| Foundation Elements for Naval Low-Rise Buildings |
Oct-2009 |
201 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Hatch; Michael P Wolcott; WASHINGTON STATE UNIV PULLMAN WOOD MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING LAB
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 | Natural fiber composites are commonly used in residential decking, siding, and fencing applications, but their use in high-load structural applications has been limited by their low strength performance. However, wood-plastic composites (WPCs) consisting of nylon 12 and thermoplastic epoxy resin (TPER) exhibit excellent mechanical performance. This study evaluated the extrusion parameters for each composite including: barrel/die temperature profile, lubricant compatibility, wood flour (WF) content, and WF moisture content (MC). Increases ... |
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| Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Eight-Membered Cyclic Silicates |
24-Mar-2009 |
2 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy Haddad; Joseph Mabry; Brian M Moore; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| Inorganic fillers are extensively used to modify polymer properties. Additionally, many nanoparticle fillers have been found to increase the thermal oxidative stability of modified plastics. Typically, good nano-dispersion is required to obtain significant property improvements. This is often achieved by compatibilizing the inorganic filler with the polymer host. The addition of organic groups to an inorganic particle leads to improved blending characteristics, while reactive groups increase their mechanical robustness if ... |
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| E3 Testing of Directed Energy Systems: A Challenging Future |
04-Mar-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Lyndell R Brown; TYBRIN CORP EDWARDS AFB CA
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| Efforts to put lasers and other Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) in the hands of warfighters continue. Concepts in development, for High Energy Laser (HEL) or High Power Microwave (HPM) in the future may include Airborne Tactical Laser and Airborne Active Denial System. Network-Centric Operations (NCO) expand as systems are 'linked' and tested. Directed Energy Weapons will be integrated on Net-ready platforms. Compatibility testing and susceptibility to electromagnetic radiation is required. ... |
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| Development of the 2007 Chemical Decontaminant Source Document |
Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Teri Lalain; Brent Mantooth; Zach Zander; Pamela Humphreys; Tom Lynn; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP GUNPOWDER MD
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 | The chemical decontaminant performance evaluation testing source document is the product of project BA06DEC414 for improved test methodology. The primary objective is to improve the rigor of existing test methods for the generation of defensible and comparable decontamination efficacy data for the quantitative determination of post-decontamination contact and vapor hazards and residual agent. Execution of these improved methods will yield higher fidelity data presented in appropriate context. The data generated ... |
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| Effects of Vaporized Decontamination Systems on Selected Building Interior Materials: Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide |
Jan-2009 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
DAVID STARK; Shawn Ryan; Barry Williams; Pamela Humphreys; Louis Reiff; Zoe Hess; Monicia Hall; Mark D Brickhouse; Philip W Bartram; Zach Zander; Brent Mantooth; Teri Lalain; Blair Martin; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIR
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| To address Homeland Security needs for decontamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established an Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) to take advantage of ECBC's extensive expertise and specialized research facilities for the decontamination of surfaces contaminated with chemical and biological (CB) warfare agents. The National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC) formed collaboration with ECBC in a mutual leveraging of resources expanding upon ECBC's ... |
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| Compatibility Flight Profile and Internal Environment Characterization for the RASCAL Pod. Project: Senior RASCAL |
Dec-2008 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
David Kern; Eric Schutte; Jeffrey LaFleur; Eric Schultz; Oliver Borde; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report details the limited flight evaluation to certify and characterize the Reconfigurable Airborne Sensor, Communications and Laser (RASCAL) pod on the F-16. The primary objective was to fly an Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) Compatibility Flight Profile (CFP) in support of flight certification for the RASCAL pod on the F-16. The secondary objectives was to characterize the internal environment of the RASCAL pod in support of various avionics ... |
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| Leadership as an Emergent Phenomenon: A Framework for Complexity and Adaptability |
