Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Removing Parallax-Induced False Changes in Change Detection, Karmon M. Vongsy
Behavioral Profiling of SCADA Network Traffic using Machine Learning Algorithms, Jessica R. Werling
Carbon Nanotube Growth Rate Regression using Support Vector Machines and Artificial Neural Networks, Nicholas M. Westing
Distinguishing Internet-facing ICS devices using PLC programming information, Paul M. Williams
Signal Processing in Cold Atom Interferometry-Based INS, Kara M. Willis
PLC Hardware Discrimination using RF-DNA fingerprinting, Bradley C. Wright
Textile Fingerprinting for Dismount Analysis in the Visible, Near, and Shortwave Infrared Domain, Jennifer S. Yeom
Selectively Tuning a Buckled Si/SiO2 Membrane MEMS through Joule Heating Actuation and Mechanical Restriction, Kyle K. Ziegler
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
High Frequency Magnetic Field Direction Finding Using MGL-S8A B-dot Sensors, Michael D. Archer
Computer Based Behavioral Biometric Authentication via Multi-Modal Fusion, Kyle O. Bailey
Classification of Encrypted Web Traffic Using Machine Learning Algorithms, William C. Barto
Firmware Counterfeiting and Modification Attacks on Programmable Logic Controllers, Zachary H. Basnight
Laser Illuminated Imaging: Multiframe Beam Tilt Tracking and Deconvolution Algorithm, David J. Becker
Photoacoustic Detection of Terahertz Radiation for Chemical Sensing and Imaging Applications, Stjepan Blazevic
Learning Enterprise Malware Triage from Automatic Dynamic Analysis, Jonathan S. Bristow
Cloud Computing Trace Characterization and Synthetic Workload Generation, Salvatore Capra
Characterization of Metal-Insulator-Transition (MIT) Phase Change Materials (PCM) for Reconfigurable Components, Circuits, and Systems, Brent L. Danner
Real-time Heading Estimation using Perspective Features, James W. Dean
Machine Conscious Architecture for State Exploitation and Decision Making, Mark M. Derriso
Estimating and Measuring Application Latency of Typical Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) - Based Simulation Architecture, Ryan L. Drinkwater
Using RF-DNA Fingerprints to Discriminate ZigBee Devices in an Operational Environment, Clay K. Dubendorfer
Cognitive Augmentation for Network Defense, James E. Emge
Format Preserving Encryption: Evaluating FFX for Use Within the NextGen Air Traffic Control System, Cindy D. Finke
Rootkit Detection Using A Cross-View Clean Boot Method, Bridget N. Flatley
Applied Hypergame Theory for Network Defense, Alan S. Gibson
MEMS Cantilever Sensor for THz Photoacoustic Chemical Sensing and Spectroscopy, Nathan E. Glauvitz
Examining Application Components to Reveal Android Malware, John B. Guptill
Passive MIMO Radar Detection, Daniel E. Hack
Automatic Modulation Classification of Common Communication and Pulse Compression Radar Waveforms using Cyclic Features, John A . Hadjis
Mobile Network Defense Interface for Cyber Defense and Situational Awareness, James C. Hannan
Information Encoding on a Pseudo Random Noise Radar Waveform, Joshua A . Hardin
All-Optical Logic Gates and Wavelength Conversion Via the Injection-Locking of a Fabry-Perot Semiconductor Laser, Evan P. Harvey
Side-channel Analysis of Subscriber Identity Modules, John A. Hearle
Improving Bandwidth Utilization in a 1 Tbps Airborne MIMO Communications Downlink, Jonathan D. Hill
Emulation of Industrial Control Field Device Protocols, Robert M. Jaromin
A Formal Approach to Vulnerability Discovery in Binary Programs, William B. Kimball
Development of a Model and Localization Algorithm for Received Signal Strength-Based Geolocation, Amanda S. King
Development of a Response Planner Using the UCT Algorithm for Cyber Defense, Michael P. Knight
RF Emitter Tracking and Intent Assessment, Benjamin J. Kuhar
Constitutive Parameter Measurement Using Double Ridge Waveguide, Nathan J. Lehman
Dynamic Network Topologies, Heather A. Lingg
Sensitivity Analysis of an Automated Calibration Routine for Airborne Cameras, Philip E. Lorenzini
A Study of Dim Object Detection for the Space Surveillance Telescope, Stephen D. Maksim
Error Characterization of Vision-Aided Navigation Systems, Daniel A . Marietta
An Architecture for Coexistence with Multiple Users in Frequency Hopping Cognitive Radio Networks, Ryan K. McLean
Enhancing Electromagnetic Side-Channel Analysis in an Operational Environment, David P. Montminy
Evaluating the Effectiveness of IP Hopping via an Address Routing Gateway, Ryan A . Morehart
The Miniaturization of the AFIT Random Noise Radar, Aaron T. Myers
Improving Multiple Surface Range Estimation of a 3-Dimensional FLASH LADAR in the Presence of Atmospheric Turbulence, Brian J. Neff
Image Annotation and Topic Extraction Using Super-Word Latent Dirichlet, George E. Noel III
Spectral Detection of Acute Mental Stress with VIS-SWIR Hyperspectral Imagery, Elizabeth K. Norvell
