| Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies: Academic Program Year 2011-2012 |
Dec 2012 |
171 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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 | Section 532 of Public Law Number 109-364, the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, requires the Department to conduct an annual assessment of the Military Service Academies (MSA) to determine the effectiveness of policies, training, and procedures with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence involving Academy personnel. For Academic Program Years (APY) that begin in odd-numbered years, as is the case this year (e.g., ... |
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| Interactive Vulnerability Analysis Enhancement Results |
Dec 2012 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Jeff Williams; Arshan Dabirsiaghi; ASPECT SECURITY COLUMBIA MD
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| Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) is an innovative new approach to application security vulnerability detection. This investigation focused on making performance improvements to this technology to allow deployments of the technology in production systems, to enable automatic generation of protection rules for the vulnerabilities discovered, and expanding the range of applications supported from JavaEE web based applications to other non-web based Java programs. Technology developed in this effort should be ... |
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| A Static Binary Instrumentation Threading Model for Fast Memory Trace Collection |
16 Nov 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A Laurenzano; Joshua Peraza; Laura Carrington; Ananta Tiwari; William Ward; Roy Campbell; CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
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| As hardware vendors push for higher levels of concurrency in multicore and manycore chips, the HPC software running on that hardware must increasingly utilize sophisticated models of parallelization, including interprocess message passing via MPI or SHMEM, intraprocess data sharing via threading models such as pthreads and OpenMP, and combinations of the two approaches. With this increase it is important for tools supporting HPC research activities to include support for all ... |
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| Defining the Role of Post-Translational Modifications in SRC-3-Mediated Repression of mRNA Translation |
Oct 2012 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Amber Johnson; BAYLOR COLL OF MEDICINE HOUSTON TX
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| Breast cancer is the most common, malignant cancer of women in North America; however, there are a number of criteria that determine the prognosis of each cancer. Breast cancer development and progression is influenced by gene expression patterns of both the tumor cells, as well as cells within the tumor microenvironment, such as macrophages. Steroid receptor coactivator 3 (SRC-3) is a molecule that has been shown to influence gene expression ... |
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| Harnessing the Power of Light to See and Treat Breast Cancer |
Oct 2012 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Nimmi Ramanujam; DUKE UNIV DURHAM NC
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| Our objective is to exploit the wealth of physiological, metabolic, morphological and molecular sources of optical contrast to develop novel strategies that focus on two breast cancer applications: tumor margin assessment and prediction of response to neo-adjuvant therapy. The proposed aims of this grant are expected to result in three major contributions. The first has the most immediate impact. An optically based strategy that can quickly and non-destructively detect positive ... |
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| Center for Geospatial Intelligence |
Oct 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Tim Haithcoat; MISSOURI UNIV-COLUMBIA CENTER FOR GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
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| CGI Areas of R&D Expertise: Satellite, airborne, and ground remote sensing systems. Advanced signal & image processing methods for: feature extraction, target detection/tracking, pattern recognition, geolocation, conflation, change detection, multi-source data fusion, underground facility detection. Geospatial data development, integration, application tools, network analysis, etc. Imagery exploitation. |
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| Application of Symbolic Regression to Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Data for Lubricating Oil Health Evaluation |
27 Sep 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Carl S Byington; Nicholos A Mackos; Garrett Argenna; Andrew Palladino; Johan Reimann; Joel Schmitigal; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The authors have applied an advanced set of auto-regressive tools for identifying potentially complex, linear and non-linear relationships in data, wherein the underlying physical relationships are not well described. In this paper these tools and techniques are described in detail, and the results of the application of these tools to evaluation of diesel engine lubricating oil health (based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data) is detailed. It is demonstrated that highly ... |
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| Optimizing the HRP-2 In Vitro Malaria Drug Susceptibility Assay Using a Reference Clone to Improve Comparisons of Plasmodium falciparum Field Isolates |