01-Jun-2008 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Sandra M Martinez; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The recognition by some military leaders about the need for a different paradigm of leadership that responds to requirements for adaptability in complex environments has not necessarily translated into action. Existing organizational structures and processes which explicitly and tacitly support current ways of thinking and patterns of behavior often present obstacles to transformation. Nevertheless, changing the framework, structure, and processes in and by which a new generation of leaders are ... |
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| Metal Top Adapter ACV0000807, Manufactured by Delfasco, Inc. for Alliant Techsystems, Inc., for PA116 Containers on a 44" x 40" Wood Pallet, First Article Tests (FATs) IAW MIL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" |
MAY 2008 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffery L. Dugan; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV) conducted First Article Tests (FATs) IAW MlL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" on the metal top adapter ACV0000807 manufactured by Delfasco, Inc. of Afton, Tennessee, for Alliant Techsystems, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan for PA116 containers on a 44" x 40" wood pallet. Two (2) test units were tested with a load of 2,495 lbs each. The tests accomplished ... |
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| Bio-based Hydraulic Fluids |
17 APR 2008 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
In-Sik Rhee; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Bio-based Hydraulic Fluids (BHFs) are currently formulated with vegetable oils (i.e. rapeseed, sun flower, corn, soybean, canola, coconut, etc.) and synthetic ester, such as polyol ester, and additive packages. Their lubrication properties are very similar to mineral oils and readily biodegradable and low toxic fluids. Some of the fluids have a limited operational capability such as a poor low temperature characteristics and oxidation stability. Many oil companies have developed bio-based ... |
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| Is Democratization a Sound Strategy for Combating Fundamentalist Islam |
03-Mar-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony J Johnson; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Since the events of 9/11, America again views itself in a conflict of values similar to the Cold War, which witnessed the triumph of freedom and democracy over the threats of fascism and communism. The United States' current National Security Strategy (NSS) prepossess to counter the growth of radical Islam through the promotion of human rights and freedom by the process of democratization throughout the world. This paper examines the ... |
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| Biofuels: An Alternative to U.S. Air Force Petroleum Fuel Dependency |
DEC 2007 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Mark S. Danigole; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) is the largest energy consumer in the Department of Defense (DoD). Volatile oil prices force the USAF to divert money from training budgets and weapon system procurement accounts to cover increased costs due to unbudgeted fuel expenses. In conjunction with the President's mandate to reduce dependency on foreign procured oil and in an effort to stem unfunded fuel expenses, the USAF established an active ... |
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| International Assessment of Research and Development in Brain-Computer Interfaces. WTEC Panel Report |
OCT 2007 |
235 pages |
| Authors:
Theodore W. Berger; John K. Chapin; Greg A. Gerhardt; Dennis J. McFarland; Jose C. Principe; Walid V. Soussou; Dawn M. Taylor; Patrick A. Tresco; WORLD TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION CENTER INC BALTIMORE MD
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| Brain-computer interface (BCI) research deals with establishing communication pathways between the brain and external devices. BCI systems can be broadly classified depending on the placement of the electrodes used to detect and measure neurons firing in the brain: in invasive systems, electrodes are inserted directly into the cortex; in noninvasive systems, they are placed on the scalp and use electroencephalography or electrocorticography to detect neuron activity. This WTEC study was ... |
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| Law Enforcement Advanced Protection (LEAP) Requirements Focus Group Report |
21 SEP 2007 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Adam DiChiara; Mary Addonizio; ARMY NATICK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND MA NATICK SOLDIER CENTER
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| This focus group report documents the findings of a Law Enforcement Advanced Protection (LEAP) Requirements User Focus Group on November 15-16, 2006 in Alexandria, Virginia. This focus group is one in a series of personal protective equipment (PPE) related user focus groups for members of the law enforcement community. Its purpose was primarily to collect data/criteria for operational requirements, PPE trends and concepts of operations (CONOPS) from representatives within the ... |
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| Nanospheric Chemotherapeutic and Chemoprotective Agents |
SEP 2007 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Larisa Sheihet; RUTGERS - THE STATE UNIV NEW BRUNSWICK NJ
