Theses/Dissertations from 2021
An Analysis of Application Type, Super Domain, and Productivity in Software Intensive Defense Acquisition, Evan P. Amato
Developing Infrastructure Adaptation Pathways to Combat Hurricane Intensification: A Coupled Storm Simulation and Economic Modeling Framework for Coastal Installations, Alexander J. Baldwin
Model Based Systems Engineering Demonstrator for Air Worthiness with Performance Data of Department of Defense Rotorcraft, Bretton M. Bethel
Investigating Manufacturer Selection Decisions for Built Infrastructure Assets Using a Technical Performance Metric, Sarah L. Brown
Re-Aerosolization of Dense Metal Oxide Simulating Radiological Contamination from Military Clothing, Joseph M. Chapman
Evaluation of Efficient Water Reuse Technologies for Sustainable Forward Operating Bases, Kelsie L. Crouch
A Coupled Hazard Simulation and Post-Disaster Resource Optimization Framework, Stephen M. Cunningham
Guidance for Building Motivation in Space Operator Training, Foster E. Davis
An Analysis of Various Hydrogen Production Methods for Fleet Vehicle Fuel, Eugene J. Denezza II
A Fuzzy Framework for the Air Force Mission Dependency Index, Devin M. DePalmer
Application of Game Theory Based Design to U.S. Space Systems, Benjamin C. Donohoo
Applying Model-Based Systems Engineering and Fidelity Quantification to Support Fair Fight in a Distributed Simulation System, Nathaniel Erbe and David Lemmer
Costs and Benefits of Physical Therapy Program Implementation for Air Force Fighter Pilots, Christian G. Erneston
USAF FMS Manpower Analysis: Manpower Ratios and Linear Regression, Carlos A. Esguerra
Display Design to Avoid and Mitigate Limit Cycle Oscillations (LCO) on the F-16C, David J. Feibus
Economic Moat: A Line of Defense for the Defense Industry, Karina M. Fernando
Conversion from Coal to Natural Gas at Wright Patterson Air Force Base: An Analysis and Case Study, Tyler A. Ferry
Improving Airfield Pavement Degradation Prediction Skill with Local Climate and Traffic, Evan M. Fortney
Optimizing Critical Values and Combining Axes for Multi-Axial Neck Injury Criteria, Ethan J. Gaston
Collaborative All-source Navigation with Integrity, Jonathon S. Gipson
Developing a Cost of Delay (CoD) Framework for the DoD & Analyzing the Current State of Air Force Agile Cost Estimation, James Goljan
Meta-analysis Of Performance Characteristics of Modern Database Schemas, Carter Grove
Modeling Situation Awareness in a UAV Scenario Using SysML, Tommy R. Hernandez
An Analysis of the Air Force Installation Development Plan and Its Energy Benchmarking Effectiveness, Jacob P. Hyman
The Utility of Modeling an Enterprise Architecture for Air Force Digital Transformation, Mark W. Kassan
A Reference Architecture for Rapid CubeSat Development, Sean R. Kelly
Utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering to Identify Safety Critical Functions in Airworthiness Certification, Jeffrey C. King
Data- Driven Asset Degradation Modeling: An Enterprise-wide Roof System Case Study, Kurt R. Lamm
A State-Based Model for Validating Autonomous Munition Behaviors, Dalton J. Miller
Interdependent Infrastructure Recovery Using Multilayered Networks and Optimization, Brigham A. Moore
A Decision-Support System for the Deployment Tasking Process of U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Officers, Kenneth A. Neal
Decision Model for Additive versus Conventional Construction in Remote Locations, Matthew R. Nicholson
Comparison of Decision Analysis Methods for a CubeSat Propulsion System, Jared L. Pilcher
An Analysis of Error Structure and Theoretical First Unit Cost in Learning Curve Theory Models, Alexander D. Pollack
Water Security at United States Air Force Installations, John D. Pollock
Assessment of Visual Field Performance Asymmetries While Utilizing Aircraft Attitude Symbology, George A. Reis
Optimizing Cost and Performance of Infrastrucure Alternatives at Contingency Bases in a Hub-and-Spoke Network, Kyle J. Rodriguez
Dual Approach to Examining Success in the Air Force Small Business Innovation Program, Kaitlyn E. Ryan
Assessing the Effectiveness of AFWERX Ability to Influence Regional Participation Rates and Capture Cluster Specific Technological Innovations, Colin M. Sandor
Training Subject Matter Experts to Make Better Estimates, Cameron R. Scott
The Effect of Molar Peroxide Ratio on the Oxidation of 2,4-Dinitroanisole in an Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode Advanced Oxidation Process, Troy M. Searcy
CubeSat Development Framework, William D. Sousa
Fluid Dynamics Modeling for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Removal in Legacy Fire Suppression Systems, Jacob G. Spaulding
Analysis of Pollution Prevention Business Case Analyses, Erwin A. Spencer Jr.