13 Sep 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Wiriya Rutvisuttinunt; Suwanna Chaorattanakawee; Stuart D Tyner; Paktiya Teja-isavadharm; Youry Se; Kritsanai Yingyuen; Panjaporn Chaichana; Delia Bethell; Douglas S Walsh; Chanthap Lon; ARMED FORCES HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CENTER SILVER SPRING MD
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| Apparent emerging artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Southeast Asia requires development of practical tools to monitor for resistant parasites. Although in vitro anti-malarial susceptibility tests are widely used, uncertainties remain regarding interpretation of P. falciparum field isolate values. |
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| High Depth, Whole-Genome Sequencing of Cholera Isolates from Haiti and the Dominican Republic |
11 Sep 2012 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Rachel Sealfon; Stephen Gire; Crystal Ellis; Stephen Calderwood; Firdausi Qadri; Lisa Hensley; Manolis Kellis; Edward T Ryan; Regina C LaRocque; Jason B Harris; ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH INST OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES FORT DETRICK MD
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| Whole-genome sequencing is an important tool for understanding microbial evolution and identifying the emergence of functionally important variants over the course of epidemics. In October 2010, a severe cholera epidemic began in Haiti, with additional cases identified in the neighboring Dominican Republic. We used whole-genome approaches to sequence four Vibrio cholerae isolates from Haiti and the Dominican Republic and three additional V. cholerae isolates to a high depth of coverage ... |
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| An Initial Look at the Utility of Social Media as a Foreign Policy Tool |
Sep 2012 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher Steinitz; Hilary Zarin; CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| For the past several years, the United States government has been using social media platforms as a tool of foreign policy. While the use of social media for this purpose has expanded rapidly, it remains a new and developing field. This occasional paper is an initial look at the ways in which social media can be used, and is being used by the US government as a tool of foreign ... |
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| Smart Voyage Planning Model Sensitivity Analysis Using Ocean and Atmospheric Models Including Ensemble Methods |
Sep 2012 |
202 pages |
| Authors:
Scott E Miller; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Smart Voyage Planning (SVP) has been identified as a key technology for the US Navy, capable of assisting with the fleet energy saving goals of Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Commercial SVP tools use weather, waves, and specific ship platform characteristic data to develop optimal transit routes that save on the order of 5% in fuel expenditures. Sensitivity analysis was conducted utilizing a ... |
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| Generating GraphML XML Files for Graph Visualization of Architectures and Event Traces for the Monterey Phoenix Program |
Sep 2012 |
225 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy L Shields; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Architecture, architecture modeling, and testing architecture models are key components of the software design process. The ability to design and visualize architecture models efficiently and accurately has a direct impact on the ability of designers to satisfy the requirements of their stakeholders. The Monterey Phoenix (MP) program is one such application for building executable architecture models. The MP program is used to build and test models based upon inter-related events ... |
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| A Methodology to Assess UrbanSim Scenarios |
Sep 2012 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Brian D Vogt; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Turn-based strategy games and simulations are vital tools for military education, training, and readiness. In an era of increasingly constrained resources and expanding demand for training solutions, the need for validated, effective solutions will increase. Appropriate performance feedback is an important component of any training solution. Current methods for designing and testing the performance feedback provided in turn-based simulation are limited to well-structured problems and do not adequately address ill-structured ... |
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| Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems into Modern Policing in An Urban Environment |
Sep 2012 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
John A Wallace; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines the possibilities and advantages of incorporating the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into operational use by local public safety agencies. The use of UAS has become a vital tool for the military but still has not become a tool used by domestic police forces. This thesis explores the options of using this type of technology, such as an economical alternative or enhancement to existing aviation programs ... |
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| Federated Search Tools in Fusion Centers: Bridging Databases in the Information Sharing Environment |
Sep 2012 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
