| On-board Model Predictive Control of a Quadrotor Helicopter: Design, Implementation, and Experiments |
13 Dec 2012 |
82 pages |
| Authors:
Patrick Bouffard; CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
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 | This report describes work in applying model predictive control (MPC) techniques to the control of quadrotor helicopters, a type of micro aerial vehicle (MAV) platform that has gained great popularity in recent years both in research and commercial/military settings. MPC is a form of optimal control which is attractive in part because it allows engineering requirements to be addressed directly in the design of the controller in terms of costs ... |
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| Evaluation and Understanding of the Laser Oscillation Property in Waveguides |
14 Nov 2012 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Tomosumi Kamimura; OSAKA INST OF TECHNOLOGY OHMIYA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
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| Excellent beam quality is indispensable for industrial application of high power lasers. However, high-power laser oscillation produces temperature gradients and thermal lensing inside the laser gain media resulting in laser power breakdown. This report describes fabrication of waveguide structures using Nd:YAG and YAG ceramics and investigation of their laser oscillation properties. The ceramic laser gain media evaluated was fabricated using materials controlled at macro-, micro- and nano-levels, and bonded into ... |
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| Microwave Power Transmission Using Electromagnetic Coupling of Open-Ring Resonators |
01 Nov 2012 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Yasuo Ohno; TOKUSHIMA UNIV (JAPAN)
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| Experimental results on 60GHz band signal transmission through ECOR (Electromagnetic Coupling of Open-Ring Resonators) are shown. Through sapphire substrate, 60-70GHz band signal are transmitted with 58.9% transmission efficiency and 7.4GHz bandwidth. However, the transmission band was shifted about 10GHz higher frequency. The reason is under investigation. ECOR technology is extended to lower frequencies for non-contact power transmission. The technology will benefit to power connectors for equipment modules where the problems ... |
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| Opportunities in Power Projection and Integrated Defense |
Oct 2012 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Michael B Deitchman; OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA
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| These briefing charts discuss research areas, Next Generation Airborne Electronic Attack (NGAEA), Multi-Target Laser Designation (MTLD), Energetic and Reactive Materials, Counter-Directed Energy Warfare, Free Electron Laser, Solid State Laser Technology Maturation, Railgun Technologies, Hypervelocity Projectile, and Future Naval Capabilities. |
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| Stability Analysis of a Constant Power Load Serviced by a Buck Converter as the Source Impedance Varies |
Sep 2012 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
George J Roth; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| As the NAVY moves forward with plans to become less dependent on fossil fuels and more dependent on hybrid electric drives and all-electric ships, being aware of the stability issues associated with direct current (DC)-DC and DC-alternating current (AC) power converters and understanding how to solve the issues that come with using them, are very important. The negative input impedance that is observed when using a buck converter servicing a ... |
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| Syria Analysis Game |
Sep 2012 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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| The U.S. Army War College convened the first of a series of wargames to consider current issues of Senior Leader interest to assess alternative outcomes and potential implications for the U.S. Army. The first wargame in this new series focused on potential Army requirements in the ongoing Syrian conflict. This wargame leveraged the regional expertise of International Fellows as well as faculty subject matter experts and the Army G-35 to ... |
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| Design and Performance Evaluation of a 200 deg C Interleaved Boost Converter (Preprint) |
Sep 2012 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
James D Scofield; Seana A McNeal; Brett A Jordan; Hiroyuki Kosai; Biswajit Ray; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIR
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| Recent advances in SiC power semiconductor technology and resulting availability of SiC Schottky rectifiers and controlled devices (BJTs, JFETs, and MOSFETs) make it possible to design and implement power converters capable of operating at 200oC. The design, prototype development, operation, and testing of a 74 kHz, 2 kW, 100 V/270 V inversely-coupled, interleaved, dc-dc boost converter over the 20oC to 200oC temperature range is presented in this paper. The advantages ... |
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| Model Validation for Simulations of Vehicle Systems |
16 Aug 2012 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Hao Pan; Gregory Hulbert; Michael Kokkolaras; Matthew Castanier; David Lamb; FORD MOTOR CO DEARBORN MI
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| Outline: Classification of validation approaches, Bayesian interval hypothesis testing, Quantifying model confidence, Distribution-free approach by means of bootstrapping, Statistical power superiority, Validation benchmark problem, ARC-developed electro-thermal battery model validation, for energy & power community of interest application. |
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| Linear Algebraic Modeling of Power Flow in the HMP500-3 Transmission |
