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10/15
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Christon, Christopher L.
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Topic: WEAPON SYSTEMS.
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Topic: WEAPON SYSTEMS.
Naval Postgraduate School
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Dec 10, 2012
12/12
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Boger, Dan C.;Greer, Willis R.;Liao, Shu S.
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Topics: ACQUISITION., MILITARY PROCUREMENT., WEAPON SYSTEMS.
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Oct 5, 2015
10/15
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Boger, Dan C.;Greer, Willis R.;Liao, Shu S.
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Topic: ACQUISITION.,MILITARY PROCUREMENT.,WEAPON SYSTEMS.
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Topic: Naval weapon systems Arms control
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Oct 5, 2015
10/15
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Thurgood, L. Neil.
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Thesis advisors, Walter E. Owen, Dan C. Boger
Topic: WEAPON SYSTEMS,ARMY PROCUREMENT,TEST MANAGEMENT
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Topics: COST MODELS., COSTS., STRUCTURES., WEAPON SYSTEMS.
This capstone explores the applicability of the Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) framework and the System-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) methodology to guide consideration of system safety concerns posed by future variants of Sea Hunter. The author analyzed the Sea Hunter’s navigational mission behaviors from a high-level perspective of a functional hierarchy, discussing the specific steps of how basic STAMP/STPA can be used to identify safety hazards and safety...
Topics: safety, autonomous weapon systems, STAMP, STPA
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Oct 9, 2015
10/15
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Boger, Dan C.;Liao, Shu S.
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Topic: COST MODELS.,COSTS.,STRUCTURES.,WEAPON SYSTEMS.
Thesis advisors, Walter E. Owen, Dan C. Boger
Topics: WEAPON SYSTEMS, ARMY PROCUREMENT, TEST MANAGEMENT
The WSTIAC Newsletter is the current awareness publication of the Weapon Systems Technology Information Analysis Center (WSTIAC). IIT Research Institute operates WSTIAC, which services government, industry, and academia as a Center for Excellence in Weapons Systems Technology. This particular issue contains articles on warhead design, homeland defense, calendar of events, smart weapons training, and news.
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS,...
In this thesis the military potential of giant seaplanes as carriers of fighter/attack aircraft is considered. After a survey of past seaplane developments possible scenarios to demonstrate the utility of seaplane carriers are discussed. This is followed by preliminary seaplane sizing, design, and operational considerations. It is concluded that a fleet of Boeing 747-size amphibian planes carrying one or two F-5-size fighter/attack planes offers new and attractive military possibilities that...
Topics: Seaplane technology, Weapon systems studies, Aeronautical engineering
Defense Acquisition Pilot Programs (DAPPs) were established to jump- start the initiatives outlined in the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994. DAPPs were provided legislative authority to implement the provisions of FASA before they were published in regulations, authority to use the commercial item exemptions for non-commercial items and were also given expedited deviation authority from the FAR/DFARS and the DOD 5000 series regulations. The Joint Primary Aircraft Training...
Topics: acquisition reform, major weapon systems, acquisition stremling
This issue of the WSTIAC Quarterly features an article on small caliber lethality and how 5.56mm rounds perform in close quarters battle, and WSTIAC 10 Spotlight: Lethality. Also included is show review, Preparing SOF for Future Challenges from SPECOPS East 2007 Symposium & Warfighter Expo; Fayetteville, NC. Included the WSTIAC Calendar of Events and the Directors Corner. Details on several Training Courses sponsored by WSTIAC are also included in this issue.
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *LETHALITY,...
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the application of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) within the Army Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) process in support of weapon systems acquisition. This thesis considers the Army's current acquisition process, M&S technologies, infrastructure, and policies that guide the Program Manager (PM) in the application of modeling and simulation in operational testing. An analysis of the potential strengths and weaknesses of M&S in...
Topics: WEAPON SYSTEMS, Operational Test and Evaluation, Modeling and Simulation
The purpose of this project is to analyze the effects of Title II Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009 legislation on the Program Executive Office (PEO) Combat Support and Combat Service Support (CS&CSS). Our methodology includes a literature review as well as interviews with program office stakeholders. We review collected data to establish a correlation between WSARA implementation and how stakeholders perceive the application of these regulations. Identify the intended...