Jody R Wormet; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research utilized a semi-structured survey instrument delivered to subject matter experts within the national network of fusion centers and employed a constant comparison method to analyze the survey results. This smart practice exploration informed through an appreciative inquiry lens found considerable variation in how fusion centers plan for, gather requirements, select and acquire federated search tools to bridge disparate databases. These findings confirmed the initial hypothesis that fusion centers ... |
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| Flood Risk and Asset Management |
Sep 2012 |
129 pages |
| Authors:
Ben Gouldby; Jonathan Simm; HYDRAULICS RESEARCH STATION WALLINGFORD (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| Over a number of years HR Wallingford and the USACE have engaged in collaboration relating to levee performance and wider flood risk management. In particular there are significant synergies in the research developments in both the US and UK focused towards the improved risk-based management of levee systems. In September 2010, USACE commissioned HR Wallingford to undertake a collaborative project to explore the utility of the tools and techniques that ... |
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| MIMIC'D Abilities - Tools, Tool Changing, and Robotic Control |
Aug 2012 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Jeremy Gray; Kenneth Gunnett; Douglas Peters; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Research is currently underway to improve controllability of high degree-of-freedome manipulators under a Phase II SBIR contract sponsored by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC). As part of this program, the authors have created new control methods as well as adapting tool changing technology onto a dexterous arm to look at controllability of various manipulator functions. In this paper, the authors describe the work completed ... |
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| Towards a Pre-Intervention Analytical Methodology |
Aug 2012 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Lucy A Whalley; Timothy K Perkins; David A Krooks; Michael L Hargrave; Chris C Rewerts; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Few systematic methods are available to guide analysis of sociocultural dynamics for the planning of civil-military operations (CMO). Military practice provides limited guidance on how to address history and sociocultural context in planning. Each case is addressed as a unique situation, at a high cost in terms of time and effort. This text, first presented to the 2nd International Conference on Cross-Cultural Decision Making: Focus 2012, describes emerging results of ... |
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| TARDEC's Victory Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) is a Key Tool for Advancing Standardized Ground Vehicle Electronic Architecture |
Aug 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Nikia Williams; Venu Siddapureddy; Leonard Elliott; Nathan Ellis; Patrick Griffin; Steve Reddmann; Heather Berry; Mark Russell; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) Systems Integration Lab (SIL) is established and developed at the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Command (TARDEC). The VICTORY SIL will be utilized for the development and integration of the extensive set of C4ISR/EW technologies that are to be systematically down selected to provide the comprehensive VICTORY services & infrastructure required in the development of mission capabilities of the Army's tactical ... |
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| Mining and Modeling Real-world Networks: Patterns, Anomalies, and Tools |
Aug 2012 |
244 pages |
| Authors:
Leman Akoglu; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| Large real-world graph (a.k.a network, relational) data are omnipresent, in online media, businesses, science, and the government. Analysis of these massive graphs is crucial, in order to extract descriptive and predictive knowledge with many commercial medical, and environmental applications. In addition to its general structure knowing what stands out, i.e. anomalous or novel, in the data is often at least, or even more important and interesting. In this thesis, we ... |
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| The Use of Comprehensive Molecular Profiling with Network and Control Theory to Better Understand GWI and Model Therapeutic Strategies |
Jul 2012 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy G Klimas; Mary A Fletcher; VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER MIAMI FL
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| The objective of this study is to improve our understanding of GWI pathogenesis in two ways through integration across several of the body s regulatory systems of data and knowledge collected from disparate sources, and by mapping of the coordinated interactions between these physiologic systems and the potential for altered wiring of these signaling networks in GWI. Using comprehensive molecular profiling, network and control theory the overarching objective of this ... |
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| Cyber Ricochet: Risk Management and Cyberspace Operations |
Jul 2012 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Benjamin Leitzel; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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| Recent media reports of the Duqu , Flame , and Stuxnet malware highlight cyberspace operations capabilities as well as emphasize the vulnerabilities of computer networks and systems. Many computer security vulnerabilities go undetected for years and once discovered vendors can take months to correct the defects. Even after vendors release patches to correct the problem, most users fail to update their systems immediately and completely. The result is a cyberspace ... |
