| Renovate and Expand Chamchamal Correctional Facility, Chamchamal, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
22-Oct-2009 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Yogin Rawal; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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 | On 20 June 2009, SIGIR conducted an on-site assessment of the Chamchamal Correctional Facility renovation project in Chamchamal, Iraq. The project was funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The objective of the $29 million project was to convert the existing fort at Chamchamal into a modern correctional facility with 2,000 medium-security, dormitory-style adult male prison beds and 1,000 high-security cell-style adult prison beds. SIGIR ... |
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Roofing and Temporary Power Response to the 2008 Hurricane Season |
22-Sep-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We reviewed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) response to the 2008 hurricane season. Our review was divided into two areas. Specifically for this project, we reviewed the temporary roofing mission's quality assurance (QA) process and safety requirements, and the current procedures for administering the temporary power mission. |
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| A Comparative Analysis Between the Navy Standard Workweek and the Work/Rest Patterns of Sailors Aboard U.S. Navy Cruisers |
Sep-2009 |
110 pages |
| Authors:
Derek R Mason; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In March 2008, two U.S. Navy ships failed their Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessments with deficiencies ranging from inoperable equipment to inadequate housekeeping practices. The question of why these problems exist must be addressed. A study to determine the total number of hours Sailors actually work in contrast with the Navy Standard Workweek Model is extremely important. Previous research regarding this topic has indicated that the Navy Standard Workweek does ... |
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| Ultrasonic Phased Arrays for the Inspection of Thick-Section Welds |
Sep-2009 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
R J Ditchburn; M E Ibrahim; DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA) MARITIME PLATFORMS DIV
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| Ultrasonic phased arrays will eventually replace conventional ultrasonic methods in many nondestructive evaluation (NDE) applications. However, the transition to phased arrays is not without its pitfalls and challenges. In this report we present a summary of the advantages and limitations of phased-array ultrasonics in NDE, with specific reference to the inspection of thick-section welds. The main advantages offered by phased arrays over conventional systems are increased sensitivity, coverage and speed. ... |
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| Mujarrah Canal Bridge, Ramadi, Iraq |
14-Jul-2009 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Todd Criswell; Shawn Sassaman; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 6 March 2009, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the Mujarrah Canal Bridge project. The $1.3 million project was funded from the Commander's Emergency Response Program. Due to security concerns, the total time available on site was approximately one hour; therefore, an indepth review was not possible. The objective of the project was to design, construct, and repair the Mujarrah Canal Bridge to increase commercial traffic between Ramadi and ... |
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| Environmental Assessment (EA): Proposed Standard Air Munitions Packages Maintenance and Inspection Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah |
09-Jul-2009 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Randal Klein; Kay Winn; STREAMLINE CONSULTING LLC FARMINGTON UT
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| Hill Air Force Base (AFB) proposes to construct an adequately sized standard air munitions packages (STAMP) maintenance and inspection (M&I) facility located within the Hill AFB munitions storage area. The facility would provide drive-through capability and an adjacent enclosed wash rack. The findings of this EA indicate that the proposed action would not have significant adverse effects on the human environment or any of the environmental resources as described in ... |
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| Roll-On/Roll-Off Berth, Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
08-Jul-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Todd Criswell; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 6 January 2009, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the Roll-On/Roll-Off Berth project at the North Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq. This $2.7 million project was funded by the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. Because of security concerns, the total time available on site was approximately 45 minutes; therefore, an in-depth review was not possible. Although SIGIR could not inspect the underwater requirements, SIGIR inspected the steel deck structure ... |
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| Effectiveness of Condition-Based Maintenance in Army Aviation |
12-Jun-2009 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
Marc P Gaguzis; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Technology has significantly enhanced our ability to detect and monitor the health and condition of critical components in Army aviation. By combining these technological advances with the existing systems for vibration analysis, we have developed a maintenance management program based on the health condition of the components rather than time-driven inspections and replacements. One vibration analysis program, the Health Usage and Management System (HUMS), developed for the UH-60 Blackhawk, was ... |
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| Operation Team Spirit: Program Review and Analysis |