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| Purpose: Investigate the delivery of camptothecin in the presence of vitamin D3 with triblock copolymer-derived nanospheres that will increase the solubility of both of the drugs and provide protection to the camptothecin's lactone ring, resulting in its increased bioavailability to breast cancer cells. To date we have done the evaluation of two nanosphere formulations containing short alkyl pendent chain (DTB-SA/5K, Butyl) and/or benzyl ring (DTBn-SA/5K) Drug-binding efficiency of these nanospheres ... |
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| IMCOM LONWORKS Building Automation Systems Implementation Strategy |
01-Jun-2007 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph Bush; Stephen Briggs; Will White; David M Schwenk; Lucie M Hughes; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Army Installations often expand their use of digital control systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and other mechanical and electrical building systems on a building-by-building basis. The control systems are installed under separate contracts by different contractors resulting in intra-system incompatibilities. The implementation of multi-vendor Open Building Automation Systems (BASs) is meant to overcome such incompatibilities; however BASs can present their own technical and administrative (including contractual) challenges. This ... |
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| Feasibility Study and Cost Benefit Analysis of Thin-Client Computer System Implementation Onboard United States Navy Ships |
JUN 2007 |
109 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy D. Arbulu; Brian J. Vosberg; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this MBA project was to conduct a feasibility study and a cost benefit analysis of using thin-client computer systems instead of traditional networks onboard United States Navy ships. The project examined the technical capabilities of thin-client computer systems to ensure they will operate with the required shipboard software and in a shipboard environment. A cost benefit analysis was also conducted to identify the possible cost savings to ... |
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| Field Demonstration of Bio-based Hydraulic Fluids for Military Construction Equipment |
24 MAY 2007 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
In-Sik Rhee; Camela A. Bailey; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Outline: Background; Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program; New Biodegradable/Biobased Hydraulic Fluid Specification; Field Demonstration, Final Results; Conclusions. |
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| Single Battlefield Fuels (SBF) Made From Unconventional Resources. Material Issues - An Army Perspective |
25 APR 2007 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Patsy A. Muzzell; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Department of Defense(DoD) key fuels and their specifications. |
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| Acquisition of the Navy Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System |
11 APR 2007 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report discusses management issues associated with defining capability requirements, planning and executing tests, and defining responsibilities of the Defense Contract Management Agency in support of the low-rate initial production decision for the Navy Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System (RAMICS). RAMICS is a non-towed airborne mine neutralization system. The system will operate from an MH-60S Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures Helicopter deployed from the Littoral Combat Ship in the Carrier Strike ... |
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| NATO Multinational Medical Operations and the Requirement for Interoperability and Data Exchange |
01 MAR 2007 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
David M. Lam; ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND FORT DETRICK MD TELEMEDICINE AND ADVANCED TECH RESEARCH CENTER
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| As we discuss interoperability and force protection, it is important to realize that NATO military forces did not develop the ability to successfully operate together simply through long association, but through a structured and focused process of agreeing on and implementing common standards in operations, logistics, materiel development, and administration. For the expansion of multinational medical operations, a sine qua non which has been well demonstrated is that of standardization. ... |
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| Technical Risk Assessment: A Practitioner's Guide |
FEB 2007 |
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| Authors:
John O'Neill; Nitin Thakur; Al Duus; DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION EDINBURGH (AUSTRALIA) DEFENCE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS DIV
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| DSTO's formal process of preparing Technical Risk Assessments (TRA) for Projects has been in operation for several years. A recent review of TRAs conducted by Studies Guidance Group revealed the high value-add from DSTO TRAs is in identifying integration risks, and also showed some weaknesses in identifying and assessing System Readiness Levels and identifying technical risks. This paper supplements DSTO s existing TRA guidance by: 1) focusing on how to ... |
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| Application of the Semantics Enrichment Concept in the Information Fusion for Command Support |
01 DEC 2006 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Michel Bares; DGA/SPOTI ISSY-LES- MOULINEAUX (FRANCE)