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| Moving Forward with Computational Red Teaming |
Jul 2012 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Wheeler; DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION (AUSTRALIA) JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISION
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| The term Computational Red Teaming has recently arisen within the literature to describe the application of new and innovative analytic techniques, tools and methodologies in support of Red Teaming Activities. This report explores Computational Red Teaming as a concept, which is itself undergoing transformation and growth within the practicing community. It describes just what Computational Red Teaming is, how it is applied, and its benefit over traditional Red Teaming practices ... |
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| Development of Novel Data Processing Schemes and Global Seismic Event Database and Special Studies to Support the Explosions Monitoring Research Program |
28 Jun 2012 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia Doherty; Jessie Bonner; Delaine Reiter; Estela Minaya; Mario Zabala; Maracia Antelo; BOSTON COLL CHESTNUT HILL MA INST FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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| The Boston College Institute for Scientific Research (ISR) has conducted innovative research using tools, analysis techniques, and database development to support the Air Force Research Laboratory s (AFRL) nuclear monitoring program. The innovative research objectives of this task have been directed toward applying waveform modeling techniques to earthquakes and explosions at locations of interest to the community where both teleseismic and regional waveform data are available. Moderate to large earthquake ... |
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| Employing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) Across the Enterprise |
16 Jun 2012 |
178 pages |
| Authors:
Shanon E Anderson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This Graduate Research Project first determines MICT?s utility relative to existing processes and tools in the areas of selfinspection efficiency, commander oversight, deficiency identification, corrective action plan development, trending, and resolution. Then, it determines how MICT?s capabilities can best be leveraged to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the new Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) and enable future, desired transformations. Methodologies employed include inferential and descriptive statistics, surveys, and interviews to ... |
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| Framework for Smart Electronic Health Record-Linked Predictive Models to Optimize Care for Complex Digestive Diseases |
Jun 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A Dunn; Melissa Saul; PITTSBURGH UNIV PA
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| Our major objective is to develop an electronic application capable of integrating and semantically standardizing electronic medical record (EMR) data to generate de-identified datasets populated with longitudinal clinical data drawn from diverse sources. In Year 1 of our project, we have successfully built the infrastructure to support this project. We have defined and generated the EMR-based datasets to be used for algorithm development. In year 2, we will test the ... |
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| Function and Regulation of Vibrio campbellii Proteorhodopsin: Acquired Phototrophy in a Classical Organoheterotroph |
Jun 2012 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Zheng Wang; Thomas J O'Shaughnessy; Carissa M Soto; Amir M Rahbar; Kelly L Robertson; Nikolai Lebedev; Gary J Vora; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC CENTER FOR BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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| Proteorhodopsins (PRs) are retinal-binding photoproteins that mediate light-driven proton translocation across prokaryotic cell membranes. Despite their abundance, wide distribution and contribution to the bioenergy budget of the marine photic zone, an understanding of PR function and physiological significance in situ has been hampered as the vast majority of PRs studied to date are from unculturable bacteria or culturable species that lack the tools for genetic manipulation. In this study, we ... |
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| Designing a Qualitative Data Collection Strategy (QDCS) for Africa - Phase 1: A Gap Analysis of Existing Models, Simulations, and Tools Relating to Africa |
Jun 2012 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Ashley N Bybee; Dominick E Wright; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This document summarizes the findings of the IDA's survey of models, simulations, and relevant tools currently being used to analyze the African continent. It identifies the most pressing gaps in data and captures the most significant challenges or obstacles to effective data collection. This phase of research supports the final objective, which is to draft a Qualitative Data Collection Strategy (QDCS) that addresses gaps where insufficient qualitative data exist for ... |
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| AFRICOM's Role in Water Security |
Jun 2012 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher Best; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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| Few substances on Earth are as important to human survival as water. Access to clean fresh water facilitates the growth of industry, agriculture, and human population centers. Providing developing countries the resources and knowledge to access quality water sources can serve as a powerful tool for enhancing regional stability and fostering the credibility of the United States around the world. How issues within and between nations regarding how future demands ... |