Topics: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA), Program Executive Office (PEO)
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Jul 12, 2010
07/10
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Brokl, S. S
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In support of the planetary radar upgrade new hardware was designed to increase resolution and take advantage of new technology. Included is a description of the Polynomial Driven Time Base and PN Generator which is used for range gate coding in the planetary radar system.
Topics: AERODYNAMICS, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, WEAPON SYSTEMS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
In the current period of fiscal restraint, the acquisition of weapon systems has come under ever increasing scrutiny. Costs of these systems are influenced by performance characteristics of the system and schedule demands placed on the acquisition process. The objective of this thesis is to investigate previous research performed in the area of cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs in the acquisition of major weapon systems. Results of the literature review indicate that several...
Topics: Tradeoffs, Weapon Systems, Cost Estimating Relationships, CERs, Cost Estimates, Performance,...
This thesis is intended to become a portion of the textbook to be utilized in the course entitled \"Warheads and lethality\" (AE-3705) . The text will include an unclassified discussion of the development of anti-aircraft weapon systems intended for defense against hostile manned aircraft and guided missiles. In particular, this thesis discusses the basic concepts, some history, the terminology, and the damage producing aspects of the generic air defense system.
Topics: Aeronautics, air defense, fuze, lethality, missile guidance, ordnance, warheads, weapon systems
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Sep 10, 2020
09/20
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Brown, Dale, 1956-
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525 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
Topics: United States. Air Force -- Weapon systems -- Fiction, United States. Air Force
Naval Postgraduate School
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May 5, 2019
05/19
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Choi, Yeong Sam M.; Morneault, Jason A.; Poole, Daniel J.
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On May 22, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA). The intent of this law is to reform acquisition processes, control unsustainable cost growth, and make programs more affordable. In 2010, despite WSARA, program cost, schedule overruns, and less-than-desirable performance were still prevalent in DoD acquisition. In response, Ashton Carter, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD[AT&L]), issued his...
Topics: Project management, weapon systems, military procurement, cost overruns, military acquisition,...
With few exceptions, studies on improving the acquisition of weapon systems and services within the DoD observe that the process takes too long. A 2010 report of a study led by former Secretary of Defense William Perry and former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Stephen Hadley entitled The QDR in Perspective: Meeting America s National Security Needs in the 21st Century: The Final Report of the Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel supported this point of view,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, TENNESSEE UNIV KNOXVILLE, *MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITION, COSTS, LOGISTICS, WEAPON SYSTEMS
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Jan 28, 2021
01/21
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Howe, Russell Warren, 1925-2008
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Topics: Weapons systems -- Political aspects, Bewapening, Wapenhandel, Wapenindustrie, Weapon systems...
In response to recent significant improvements in soviet Submarine Technologies the Navy developed the Weapon System Improvement Program for the S- 3A Viking. This program is an example of the dynamic nature of the environment within which the program manager operates. It provides the program manager with little control over certain events and the effects they have on their programs. An effective program manager will realize these limitations exist and attempt to strategically and flexibly...
Topics: Weapons systems, Cost, Management., S-3 weapon systems improvement program, S-3B
Topics: DTIC Archive, RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA, *COST EFFECTIVENESS, *WEAPON SYSTEMS, UNCERTAINTY,...
The primary objective was to provide data and techniques which will permit ODDR+E to better appraise development cost estimates on future weapon systems. The initial scope was defined in three parts: (1) A survey and evaluation of cost estimating techniques already developed and sources of pertinent historical data; (2) Collection and analysis of past data; development of parametric estimating relationships; and (3) A plan for enhancing future ODDR+E capability through data collection and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CORP CAMBRIDGE MA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS, *COST ESTIMATES, MATHEMATICAL...
This research project examines the behavior of the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce hypothesis regarding risk management in weapon system development. Two experiments were conducted to understand how the workforce approaches risk management. Many DoD programs fall behind and suffer a cost increase and schedule delay. A recent Government Accountability Office report stated, The total cost of DoD s 2011 portfolio of major defense acquisition programs has grown by 5 percent, in the last year....