An Empirical Analysis of DoD Construction Task Order Performance, Adam B. Teston and Tyler S. Stout
Analysis of Time-Phased Estimates Accuracy, Budget Profile and Under-Spending in Defense Acquisition Programs, Thinh Q. Tran
The Effect of Information Acquisition Automation and Workspace Design on Human Pattern Recognition for Information Fusion, Kellie L. Turner
An Analysis of Stability in Software Resources Data Report (SRDR) Computer Software Configuration (CSCI), Trevor J. Violette
Climate-informed Prediction and Forecast Modeling of Installation Total Energy Consumption, Scott C. Weiss
Operational Carbon Footprint of the U.S. Water Sector’s Energy Consumption, Louis J. Zib III
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Design and Test of an Autonomy Monitoring Service to Detect Divergent Behaviors on Unmanned Aerial Systems, Loay Y. Almannaei
Human Performance Modeling: Analysis of the Effects of Manned-Unmanned Teaming on Pilot Workload and Mission Performance, Jinan M. Andrews
A Methodology to Identify Alternative Suitable NoSQL Data Models via Observation of Relational Database Interactions, Paul M. Beach
Determinants of Small Business Innovation Research Performance, Ethan E. Blake
Providing Rational for Further Funding Additive Manufacturing Efforts in the Air Force, Trever J. Braunberger
A Life-Cycle Analysis of the Thermal Energy Transfer in Prototypical Air Force Office Building Construction Using Best Value Insulation Standards, Michael E. Canfield
Development, Test and Evaluation of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems in A Simulated Wide Area Search Scenario: An Implementation of the Autonomous Systems Reference Architecture, Katherine E. Cheney and David D. King
Vote Forecasting Using Multi-Objective Decision Analysis, Connor G. Crandall
The Effects of Funding Gaps on Depot Maintenance Hours, Carlo S. D'Amato
Developing Standard Production Cost Factors for Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Platforms, Jordan S. Edwards
Defense Contractor Profit, Clayton S. Eilert
A Reference Architecture for Cubesat Development, Luke J. Farrell
Investigating Lifecycle Costs of Optimized Battery-Photovoltaic Systems on a Forward Operating Base, Neal S. Fennell
Optimizing the Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Contingency Base Infrastructure, Jamie E. Filer
Preliminary Study of Communication Network Characterization Towards Improved Organizational Behavior, Taylor F. Flaxington
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Pipeline for Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), Carolyn W. Fuller
Using a Field Mill Climatology to Assess All Lightning Launch Commit Criteria, Shane C. Gardner
Agility Measurement for Large Organizations, Jeremy R. Geiger
Evaluation of a Text-Based Information Portrayal and Techniques for Constrained Area Presentation: A Comparison of Human Performance, Eric E. Geiselman
A Comparison Of SBIR Investment Methods: AFWERX vs Legacy, Evan A. Gist
Civil Engineer Company Grade Officer Competency-Based Education Modeling, Scott R. Guerin
Trade-Space Analysis of a Small Unmanned Vehicle System for Radiological Search Missions, Sam B. Harriger
An Analysis of a Hurricane Loss Model, Validation from Tyndall AFB, and Applications for the Air Force, Nestor Hernandez
An Analysis of Learning Curve Theory & Diminishing Rates of Learning, Dakotah W. Hogan
Comparison of the PFAS Adsorption Capabilities of a Coconut Shell Based Granular Activated Carbon and a Bituminous Coal Based Granular Activated Carbon, Matthew D. Holliday
An Analysis of the Viability of 3D-Printed Construction as an Alternative to Conventional Construction Methods in the Expeditionary Environment, Jeneé A. Jagoda
Three Views for Explaining and Resolving the Recruitment and Retention Challenges of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Career Field, John A. Johnson
Evaluation Framework for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems, Simon R. Knister
The Influence of Light in the Built Environment to Improve Mental Health Outcomes, Nathanael T. Kohl
Survey of Airflow around a Heated Manikin as a Simulated Aeromedical Evacuation Patient on a Litter with Computational Fluid Dynamics Models, George P. Lemmer
Detection and Quantification of Bacterial Species Important to Mental and Physical Health, David G. Leonard
The Utility of Self-Assessment in Predicting Program Office Estimate Accuracy, Dana P. Luketic
The Impact of Changing the Size of Aircraft Radar Displays on Visual Search in the Cockpit, Justin R. Marsh
An Investigation into Subject Matter Expert Elicitation in Cost Risk Analysis, Christopher W. Miller
Electronic Image Detectability under Varying Illumination Conditions, Jeremy J. Miller
Quantifying the Effects of Aircraft Engine Upgrades on Operating and Support Costs, Bradford A. Myers
Development and Characterization of a Filter-Based Bioaerosol Sampler Capable of Integration into Small Unmanned Aerial Systems, Stephanie A. Ohms
Specifying Space Defense Operator Interfaces through the Application of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Prototyping, Justin E. Oryschak
Optimization of Airfield Parking and Fuel Asset Dispersal to Maximize Survivability and Mission Capability Level, Ryley R. H. Paquette
Analyzing Cost Effectiveness of Photovoltaic Pavements, Ian N. Parks
Optimized Off-Grid Energy Systems Using Climate-Based Energy Demand for Soft-Walled Facilities, Jay F. Pearson
Improving Acquisitions in Science and Technology Programs through Factor Development and Program Analysis, Eric A. Plack
Operationalized Intent for Improving Coordination in Human-Agent Teams, Michael F. Schneider
Analysis of the Factors that Correlate with Transition Outcomes of Commercial Technology Prototype Projects, Matthew D. Schoemaker
An Analysis of Tinker Air Force Base Thermal Spray Hazardous Waste Stream from 2003-2019 and its Potential Reclamation, Amy E. Silverbush
Analysis of Beta Distribution for Subjective Uncertainty Analysis in Cost Models, Ryan D. Stafford