Aug 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew G McGough; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The HMPT500-3 is a split torque path hydrostatic / mechanical continuously variable transmission used in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Power transmission and steering is accomplished through the interaction of six planetary gear sets and two variable displacement hydrostatic pump / motor units (HSUs). Power flow in the HMPT500-3 is extremely complex, with numerous feedback paths within the planetary gear train. Without a clearly defined power flow path from gear set ... |
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| Knowing Your Partner: The Evolution of Brazilian Special Operations Forces |
Aug 2012 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Alvaro Pinheiro; JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIV MACDILL AFB FL
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| Retired Brazilian Army Major General Alvaro de Souza Pinheiro, in his monograph highlights the importance of knowing our partners. The United States and Brazil have shared an interesting history as allies in World War II and at times economic and geopolitical competitors, and will continue to partner in the future. He begins by presenting a Brazilian point of view of the post-9/11 world, of irregular warfare, asymmetric warfare (recognized by ... |
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| The MRAP Boondoggle |
26 Jul 2012 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Chris Rohlfs; Ryan Sullivan; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Last summer, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said [1] that the Pentagon's Joint Program Office for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (JPO-MRAP), a $45 billion program to design, manufacture, and deploy 27,000 heavily protected vehicles into Iraq and Afghanistan, had saved thousands and thousands of lives. The Joint Program Office drilled down a more specific figure: MRAPs, as they're known in military jargon, saved the lives of 40,000 troops in Iraq ... |
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| Haqqani Network Financing: The Evolution of an Industry |
Jul 2012 |
78 pages |
| Authors:
Gretchen Peters; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY COMBATING TERRORISM CENTER
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| The purpose of this report is to understand and outline the financial architecture that sustains the Haqqani faction of the Afghan insurgency. The Haqqani network (hereafter the network or the Haqqanis ) is widely recognized as a semi autonomous component of the Taliban and as the deadliest and most globally focused faction of that latter group. What gets far less attention is the fact that the Haqqanis also appear to ... |
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| The Fifth Bin - Opportunity to Empower the National Four Bin Analysis Discussion |
Jun 2012 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Russell E Bryant; PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTEGRATED WARFARE SYSTEMS WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States is having a national discussion of the ways and means of defense and the tools of national power. A four component framework was proposed to assess national interests? defense missions and capabilities. The four components are: efficiencies; all defense operations TTPs1 and CONOPS1 cost drivers; return on investment analysis of limited utility missions, capabilities, and programs; and, QDR1 strategy modifications. Yet that framework seems to leave out ... |
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| Land Management Panel: Army's Net Zero Installation Initiative |
24 May 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Kristine Kingery; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY) WASHINGTON DC
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| A Net Zero ENERGY Installation is an installation that produces as much energy on site as it uses, over the course of a year. Goals: Contribute to the Army Campaign Plan s objective of energy security for the Army. Address energy efficiency and conservation first. Preference for use of renewable energy for on-site power; enables operation if grid goes down. Must address redundant energy supply sources. Can the installation function ... |
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| Current Power and Energy Requirements of Forward Deployed USMC Locations |
22 May 2012 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Shields; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK DIV BETHESDA MD
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| Quantitative Analysis of a Hybrid Electric HMMWV for Fuel Economy Improvement |
May 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Abul Masrur; Robert Smith; Ashok Nedungadi; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX
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| This paper presents a quantitative analysis and comparison of fuel economy and performance of a series hybrid electric HMMWV (High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle) military vehicle with a conventional HMMWV of equivalent size. Hybrid vehicle powertrains show improved fuel economy gains due to optimized engine operation and regenerative braking. In this paper, a methodology is presented by which the fuel economy gains due to optimized engine are isolated from the ... |
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| Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS) |
May 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy Grandy; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| The ability of today s warfighter to command, control, deploy, and sustain forces is adversely impacted by a fragile, aging, and fossil fuel dependent electricity grid, posing a significant threat to national security. The SPIDERS JCTD will address four critical requirements: Protect task critical assets from loss of power due to cyber attack, Integrate renewable and other distributed generation electricity to power task critical assets in times of emergency, Sustain ... |