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| In this paper we present the different notions surrounding the concept called semantics enrichment which may significantly contribute facilitating the fusion process. After having introduced the role of the semantics in any command aid support, we show how it is possible to increase the relevance of operational information from its semantics. We propose a way to enrich semantics, firstly by making symbolic fusion, secondly by determining compatibility relations between pre-defined ... |
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| U.S. Navy Surface Ship Fleet: Propulsion Energy Evaluation, and Identification of Cost Effective Energy Enhancement Devices |
DEC 2006 |
114 pages |
| Authors:
Dominic S. Cusanelli; Gabor Karafiath; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK DIV BETHESDA MD
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| This report identifies U.S. Navy surface ships that would benefit most from the retrofit of hydrodynamic energy enhancement devices. These devices reduce be required power, and consequently, the fuel needed for propulsion. A large number of potential energy enhancement devices are assessed with regard to their suitability and cost effectiveness for retrofit to U.S. Navy surface ships. A powering evaluation of the U.S. Navy surface ship fleet was prepared. This ... |
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| 40"x44" Metal Pallet with Metal Adapters with PA125 Metal Boxes, MIL-STD-1660 First Article Tests |
AUG 2006 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV) conducted First Article Tests in accordance with MIL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" on the 40" x 48" metal pallet with metal adapters with PA125 metal boxes manufactured by Choctaw Manufacturing and Development Corporation (CDMC), from Hugo, Oklahoma. Six test units were tested. The test units were loaded and passed with a load of 2,560 lbs each for ... |
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| Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Customer Test |
AUG 2006 |
167 pages |
| Authors:
Christian B. Carstens; Charles C. Bonnett; Elizabeth S. Redden; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This study was conducted to evaluate a prototype enhanced night vision goggle (ENVG) that combines thermal and image intensification (I2) capabilities. Two infantry squads acted as participants. Soldiers were trained to use the ENVG and they received familiarization training on a baseline I2 device (AN/PVS-14). The exercises included woodland individual movement techniques (IMT) course trials; military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) target detection trials; land navigation exercises; MOUT defensive and ... |
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| Elastomer Impact When Switch-Loading Synthetic Fuel Blends and Petroleum Fuels |
JUL 2006 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Patsy A. Muzzell; Leo L. Stavinoha; Eric Sattler; Angela Terry; Luis Villahermosa; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| When some elastomer (rubber) compounds, and specifically those used for seals in fuel-wetted components of vehicles and equipment, are suddenly "switch-loaded" from a fuel of given composition to one of a somewhat different composition, swell/shrink issues relating to seal performance may arise, possibly leading to fuel leakage. The key objective of this study was to evaluate what happens to the elastomers with sudden switches from a conventional (petroleum-derived) fuel to ... |
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| Leeway of Submarine Escape Rafts and Submarine Emergency Positioning Beacons |
JUL 2006 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Chris Turner; Thomas Waddington; John Morris; Vladimir Osychny; Pamela Luey; COAST GUARD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER GROTON CT
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| The leeway behavior of Submarine Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (SEPIRBs) and Mark-10 Submarine Escape and Immersion Equipment (SEIE) life rafts was measured for use in search and rescue planning. SEIE and SEPIRB drift targets were outfitted with position tracking equipment, and one raft was also equipped with a current profiler. The targets were deployed and tracked along with Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoys (SLDMBs) under generally heavy wind and sea ... |
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| Evaluating Thin Client Computers for Use by the Polish Army |
01 JUN 2006 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
Krzysztof K. Felisiak; Pawel S. Grunt; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this MBA Project was to examine the technical capabilities of thin client devices to determine if they could successfully replace traditional personal computers (PCs) within a Polish Army command environment. In order to accomplish this, the authors built a prototype thin client network and tested the compatibility of the system using software applications used by the Polish Army. The project also analyzed the costs of implementing and ... |
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| 45-112" x 35" Metal Pallet with Cartridge, 40MM, Packed 32 Per PA120 Metal Box, Unitized 42 Per Pallet, First Article Tests in Accordance with MIL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" |
