Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Smoking in the United States Air Force: Trends, Most Prevalent Diseases and their Association with Cost, Michail Gkoutouloudis
A Century Long Pursuit of Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks: A Content Analysis, Elias J. Halvorson
Development of Optimized Guidelines for Therapeutic Strategies for Organophosphate Poisoning, Craig A. Holder
Application of Relational Contracting Methods to Federal Construction Projects, Travis R. Johnson
Major Cost Drivers of Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving Air Force Military Personnel and the Influence of the Military Environment, Ilias Kesisiklis
I Can, but I Won’t: An Exploratory Study on People and New Information Technologies in the Military, Michael S. Killaly
Composite Aircraft Life Cycle Cost Estimating Model, Daniel B. Lambert
Enterprise Requirements and Acquisition Model, David A. Leach and Chad T. Searle
Architecture Based Workload Analysis of UAS Multi-Aircraft Control: Implications of Implementation on MQ-1B Predator, Jason D. McGrogan and Michael F. Schneider
Modeling Enhanced Storage of Groundwater Contaminants Due to the Presence of Cracks in Low Permeability Zones Underlying Contaminant Source Areas, Jeremy M. Miniter
Impact of Snow Removal Operations on Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Monica L. Monfette
Paint Pavement Marking Performance Prediction Model That Includes the Impacts of Snow Removal Operations, Dale M. Mull
A Primary Care Workload Production Model for Estimating Relative Value Unit Output, Rachel G. Murphy
Degradation Modeling of Polyurea Pavement Markings, Jonathan D. Needham
Link Performance Analysis for a Proposed Future Architecture of the Air Force Satellite Control Network, Eric W. Nelson
Leadership Criteria under Maximum Performance Conditions, Aaron J. Pauli
Measuring the Utility of a Cyber Incident Mission Impact Assessment (CIMIA) Process for Mission Assurance, Christy L. Peterson
The Positive Impact of Negative Feedback, Mark B. Richey
Retrospective Geospatial Modeling of PM10 Exposures from Open Burning at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, John P. Rinker
Modeling Vertical Flow Treatment Wetland Hydraulics to Optimize Treatment Efficiency, David T. Roen II
Avatars, Media Usage, and the Linkages to E-learning Effectiveness, Jason P. Royals
Application and Validation of Concept Maturity Assessment Framework, Mathews C. Scharch and Jeremy J. Homan
A Systems Architecture and Advanced Sensors Application for Real-time Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring, Hyoungjin Shin and Edward C. Beckett
Rapid Development: A Content Analysis Comparison of Literature and Purposive Sampling of AFRL Rapid Reaction Projects, Andrew R. Smith
Risks Associated with Federal Construction Projects, Krishna R. Surajbally
Improving the Relevance of Cyber Incident Notification for Mission Assurance, Stephen M. Woskov
Characterization of Graphite Composite Material Particulates from USAF Aircraft Maintenance Operations, Richard E. Yon
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
An Evaluation of Compressed Work Schedules and Their Impact on Electricity Use, Ryan R. Archambault-Miliner
Downside Risk Optimization of the Thrift Savings Plan Lifecycle Fund Portfolios, Matthew C. Beck
Architectural Considerations for Single Operator Management of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Gabriel T. Bugajski
Assessing the Economic and Environmental Impacts associated with Current Street Lighting Technologies, Carlos J. Colon Jr.
High Volume Air Sampling for Viral Aerosols: A Comparative Approach, Casey W. Cooper
Defining the Technology Transition Manager within the Acquisition Framework of the Department of Defense, Ernest Csoma
Personality Measures as Predictors of Long-Term Employment in Air Force Officers, Levi N. Davis
Mechanical Properties Characterization and Business Case Analysis of the Fiber Metal Laminate GLARE-3 for Use as Secondary Aircraft Structure, Benjamin O. Elton
An Analysis of How Education, Age, Overseas Assignments, and Mavenism Impact Use of New Media Technology, Thomas E. Enright Jr.
