Compilation of thesis abstracts, December 2006

NPS Class of December 2006This quarter’s Compilation of Abstracts summarizes cutting-edge, security-related research conducted by NPS students and presented as theses, dissertations, and capstone reports. Each expands knowledge in its field.http://archive.org/details/compilationofsis109452750

Air Traffic Management Abbreviation Compendium

As in all fields of work, an unmanageable number of abbreviations are used today in aviation for terms, definitions, commands, standards and technical descriptions. This applies in general to the areas of aeronautical communication, navigation and surveillance, cockpit and air traffic control working positions, passenger and cargo transport, and all other areas of flight planning, organization and guidance. In addition, many abbreviations are used more than once or have different meanings in different languages. In order to obtain an overview of the most common abbreviations used in air traffic management, organizations like EUROCONTROL, FAA, DWD and DLR have published lists of abbreviations in the past, which have also been enclosed in this document. In addition, abbreviations from some larger international projects related to aviation have been included to provide users with a directory as complete as possible. This means that the second edition of the Air Traffic Management Abbreviation Compendium includes now around 16,500 abbreviations and acronyms from the field of aviation

Command and Control in the Information Age: A Case Study of a Representative Air Power Command and Control Node

As operations command structures change, it is important to be able to explore and understand their fundamental nature; researchers should unearth the gestalt nature of the operational node. The organizational structure and the infrastructure can significantly affect overall command and control (C2) performance. Thus, it is necessary to develop understanding of effectiveness of the technical network and the people using the system as a whole. The purpose of this research is to conduct an analysis of a representative Air Power Operational C2 node, create and use a repeatable method, and present the results as a case study to elicit fundamental understanding. I posit that there is a recognizable (and discoverable) relationship between the social (human) network and technical supporting network. Examining the system under change can result in an understanding of this relationship. In this work, I enhanced an existing simulation tool to investigate the effects of organizational structure on task effectiveness. The primary research question examined is how a representative AOC system changes varying noise and system fragmentation when operating in two different organizational constructs. Network-Enabled Capability (as the term is used in NATO), Network Centric Operations, or Edge Organizations, is a core C2 transformation predicated upon a set of network-centric tenets. These tenets form the intellectual foundation for ongoing transformations. The secondary research question is to determine if these tenets are unbound, and what elucidation results if they are not. This research produces four significant contributions to Operational Command and Control and Engineering Management disciplines. First, I combined social networking theory and information theory into a single lens for evaluation. By using this new concept, I will be able to accomplish a quantitative evaluation by something other than mission treads, field exercise, historical evaluation, or actual combat. Second, I used both information theory and social networking concepts in a non-traditional setting. Third, I hope this research will start the process required to gain the knowledge to achieve some sort of future C2 structure. Fourth, this research suggests directions for future research to enhance understanding of core Operational Command and Control concepts

Aeronautical engineering: A continuing bibliography with indexes (supplement 189)

This bibliography lists 579 reports, articles and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in June 1985

Management. A continuing bibliography for NASA managers, with indexes

This bibliography lists 594 reports, articles and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in 1983

Aeronautical Engineering. A continuing bibliography with indexes, supplement 156

This bibliography lists 288 reports, articles and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in December 1982

Technology 2003: The Fourth National Technology Transfer Conference and Exposition, volume 2

Proceedings from symposia of the Technology 2003 Conference and Exposition, Dec. 7-9, 1993, Anaheim, CA, are presented. Volume 2 features papers on artificial intelligence, CAD&E, computer hardware, computer software, information management, photonics, robotics, test and measurement, video and imaging, and virtual reality/simulation

Design methodology and simulation of a fleet management system for an advanced helicopter platform

This research is part of a major helicopter acquisition and upgrade program of the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) under a 20+ year strategic plan. The ‘Air 9000’ program aims to rationalise the number of helicopter types operated, simplify operational requirements and reduce through-life-support costs. This research program developed and modelled a Fleet Management System (FMS) for the newly acquired Multi-Role Helicopter-90 (MRH-90 / NHI NH-90) platform. It assessed current practices in aerospace technology management of civil and military aircraft fleets, and established requirements of civil & military rotary-wing platforms for the development of a fleet management methodology for the MRH-90 platform. A novel approach was adopted by applying systems engineering principles to design the FMS. The systems engineering approach enabled identification and implementation of the additional rotary-wing design parameters, required for system adaptability to future network-centric military & civil operational environments from a life-cycle perspective. This approach has resulted in the development and implementation of an adaptable prototype FMS software with integrated fleet management capabilities. Subsequent simulation & validation demonstrated significant enhancements in operational effectiveness over state-of-the art rotary-wing fleet management practices, by holistically and systematically addressing the present and future system needs of helicopter life-cycle management

Proceedings of the 5th MIT/ONR Workshop on C[3] Systems, held at Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, August 23 to 27, 1982

"December 1982."Includes bibliographies and index.Office of Naval Research Contract no. ONR/N00014-77-C-0532 NR041-519edited by Michael Athans ... [et al.]