JUN 2006 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey L. Dugan; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV) conducted First Article Tests in Accordance with MIL- STD-1 660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" on the 45-1/2" x 35" metal pallet with cartridge, 40MM, packed 32 per metal box, unitized 42 per pallet, manufactured by Flint Cliffs Manufacturing of Middleton, Iowa, for American Ordnance of Burlington, Iowa. Two test units were tested with a load of 1,980 ... |
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| Development of K-Version of the Finite Element Method: A Robust Mathematical and Computational Procedure |
FEB 2006 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
J. N. Reddy; TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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| This report summarizes the research carried out under Grant F49620-03-1-0201 on the development of least-squares based finite element models of viscous compressible and incompressible flows as well as shear deformable plates and shells. The main objective of this research was to develop a robust and accurate computational methodology based on least-squares variational principles for the numerical solution of the equations governing plates and shells and viscous incompressible and compressible fluid ... |
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| Game Models for Open Systems |
2006 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Luca de Alfaro; CALIFORNIA UNIV SANTA CRUZ DEPT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| An open system is a system whose behavior is jointly determined by its internal structure and by the input it receives from the environment. To solve control and verification problem open systems have often been modeled as games between the System and the environment; we argue that the game view of open systems should be extended also to the definitions of system refinement and composition. We give a symmetrical interpretation ... |
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| Verification of Evolving Software via Component Substitutability Analysis |
DEC 2005 |
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| Authors:
Sagar Chaki; Edmund Clarke; Natasha Sharygina; Nishant Sinha; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| Formal verification by model checking has the potential to produce major enhancements in the reliability and robustness of software. However, a shortcoming in most model checking research is the failure to consider how to make the use of model checking routine throughout various stages of software development. This report presents the results of the Independent Research and Development (IRAD) project on verification of evolving software conducted at the Software Engineering ... |
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| Nonmetals Test and Evaluation. Delivery Order 0003: Fuel System Materials Compatibility Testing of Fuel Additives for Reducing the Amount of Small Particulate in Turbine Engine Exhaust |
OCT 2005 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
William G. Fortener; Susan S. Saliba; DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST
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| Environmental legislation is being drafted by the EPA to reduce small particles in turbine engine exhaust. Six of the most promising fuel additives were chosen for a comparative evaluation as to the material compatibility with the non-metallic materials present on aircraft. These additives were added to JP-8+100 fuel prior to testing. In general, all results showed no significant concerns with the materials tested. |
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| Army Evaluation of JP-8 and Diesel Fuel Exposed to Anti-Detonation Material Filler (ADMF) for Fuel Tank Effects |
SEP 2005 |
108 pages |
| Authors:
Bernard R. Wright; Edwin A. Frame; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX DEPT OF ENGINES FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
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| Extensive laboratory research was conducted on metal mesh and organic foam products to determine their effects on fuels when placed in fuel tanks and the resulting effects to operating fuel systems. Tests done with and without mesh materials included fuel particulates, fuel elements, fuel color, fuel gum, Karl Fisher water, total acid number, jet fuel thermal oxidation test, conductivity, and lubricity (SLBOCLE BOCLE etc.). Two interestingly negative results were in ... |
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| Safe and Principled Language Interoperation |
31 AUG 2005 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Valery Trifinov; Zhong Shao; YALE UNIV NEW HAVEN CT DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| Safety of interoperation of program fragments written in different safe languages may fail when the languages have different systems of computational effects: an exception raised by an ML function may have no valid semantic interpretation in the context of a Safe-C caller. Sandboxing costs performance and still may violate the semantics if effects are not taken into account. We show that effect annotations alone are insufficient to guarantee safety, and ... |
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| The Visual-Acuity-Based, Night Vision Goggle Cockpit Lighting Compatibility Field Evaluation Test Kit: A Low-Cost Alternative |
MAY 2005 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Alan R. Pinkus; Harry L. Task; Martha A. Hausmann; Maryann H. Barbato; TASK CONSULTING DAYTON OH