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| Information as Power: An Anthology of Selected United States Army War College Student Papers. Volume 6 |
May 2012 |
198 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey L Groh; Benjamin C Leitzel; Dennis M Murphy; Mark A Van Dyke; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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| Information as Power is a refereed anthology of United States Army War College (USAWC) student papers related to information as an element of national power. It provides a medium for the articulation of ideas promulgated by independent student research in order to facilitate understanding of the information element of power and to better address related national security issues. The anthology serves as a vehicle for recognizing the analyses of Army ... |
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| The Excessive Profits of Defense Contractors: Evidence and Determinants |
30 Apr 2012 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Chong Wang; Joseph San Miguel; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| A long controversial issue that divides academics, government officials, elected representatives, and the U.S. defense industry is whether defense contractors earn abnormal or excessive profits at the expense of taxpayers. Using an innovative industry-year-size matched measure of excessive profit, we demonstrate three findings. First, when compared with their industry peers, defense contractors earn excessive profits. This result is evident when profit is measured by return on assets (ROA), return on ... |
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| Images of Bottomside Irregularities Observed at Topside Altitudes (Postprint) |
04 Apr 2012 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
William J Burke; Louise C Gentile; Shannon R Shomo; Patrick A Roddy; Robert F Pfaff; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM SPACE VEHICLES DIRECTORATE
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| We analyzed plasma and field measurements acquired by the Communication/ Navigation Outage Forecasting System (C/NOFS) satellite during an eight-hour period on 13 14 January 2010 when strong to moderate 250 MHz scintillation activity was observed at nearby Scintillation Network Decision Aid (SCINDA) ground stations. C/NOFS consistently detected relatively small-scale density and electric field irregularities embedded within large-scale (_100 km) structures at topside altitudes. Significant spectral power measured at the Fresnel ... |
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| Back to the Sea: U.S. Strategic Requirements and Sea Control |
22 Mar 2012 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
James A Kirk; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, and particularly during the decade since September 11th, the U.S. Navy has under resourced sea control capabilities. For two decades, the United States has been able to assume U.S. Navy control of the seas. Department of Defense and Navy leaders have focused on power projection capabilities as the number one defense resourcing priority. However, the strategic environment has changed and U.S. ... |
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| Military Energy Alternatives Conference |
08 Mar 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan Cristiani; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENG CTR APG MD
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| An overview of the accomplishments of the CERDEC-managed American Recovery and Revinestment Act of 2009 for Smaller, Lighter Co-generation and Absorption Environmental Control Systems Program is provided. |
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| Slow Computing Simulation of Bio-plausible Control |
Mar 2012 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Alec Koppel; Vishnu Ganesan; Alma Wickenden; William Nothwang; Robert Proie; Brian Sadler; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| In order to implement control methods on low power, size-constrained systems, significant departures from standard approaches are needed. We look to biology for inspiration and focus on the problem of attitude stabilization through visual input alone. Bio-plausibility broadly refers to the ability of an operation to be carried out on a neural substrate or a parallel asynchronously operating computation scheme. One method of realizing such an asynchronous, parallel computing capability ... |
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| Emulation of Wind Power with a DC Machine to Provide Input to a Doubly-Fed Induction Machine |
Mar 2012 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan T Hines; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The behavioral modeling of a separately excited direct current (DC) motor as a prime mover for a doubly-fed induction machine (DFIM) is studied in this thesis. The output torque of the DC motor is computed in the simulation under controlled parameters. The input to the DFIM, used as a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), is taken from the DC motor. In theory, the combination of the two machines can be used ... |
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| Magnetization Losses in Multiply Connected YBa2Cu3O6+x-Coated Conductors (Postprint) |
Feb 2012 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
G A Levin; P N Barnes; Naoyuki Amemiya; Satoshi Kasai; Keiji Yoda; Zhenan Jiang; A Polyanskii; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH PROPULSION DIR/POWER DIV/MECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION BRANCH
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| We report the results of a magnetization loss study in experimental multifilament, multiply connected coated superconductors exposed to time-varying magnetic field. In these samples, the superconducting layer is divided into parallel stripes segregated by nonsuperconducting grooves. In order to facilitate the current sharing between the stripes and thus increase the reliability of the striated conductors, a sparse network of superconducting bridges is superimposed on the striated film. We find that ... |
