The Joint Information Environment (JIE) |
30 Apr 2012 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Jim Clausen; Jim Cecil; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
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| Impact of Contract Bundling and Consolidation on Defense Acquisition System and Defense Industrial Base: The Case of the U.S. Department of the Navy |
27 Apr 2012 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Max V Kidalov; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| Despite Congressional and Presidential emphasis on reducing bundling and consolidation of defense contracts, recent research studies cast doubt on whether bundling and consolidation are problems for small defense contractors or for the defense acquisition system as a whole. On the contrary, these studies proposed that bundling and consolidation ought to be validated as legitimate tools to achieve best value for defense buyers. This paper tests these propositions by examining Department ... |
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| Right Technology, Right Now: An Evaluation Methodology for Rapidly Deployable Information and Communications Technologies in Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief |
Mar 2012 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
James G Gabriel; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
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| The most significant technological challenge after a major humanitarian disaster is the rapid deployment of information and communications technologies (ICT) for initial responders. Reliance on ICT -- particularly wireless communications -- is essential to a coordinated response, particularly in international disasters due to the large number and diversity of responding organizations. Therefore, choosing the most effective ICT systems for disaster response is a critical factor for ensuring success of the ... |
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| The Signal Corps' Strategic Vision in a Resource Contrained Environment |
13 Feb 2012 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas J Orsi; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| World War I ushered in the use of many new technologies on the battlefield, including chemical weapons, tanks, and flamethrowers, as well as communication technologies such as portable radios and radiotelephony. The war concluded as some of these new radio technologies were maturing for use in battle. Reduced defense spending in the interwar period limited new equipment development in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, but on the commercial side, the ... |
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| Overview of Necessary Modifications for Commercial Diesel Engines in Military Vehicles |
20 Jan 2012 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Zielinski; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Over the past fifteen years, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has greatly restricted emission standards significantly impacting diesel engine and exhaust system technologies. These commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) engines represent the most modern innovations available to the Army for powering its ground vehicles. Although progress has made in reducing fuel consumption, increasing power, and restricting emissions, some of these modifications are not as effective or not compatible with Jet ... |
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| Market Intelligence Guide |
05 Jan 2012 |
287 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy G Hawkins; Michael E Knipper; Jason Ackiss; Derek Aufderheide; Pavan Balaji; Mike Corrigan; Amanda DeLancey; John Dix; Bryce Fiacco; Dan Finkenstadt; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| Sound market research is the foundation of effective acquisition decisions and processes. However, this axiom appears to be undervalued in the government procurement domain. While agencies are responsible for conducting market research appropriate to the procurement situation, very little guidance is available to assist acquisition personnel in meeting the intent of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The FAR offers little direction; Parts 10 and 12 dedicate a mere 1,477 words ... |
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| DARPA Agreement HR0011-06-1-0028 (Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing) |
13 Dec 2011 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
ROBERT C BYRD INST FOR ADVANCED FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING HUNTINGTON WV
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| The mission of RCBI is to develop a capable, responsive and high quality manufacturing supplier base for the Department of Defense (DoD) and its commercial sector markets. This focused mission includes particular research & development activities on behalf of and with its manufacturing client base. RCBI has worked with manufacturers across its service region to improve their manufacturing and operational practices. RCBI introduced innovative new technologies and provided affordable technical ... |
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| Physiologic Waveform Analysis for Early Detection of Hemorrhage during Transport and Higher Echelon Medical Care of Combat Casualties |
Nov 2011 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Ramakrishna Mukkamala; MICHIGAN STATE UNIV EAST LANSING
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| Early detection of hemorrhage is crucial for managing combat casualties. However, mean arterial blood pressure (ABP) and other vital signs are late indicators of a bleed. By contrast, cardiac stroke volume (SV), cardiac end-diastolic volume (EDV), and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity can provide timely warning of blood volume loss. However, existing methods for their measurement are invasive and/or require a point-of-care operator. On the other hand, a peripheral ABP ... |
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| DoD Countermine and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Systems Contracts for the Vehicle Optics Sensor System |