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| Data Collection Protocols for Adhesive Testing Results Using the Materials Selection and Analysis Tool |
Jun 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel DeSchepper; David Flanagan; Jonathan Kaufman; Benjamin Henrie; Wendy K Chaney; Robert Jensen; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
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| The selection and substitution of materials is the keystone of successful engineering. Armor represents a complex and broad spectrum of possible designs that are continually evolving to meet the protection needs imposed by ever emerging threats. Adhesive selection plays a critical role in armor design. Hence, it is vital to capture, consolidate and organize adhesive data in a meaningful way for both engineering design as well as material advancement. A ... |
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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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| Information Extraction Using Controlled English to Support Knowledge-Sharing and Decision-Making |
Jun 2012 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Ping Xue; Stephen Poteet; Anne Kao; David Mott; Dave Braines; Cheryl Giammanco; TIEN PHAM; BOEING CO SEATTLE WA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
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| Current and future coalition operations involve multi-team and/or multi-nation collaborations. While large volumes of structured/unstructured data are often available, improvement of data access, information extraction, and knowledge sharing is critically important but remains a major challenge for effective and efficient C2 operations. In this paper, we propose an approach to information extraction using International Technology Alliance Controlled English (CE) to improve fact extraction and knowledge sharing, aiming to enhance situation ... |
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| Better Buying Power Initiative for 'Target Affordability and Control Cost Growth' |
16 May 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Katrina McFarland; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
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| Agenda: Background, Overview of target affordability and control grown initiatives, DAU tools and resources and summary. Summary: Affordability must drive our investment decisions. Implementation of Better Buying Power continues, but much remains to be done to institutionalize it at all levels, both internal to acquisition organizations and external to it--the search for acquisition efficiency will never end. We must make win-win business deals to strengthen industry and provide more value ... |
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| Modeling the Hydrodynamics and Water Quality of the Lower Minnesota River Using CE-QUAL-W2: A Report on the Development, Calibration, Verification, and Application of the Model |
May 2012 |
196 pages |
| Authors:
David L Smith; Tammy L Threadgill; Catherine E Larson; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE ERDC) Environmental Lab (EL) and Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) developed an advanced water quality model of the Lower Minnesota River (Jordan, Minnesota, to the mouth) using the CE-QUAL-W2 modeling framework. This portion of the river is a highly impaired system with a very rich set of monitored data. Model development consisted of calibration and validation of seven water years: 1988 ... |
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| Affordability Engineering Framework Overview |
30 Apr 2012 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
SCOTT ANDERSON; Virginia Wydler; Joe Duquette; MITRE CORP BEDFORD MA
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| The current economic environment and mounting federal budget deficits are placing considerable economic stress on the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Investments for new capabilities, upgrades, and enhancements to existing systems as well as simple continuations of existing programs require careful analysis and evaluation of their affordability, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Affordability Engineering Framework (AEF) is being designed to help the DoD respond to these imminent fiscal ... |
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| Leading the Way in Support. PM SKOT |
17 Apr 2012 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Rannow; Thomas Lettis; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
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| The Ordnance Group manages those Sets, Kits, Outfits and Tools (SKOT) utilized by U.S. Armed Forces Maintenance personnel and activities. Examples of Ordnance SKOTs include the Forward Repair System (FRS), Standard Automotive Tool Set (SATS), Metal Working and Machining Shop Set (MWMSS), Shop Equipment, Contact Maintenance (SECM), Hydraulic System Test and Repair Unit (HSTRU) and the Armament Repair Shop Set (ARSS). Ordnance SKOTs support and span the entire scope of ... |
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| UPDM - Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF |
