Theses/Dissertations from 2019
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
The Impacts of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Processes on Permafrost Soils and USAF Infrastructure within Northern Tier Bases, Alexander J. Graboski
Learning Curves: An Alternative Analysis, Sharif F. Harris
Analysis of Human and Agent Characteristics on Human-Agent Team Performance and Trust, Anthony J. Hillesheim
Alternate Stimuli for the Elicitation of Event-Related Potentials, Bryan V. Jackson
A Framework for Analyzing and Discussing Level of Human Control Abstraction, Clifford D. Johnson
An Empirical Analysis of Air Force Military Construction Project Delivery Method Performance in the United States, Erich C. Kramer
Evaluating Process Improvement Courses of Action Through Modeling and Simulation, Joseph R. Owens
Characterization of Jet Fuel Combustion Emissions During a C-130 Aeromedical Evacuation Engines Running Onload, Michelle L. Page
Resource Evaluation of Quantum Linear Systems Algorithm for Application to Electromagnetic Scattering Problems, Casey J.R. Riggs
Adsorption of Perfluorinated Compounds from Post-Emergency Response Wastewater, Christopher T. Schmidt
Dynamics of Chemical Degradation in Water Using Photocatalytic Reactions in an Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode Reactor, John E. Stubbs
Recommended Selective Maintenance and Rehabilitation Treatment Approach for Air Force Primary Rigid Runway Pavement Systems, Christopher M. Twigg
Implication of Additive Manufacturing on United States Air Force Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Supply Chain, Shane R. Veitenheimer
Predicting Solar Performance in a Contingency Environment to Meet Net-Zero Facility Power, Anthony D. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
An Economic Analysis of the Transition of a Contingency Military Installation to an Enduring Status Using Monte Carlo Simulations, Ryan M. Amedee
Removal of Perfluorooctanoic Acid From Water Using Primitive, Conventional and Novel Carbonaceous Sorbent Materials, Christopher K. Brown
An Investigation in Construction Cost Estimation Using a Monte Carlo Simulation, Jeffrey D. Buchholtz
Determining Air Base Installation Capacity Through Multivariate Analysis, Perry L. Cansick
Application of Executable Architecture in Early Concept Evaluation using the DoD Architecture Framework, Zhongwang Chua
Validation and Improvement of Reliability Methods for Air Force Building Systems, Patrick A. Deering
Measuring the Effectiveness of US Military Humanitarian Construction Projects through Geospatial Analysis of Public Opinion in Belize, Arthur Z. Dietrich
Characterizing Emissions from Open Burning of Military Food Waste and Packaging from Forward Operating Bases, Thomas Dominguez
Lifecycle Cost Evaluation of Flexible Facility Designs, Trevor P. Ellis
A Service Oriented Architecture Approach for Global Positioning System Quality of Service Monitoring, Stuart A. Everson
Forensic Schedule Analysis of Construction Delay in Military Projects in the Middle East, James W. Forbes
Material and Design Considerations for a Portable Ultra-Violet (UV) Light Emitting Diode (LED) Water Purification Device, Drew D. Gallucci
Understanding Effects of Autonomous Agent Timing on Human-Agent Teams Using Iterative Modeling, Simulation and Human-in-the-Loop Experimentation, Tyler J. Goodman
Civil Engineer Company Grade Officer Training Needs Analysis for Contingency Operations, Brian S. Greszler
The Efficacy of Implementing a Small, Low-Cost, Real Time Kinematic GPS System into a Small Unmanned Aerial System Architecture, Kevin J. Hendricks
Earned Value Reporting on Agile Software Development Programs within the Department of Defense, Elizabeth G. Hodson
Additive Manufacturing Process Parameter Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Fused Filament Fabrication Nylon, Eric S. Holm
A Comparative Study of Learning Curve Models and Factors in Defense Cost Estimating Based on Program Integration, Assembly, and Checkout, Brandon J. Johnson
Cost Analysis Reform: Where Do We Go From Here? A Delphi Study of Views of Leading Experts, Thomas W. Lamb
SpaceX: Breaking the Barrier to the Space Launch Vehicle Industry, Matthew M. Liskowcyz
Analysis of Inpatient Hospital Staff Mental Workload by Means of Discrete-event Simulation, Erich W. Maxheimer
Evaluating Storm Sewer Pipe Condition Using Autonomous Drone Technology, Maria T. Meeks
Efficient Employment of Large Format Sensor Data Transfer Architectures, Jeffrey R. Oltmanns
Air Force Project Risk Management – The Impact of Inconsistent Processes, Eric J. Perez
Cyberspace and Organizational Structure: An Analysis of the Critical Infrastructure Environment, Michael D. Quigg II
An Information Theoretic Investigation Of Complex Adaptive Supply Networks With Organizational Topologies, Joshua V. Rodewald