Jun-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Eric E Morgan; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| In an effort to improve the quality of its KC-135s returning from programmed depot maintenance, the ANG requested to perform a portion of their acceptance inspections on aircraft while still at depot. This request evolved into the Team Spirit program. Following its implementation, Team Spirit reportedly drove average downtimes from 52 days to 14. In 2007, the TS team earned the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award and the program ... |
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| Environmental Activities of the U.S. Coast Guard |
07-May-2009 |
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| Authors:
Jonathan L Ramseur; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | The U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG's) environmental activities focus on prevention programs, accompanied by enforcement and educational activities. An important component is maritime oil spill prevention, which includes inspection of U.S. and foreign-flagged ships to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements. As required by the Oil Pollution Act and the Superfund law, the USCG's pollution preparedness and response activities aim to reduce the impact of oil and hazardous substances ... |
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| Department of Defense Biological Safety and Security Program |
May-2009 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| This report examines the biological safety, security, and personnel reliability programs of Department of Defense's (DoD's) biological labs, compares these labs with other similar operations in academia, industry and the federal government. The report offers recommendations for improvements in the DoD program based on this comparison. The task force found that safety and security of the DoD facilities that they assessed are as good or better than those in comparably ... |
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| Field Testing and Load Rating Report, Bridge FSBR-514, Fort Shafter, Hawaii |
May-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Brett Commander; Wilmel Varela-Ortiz; Terry R Stanton; Henry Diaz-Alvarez; BRIDGE DIAGNOSTICS INC BOULDER CO
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| Bridge Diagnostics was contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform live-load testing and load rating on Bridge FSBR-514 on Walker Road over Kahauiki Stream, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, in conjunction with three other structures - Bridge FSBR-201, FSBR-1608, and ERBR-9. A primary goal of the live-load testing was to determine the relative effects of different military load configurations. A second goal was to use the measured load responses ... |
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| Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Department of Defense Biological Safety and Security Program |
May-2009 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| This report examines the biological safety, security, and personnel reliability programs of DoD's biological labs, compares these labs with other similar operations in academia, industry and the federal government. The report offers recommendations for improvements in the DoD program based on this comparison. The task force found that safety and security of the DoD facilities that they assessed are as good or better than those in comparably sized facilities in ... |
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| Basrah Courthouse Construction and Basrah Courthouse Witness Protection Facility, Basrah, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
22-Apr-2009 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Todd Criswell; Shawn Sassaman; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 6 January 2009, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the Basrah Courthouse and Witness Protection Facility. Due to security concerns, time on site was restricted to 90 minutes; therefore, SIGIR performed an expedited assessment. On 25 September 2008, Gulf Region South inspected and accepted both facilities from the contractor. The inspection resulted in an eight-page punch list; each previously identified deficiency was marked as done. However, a final inspection ... |
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| Hai Tiseen Primary Healthcare Center, Taheem Province, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
16-Apr-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Shawn Sassaman; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 15 December 2008, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the $465,015 Hai Tiseen PHC project. Due to security concerns, the time allotted for the site visit was approximately 30 minutes, and access to the roof was prohibited; therefore, a complete review of all work was not possible. SIGIR found that the requirement to formally document all deficiencies with estimated completion dates during the pre-final inspection was not fulfilled. The ... |
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| Shiqaq Hai Musalla Primary Healthcare Center, Kirkuk, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
13-Apr-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Shawn Sassaman; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 15 December 2008, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the Shiqaq Hai Musalla Primary Healthcare Center project. Due to security concerns, the time allotted for the site visit was approximately one hour, with limited access to the roof; therefore, a complete review was not possible. SIGIR found that the requirement to formally document all deficiencies with estimated completion dates during the pre-final inspection was not fulfilled. The project file ... |
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| Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions |
09-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
Chad C Haddal; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in ... |
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| Assessing Structural Health Monitoring Alternatives Utilizing a Value Focused Thinking Model |
Mar-2009 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Margaret A Barker; Jeremy A Schroeder; Fatih S Gurbuz; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Current Air Force operations are undergoing significant changes necessitated by increasing fiscal constraints, increasing aircraft age, and a recent drawdown in personnel to perform maintenance, repair, and other necessary functions. To deal with these challenges, the Air Force must effectively improve current operations. This paper will explore potential structural health monitoring (SHM) solutions to some of the challenges facing aircraft maintenance and repair operations. As with any problem, a variety ... |
