Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Simultaneous Actuation and Sensing of Electrostatic MEMS, Jacob E. Song
Leveraging Machine Learning for Large Scale Analysis of Publicly-Available Data for GNSS Interference Events, David K. Stamper
Analysis of Graph Layout Algorithms for Use in Command and Control Network Graphs, Matthew R. Stone
Autonomous and Resilient Management of All-Source Sensors for Navigation Integrity: A Comparison and Analysis, Niles A. Tate
Exploring Learning Classifier System Behaviors in Multi-action, Turn-based Wargames, Garth J.S. Terlizzi III
Formal SPARK Verification of Various Resampling Methods in Particle Filters, Osiris J. Terry
Magnetic Flux Channel Antenna Design in Conformal Applications, William J. Tremblay
Polarization-Based Image Segmentation and Height Estimation for Interferometric SAR, Augusta J. Vande Hey
Covariance Analysis for Multi-Source Navigation Architecture, Tristan T. Williams
Performance of Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Systems with Applications in Combined Arms, Robert J. Wilson
Investigating Collaboration in Software Reverse Engineering, Allison M. Wong
Examining the Effects of Learning Theory Implemented Within an Online and Self-Paced Learning Path, Trenton M. Woods
Real Time Evaluation of Boom and Drogue Occlusion with AAR, Xiaoyang Wu
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Indoor Navigation Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Floor Plans, Ricky D. Anderson
Performance of Various Low-level Decoder for Surface Codes in the Presence of Measurement Error, Claire E. Badger
Formal Verification for High Assurance Software: A Case Study Using the SPARK Auto-Active Verification Toolset, Ryan M. Baity
Mitigating the Multipath Effects on Radio Tomographic Imaging, Destinee N. Battle
Design and Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Optofluidic Laser Elements, Kyle T. Bodily
Using Motion Capture and Augmented Reality to Test AAR with Boom Occlusion, Vincent J. Bownes
SAR Collection Planning and Data Quality Assessment, Jacob M. Brumfield
Characterization of Anisotropic Materials using Scattered Field Measurements, Hirsch M. Chizever
Comparison of Conic Ray Tracing for Occlusion Determination on 3D Point Cloud Data, Henry Cho
Real-time Aerial Magnetic and Vision-aided Navigation, Daniel J. Clarke
Commuting Compositions for Quantum Circuit Reduction, Brenna R. Cole
Solving the Quantum Layout Problem for NISQ-Era Quantum Computers via Metaheuristic Algorithms, Brian D. Curran Jr.
A Quantitative Argument for Autonomous Aerial Defense Overembedded Missile Systems to Thwart Cruise Threats, Andrew R. Davis
Laser Illuminated Imaging: Beam and Scene Deconvolution Algorithm, Benjamin W. Davis
The Wargaming Commodity Course of Action Automated Analysis Method, William T. DeBerry
Robust Scandium Aluminum Nitride MEMS Resonators for L Band Operation in Orbital Environments, Israel W. Dunk
Enumerating and Locating Bluetooth Devices for Casualty Recovery in a First-Responder Environment, Justin M. Durham
Simulating a Mobile Wireless Sensor Network Monitoring the Air Force Marathon, Matthew D. Eilertson
Development of a Testbed for Foot Mounted based Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) systems, Jordan E. Eldridge
Comparison of Machine Learning Techniques on Trust Detection Using EEG, James R. Elkins
Modeling Aircraft Disturbance Fields for Magnetic Navigation Using Dense ANNs and the Novel MANNTL Architecture, Kyle A. Emery
Delayed Authentication System for Civilian Satellite, Sean M. Feschak
An Analysis of X-Band Radiation for Space Based Wireless Power Transmission, Noah W. Friz
Designing and Building a Radar Simulation Using the Entity Component System, Brennen T. Garland
Amplitude Estimation for the Large Clutter Discrete Removal Algorithm, Hannah Gjermo Chomitz
Enhanced Space Object Detection without Prior Knowledge of the Point Spread Function, Grant F. Graupmann
Optical Study of 2-D Detonation Wave Stability, Eulaine T. Grodner
A Cyber Threat Taxonomy and a Viability Analysis for False Injections in the TCAS, John W. Hannah
Low-Cost Terrestrial Demonstration of Autonomous Satellite Proximity Operations, Zackary R. Hewitt
InfiniBand Network Monitoring: Challenges and Possibilities, Kyle D. Hintze
Evolutionary Generation of Diversity in Embedded Binary Executables for Cyber Resiliency, Mitchell D. I. Hirschfeld
Physically Unclonable Characteristics for Verification of Transmon-based Quantum Computers, Leleia A. Hsia
Surface Defect Detection in Aircraft Skin & Visual Navigation based on Forced Feature Selection through Segmentation, Tyler B. Hussey
GPS-Denied Localization of Daughter-Ships in a Mother-Daughter Ship Collaborative Environment, Ethan W. Jacquin
Evaluating Testing Procedures for OpenFlow Controller Network Re-Provisioning Time, Steven J. Jensen
Advancing Proper Dataset Partitioning and Classification of Visual Search and the Vigilance Decrement Using EEG Deep Learning Algorithms, Alexander J. Kamrud