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| Cockpit lighting can interfere with the proper operation of night vision goggles (NVGs) in several specific ways. For each interference mechanism, the effect on the image seen through the NVGs is to reduce the brightness of portions of the image and/or reduce the contrast of the useful image (the view outside the aircraft). This reduction in brightness or contrast may be manifested as a reduction in visual acuity and/or as ... |
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| Wavelets for Regression Smoothing |
07 JAN 2005 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Anestis Antoniadis; JOSEPH FOURIER UNIV GRENOBLE (FRANCE)
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| OUTLINE: * Generalities on nonparametric regression * Penalized regression splines * Penalized wavelet estimation with quadratic penalties * Other penalties and model selection * Extensions |
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| Preliminary Evaluation of Visual and Flight Performance of Three Current Multifocal Contact Lens Designs for Presbyopic US Army Aviators |
JAN 2005 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Corina VAN DE Pol; Gina M. Bissette; Arthur Estrada; Bryan D. Brown; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| U.S. Army aviators have been authorized to wear contact lenses for aviation duties with special waiver since 1991. The authorized contact lens modality is the single-vision soft contact lens that corrects for 20/20 distance and near. As aviators become presbyopic, they often have to return to bifocal spectacle wear or readers over their distance contact lenses in order to complete their aviation duties. Spectacles introduce interface problems with head-mounted displays ... |
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| Intermodal Storage and Transport Frame-2 (ISTF-2), MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads Testing |
OCT 2004 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Philip W. Barickman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJMAC-DEV) was tasked by the Transportation Engineering Division, (SJMAC-DET) to conduct testing on the Intermodal Storage and Transport Frame-2 (ISTF-2), manufactured by Mobile Shelter Systems, Inc. The ISTF-2 was evaluated by the testing procedures set forth in MIL-STD-1660. Stacking, vibration, edgewise rotational drop, cornerwise rotational drop, incline impact, sling compatibility, forklifting, and disassembly testing were conducted on the ISTF-2 units. ... |
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| CKU-5C/A Rocket Catapult Aces II Sled Test Program |
SEP 2004 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Craig Wheeler; Milton Reese; Thomas Briscoe; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIV MD
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| The CAD/PAD Department at the Indian Head Division, NSWC in conjunction with the Joint CAD/PAD Program, conducted a series of five ACES II ejection seat tests using the CKU-5C/A rocket catapult which has been developed to replace the current CKU-5B/A rocket catapult. The system tests included F-15, F-16, and A-10 configuration ACES II ejection seats with large (JPATS Case 6) and small (LOIS) anthropometric manikins that represented test conditions to ... |
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| Simulating Clouds with Procedural Texturing Techniques Using the GPU |
SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
Georgios E. Tarantilis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Many 3D training simulations employ static, and to some extent, simplistic natural phenomena representation that often leaves much to be desired. Taking advantage of the latest advancements in computer graphics hardware allows modeling dynamic natural phenomena such as clouds. Specifically, utilizing procedural techniques and high-level shading languages, it is possible to produce considerably more realistic simulations. This thesis designed and implemented a visual simulation component, which renders convincing clouds using ... |
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| An Architectural Framework for Describing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems |
SEP 2004 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Michael P. Ward; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Two recent trends have raised concerns about the security and stability of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The first is a move to define standard interfaces and communications protocols in support of cross-vendor compatibility and modularity. The second is a move to connect nodes in a SCADA system to open networks such as the Internet. Recent failures of critical infrastructure SCADA systems highlight these concerns. To ensure continued ... |
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| History of Sulphur Content Effects on the Thermal Stability of RP-1 under Heated Conditions |
14 JUL 2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Solveig A. Irvine; Amanda K. Schoettmer; Ronald W. Bates; Michael L. Meyer; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| As technologies advance in the aerospace industry, a strong desire has emerged to design more efficient, longer life, reusable liquid hydrocarbon fueled rocket engines. To achieve this goal, a more complete understanding of the thermal stability and chemical makeup of the hydrocarbon propellant is needed. Since the main fuel used in modern liquid hydrocarbon systems is RP-1, there is concern that Standard Grade RP-1 may not be a suitable propellant ... |