Apr 2012 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew Hause; Daniel Brookshier; Graham Bleakley; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| What is UPDM? UPDM is a standardized way of expressing DoDAF and MODAF artefacts using UML and SysML. UPDM is NOT a new Architectural Framework. UPDM is not a methodology or a process. UPDM 1.1 addresses DoDAF 1.5 & MODAF 1.2. UPDM 2.1 addresses DoDAF 2.0, MODAF 1.2 & NAF 3.x. UPDM was developed by members of the OMG with help from industry and government domain experts. UPDM is a ... |
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| An Inquiry: Effectiveness of the Complex Empirical Mode Decomposition Method, the Hilbert-Huang Transform, and the Fast-Fourier Transform for Analysis of Dynamic Objects |
Mar 2012 |
160 pages |
| Authors:
Kristen L Wallis; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| A review of current signal analysis tools show that new techniques are required for an enhanced fidelity or data integrity. Recently, the Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT) and its inherent property, the Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) technique, have been formerly investigated. The technique of Complex EMD (CEMD) was also explored. The scope of this work was to assess the CEMD technique as an innovative analysis tool. Subsequent to this, comparisons between applications ... |
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| Effects of a Network-Centric Multi-Modal Communication Tool on a Communication Monitoring Task |
Mar 2012 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Victor Finomore; Dianne Popik; Ron Dallman; Courtney Castle; BALL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGIES CORP FAIRBORN OH
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| Multi-Modal Communnications tool suite was developed to better equip C2 operators to manage the high workload and complex communication environments in which they work. This integrated system captures, diplays, records and archives radio and text-based chat communications. This study examined the performance associated with monitoring communication channels, with access to different tools. Operators monitored and responded to the occurrence of critical phrases presented during a 27-min communication monitoring task. Communication ... |
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| Incremental Sampling Methodology (ISM). Part 2, Section 5: Field Implementation |
Mar 2012 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
INTERSTATE TECHNOLOGY AND REGULATORY COUNCIL(ITRC) WASHINGTON DC
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| Field Implementation Learning Objectives. Learn how to: Collect an ISM sample, Understand the similarities and differences between surface and subsurface ISM sampling, Consider issues specific to non-volatile and volatile ISM sampling, Implement and collect ISM replicate samples. Key Presentation Topics: Sampling design, Sampling Tools, ISM surface/subsurface sampling, Cores and subsampling, Specific contaminant of concern (COC) considerations, Non-volatile and volatile, ISM replicates. |
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| ASW Reach-Back Cell Oceanography Analysis System (ARCOAS) Version 3 User's Guide |
24 Feb 2012 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
James Dykes; Phillip Fanguy; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS DETACHMENT STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS
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| ARCOAS consists of customizations of ESRI's ArcMAP that make ArcMAP easier to use by the operational forecaster and oceanographer in the military support setting. This user manual gives setup instructions and describes functionality of each of the tools distributed with ARCOAS. The set of tools included in ARCOAS as well as the ArcGIS platform (ArcMAP) on which it runs assists the oceanographer forecasters at NAVOCEANO in analyzing geophysical data as ... |
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| Biomimetic Nanosensor Arrays for Selective Small Molecule Detection |
21 Feb 2012 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Michael McAlpine; PRINCETON UNIV NJ OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
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| Molecular biomimetics is an emerging field in which the tools of molecular biology and nanotechnology are synergized. One area of vital relevance is chemical and biological sensing, which if implemented on biocompatible substrates, could yield breakthroughs in implantable or wearable monitoring systems. Biomimicking smart materials which integrate chemical recognition moieties with sensitive transducers could provide a general platform for highly specific analyte sensors. Nanomaterials are particularly sensitive chemical sensors because ... |
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| Defense Workforce: DOD Needs to Better Oversee In-sourcing Data and Align In-sourcing Efforts with Strategic Workforce Plans |
Feb 2012 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda S Farrell; Belva M Martin; Marion Gatling; Randy DeLeon; Tim DiNapoli; Simon Hirchfeld; John Krump; Ramzi Nemo; Terry Richardson; Erik Wilkins-McKee; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of Defense (DOD) relies on contractors for varied functions, and obligated about $200 billion in fiscal year 2010 for contracted services. In-sourcing moving contracted work to performance by DOD employees has been one tool through which DOD managed its workforce. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 required DOD to report on its fiscal year 2010 in-sourcing decisions and required GAO to assess DOD s report. ... |
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| Visualization and Analysis of Arena Data, Wound Ballistics Data, and Vulnerability/Lethality (V/L) Data |
