Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Recognizing Potential Cyberspace Warriors through the Use of Suspicion Propensity Index, Meghan G. Strang
Analysis of Construction Management at Risk Projects for Unites States Air Force Applicability, Danielle K. Tabb
The Connection between Indoor Air Quality and Mental Health Outcomes, William L. Taylor
Golng off the Grid: Optimizing Solar Renewable Energy Systems at Remote Locations to Minimize Logistics Requirements, Increase Sustainability, and Strengthen Energy Assurance, Nathanael J. Thomsen
Examining Healthy Community Design Characteristics and Its Influence on Physical Health, Alvin T. Yip
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Trust and Suspicion as a Function of Cyber Security in Human Machine Team (HMT) of Unmanned Systems, Dhaher M. Alshammari
Analysis of Military Construction Cost Growth in Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Emily E. Angell
An Analysis of Profit Margin In Relation to the Better Buying Power Initiative, Jerry (Trey) L. Baker III
An Analysis of Built Environment Factors in Residences and the Associated Effects on Mental Health Symptoms of United States Veterans, Cody J. Beemer
Estimating Total Cost of Ownership for United States Air Force Chiller Assets, William C. Berner
An Analysis of Estimate Variance in Program Office Estimates, Benjamin J. Bonenfant
A Study of Onboarding and Turnover Mediating Variables in U.S. Air Force Officers, Brett S. Bowers
Investigating Schedule Length of Space and Missile Systems Center Contracts, Loyd A. Bradley Jr.
Assessing Artificial Agent Response Time Effects on Human-Agent Teams in Variable Inter-Arrival Time Environments, David J. Canzonetta
A Life Cycle Analysis of DOD Expeditionary Waste Management Practices Using Simapro, David J. Chester
Quantifying Resiliency Risk Metrics through Facility Dispersion, Branden D. DeLong
Virus Adsorption to Colloids in Water: Interactions between Bacteriophage MS2, Kaolinite, and Fiberglass, Ashlee N. Ellis
Comparing Estimated to Actual Development Budgets for Air Force Space Programs, Christopher J. Elworth
A Case Study of EPA Clauses As They Apply to Fixed Price Contracts, Trevor A. Enos
Evaluation of Guar Gum as a Novel Adsorbent, Philicia Geiser
Toxicological Life Cycle Impact Analysis of Short and Long Chain Perfluorinated Compounds Compared to Impacts of Treatment Techniques, Joshua R. Glass
The Evaluation of High Molecular Weight Methacrylate as a Treatment Option for Shrinkage Cracks in Airfield Pavement, Austin R. Hayes
Search-Based vs. Task-Based Space Surveillance for Ground-Based Telescopes, Fred D. Hertwig
Analyzing the Efficiency of Horizontal Photovoltaic Cells at Air Force Installations in Various Climate Regions, Parker A. Hines
Examining the Critical Success Factors of Rapid Acquisition: A Human Capital Perspective, Christine J. Jestice
Methodology for Including Base Infrastructure in Conceptual System Analysis, Patrick J. Kelly IV
Text Analysis of Air Force References in Twitter, Seth A. Kline
Quantifying Permafrost Extent, Condition, and Degradation at Eielson Air Force Base, Theodore J. Labedz
A Mixed Integer Programming Framework for the Fuel Optimal Guidance of Complex Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operation Missions, Andrew S. LeValley
Developing Standard EMD Cost Factors For Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Platforms, Matthew R. Markman
Electrochemical Modification of Granular Activated Carbon and Carbon Nanofibers to Determine Effect on Adsorption, Jose E. Martinez Sanchez
An Analysis of Defense Contractor Profit Margin Percentages, Sara K. O'Connor
Modeling Power Output of Horizontal Solar Panels Using Multivariate Linear Regression and Random Forest Machine Learning, Christil K. Pasion
Analysis of the Effect of Corrosion on the Surface Chemistry of Mild Steel Exposed to Biofuel, Timothy D. Plourde
Product Development Process for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems, Jonathan D. Poole
Commercialization Analysis of SBIR Funded Technologies, Theodore A. Rask
Selecting a Construction Contract Acquisition Strategy to Support Foreign Military Sales Facility Construction, Robert H. Shuler
Analysis and Design of Modular Overhead Protection System Utilizing Readily Available Materials, Zachary J. Spranger
Non-Intrusive Occupancy Detection Methods and Models, James C. Tyhurst
An Assessment of the Air Force’s Return on Investment for Product Support Business Case Analysis Processes, Robert E. Tyson Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Design and Test of a UAV Swarm Architecture over a Mesh Ad-Hoc Network, Timothy J. Allen
A Method to Determine the Viability of Photovoltaic Systems in Various Climate Regions, Joseph A. Applebee
Evaluating Contingency Construction Methods: A Delphi Study, William E. Bentley
Characterization of ATD And Human Responses To -Gz Accelerative Input, Joe R. Berry
Analysis of Temperature and Humidity Effects on Horizontal Photovoltaic Panels, Corey J. Booker
An Analysis of Learning Curve Theory and the Flattening Effect at the End of the Production Cycle, Evan R. Boone
Phase Gate Implementation of Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI 9f AF MILCON Project Development: A Comprehensive Analysis, Jared R. Breuker