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| Simulation Modeling of the C-5 Galaxy High Velocity Regionalized Isochronal (HVRISO) Inspection Concept |
Mar-2009 |
124 pages |
| Authors:
Theodore K Heiman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Faced with eroding budgets, Air Mobility Command (AMC) is confronted with implementing simultaneous changes to its isochronal (ISO) inspection process for C-5 aircraft. C-5 inspection criteria will use a Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) approach beginning in October, 2009. MSG-3 has been used successfully in civilian aviation since 1980 and AMC hopes to produce similar results. AMC is also consolidating the four docks presently in use to three high-velocity regionalized isochronal ... |
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| Performance Evaluation of CPCs Using Corrosion Sensors - Laboratory and Field Studies |
04-Feb-2009 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Marta A Jakab; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX
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| SUMMARY: (1) It was determined that impedance based coating degradation sensors can be successfully used to detect coating failure and assess the performance of CPCs in coastal environments. (2) Laboratory tests showed that the changes associated with coating failure are more pronounced at lower measurement frequencies. (3) The sensitivity of the sensor was found to be dependent on the performance of the CPC; better sensitivity was found in case of ... |
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| Corrosion Modeling, Simulations and Assessment through Intelligent Computations |
Feb-2009 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Ramana M Pidaparti; VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV RICHMOND
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| INTELLIGENT CORROSION DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (ICDAS). A multi-disciplinary approach: Image Processing; Computer Vision; Material Mechanics; Artificial Intelligence; Structural Analysis/Methods; Mathematics. |
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| Heet Primary Healthcare Center, Heet, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
23-Jan-2009 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin O'Connor; Todd Criswell; Shawn Sassaman; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 3 November 2008, SIGIR performed an on-site assessment of the Heet Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) project. The total contract cost, including modification, was $412,130; the project was turned over to the GOI on 16 July 2008. During the site visit, SIGIR determined that many of the original deficiencies identified in the pre-final inspection, such as damaged air-conditioning units and interior leaks were not corrected along with other construction deficiencies, ... |
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| A Survey of Missions for Unmanned Undersea Vehicles |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
John Kamp; Robert W Button; Thomas B Curtin; James Dryden; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| Which military missions for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) appear most promising to pursue in terms of military need, risk, alternatives, and cost? This book presents the results of a limited study performed by the RAND Corporation to address this question. At the request of the sponsor, the book also surveys UUV technologies and the UUV marketplace and makes specific programmatic recommendations and broader recommendations (such as considering the relative suitability ... |
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| Determination of Cost Drivers for Ship Operations (1B1B) Consumable (SO) Operations Target Accounts for Amphibious Assault Ships |
Dec-2008 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Brett M Sullivan; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis conducts an analysis of Amphibious Assault ships consumable ship's OPTAR disbursements for the period of 1 July 2007 to 30 April 2008. Regression analysis was used to test for a statistical relationship among total monthly disbursements by Federal Supply Group (FSG) code and various demographic information, monthly maintenance (MFOM) and training figure of merit (TFOM) scores. Monthly disbursements were aggregated by total monthly FSG investment for each ship ... |
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| Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction |
30-Oct-2008 |
247 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| The theme of this Quarterly Report, A Nascent Normalcy: The Evolution of U.S. Assistance to a Sovereign Iraq, reflects the recognition of a fundamental shift in the U.S. relief and reconstruction effort this year, which SIGIR dubbed in January The Year of Transfer. The most salient features of that fundamental shift include: the rising primacy of Iraq's capital budget as the chief funding source for further reconstruction, resulting in an ... |
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| Recommended Processes and Best Practices for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) of Safety-Of-Flight Structures |
Oct-2008 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
John Brausch; David Campbell; Lawrence Butkus; Tommy Mullis; Michael Paulk; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| This document outlines critical processes, guidelines, and best practices for the nondestructive inspection (NDI) of safety-of-flight aircraft (SOF) structures. More specifically, this document provides rationale for requiring rigor in the definition, development, demonstration and implementation of NDI for United States Air Force (USAF) SOF aircraft structures. Topics include the critical role of NDI in the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, defining inspection requirements, procedure development, capability estimation, procedure qualification, training, certification, ... |