Feb 2012 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Glenn E Romanczuk; John M Steen; David J Bissell; Joseph D McSweeney; ARMY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
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| This report discusses the development of tools to visualize arena data from tests that were set up to characterize munitions. The test data were collected in flash panels and bundles that only capture a small amount of data. The visualization tools allowed the analyst to recreate the test from the raw data and display key elements. Wound ballistics data were visualized and displayed in various Three-Dimensional (3-D) environments. Several innovative ... |
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| Resiliency Program: Are We Doing Enough for Children and Youth? |
30 Jan 2012 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Maureen Riggs; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Four years after the signing of the Army Family Covenant, great strides have been made in improving Soldier and Family readiness and well-being, but the Army can do more. The February 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Report states, America s men and women in uniform constitute the Department s most important resource. The Department of Defense recognizes that multiple long deployments are taking a significant toll on service members and their ... |
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| Simulating the Mechanical Response of Titanium Alloys Through the Crystal Plasticity Finite Element Analysis of Image-Based Synthetic Microstructures |
Jan 2012 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Josh Thomas; OHIO STATE UNIV COLUMBUS
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| Micromechanical crystal plasticity finite element simulations of the response of synthetic titanium microstructures are carried out with the goal of quantifying the effect of microstructure on mechanical properties. Two separate materials are studied: (1) an alpha-Beta Ti-6Al-4V material and (2) a highly-textured, rolled lpha Ti-3Al-2.5V sheet material. Performing accurate finite element analyses begins with accurate image-based characterization of the morphological and crystallographic features of the materials at the microstructural scale. ... |
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| Testing Properties of Boolean Functions |
Jan 2012 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Blais; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| Given oracle access to some boolean function f, how many queries do we need to test whether f is linear? Or monotone? Or whether its output is completely determined by a small number of the input variables? This thesis studies these and related questions in the framework of property testing introduced by Rubinfeld and Sudan ('96). The results of this thesis are grouped into three main lines of research. I. ... |
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| Options for and Costs of Retaining C-17 Aircraft Production-Only Tooling |
Jan 2012 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
John C Graser; Edward G Keating; Guy Weichenberg; Michael Boito; Soumen Saha; Robert G DeFeo; Steven Strain; RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. Air Force (USAF) asked the RAND Corporation to analyze the desirability of storing government-funded, production-only tooling when production of the C-17A cargo aircraft ends. To address this question, we focused on weapon system-specific production-only tooling, i.e., tooling not used in weapon system sustainment and useful only for producing C-17s, that is, not readily convertible for use on a different weapon system. Immediate disposal of weapon system-specific production-only tooling ... |
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| Improving Joint Expeditionary Medical Planning Tools Based on a Patient Flow Approach |
Jan 2012 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
Edward W Chan; Heather Krull; Beth E Lachman; Tom Latourrette; Rachel Costello; Don Snyder; Mahyar A Amouzegar; Hans V Ritschard; D S Guermonprez; RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA
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| The current concept of operations (CONOPS) for expeditionary medical care emphasizes quickly moving patients to a series of successively more sophisticated medical facilities that provide the patients with the care necessary to ultimately treat their injuries or conditions. This process requires close coordination between the treatment facilities and the evacuation resources that link them. However, the processes and tools currently used in planning for expeditionary medical resources do not fully ... |
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| Methodologies for Analyzing Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Future Roles and Missions |
Jan 2012 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Sherrill Lingel; Lance Menthe; Brien Alkire; John Gibson; Scott A Grossman; Robert A Guffey; Keith Henry; Lindsay D Millard; Christopher A Mouton; George Nacouzi; RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. Air Force s remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs), such as RQ-4 Global Hawk, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper, have made significant contributions to current operations in Southwest Asia. Although these aircraft primarily provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to joint warfighters, armed variants are also able to provide rapid precision strike against time-sensitive targets. The planned increase in RPA inventories over the next several years reflects a growing awareness ... |
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