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA, *RISK MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, WEAPON SYSTEMS
The thesis identifies conditions associated with production cost overruns or underruns on major weapon systems. The analysis used U.S. military fighter/attack aircraft. First, relying on techniques developed in prior studies, measures of the technology embodied in aircraft and the cost of producing those aircraft were developed. Next, relationships between technology and cost were examined to create measures of \"should costs\", for each aircraft based on technology in the aircraft....
Topics: production costs, technology and production, financial ratio analysis, weapon systems acquisition,...
The Packard Commission, tasked by President Reagan to review defense management and organization, made a number of recommendations to improve the way DOD acquires weapon systems, including the need to establish unambiguous authority for overall acquisition policy, clear accountability for acquisition execution, and plain lines of command for those with program management reresponsibilities. Following the commission's recommendations, the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION,...
This issue of the WSTIAC Quarterly features articles on Advances in Airborne Geophysical Systems for Ordnance mapping and Detection and a news article FCS Active Protection System in 'Top 50' Inventions. Included the WSTIAC Calendar of Events and the Directors Corner. Details on several Training Courses sponsored by WSTIAC are also included in this issue.
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *UNEXPLODED...
This is a status report on the Environmental Profiles Program sponsored by the Naval Research Laboratory. The objective of the program is to provide statistical distributions of shipboard environments, based on extensive measurements in the fleet, for use in design of tests for shipboard weapon system equipments. (Author)
Topics: DTIC Archive, NAVAL SHIP WEAPON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STATION PORT HUENEME CA, *ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, RAYTHEON CO WALTHAM MA, *SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, CASE STUDIES, MODELS, SYMPOSIA, WEAPON...
A novel approach to technical risk identification and analysis for major weapons systems acquisitions is proposed. It is informed by the limitations of the current risk matrix. The approach is to examine representations of the evolving system design to locate sources of complexity and then inform the program manager as he/she makes technical choices among competing alternatives. Some of the alternatives will create more complexity and therefore more risk. The PM will then be able to balance...
Topics: DTIC Archive, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER HOBOKEN NJ, *RISK ANALYSIS, MILITARY PROCUREMENT,...
Table of contents: Integrating Technology to Reduce Fratricide, Getting to the On-Ramp of the Information Superhighway, The Impact of Technical Data Transfer Problems During a Transition of Weapons System Production Between Nations, Battle Labs: Tools and Scope, Battle Labs: What Are They, Where Are They Going.
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA, *ACQUISITION, *INFORMATION TRANSFER,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Thaler, Stephen L, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA...
A novel approach to technical risk identification and analysis for major weapons systems acquisitions is proposed. It is informed by the limitations of the current risk matrix. The approach is to examine representations of the evolving system design to locate sources of complexity and then inform the program manager as he/she makes technical choices among competing alternatives. Some of the alternatives will create more complexity and therefore more risk. The PM will then be able to balance...
Topics: DTIC Archive, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER HOBOKEN NJ, *RISK ANALYSIS, MILITARY PROCUREMENT,...
This research assessed defense acquisition cycle-time and cycle-time growth by formulating questions focused on how to better understand cycle-time, reviewing data analyses, and identifying additional data and assessments regarding cycle time. The research identified three management problems concerning cycle-time: setting realistic schedules, reducing schedule growth, and reducing cycle-times. The five research findings are that (1) while major weapon system acquisition programs are getting...
Topics: DTIC Archive, INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA, *ACQUISITION, *MANAGEMENT,...
DOD's acquisition of major weapon systems has been on GAO's high risk list since 1990. Over the years, Congress and DOD have continually explored ways to improve acquisition outcomes, including reforms that have championed sound management practices, such as realistic cost estimating, prototyping, and systems engineering. Too often, GAO reports on the same kinds of problems today that it did over 20 years ago. This testimony discusses (1) the performance of the current acquisition system; (2)...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *ACQUISITION, CONGRESS, DEPARTMENT OF...
A requirement for the implementation of IPD is an understanding of technology trends, engineering management and statistical methodologies, which are major components in developing a successful strategy for weapon systems. The Engineering Directorate requires support and expertise in these critical areas to meet its requirement to the AMCOM community. A training/education program was developed and a plan to offer such was made to ED engineering personnel. A strategy was developed by which the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Utley, Dawn R, *GUIDED MISSILES, *SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, MANAGEMENT,...
