Theses and Dissertations from the Graduate School of Engineering and Management, Air Force Institute of Technology
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Development of an Advanced 16-channel High-Fidelity Multi-Frequency Software-Defined RF Front-End for Advanced Satnav Signal Monitoring Applications, Melbourne T. Ketteridge
Design, Simulation, and Characterization of a Deuterated Plastic Scintillator for a Portable Neutron Spectrometer, Anders M. Kinney II
Construction Change Order Data as Inputs for a Programmatic Risk Model, Eric C. Klein
Implications of Magnetic Evolution on Coronal Loop Thermal Variation Prior to Solar Flares, Kara L. Kniezewski
Commercial Satellite Payload Trends, Alexander B. Krawietz
Tracking News Narratives: Topic Modeling, Sentiment, and Media Coverage Patterns, Alexandria G. Lai
Uranium Particle Classification Using Statistical Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks for Nuclear Forensics, Lee C. Lambert
Machine Learning with Flight Data Recorder Data for Flight Fuel Consumption Predictions, Adam C. Levandowski
Design and Evaluation of a Deployment Mechanism for a Space-Based Origami Mirror in CubeSat Missions, Arturo Luna
Designing an Experiment to Create and Evaluate Behavioral Changes in Air Force Pilots' Fuel Efficiency, Jackson Macias
Safety-driven Concept Development using System Theoretic Process Analysis Extended for Coordination in a Model Based Environment: A Case Study on Autonomous Satellite Teaming, Taylor L. Matarazzo
Discovering Design Requirements for Next Generation Arctic Tension Fabric Shelters, Mark W. McVeigh
Island Nation Duress: Simulating Passive Peer-to-Peer Bluetooth Communication during Disaster Relief, Jason K. Medeiros
Approximating Three-Body Trajectories with a Knot Theory Inspired Model for Orbit Generation and Determination, Mason R. Mill
Investigation of the Convective Heat Transfer Driving Potential for Hypersonic Flows, Roderick A. Mills
Deep Reinforcement Learning for LEO Satellite Grouping, James E. Minteer
Improvement of Microcracking and Mechanical Properties of Tungsten Fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion through Alloying with Reactive Secondary Constituents, William S. Mockel
Analyzing and Mapping Hypersonic Cruise Vehicle Maneuvers, Kyle T. Monsma
Isotopic Analysis of Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Self-Reversal Isotopic Spectrometry (LIBRIS) and Machine Learning, Madison R. Moran
Quantum Ghost Imaging Through an Atmospheric Turbulence Simulator, Mikaela R. Morris
An Analytical Approach in Solving a Two-On-One Pursuit Evasion Differential Game with Fast Evader and No-Point Capture, Nathan T. Morrow
Equiangularity from Compatible Orthobiangularity, Tyler J. Myers
Weighed and Measured: Toward an Evaluation Method for Digital Models in Source Selection, Liam N. O'Neill
Real-Time Decision-Making During Maritime Chokepoint Disruption Using Digital Twin, Jared M. Orendorff
Visual Segmentation for Autonomous Aircraft Landing on Austere Runways, Alissa M. Owens