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| The Integration of YBCO Coated Conductors into Magnets and Rotating Machinery (Postprint) |
Feb 2012 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
G A Levin; P N Barnes; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| The implementation of the second generation high-Tc superconductors in power applications, such as electrical transformers, motors and generators requires superconducting wires that are superior to copper Litz wires at cryogenic temperatures in terms of losses in time-varying magnetic field, as well as in engineering current density. Another problem is to find a way to make practical coils and armatures out of flat tape-like conductors with low bending strain tolerance. We ... |
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| Improving YBCO Coated Conductors for Applications (Postprint) |
Feb 2012 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
P N Barnes; B C Harrison; J W Kell; G A Levin; M D Sumption; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
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| Superconducting power devices made of high temperature superconductors (HTS) can enable megawatt-class power systems which are lighter in weight and smaller in size than their conventional counterparts. The YBCO coated conductor is expected to be the premiere HTS conductor in making these systems. With advances in YBCO deposition techniques and the establishment of reel-toreel processing, new research should address enhancement of the YBCO coated conductor's performance. These improvements in the ... |
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| Microwave-Irradiation-Assisted HVAC Filtration for Inactivation of Viral Aerosols (Postprint) |
Feb 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Myung-Heui Woo; Chang-Yu Wu; Adam Grippin; Joseph D Wander; FLORIDA UNIV GAINESVILLE DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES
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| Viral aerosols collected on a filter medium can reaerosolize and the filter can serve as a fomite. This study evaluated the inactivation efficiency (IE) achieved by filtration coupled with microwave irradiation. To test in-flight microwave decontamination, microwave irradiation was applied to coupons cut from a ventilation filter and supported on a SiC disk during three cycles of selected irradiation times (1, 2.5, 5, and 10 min) per 10 min of ... |
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| Optimization Algorithms and Equilibrium Analysis for Dynamic Resource Allocation |
31 Jan 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Yinyu Ye; STANFORD UNIV CA
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| We consider optimization and equilibrium models and algorithms for dynamic resource allocation. The most important accomplishment would be the paper: The Simplex and Policy-Iteration Methods are Strongly Polynomial for the Markov Decision Problem with a Fixed Discount Rate, where I proved that the classic policy-iteration method (Howard 1960), including the Simplex method (Dantzig 1947) with the most-negative-reduced-cost pivoting rule, is a strongly polynomial-time exact algorithm for solving the Markov decision ... |
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| 11.72 sq cm SiC Wafer-scale Interconnected 64 kA PiN Diode |
30 Jan 2012 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Joe White; S Woodruff; Stuart Davis; M Snook; H Hearne; T McNutt; N El-Hinnawy; V Veliadis; B Nechay; R S Howell; NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD ELECTRONIC SENSORS AND SYSTEMS DIV
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| To meet the large current handling requirements of modern power conditioning systems, paralleling of a large number of devices is required. This increases cost and complexity through dicing, soldering, and forming multiple wire bonds. Furthermore, paralleling discrete devices increases package volume/weight and reduces power density. To overcome these complexities, PiN diodes were designed, fabricated at high yields, tested, and interconnected on a three-inch 4H-SiC wafer to form an 11.72 cm2 ... |
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| Temperature Gradients In Diode-pumped Alkali Lasers |
18 Jan 2012 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Charles Fox; Glen Perram; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT/DEPT OF ENGINEERING PHYSICS
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| Localized heating in diode-pumped alkali lasers induces spatial variations in metal vapor density, leading to a reduction in laser power. |
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| Social Media Behind the Firewall Promote Army-Wide Collaboration |
Jan 2012 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Claire Schwerin; ARMY SIGNAL CENTER AND SCHOOL FORT GORDON GA
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| Social media use is changing the way service members complete their missions and Department of Defense leaders are taking notice. General officers are urging Soldiers to use secure wikis to update field manuals with their lessons-learned from Iraq and Afghanistan. Chaplains are communicating through a Facebookstyle forum to discuss suicide prevention, training resources and prayers. Engineers are soliciting online feedback on cutting-edge power and energy sources that won t weigh ... |
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| Virtually Massive: Understanding Mass and Combat Power in Cyber War |
Jan 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
John Cobb; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL AIR FORCE RESEARCH INST
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| The US Air Force defines mass as to concentrate the effects of combat power at the most advantageous place and time to achieve decisive results ; Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 3-12 echoes this definition while noting that cyber forces [m]ust integrate and synchronize with other forces . But what does this mean for strategy in the cyber domain? Some have suggested that the concept of mass no longer applies ... |