Ionospheric F-Layer Dipole Flute Instability Effects on Electromagnetic Scattering in a Magnetohydrodynamic Plasma, Andrew J. Knisely
Stereo Camera Calibrations with Optical Flow, Joshua D. Larson
Spatially Separable Blind Deconvolution of Long Exposure Astronomical Imagery, Justin S. Lee
Long Distance Bluetooth Low Energy Exploitation on a Wireless Attack Platform, Stephanie L. Long
Anomaly Detection and Encrypted Programming Forensics for Automation Controllers, Robert W. Mellish
Cyclic Pursuit, Daniel E. Oke
Automated Find Fix and Track with a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Aubrey L. Olson
Application of the Monte-Carlo Tree Search to Multi-Action Turn-Based Games with Hidden Information, Connor M. Pipan
Unsupervised Clustering of RF-Fingerprinting Features Derived from Deep Learning Based Recognition Models, Christian T. Potts
Accelerating Point Set Registration for Automated Aerial Refueling, Ryan M. Raettig
Automated Network Exploitation Utilizing Bayesian Decision Networks, Graeme M. Roberts
Charge Mitigation Technologies for Aircraft Platforms, Mitchell L. Rudy
Optimizing a Bank of Kalman Filters for Navigation Integrity, Luis E. Sepulveda
Feasibility Study of Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical Filters for Space Operation, Karanvir Singh
Performance Analysis of Long-Term Evoluution Signals in Passive Bistatic Radar Applications Using Reduced Dimension Space-Time Adaptive Processing Techniques, Sureshan Suntharalingam
Determining Physical Characteristics through Information Leakage in 802.11ac Beamforming, Albert D. Taglieri
Approaches to Improve the Execution Time of a Quantum Network Simulation, Joseph B. Tippit
Exploring Fog of War Concepts in Wargame Scenarios, Dillon N. Tryhorn
Characterizing Security Monitor and Embedded System Performance across Distinct RISC-V IP-Cores, Justin C. Tullos
Developing and Assessing a Workshop That Utilizes a Serious Game to Introduce Joint All-domain Operations, Christopher M. Voltz
Optimal Defense of High Value Airborne Assets, Isaac E. Weintraub
Improving Text Classification with Semantic Information, Joshua H. White
Remote Monitoring of Memory Data Structures for Malware Detection in a Talos II Architecture, Robert A. Willburn
Two Published Flight Dynamics Models Rewritten in Rust and Structures as an ECS, Chad A. Willis
Utilizing Software Defined Radios for Increased Bandwidth in Satellite Communications, Brian M. Wright
Accurate Covariance Estimation for Pose Data from Iterative Closest Point Algorithm, Rick H. Yuan
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Flight Characteristic Verification of the Variable Camber Compliant Wing, Sharee B. Acosta
Artificial Intelligence in Pursuit-evasion Games, Specifically in the Scotland Yard Game, Arif M. Alamri
Improving Closely Spaced Dim Object Detection Through Improved Multiframe Blind Deconvolution, Ronald M. Aung
Development of a Drone-Mounted Wireless Attack Platform, Nathan V. Barker
Global Gradient-Based Phase Unwrapping Algorithm for Increased Performance in Wavefront Sensing, Bryan R. Bartelt
A Comparative Evaluation of the Detection and Tracking Capability Between Novel Event-Based and Conventional Frame-Based Sensors, James P. Boettiger
One-Dimensional Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution Using Astronomical Data for Spatially Separable Objects, Marc R. Brown
Interoperable ADS-B Confidentiality, Brandon C. Burfeind
Effects of Long-Term Evolution Waveform on Synthetic Aperture Radar Image Quality Metrics, Blake M. Colson
Use of LiDAR in Automated Aerial Refueling To Improve Stereo Vision Systems, Michael R. Crowl
Monte Carlo Tree Search Applied to a Modified Pursuit/Evasion Scotland Yard Game with Rendezvous Spaceflight Operation Applications, Joshua A. Daughtery
Neural Network Models for Nuclear Treaty Monitoring: Enhancing the Seismic Signal Pipeline with Deep Temporal Convolution, Joshua T. Dickey
Mobile Data Analysis using Dynamic Binary Instrumentation and Static Analysis, Christopher Dukarm
Signal Quality Monitoring of GNSS Signals Using a Chip Shape Deformation Metric, Nicholas C. Echeverry
Pedestrian Navigation using Artificial Neural Networks and Classical Filtering Techniques, David J. Ellis
Developing a Serious Game to Explore Joint All Domain Command and Control, Nathaniel W. Flack
Determining Virtual Practicality from Physical Stereo Vision Images and GPS, Bradley S. French
Event-Based Visual-Inertial Odometry Using Smart Features, Zachary P. Friedel
Automated Detection and Mitigation of Inefficient Visual Searching Using Electroencephalography and Machine Learning, Joshua P. Gallaher
Zernike Piston Statistics in Turbulent Multi-Aperture Optical Systems, Joshua J. Garretson
Electromagnetic Interference Estimation via Conditional Neural Processing, Edgar E. Gomez
Characterization and Sensitivity Analysis of 6 Meter Cassegrain Antenna, James L. Harris
Multi-Channel Security through Data Fragmentation, Micah J. Hayden