28 Oct 2011 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce A Burton; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is the third in a series covering DoD Countermine and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Systems programs and associated contracts. Our objective was to determine whether the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and Army procurements for the Vehicle Optics Sensor System (VOSS), used on RG-31 and Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan, were developed, contracted, and managed in accordance with Federal ... |
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| Primer on the Development of Military Shelters |
06 Sep 2011 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Frank E Kostka; ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION DIRECTORATE
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| Industry and academia are critical strategic partners in the shelter development arena constantly improving materials, reducing costs through process controls, investigating emerging technologies and directly meeting niche requirements of field commanders. Many industry players have military backgrounds and some continue to interact with all echelons of leadership in their new roles. Diversified companies produce both military and high performance civilian shelter systems resulting in stability in a fluid market place. ... |
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| Commercially-Hosted Payloads for Debris Monitoring and Mission Assurance in GEO |
Sep 2011 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
James R Shell; AIR FORCE SPACE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHRIEVER AFB CO
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| Space capabilities derived from the geosynchronous orbit (GEO) are unique and difficult to replicate in other orbital regions. Therefore, a premium is placed on the preservation of the GEO. An accurate understanding of the efficacy of debris mitigation measures is essential. Evidence seems to indicate retired systems in disposal orbits are shedding materials that transit the GEO region. In addition, there are concerns that counter-space activities could threaten critical services ... |
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| System Tests of Optimized (2nd Pass) Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Integrated Circuit Radio Frequency (RF) Booster Designs for 425 MHz and Dual Band (425 and 900 MHz) |
Sep 2011 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
John E Penn; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| High-performance microwave and radio frequency integrated circuits are of interest to the Army. The radio frequency (RF) integrated circuit (RFIC) booster chip is intended to increase range between RF nodes for low-power wireless applications. The booster concept uses the excellent RF performance advantages of gallium arsenide (GaAs) and is easily inserted into systems based on commercial silicon (Si) RFIC transceivers to enhance their capabilities and improve size, weight, and power ... |
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| Ship Design Process Modeling: Capturing a Highly Complex Process |
Sep 2011 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Seth Cooper; Gene Allen; Robert Smith; Dan Billingsley; David Helgerson; NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
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| At the 10th DSM Conference, a team of ship designers working to document the naval ship design process was introduced to DSM methods. The design of a naval surface combatant ship is an extreme example of complexity management. DSM was applied to attempt to capture of expertise from the technical community, through a series of workshops. A custom-built, integrated database approach was planned to document the results. Progress was reported ... |
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| SMART Fires: A COTS Approach to Tactical Fire Support Using a Smartphone |
Sep 2011 |
149 pages |
| Authors:
Rogelio S Oregon; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Communications in wartime are critical. The United States Marine Corps communicates well using a variety of radios, each for a specialized and limited purpose. However, the USMC could potentially benefit from the exploration of combining communication capabilities in a single device by leveraging commercial off-the-shelf software and expanding the existing network infrastructure. This thesis seeks to resolve this gap in capabilities by providing a fire support application prototype that serves ... |
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| Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3) |
Sep 2011 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Robert C Griffith; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3) program will become the ground segment of the Colony II satellite program. The MC3 ground station contains Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware with Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software making it an affordable option for government agencies and universities participating in the Colony II program. Further, the MC3 program provides educational opportunities to students and training to space professionals in satellite communications. This thesis analyzes the ... |
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| Decontamination Efficacy Testing of COTS SteriFx Prodcuts for Mass Personnel and Casualty Decontamination |
Sep 2011 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
John R Dankert; STERIFX INC SHREVEPORT LA
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| SteriFx has a proprietary COTS technology that has a high potential to serve as a mass decontamination chemical that is very safe and consists of all GRAS components. Previous work has demonstrated efficacy against spores, and this study was conducted to: confirm the safety of the product, better understand the interaction of the product with common military and first responder equipment/vehicles, and the capacity of the technology to inactivate viable ... |