Particulate Characterization and Control Evaluation for Carbon Fiber Composite Aircraft Crash Recovery Operations, Matthew R. Ferreri
Optimizing Aircraft Availability: Where to Spend Your Next O&M Dollar, Frederick G. Fry
Evaluation of Cost Improvement Models When Programs Experience Unplanned Production Decreases, Anthony R. George
Evaluation of Alternative Technologies to Supply Drinking Water to Marines in Forward Deployed Locations, Derek R. George
A Study of Formal and Informal Mentoring in the United States Air Force, Russell H. Gheesling
The Cost of Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Amy L. Gilliland
Using Decision Analysis to Select Facility Maintenance Management Information Systems, Marchello T. Graddy
Satellite Capabilities Mapping - Utilizing Small Satellites, David A. Grigsby
Mission Assurance: A Review of Continuity of Operations Guidance for Application to Cyber Incident Mission Impact Assessment (CIMIA), Brian L. Hale
Knowledge-Based Decision Support in Department of Defense Acquisitions, Clifton L. Hicks
Low Dose Sarin Leads to Murine Cardiac Dysfunction, Michael W. Horenziak
Development of a Concept Maturity Assessment Framework, Robinson C.L. Hughes
Development of Morphing Aircraft Structure Using SMP, Soo-Chan Jee
Understanding the Effectiveness of Performance Management Practices, Ross T. Johnston
Optimization of Environmental Conditions to Maximize Carbon Dioxide Sequestration through Algal Growth, Kenneth M. Karcher
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Coal-Biomass to Liquid Jet Fuel Compared to Petroleum-Derived JP-8 Jet Fuel, Wayne C. Kinsel
Use of Negation in Search, Kristen M. Lancaster
Exploring the Effects of International Traffic in Arms Regulations Restrictions on Innovation in the U.S. Space Industrial Base, Kalliroi L. Landry
The Effects of Opinion Leaders and Change Messages on Organization Member Change Attitudes: A Field Experiment, Ryan L. LeBlanc
Part Count: Monolithic Part Effects on Manufacturing Labor Cost, an Aircraft Applied Model, Aaron M. Lemke
Method of Measuring the Economic Impact of a Radiological Dispersal Event within an Urban Environment, Antoine N. Munfakh
A Dynamically Configurable Log-based Distributed Security Event Detection Methodology using Simple Event Correlator, Justin M. Myers
An Analysis of the Elements of Collaboration Associated with Top Collaborative Tools, Kristopher C. Nagy
Generational Differences in Knowledge Markets, Anthony B. Paulson
The Development of a Leadership Self-Efficacy Measure, Seth D. Platt
CCA: Exploratory Case Study of Construction in a Contingency Environment, Michael J. Pluger
A Study of the Relationship between Proenvironmental Product Use and Environmnetal Concern, Joshua M. Poulton
An Analysis of Factors that Influence Air Force Civil Engineer Company Grade Officer Turnover Intentions, Kevin C. Riddel
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Biomass-Kinetic Model for Chlorella vulgaris in a Biofuel Production Scheme, William M. Rowley
Security Vulnerability Trends Related to Electric Power Supplied at Military Installations, Peter A. Sabatowski
Assessing the Alignment of Information Security with Strategic Business, and Strategic Information System Planning: A Department of Defense Perspective, John H. Scanlan IV
A Space Acquisition Leading Indicator Based on System Interoperation Maturity, Jason T. Shibata
Conceptual Design and Analysis of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for Command and Control of Space Assets, Eric B. Snyder
Economic Feasibility of Installing an Anaerobic Digester on a Department Of Defense Installation, Russell A. Strange
Development of Measures to Assess Product Modularity and Reconfigurability, Amie C. Stryker
Development of a Novel Noise Delivery System for JP-8 Ototoxicity Studies, John E. Stubbs
The Development of a Tactical-Level Full Range Leadership Measurement Instrument, Rebecca Thurrell
Modeling the Fate of Groundwater Contaminants Resulting from Leakage of Butanol-blended Fuel, Khai H. Vuong
Knowledge Transformation in the United States Air Force Civil Engineer Career Field: A System Dynamics Approach, Gregory J. Ward
Best Practices In Government Acquisition: A Test of the Government Accountability Office’s Knowledge-Based Acquisition Theory, Dana C. Wyman II
Providing a Theoretical Basis for Nanotoxicity Risk Analysis Departing from Traditional Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling, Dirk P. Yamamoto
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Assessing Structural Health Monitoring Alternatives Utilizing a Value-Focused Thinking Model, Margaret A. Barker, Fatih S. Gurbuz, and Jeremy A. Schroeder
Analysis of the Military Medical Retirement System, Joseph M. Barnum
Field Evaluation of a Novel Exposure Assessment Strategy Using Respirable Coal Dust Exposures During Heat Plant Coal Receiving Operations, Timothy W. Batten
Modeling U.S. Occupational Health Costs, Joseph M. Bauer
A Tailored Systems Engineering Framework for Science and Technology Projects, Stephen M. Behm, J. Bradford Pitzer, and Jane F. White
An Evaluation of Solar Air Heating at United States Air Force Installations, David S. Brown
An Analysis of Construction Contractor Performance Evaluation System, Rebecca S. Brown
Implementation of Performance-Based Acquisition in Non-Western Countries, Fatih Cebeci
Heterogeneity Effects in Plutonium Contaminated Soil, Orlando M. Chaparro
The Social Influence Qualities of Social Network Sites: A Qualitative and Experimental Investigation, J. Paul Conner
Information Technology and the Evolution of the Library, Alexander N. Constantine
Value-Driven Enterprise Architecture Score: Evaluation Applied to Joint Force Protection Future State Design, Larry D. Cotton and Gary A. Haase
Architecting Human Operator Trust in Automation to Improve System Effectiveness in Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Eric A. Cring and Adam G. Lenfestey
Cooperative Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Control System Architecture, Theodore T. Diamond, Adam L. Rutherford, and Jonathan B. Taylor
Analyzing Systems Integration Best Practices and Assessment in DoD Space Systems Acquisition, Douglas R. Dillon and Enriqueta M. Styres
Modernizing a Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Facility and Infrastructure Maintenance, Ross E. Dotzlaf
Evaluation of an Innovative Technology for Treatment of Water Contaminated with Perchlorate and Organic Compunds, Maureen A. Downen
Waypoint Generation Based on Sensor Aimpoint, Shannon M. Farrell
Achieving Alignment: An Analysis of Enterprise Architecture Best Practices within the United States Air Force, Michael A. Fetters
Ground Source Heat Pumps vs. Conventional HVAC: A Comparison of Economic and Environmental Costs, Paul W. Fredin
Jet Fuel Hedging Strategies for the Department of Defense Through Use of Financial Derivatives, William T. Gibson