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| Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Sensor Modeling For Multisite Inspection |
Oct-2008 |
167 pages |
| Authors:
Zhiwei Zeng; Yiming Deng; Satish Udpa; R Bossi; B Koltenbah; L Udpa; Liu Xin; BOEING INFORMATION SPACE AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS SEATTLE WA
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| The Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Sensor Modeling for Multisite Inspection program has developed finite element models (FEM) of electromagnetic NDE for optimizing the inspection of aging aircraft structure. The program found excellent correlation between magnetic field strengths predicted by FEM analysis and experimental values in fastened airframe structure configurations. Applying the FEM analysis to magnetoresistive (MR) sensors inspection problems then provided useful insights into the many parameter effects associated with ... |
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| Health and Safety Concerns Over U.S. Imports of Chinese Products: An Overview |
22-Sep-2008 |
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| Authors:
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| China is a major source of U.S. imports of consumer products (such as toys) and an increasingly important supplier of various food products. Reports of unsafe seafood, pet food, toys, tires, and other products imported from China over the past year or so have raised concern in the United States over the health, safety, and quality of imported Chinese products. This report provides an overview of this issue and implications ... |
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| Altering the Mission Statement: The Training of Firefighters as Intelligence Gatherers |
01-Sep-2008 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Richard J Blatus; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The fire service is one of the premier emergency response agencies in the United States. As our nation strives to expand and enhance its homeland security efforts, firefighters have been recognized as an underutilized asset. The opportunity for firefighters to act as "first preventers" in the war on terrorism is unmatched by any other emergency response agency. This, coupled with the warrantless search provisions afforded firefighters by the Constitution, makes ... |
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| Enhanced Life Prediction Technology for Engine Rotor Life Extension (ERLE) |
Sep-2008 |
167 pages |
| Authors:
Hudak; Stephen J Jr; Michael P Enright; R C McClung; Luc J Huyse; Harry Millwater; Tom Conquest; Ana Del Amo; Simeon Fitch; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX
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| The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) conceived of the Engine Rotor Life Extension (ERLE) program as a sound science and technology investment that offers the potential for significant cost avoidance. The strategy for meeting this goal is to extend the life of certain life-limiting components, without increasing risk, by systematically improving, and more effectively integrating, a number of life management technologies -- life prediction, nondestructive inspection, engine health monitoring, maintenance, ... |
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| Al Ager Water Compact Unit, Nassriya, Iraq |
22-Jul-2008 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Todd Criswell; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction initiated this project assessment as part of its continuing assessments of selected activities of the Economic Support Fund. SIGIR conducted this project assessment in accordance with the Quality Standards for Inspections issued by the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. The assessment team included a professional engineer/inspector and an auditor/inspector. |
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| Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 2-2-540 Testing of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Systems |
30 JUN 2008 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
ABERDEEN TEST CENTER MD
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| This TOP describes a systematic approach to safety and performance testing of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The objective is to ensure that the design of each UGV includes positive measures to enhance system safety, and that hazards which could reduce system safety are eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level of risk. |
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| Highly Sensitive and Robust Damage Detection of Periodic Structures with Piezoelectric Networking |
May-2008 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Kon-Well Wang; Jiong Tang; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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| Damage detection in engine bladed disks is often performed through ultrasonic and eddy current techniques that are reliable, but expensive and lack in-situ monitoring capability. Alternatively, vibration-based damage detection methods are relatively inexpensive, have real-time in-situ potential, but are generally inaccurate due to low sensitivity. The goal of this research is to advance the state-of-the-art of vibration-based damage detection of bladed disks by utilizing the unique vibration localization characteristics of ... |
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| Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Issues and Arguments |
12 MAR 2008 |
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| Authors:
Jonathan Medalia; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty would ban all nuclear explosions. It was opened for signature in 1996. As of March 2008, 178 nations had signed it and 144 had ratified. To enter into force, 44 specified nations must ratify it; 35 have done so. The Senate rejected the treaty in 1999; the Bush Administration opposes it. The United States has observed a nuclear test moratorium since 1992. There have been many ... |
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| Remote Structural Monitoring and Corrosion Degradation Modeling of Bridges |