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| Janos Hunyadi: Preventing the Ottomans from Conquering Western Europe in the Fifteenth Century |
16 Dec 2011 |
124 pages |
| Authors:
Barnabas Bartok; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The crusade of Nicopolis, in 1396, intended to expel the Turks from the Balkans, but it ended with the disastrous defeat. Sigismund of Luxemburg, the King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor, achieved much to fortify the southern border of Hungary and he had the power to mobilize the unwilling Hungarian nobility when it was needed. After his death none of his successors to the throne was able force his ... |
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| Influence of Cultural Cognition, Social Aspect of Culture, and Personality on Trust. Annotation |
13 Dec 2011 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Mei-Hua Lin; Alvin W Yeo; SUNWAY UNIV SELANGOR (MALAYSIA)
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| The grantee evaluated the relative strength of Mayer's trustworthiness indicators in both a collectivistic and individualistic culture. The research proposed will examine influences of analytic-holistic thinking and power distance on trust, as characterized by the trustworthiness indicators, and the influence of personality variables on the relationship between cognitive load and trust. |
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| The United States and China in Power Transition |
Dec 2011 |
285 pages |
| Authors:
David Lai; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This analysis discusses the nature of U.S.-China relations in the context of an ongoing power transition between these two great powers, the rise of China and its impact, China s tortuous experience during its transition to modernity, U.S.-China conflicts over the two nations core interests, and the future of the U.S.- China power transition. |
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| Durability Evaluation of the Effects of Fischer-Tropsch Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene Blended up to 50% with Petroleum JP-8 on a Detroit Diesel/MTU 8V92TA Engine |
Dec 2011 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Claus; Eric Sattler; Nichole Hubble; Nick Johnson; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| In order to characterize the effect of a blend of Jet-Propellant 8 (JP-8) and Fischer-Tropsch derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (FT SPK) on an 8V92TA MTU/Detroit Diesel engine, a 400 hour durability test, using a modified NATO protocol, was performed utilizing a 50% / 50% volumetric JP-8 and synthetic blend fuel. The results of this test were compared to a baseline engine running the same durability test in similar conditions utilizing ... |
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| Creation and Optimization of Novel Solar Cell Power via Bimaterial Piezoelectric MEMS Device |
Dec 2011 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
David C Baughman; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Current solar cell technology suffers low efficiencies in the commercial sector and cost prohibitive technology at higher efficiencies. This thesis investigates the possibility of a novel, alternate, avenue for the creation of solar power, which has the potential to be both cost effective and highly efficient. The approach converts solar energy into electrical energy via a MEMS device that utilizes spectrum-insensitive thermal absorption combined with power generation via the piezoelectric ... |
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| Modeling Synchronization in Networks of Delay-Coupled Fiber Ring Lasers |
21 Nov 2011 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Brandon S Lindley; Ira B Schwartz; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC PLASMA PHYSICS DIV
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| We study the onset of synchronization in a network of N delay-coupled stochastic fiber ring lasers with respect to various parameters when the coupling power is weak. In particular, for groups of three or more ring lasers mutually coupled to a central hub laser, we demonstrate a robust tendency toward out-of-phase (achronal) synchronization between the N 1 outer lasers and the single inner laser. In contrast to the achronal synchronization, ... |
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| Ground Vehicle Power and Mobility Overview - Germany Visit |
10 Nov 2011 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Chuck Coutteau; Gary Stuber; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) Mission Brief |
02 Nov 2011 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Mel Miles; AIR COMBAT COMMAND LANGLEY AFB VA
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| These briefing charts discuss organization, BEAR today, major initiatives, modernization and challenges facing the Air Force and the BEAR program. BEAR supports limited and bare base operations defined as a location with a runway/taxiway, adequate parking space for aircraft, and a source of potable water. It consists of a variety of systems to support CAF and MAF operations: billeting, messing, hygiene, power, water, environmental, aircraft shelters, flightline equipment, industrial equipment. ... |
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| Remote Interrogation and Powering of a Spin Torque Nano-oscillator for Standoff Sensing |
Nov 2011 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Jesse Campbell; Theodore Anthony; Chris Fazi; Alma E Wickenden; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| Passively powered devices are becoming more essential when designing centimeter-scale communication capable devices. Power components are often the majority of the weight in small robots, so eliminating the onboard power source will give engineers and scientists the ability to scale down devices. An X-band wafer level antenna on a 16- by 16-mm wafer that will harvest power from a base station with the intent of providing drive current to a ... |