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| Commercial Cellular Systems Architecture for Dismounted Battle Command |
27 AUG 2011 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Kewley; Michael Caddigan; Hugh Clark; Thomas Gomes; David Rylander; Samy Chatelet; Antione Hellio; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY DEPT OF SYSTEM ENGINEERING
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| As compared to their mounted peers, dismounted soldiers lack effective radio communications, situation awareness displays, and request or reporting systems that integrate with other elements of the combined arms team. This project looks to emerging commercial technologies for mobile cellular networks as a cost effective means to fill these gaps. These technologies are in wide use across the international commercial sector and allow robust and high bandwidth communications in a ... |
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| Solvent Replacement for Super Corr-A Corrosion Preventive Compound (CPC) |
18 Aug 2011 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
John Stropki; Paul Hoth; OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX HILL AFB UT
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| Overview: Project Team, Background & Objectives, Technical Approach, Test Matrix,. Laboratory and Field Testing Results Conclusions and Recommendations. The objective is to identify a more environmentally friendly and COTS alternative to the HCFC AK225T solvent currently in the Super Corr-A lubricant. |
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| Ground Vehicle Power and Mobility (GVPM) Powertrain Overview |
11 AUG 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
John Tasdemir; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Military Fuel and Alternative Fuel Effects on a Modern Diesel Engine Employing a Fuel-Lubricated High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Injection System |
09 AUG 2011 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Adam C. Brandt; Patsy A. Muzzell; Eric R. Sattler; William Likos; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| A large number of current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) diesel engines available to the U.S. Military employ High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel injection systems. Overall performance and endurance of these HPCR systems has the potential to vary with use of military or alternative fuels. Testing was conducted using the Ford 6.7L diesel engine to determine the impact on engine and HPCR fuel system performance with the following test fuels: diesel ... |
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| Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles - A Fuel Efficient Soultion Enabled by Boosted Down Sized Engines Managed with Open Control Systems |
AUG 2011 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Gustav Johnson; AVL POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING INC PLYMOUTH MI
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| Modern medium and heavy duty Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) diesel engines take advantage of state-of-the-art technologies to deliver excellent performance while meeting the most stringent emissions legislation. While some of these technologies offer significant advantages in terms of engine efficiency, performance and weight versus traditional military engines, others are driven purely by the need to meet emissions standards. In order to successfully adapt these COTS engines for military use ... |
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| DoD Qualification Program Overview |
Aug 2011 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy Koczanski; DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY FORT BELVOIR VA DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM OFFICE
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| Evaluation of Military Fuels Using a Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel Engine |
Aug 2011 |
203 pages |
| Authors:
Adam C Brandt; Douglas M Yost; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX TARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH FACILITY
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| A Ford 6.7L diesel engine utilizing a fuel lubricated high pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel system was evaluated using ULSD, JP-8, 50/50 synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK), and 100% SPK to determine the compatibility of modern HPCR fuel systems with military fuels. The engine was operated following the 210hr U.S. Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Engine Endurance Cycle (TWVC) to determine fuel system endurance and performance degradation associated with each tested fuel. ... |
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| Department of Defense Strategic and Business Case Analyses for Commercial Products in Secure Mobile Computing |
JUN 2011 |
204 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew R. O'Neal; Joshua S. Dixon; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) lags behind commercial entities in terms of adopting mobile computing technologies. Commercial smartphones offer scalable solutions to meet requirements ranging from business functions to tactical operations; however, these solutions require considerations beyond those applicable to the commercial sector. This research identifies whether potential solutions may contribute to three objectives: 1) reduce the DoD s currently high device and service costs; 2) increase the DoD s ... |
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| A Study on the Commercialization of Space-Based Remote Sensing in the Twenty-First Century and Its Implications to United States National Security |
JUN 2011 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Carrey A. Chin; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Remote sensing from space provides critical data for many commercial space applications. Due to global market demand, it has undergone tremendous growth since the early 1990s. The purpose of this thesis is to assess how the commercialization of space imagery, since the end of the Cold War, has led to increased intelligence gathering by adversaries, and created a new series of threats against United States overseas and domestic targets. The ... |