Previous acquisitions of major weapon systems by the Pakistan Navy have lacked adequate logistic support planning. During most weapon system acquisitions, emphasis has traditionally been placed on getting the hardware in place with the least possible cost. Other elements affecting operational use, and specifically, sustained readiness, have clearly been secondary. Accordingly, after systems have been introduced into the navy, additional costly expenditures have been necessary to operate and...
Topics: Management, Pakistan Navy, integrated logistics support (ILS), \"womb-to-tomb\",...
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Tennant, D. M
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Global Positioning System (GPS) program status are discussed and plans for ensuring the long term continuation of the program are presented. Performance of GPS clocks is presented in terms of on orbit data as portrayed by GPS master control station kalman filter processing. The GPS Clock reliability program is reviewed in depth and future plans fo the overall clock program are published.
Topics: RELIABILITY ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, DESIGN ANALYSIS, FAILURE...
WSTIAC is a DOD Information Analysis Center sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center. This journal contains topics which include lethality weapons, smart weapons, non-lethal weapons, and high energy laser weapons.
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS,...
This newsletter is published by WSTIAC, a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC), sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center under the IAC program. It deals with weapons systems technology within the government, industry and academia sectors. This issue concerns topics such as combat hybrid power systems, SMART weapons training seminar, calendar of events, lasers, and other weapon systems.
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS,...
This issue of the WSTIAC Quarterly newsletter contains the following feature article: Alternatives to the Future Combat System Program. The short news pieces contained in this issue are as follows: DARPA Performs World's First Hands-Off Autonomous Air Refueling Engagement, Keel Laid for Revolutionary Dual-Use Catamaran Vessel, M/V Susitna, and Missile Defense Exercise and Flight Test Successfully Completed. In addition, two courses are described: the Directed Energy Weapons Course and the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS,...
This thesis deals with the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) concept and life cycle costing techniques. It also presents the LCC application methodology in new weapon systems acquisition for the Republic of Korea(R.O.K.) military. Historically, the acquisition of a weapon system in the Republic of Korea has been made on the basis of system effectiveness and initial acquisition cost, with little or no consideration being given to Operating and Support(O&S) costs that will be incurred after the system is...
Topics: Management, life cycle cost, cost estimating model, operating and support cost, acquisition...
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Department of the Army; Department of the Air Force
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Topics: missiles, military-doctrine, resource management, weapons, military doctrine, stinger weapon...
The goal in this project was to research and write an historical overview of the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition policy toward preference in a particular contract type. Major milestones and representative case studies were reviewed that challenge the current acquisition policy in regard to the type of contract selected for major defense weapon systems. In this project, historical and analytical accounts of the defense acquisition process are provided for major weapon systems from 1947...
Topics: Contract Type, Major Weapon Systems, Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Acquisition Initiatives,...
The major thesis of the paper is that through the management of technologies, better cost controls can be established for the acquisition process. The paper addresses the conception and development phases of the acquisition process and examines factors contributing to R+D costs, illustrates that technical difficulties lie at the root of many costs overruns, establishes a relationship between technology and cost estimates, discusses approaches to treating technology in cost estimates, and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sweeney, Kenneth J, ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA, *ARMY PROCUREMENT, *WEAPON...
DoD major weapon systems historically have been over budget, behind schedule, and typically under performing in terms of suitability. The Secretary of Defense proposed a fiscal year (FY) 2010 budget that ended or curtailed all or part of at least a half dozen major defense acquisition programs that were over cost, behind schedule, or no longer suited to meet the warfighters current needs. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) publishes a major DoD weapon systems report every March. The GAO...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA, *WEAPON SYSTEMS, BUDGETS, DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
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07/10
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BULA, B.; ZIOBRO, E.; SUTYLO, Z
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THE NUMBERS OF ERYTHROCYTES AND PRECENTAGE OF HEMOGLOBIN IN PLASMA IN 20 MEN, AFTER SUBJECTION TO COLD SHOWERS AND HARD WORK, WERE INVESTIGATED. ERYTHROCYTES DROPPED IN NUMBERS AND HEMOGLOBIN WAS FOUND IN PLASMA FOR UP TO AN HOUR.
Topics: AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, AERODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS, REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT...