14-Feb-2008 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Vincent Hock; Richard Lampo; Steven Sweeny; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Bridges are essential infrastructure. Many Army and DoD bridges in need of repair and replacement due to corrosion/material degradation. Over 11-year period, 503 U.S. bridges failed, 100 of these due to corrosion. Routine inspection may not detect hidden cracks and avoid catastrophic failure. The objectives of these briefing charts are to demonstrate capabilities and validate benefits of remote structural health monitoring and corrosion degradation modeling to greatly reduce the risk ... |
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| Falling Behind: International Scrutiny of the Peaceful Atom |
FEB 2008 |
356 pages |
| Authors:
Henry D. Sokolski; Jack Edlow; Nikolai Khlebnikov; Garry Dillon; Edwin S. Lyman; Thomas B. Cochran; FRANK VON HIPPEL; Robert Zarate; Pierre Goldschmidt; Quentin Michel; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Ask how effective International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear safeguards are in blocking proliferation, and you are sure to get a set of predictable reactions. Those skeptical of the system will complain that IAEA inspections are too sketchy to ferret out nuclear misbehavior (e.g., North Korea, Iraq, and Iran) and that in the rare cases when such violators are found out (almost always by national intelligence agencies), the IAEA's board ... |
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| Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction: Quarterly Report and Semiannual Report to the United States Congress |
30 JAN 2008 |
245 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Bowen Stuart W.; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| I am pleased to submit to the Congress, Secretary Rice, Secretary Gates, and the American people the 16th Quarterly Report from the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR). In November 2007, I traveled to Iraq to continue SIGIR's oversight of the U.S. relief and reconstruction program. This was my 18th visit in the past four years, and I will leave on my 19th trip in mid-February. 2008 will be ... |
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| The Army's Procurement and Conditional Acceptance of Medium Tactical Vehicles |
21 DEC 2007 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B. Jolliffe; Bruce A. Burton; John E. Meling; Kevin W. Klein; James A. Hoyt; Celia J. Harrigan; Tracey E. Dismukes; Roberta Dameron; Michael Y. Kwan; Chandra P. Sankhla; Jillisa H. Milner; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AUDITING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Who Should Read This Report and Why? Contracting officers and contract administrators should read this report because it discusses the Army's practices for conditional acceptance and first inspection acceptance of the vehicles. Background. The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) consists of families of Light-Medium Tactical Vehicles, which are 2 -ton trucks, and Medium Tactical Vehicles, which are 5-ton trucks. The FMTV includes complementary trailers that supplement the vehicle fleet. ... |
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| Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Quarterly Report to the United States Congress |
30 OCT 2007 |
244 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Bowen Stuart W.; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| I am pleased to submit to the Congress, Secretary Rice, Secretary Gates, and the American people the 15th Quarterly Report from the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR). During this quarter, I visited Iraq for the 17th time since 2004 to continue SIGIR's robust and rigorous oversight of the U.S. relief and reconstruction program in Iraq. Two notable developments frame this Report. First, total relief and reconstruction investment for ... |
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| Sensor Feasibility Report: Survey of the Capabilities and Limitations of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Sensor Technologies Relevant to Vehicle Inspection Systems |
OCT 2007 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Larry E. Riley; KACHEMAK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INC HOMER AK
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| This report provides a summary of KRD's research on existing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) sensor technologies and possible incorporation into Under Vehicle Inspection Systems (UVIS) platforms, as provided in the sensor integration plan. Sections two through five discuss how KRD could potentially integrate these technologies into its Under-Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS) platforms, thereby enhancing their threat detection capabilities. These sections also focus on the practical implications of ... |
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| UH-60 BIM Blanket Tap Test Evaluation |
22 SEP 2007 |
2 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEFENSE MANUFACTURING AND MACHINING LATROBE PA
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| Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Corpus Christi, Texas, inspects the outer mold layer (OML) of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter rotor blades for voids and delaminations. This process requires inspection of the blade from fore to aft and from rotor to blade tip. The current inspection process requires a technician to perform a manual "Tap" test of the blade using a small, specialized hammer. During the tapping of the blade, ... |
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| Health and Safety Concerns over U.S. Imports of Chinese Products: An Overview |
28 AUG 2007 |
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| Authors:
Wayne M. Morrison; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| China is the second largest source of U.S. imports, a major supplier of consumer products (such as toys), and an increasingly important supplier of various food products. Reports of unsafe seafood, pet food, toys, tires, and other products imported from China over the past year have raised concern in the United States over the health, safety, and quality of imported Chinese products. This report provides an overview of this issue ... |