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| Human Factors Evaluation of Land Warrior, Version 1.0 |
JUL 2004 |
141 pages |
| Authors:
Andrea S. Krausman; Angela C. Boynton; William H. Harper; Samson V. Ortega Jr.; Rhoda M. Wilson; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Human Research and Engineering Directorate of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory conducted a human factors evaluation (HFE) of the Land Warrior system as part of the Land Warrior Safety Test conducted by Aberdeen Test Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in March 2002. The primary objective was to identify human factors issues associated with the Land Warrior system. Five assessments were conducted as part of the HFE: glove compatibility, ... |
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| A Computational Study of the Effect of Cross Wind on the Flow of Fire Fighting Agent |
JUN 2004 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Alexandra Meyers; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research will be used to evaluate the feasibility of robotically, or remote-controlled firefighting nozzles aboard air-capable ships. A numerical model was constructed and analyzed, using the program CPD-ACS, of a fire hose stream being deflected by the influence of a crosswind, tailwind, or headwind. The model is intended to predict the reach of the fire hose stream, indicate the distribution pattern, and estimate the volume of fire fighting agent ... |
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| SURE-LOK, Style II Container, 40" x 48", MIL-STD-1660 Tests |
MAY 2004 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey L. Dugan; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SJ MAC-DEV) conducted MIL-STD-1 660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" on the SURE-LOK, Style II, 40" x 48", Container manufactured by Action Wood Technologies, Inc., from Clinton Township, Michigan. Two containers were tested. The containers wereCorp Source loaded and passed with a load of 4, 080 lbs and 4,075 lbs, respectively. The tests accomplished on the test units were ... |
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| Advanced Technologies for Military Training (Technologies avancees pour l'entrainement militaire) (CD-ROM) |
Apr-2004 |
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| Authors:
NATO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
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| ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 371 files; HyperText Markup Language (.HTML), and Adobe Acrobat (.PDF), and .MPG video. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer laser optical disc (CD-ROM); 4 3/4 in.; 320 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: ABSTRACT: Computer-Based Instruction, Training System Design, Distributed Training, and Virtual Reality are technologies that have dramatically changed. But many of the problems and issues related to training technologies, its application, acceptance, and effectiveness are still with us today. ... |
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| DyNetML: Interchange Format for Rich Social Network Data |
FEB 2004 |
25 pages |
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Maksim Tsvetovat; Jeff Reminga; Kathleen M. Carley; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| The authors define a universal data interchange format to enable the exchange of rich social network data and to improve the compatibility of analysis and visualization tools. DyNetML is an XML-derived language that provides a means to express rich social network data. DyNetML also provides an extensible facility for linking anthropological, process description, and other data with social networks. DyNetML has been implemented and in use by the CASOS group ... |
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| Interface-Based Design |
2004 |
26 pages |
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Luca de Alfaro; Thomas A. Henzinger; CALIFORNIA UNIV SANTA CRUZ
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| We motivate and introduce the theory behind formalizing rich interfaces for software and hardware components. Rich interfaces specify the protocol aspects of component interaction. Their formalization, called interface automata, permits a compiler to check the compatibility of component interaction protocols. Interface automata support incremental design and independent implementability. Incremental design means that the compatibility checking of interfaces can proceed for partial system descriptions, without knowing the interfaces of all components. ... |
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| Islam and Economic Growth in Malaysia |
DEC 2003 |
127 pages |
| Authors:
Mahmud BIN Ahmad; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
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| Muslim countries are often thought of as culturally backward, authoritarian, misogynistic, and poor in economic performance. The teachings of Islam, however, prescribe democratic governance and free-market economics. While Muslims, as a whole, have tremendous economics potential, many Muslims are among the world's poorest and least educated. Corrupt autocratic leaders have attempted to capitalize on the Muslim dream of building a grand society but owing to these manipulations and leaders' insincerity, ... |
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