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| Contingency Basing and Operational Energy Initiatives |
Nov 2011 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
James E Tuten; PROGRAM MANAGER FORCE SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS NATICK MA
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| These briefing charts discuss: Contingency Basing (CB) Objective, Strategic Overview, CB & Operational Energy (OE) Lines of Effort (LOE), Life Cycle of Contingency Bases, Army Power and Energy, Efficiency & Environment Initiatives, Base Camp Integration Lab (BCIL), Ongoing Assessments at BCIL Energy Efficient Products, and Energy Efficient Rigid Wall Structures & Tent Liners. |
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| Contingency Basing Issues and Consideration |
Nov 2011 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Frank E Kostka; JOINT COMMITTEE ON TACTICAL SHELTERS NATICK MA
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| Fossil fuel dependence results in exponential increase in convoy casualty risk. More likely to spend money on hardware solution than training solution for base camps, even if either approach would have the same effect on energy consumption. Renewable energy only generates small percentage of power requirements (10%). Lack of incentive for individual units to conserve energy. Energy-efficient technology with inefficient operators loses much of potential benefit. Structures and equipment do ... |
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| Energy for the Warfighter |
Nov 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Dave King; OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC (OPERATIONAL ENERGY PLANS AND PROGRAMS)
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| These briefing charts discuss the following topics: DoD operational energy strategy, Afghanistan basing strategy, changing environment and operational and tactical challenges, lessons learned, mission statement of the Operational Energy Division (OED), OED efforts to emphasize reducing fuel use in the Afghanistan CJOA, energy management solutions, power distribution, contingency basing and power solutions. |
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| MF Program Overview |
Nov 2011 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
David P Turner; NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND PATUXENT RIVER MD MOBILE FACILITY PROGRAM OFFICE
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| Mission Statement: We are DoD's largest collection of Electro-Chemical Systems resources (Personnel, Facilities & Equipment). We serve as the Centerpiece of a rich, diversified Coalition of Partners providing broad and extensive Power Sources capability. We provide unique and comprehensive circuit board development, manufacturing and test & evaluation capabilities. We are highly efficient and cost effective. We practice Continuous Improvement every day in support of the Warfighter. |
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| Fires. A Joint Publication for U.S. Artillery Professionals. November - December 2011 |
Nov 2011 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer McFadden; Paul Jiron; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FORT SILL OK FIRES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
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| Fires, a professional bulletin, is published bimonthly by Headquarters, Department of the Army under the auspices of the Fires Center of Excellence (Building 652, Hamilton Road), Fort Sill, Okla. The views expressed are those of the authors and not the Department of Defense or its elements.PURPOSE: Founded in 2007, Fires serves as a forum for the professional discussions of all Fires professionals, both active and Reserve Component (RC); disseminates professional ... |
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| Beyond Demonstration: The Role of Fuel Cells in DoD's Energy Strategy |
19 Oct 2011 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J Gross; Jr Poche Albert J; Kevin C Ennis; LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST (LMI) MCLEAN VA
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| The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) sponsored an assessment of how fuel cells can help meet DoD's power needs in the near term, i.e., the next 5 years. The assessment is intended to assist DoD in establishing priorities and taking actions that reflect the potential energy, environmental, and economic benefits of fuel cells; the current fuel cell readiness to support DoD missions; and DoD's role as an early adopter of technology. ... |
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| A Nation at the Periphery: Libyan Regionalism Revisited |
03 Oct 2011 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Lucas Winter; FOREIGN MILITARY STUDIES OFFICE (ARMY) FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This article places the current Libyan conflict in historical perspective by focusing on the dynamics between the country s two main regions (Tripolitania and Cyrenaica) during key moments of the 20th century. Particular attention is given to the different way each of the two regions approached the early period of Italian colonialism, from 1911 to 1923. The paper shows that historical relations between the two regions are characterized by both ... |
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| Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference |
03 Oct 2011 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Grace M Bochenek; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The various topics are discussed in these briefing charts: product lines of TARDEC, military vehicles mobility and energy efficiency, technical challenge of fuel efficient, safer vehicles, fuel efficiency, hybrids and vehicle electrification, installation and energy security, electronic power, control and distribution. |
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