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| Millimeter Wave Holographical Inspection of Honeycomb Composites (Preprint) |
AUG 2007 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
J. T. Case; S. Kharkovsky; R. Zoughi; G. Steffes; F. L. Hepburn; MISSOURI UNIV-ROLLA
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| Multi-layered composite structures manufactured with honeycomb, foam, or balsa wood cores are finding increasing utility in a variety of aerospace, transportation, and infrastructure applications. Due to the low conductivity and inhomogeneity associated with these composites, standard nondestructive testing (NDT) methods are not always capable of inspecting their interior for various defects caused during the manufacturing process or as a result of in-service loading. On the contrary, microwave and millimeter wave ... |
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| Air Cargo Security |
30 JUL 2007 |
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| Authors:
Bart Elias; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The air cargo system is a complex, multi-faceted network that handles a vast amount of freight, packages, and mail carried aboard passenger and all-cargo aircraft. The air cargo system is vulnerable to several security threats including potential plots to place explosives aboard aircraft; illegal shipments of hazardous materials; criminal activities such as smuggling and theft; and potential hijackings and sabotage by persons with access to aircraft. Several procedural and technology ... |
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| Food and Agricultural Imports from China |
17 JUL 2007 |
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| Authors:
Geoffrey S. Becker; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| U.S. food and agricultural imports have increased significantly in recent years. A series of recent incidents have raised safety concerns about the many foods, medicines, and other products from China in particular. U.S. imports of all Chinese food, agricultural, and seafood products have increased from nearly 0.411 million metric tons (MMT) in 1996 to 1.833 MMT in 2006, a 346% rise. Two federal agencies - FDA and the U.S. Department ... |
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| Restrictions on the Ratio of Normal to Tangential Field Components in Magnetic Rubber Testing |
JUL 2007 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
S. K. Burke; M. E. Ibrahim; DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA) MARITIME PLATFORMS DIV
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| Magnetic Rubber Testing (MRT) is an extremely sensitive method for deteckng surface-breaking cracks in ferromagnetic materials, and is used extensively in critical inspections for D6ac steel components of the F-111 aircraft. This report documents a series of experiments, performed to investigate the effect of normal versus tangential magnetic field components in MRT. The results conflrm that excessive levels of normal (perpendicular) magnetic field in active-field MRT procedures can cause distortion, ... |
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| Damage Assessment of Structures an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Structural Mechanics Perspective |
Jun-2007 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Victor Giurgiutiu; AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH STRUCTURAL MECHANICS PROGRAM ARLINGTON VA
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| This paper presents the perspective of the Structural Mechanics program of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research on the damage assessment of structures. It is found that damage assessment of structures plays a very important role in assuring the safety and operational readiness of Air Force fleet. The current fleet has many aging aircraft, which poses a considerable challenge for the operators and maintainers. The nondestructive evaluation technology is ... |
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| The Policy Decision Process of the Islamic Republic of Iran: Through a Glass Darkly |
18 MAY 2007 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
William Phillips; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The Islamic Republic of Iran remains defiant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1696 which demands that "Iran suspend all nuclear enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, including research and development." Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has repeatedly said that Iran's nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes and that, as a sovereign country, Iran has the right to pursue nuclear energy. President Ahmadinejad stated Iran would not stop its nuclear program ... |
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| Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR): Moving Beyond the IRRF |
30 APR 2007 |
632 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Bowen Stuart W.; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| I am pleased to submit to the Congress, Secretary Rice, Secretary Gates, and the American people the 13th Quarterly Report from the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR). During this quarter, I traveled to Iraq for the 15th time since my appointment three years ago to supervise the work of the 50 SIGIR auditors, inspectors, and investigators who provide the necessary, in-country oversight of the U.S. taxpayers investment in ... |
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| Strategic Lessons Learned from Abu Ghraib |
29 MAR 2007 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony J. MacDonald; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Numerous lessons learned surfaced from the investigations, inspections, inquiries, and assessments of detainee operations following the Abu Ghraib detainee abuse scandal. Key recommendations from these reports included the establishment of one command with authority over all units supporting detainee operations. Additionally, the reports described an operational environment in which coalition forces faced an adaptive and aggressive enemy that was indistinguishable from the surrounding populace. In its effort to combat its ... |
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