Utilizing Supercomputing to Analyze Risks of an Emergent Large-Scale Debris Field in Low Earth Orbit, David J. Buehler
A Comparative Accreditation Alignment Analysis of Civil Engineering and Construction Management Bachelor Degrees with the Skill Requirements for USAF Civil Engineer Officers, Joshua C. Chambers-Mills
Comparison of Traditional Versus CubeSat Remote Sensing: A Model-Based Systems Engineering Approach, Daniel L. Cipera
United States Air Force Applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems: Modernizing Airfield Damage Assessment, Samuel M. Clark
Improving Decision Support through Storytelling, Tarah E. Cotton
Application of Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes for the Advanced Oxidation of Guar Gum, Andrew W. Davenport
Cybersecurity Assessment and Mitigation Stochastic Model, Matthew W. Davis
AF Corporate Exposure Assessment Strategy: Underlying Cost Behaviors and Visibility, Bradley M. Duncan
Quantifying Permafrost Extent, Condition, and Degradation Rates at Department of Defense Installations in the Arctic, Christopher A.J. Edlund
A Methodology for Evaluating Relational and NoSQL Databases for Small-Scale Storage and Retrieval, Ryan D. Engle
Influencing Effective Electrical Distribution Modernization through Advanced Metering, Jared R. Erickson
Optimization of Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Architectures using Parallel Computation, Michael S. Felten
An Analysis of Stability Properties in Operating and Support Costs, Scott C. Hewitson
Requirements for Air Force Cost Analysis, Chase M. Houser
Comprehensive Comparison of Steel Framed Fabric and Conventionally Constructed Aircraft Hangars, Justin M. Iungerich
Stabilized RPA Flight in Building Proximity Operations, Michael M. Kaniut
The Effect of Ammonia on the Germination and Outgrowth of Bacillius globigii, Joseph B. Kunicki
Military Application of Aerial Photogrammetry Mapping Assisted by Small Unmanned Air Vehicles, Kijun Lee
Defining Success in Air Force Infrastructure Asset Management through Use of the Delphi Method, Brendan J. Maestas
An Analysis of Major Acquisition Reforms through Text Mining and Grounded Theory Design, Amanda L. McGowin
Predicting Agency Contributions for the Federal Employment Retirement System (FERS) Fund, Raymond L. Mims II
An Analysis of Aircraft Operating and Support Cost Element Structures, Garrett B. O'Hanlon
Air Force Installation Contracting Agency Strategic Sourcing and Category Management through Expenditure Profiling, James T. Okamoto
Cost and Performance Difference of High Performance Sustainable Buildings, Philip A. Ramsey
Radiological Decontamination in the Urban Environment Utilizing an Irreversible Wash-Aid Recovery System, Keith A. Sanders
Conceptual Systems Security Analysis Aerial Refueling Case Study, Martin Trae Span III
The Effect of MS2 Bacteriophage on the Activity and Performance of Activated Sludge, Sean M. Stuntz
Modeling Multimodal Failure Effects of Complex Systems Using Polyweibull Distribution, Daniel A. Timme
Occupational Noise Dose Reduction via Behavior Modification Using In-ear Dosimetry among USAF Personnel Exposed to Continuous Impulse Noise, Jesse A. Trawick
A Study of the Air Force Airworthiness Assessment Process with Recommendations for Reusable Launch Vehicles, Austin A. Troya
Land Cover Influences on Airborne Noise Propagation at USAF Installations, Ariel L. Waiters
Analysis of Influences of Separation Decisions in the Financial Management Career Field, Shauna Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Effect of Fused Filament Fabrication Process Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Abdulrahman S. Alwabel
Development of the Architecture Cost Effectiveness Framework and Application to Open Systems Architectures, Donald A. Barrett
Reliability and Cost Impacts for Attritable Systems, Bryan R. Bentz
Feasibility and Environmental Implications of Using Waste Motor Oil as Alternative Supplemental Fuel in Contingency Prime Power Generation, Zachary S. Bierhaus
A Cost Benefit Analysis of Emerging LED Water Purification Systems in Expeditionary Environments, Alicia D. Binggeli
A Portfolio Decision Analysis Study for Improving Consequence of Facility Failure Indices, Michael J. Blaess
Toxicological Differences Between Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Isomers Using Developmental Biomarkers, Gabriel A. Cantu
Optimal Configurations for Aerosol Monitoring with Multi-Rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inna D. Chavez
Identifying Partnership Opportunities at Air Force Installations: A Geographic Information Systems Approach, Corey R. DeGroot
Understanding and Developing Estimates Based on Practical Foundation Methods for Alaska's Discontinuous Permafrost Region, Paul P. Dennison
Forecasting Traditional vs Blended Retirement System for Individual Service Members, Kevin M. Dwyer
Enhancing the Thermal Performance of Temporary Fabric Shelters for the Advanced Energy Efficient Shelter System, Justin E. Eshleman
Analysis of Factors Related to Turnover Intentions within the Financial Management (65Fx/65Wx) Career Field, Virginia L. Galbraith
United States Air Force Unaccompanied Housing Divestiture: An Economic Analysis, Dustin L. Gooden