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| SpaceCRAF: A Civil Reserve Air Fleet for Space-Based Capabilities |
01 May 2011 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
David C Arnold; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| To increase flexibility in the uncertain international environment that lies ahead, the Department of Defense (DoD) must shift how it uses space to support warfighter needs from buying space systems to buying space-based capabilities. U.S. Government (USG) failure to meet warfighters' space-based requirements exposes risks in the years ahead, necessitating a new USG approach based on the Civil Reserve Air Fleet system for presenting space-based capability. Any new method must ... |
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| Employing the SAF Standard in the Defense Domain |
May 2011 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Mike Berenato; MISSION SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING LLC MOORESTOWN NJ
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| Monostatic and Bistatic HF Radar Cross Section Analysis of Large Vessels Using FEKO |
APR 2011 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Symon K. Podilchak; ROYAL MILITARY COLL OF CANADA KINGSTON (ONTARIO)
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| Monostatic and bistatic Radar Cross Sections (RCS) of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Teleost and cargo-container vessel named Bonn Express are simulated using FEKO commercial electromagnetic simulation software. A good agreement is achieved between the simulated values and the measured values supplied by DRDC Ottawa, at the radar frequency of 4.1 MHz. With confidence in these FEKO models, the effect of pitch, roll and freighter loading was then investigated to account ... |
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| Joint Counter Radio Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) Program |
07 Feb 2011 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Dana Beisner; Adam Barker; NAVAL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNOLOGY DIV INDIAN HEAD MD
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| Symphony Counter IED System is a vehicle mounted programmable Electronic Counter Measures system using commercial off the shelf equipment. It was developed to provide effective, interoperable and non US Government capability to Coalition Forces and Partner Nations. |
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| U.S. Central Command Headquarters' Use of the Government Purchase Card |
25 JAN 2011 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our objective was to determine whether the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) headquarters' use of the Government purchase card (GPC) complied with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, we reviewed the U.S. Central Command Protocol Office's use of the Government purchase card and accountability for purchases using official representation funds. See Appendix A for a discussion of the scope and methodology. |
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| Commercial Acquisition Demystified. How Commercial Satellite Acquisition Conforms to FAR Part 12 |
JAN 2011 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Eric K. Spitle; Brian P. Brodfuehrer; Michael J. Giomi; John Krieger; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
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| Initiatives announced by Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates in August 2010 to reduce overhead costs by more than $100 billion over the next five years will challenge the imagination, courage, and persistence of the nation's government-industry acquisition team to do its required share. What if, however, ways already existed to reduce cost but were not well understood? This article examines ways to decrease costs in commercial satellite acquisition and ... |
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| What Exactly is Space Logistics? |
JAN 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
James C. Breidenbach; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
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| The realm of space has been dramatized and glamorized in popular books, television series, movies, and video games. Such phrases as "the final frontier" (from the opening lines of Star Trek) or "the ultimate high ground" (from Department of Defense and Air Force space doctrine documents) appeal to the adventurous side of our human spirit. On the other hand, the word "logistics" usually brings to mind very unglamorous and perhaps ... |
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| Innovation Patterns in Some Successful C2 Technologies |
JAN 2011 |
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| Authors:
M. S. Vassiliou; S. O. DAVIS; Jonathan Agre; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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 | In a world of rapidly advancing commercial technology, the U.S. military often still struggles to deliver state-of-the art information technologies for C2 to warfighters and commanders. Some recent success stories include the Tactical Ground Reporting (TIGR) system, the Command Post of the Future (CPOF), and the Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE). These cases can be characterized using a Kline chain-linked model of innovation, with very strong iterative links between ... |
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| Suitability of Commercial Transport Media for Biological Pathogens under Nonideal Conditions |
Jan 2011 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Kyle Hubbard; Gregory Pellar; Peter Emanuel; ARMY EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER APG MD
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| There is extensive data to support the use of commercial transport media as a stabilizer for known clinical samples; however, there is little information to support their use outside of controlled conditions specified by the manufacturer. Furthermore, there is no data to determine the suitability of said media for biological pathogens, specifically those of interest to the US military. This study evaluates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) transport media based on sample ... |