Evaluation of Cyber Sensors for Enhancing Situational Awareness in the ICS Environment, Jeremy R. Otis
Metamaterial Structure Design Optimization: A Study of the Cylindrical Cloak, Jason V. Paul
Atmospheric Impact on Long Pulse Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR) Systems, Isaac B. Putnam
Inertial Navigation System Aiding Using Vision, James O. Quarmyne
Modeling Cyber Situational Awareness through Data Fusion, Evan L. Raulerson
Detection Optimization of the Progressive Multi-Channel Correlation Algorithm Used in Infrasound Nuclear Treaty Monitoring, Anthony M. Runco
A Multi Agent System for Flow-Based Intrusion Detection, David A . Ryan
Material Characterization Using Passive Multispectral Polarimetric Imagery, Melissa A . Sawyer
Characterization and Dynamic Analysis of Long-Cavity Multi-Section Gain-Levered Quantum-Dot Lasers, John R. Schmidt
File Carving and Malware Identification Algorithms Applied to Firmware Reverse Engineering, Karl A . Sickendick
Kernel Extended Real-Valued Negative Selection Algorithm (KERNSA), Brett A . Smith
Metrics for Emitter Selection for Multistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar, Sean R. Stevens
Radio Frequency Based Programmable Logic Controller Anomaly Detection, Samuel J. Stone
Development of a Resource Manager Framework for Adaptive Beamformer Selection, Jeremy P. Stringer
Novel Test Fixture for Characterizing Microcontacts: Performance and Reliability, Benjamin F. Toler
Airborne Network Data Availability Using Peer to Peer Database Replication on a Distributed Hash Table, Trevor J. Vranicar
Network Intrusion Dataset Assessment, David J. Weller-Fahy
The Design and Analysis of Electrically Large Custom-Shaped Reflector Antennas, Joshua M. Wilson
Adaptations and Analysis of the AFIT Noise Radar Network for Indoor Navigation, Russell D. Wilson IV
The Dynamic Multi-objective Multi-vehicle Covering Tour Problem, Joshua S. Ziegler
Enhancing Ground Based Telescope Performance with Image Processing, John C. Zingarelli
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Empirical Analysis of Optical Attenuator Performance in Quantum Key Distribution Systems Using a Particle Model, Thomas C. Adams
Optimum Concentration Ratio Analysis Using Dynamic Thermal Model for Concentrated Photovoltaic System, John T. Avrett
A Black Hole Attack Model for Reactive Ad-Hoc Protocols, Christopher W. Badenhop
RSA Power Analysis Obfuscation: A Dynamic FPGA Architecture, John W. Barron
Spectral Detection of Human Skin in VIS-SWIR Hyperspectral Imagery without Radiometric Calibration, Andrew P. Beisley
Emulating Industrial Control System Field Devices Using Gumstix Technology, Dustin Berman
Context Aware Routing Management Architecture for Airborne Networks, Joan A. Betances
Detector Design Considerations in High-Dimensional Artificial Immune Systems, Jason M. Bindewald
Covert Android Rootkit Detection: Evaluating Linux Kernel Level Rootkits on the Android Operating System, Robert C. Brodbeck
An FPGA Noise Resistant Digital Temperature Sensor with Auto Calibration, Brandon A. Brown
Trade-offs in a 1 Tbps MIMO Communication System Between an Airship and an Array of Ground Receive Antennas, Adam R. Brueggen
Understanding How Reverse Engineers Make Sense of Programs from Assembly Language Representations, Adam R. Bryant
A Nonparametric Approach to Segmentation of Ladar Images, Eric A. Buschelman
Towards Quantifying Programmable Logic Controller Resilience Against Intentional Exploits, Henry W. Bushey
Low Cost, Low Complexity Sensor Design for Non-Cooperative Geolocation via Received Signal Strength, Michael S. Butler
Field Emission of Thermally Grown Carbon Nanostructures on Silicon Carbide, Jonathon M. Campbell
Integration of Cold Atom Interferometry INS with Other Sensors, Aaron J. Canciani
Adaptive Routing Algorithm for Priority Flows in a Network, Timothy J. Carbino
Low Frequency Material Characterization of Thin Substrates in a Coaxial Transmission Line, Lee B. Cole
Workload-based Automated Interface Mode Selection, Andrew J. Compton
Spatial Identification of Passive Radio Frequency Identification Tags Using Software Defined Radios, Paul A. Cornn
Insider Threat Detection on the Windows Operating System using Virtual Machine Introspection, Martin H. Crawford
Automated Aerial Refueling Position Estimation Using a Scanning LiDAR, Joseph A. Curro II
A Real-time Strategy Agent Framework and Strategy Classifier for Computer Generated Forces, Lyall J. Di Trapani
Decentralized Riemannian Particle Filtering with Applications to Multi-Agent Localization, Martin J. Eilders
Universal Plug-n-Play Sensor Integration for Advanced Navigation, Daniel L. Elsner
Intelligent Behavioral Action Aiding for Improved Autonomous Image Navigation, Kwee Guan Eng
Development of a Radar-Frequency Metamaterial Measurement and Characterization Apparatus, Stephen I. Faris