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| Common Defense 2011 |
Jan 2011 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Brett Lambert; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC (MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL BASE POLICY)
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| No discussion about our nation's defense can occur without addressing head-on the fiscal environment in which we find ourselves and the reality of how the budget affects us all in the defense sector, both in industry and in the government. The effect of our nation's fiscal environment on the future of defense is not an abstract or theoretical issue. It is simply a fact. I would also like to discuss ... |
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| Thermomechanical Analysis and Durability of Commercial Micro-Porous Polymer Li-ion Battery Separators |
03 NOV 2010 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Corey T. Love; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SECTION
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| Static and dynamic thermomechanical analysis was performed with a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) to identify thermal and mechanical transitions for commercially available polymer separators under mechanical loading. Clear transitions in deformation mode were observed at elevated temperatures. These transitions identified the onset of separator "shutdown" which occurred at temperatures below the polymer melting point. Mechanical loading direction was critical to the overall integrity of the separator. Anisotropic separators (Celgard 2320, ... |
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| SpaceBuoy: A University Nanosat Space Weather Mission Solicitation |
17 May 2010 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
David M Klumpar; Dan Schwendtner; MONTANA STATE UNIV BOZEMAN DEPT OF PHYSICS
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| Montana State University students, faculty mentors, and collaborators, designed a microsatellite under the AFOSR/AFRL/AIAA University Nanosatellite Program V. Major motivation for the project was to promote the educational development of students as engineers and scientists in space hardware and space systems engineering. Approximately 100 students participated in the project. The satellite will accomplish substantive scientific, engineering, and technological objectives including the demonstration of a novel payload consisting of two instruments ... |
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| Unmanned Evaluation of Select Commercially Available Open Circuit Scuba Regulators for Cold Water Diving |
Apr 2010 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Vince Ferris; NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL
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| This report summarizes the results for five preselected commercially available open circuit scuba regulator models that were tested to determine their suitability for U. S. Navy diving. Five units of each model regulator were tested in both cold (38 deg F) and freezing (29 deg F) water. To emulate the ventilation of a diver, a breathing simulator with a sinusoidal breathing pattern was used, and the exhaled gas was heated ... |
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| Open Systems: What's Old Is New Again |
Apr 2010 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Tricia Oberndorf; CAROL SLEDGE; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| Energy Storage Commonality Military vs. Commercial Trucks |
27-Oct-2009 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph K Heuvers; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI GROUND VEHICLE POWER AND MOBILITY
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| There are three distinct requirements for Military Energy Storage: * Starting, Lighting and Ignition - Batteries provide electric power to start the vehicle power generation (Engines / APUs); * Hybrid Vehicle Boost Acceleration and Regenerative Braking Energy Capture - In hybrid vehicle powertrains, batteries have the ability to supplement main engine power for burst accelerations. In addition, batteries can be used to recover wasted energy in vehicle braking; * Silent ... |
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| A Comparative Analysis of Commercial Off-The-Shelf Naval Simulations and Classic Operations Research Models |
Sep-2009 |
120 pages |
| Authors:
Peter A Field; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
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| No longer does Naval Surface Warfare merely entail battle between symmetric naval fleets conducted in large open water engagements. Today's Surface Warriors must have the training and capability to also fight asymmetric threats in congested locations of strategic value. Operations conducted within straits, choke points, and island cluttered littorals pose considerable risk and numerous challenges for today's Navy. Shore based anti-ship missiles, torpedo and missile carrying small fast patrol boats, ... |
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| Cost Benefit Analysis of Integrated COTS Energy- Related Technologies for Army's Force Provider Module |
Sep-2009 |
92 pages |
| Authors:
Allen Rivera; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This study evaluates the capability of several energy efficient and renewable technologies that will potentially improve the operational readiness of the current Army expeditionary shelter system. The two major motivations of this objective are decreasing the shelter's heavy dependence on generator use and lessening the tactical vulnerabilities in operating the systems in austere environments. Furthermore, this study determines whether a portfolio of these commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies is a good financial ... |
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