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AFIT/EN-TR-01-01 TECHNICAL REPORT March 2001 Air Force Institute of Technology Research Report 2000 Period of Report: 1 October 1999 to 30 September 2000 Graduate School of Engineering and Management GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO Approved For Public Release: Distribution Unlimited AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio The Department of Defense, federal government, and non-government agencies supported the work reported herein. Reproduction of all or part of this document is authorized. Edited and produced by the Office of Research and Consulting, AFIT/ENR. For additional information, please call or email: (937) 255-3633 DSN 785-3633 [email protected] or visit the AFIT website: www.afit.edu Air Force Institute of Technology Research Report 2000 Foreword The Graduate School of Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) provides responsive, defense focused graduate education and research to help sustain the technological supremacy of the United States Air Force (USAF). AFIT maintains close affiliations with USAF research organizations and operational communities, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and premier graduate education institutions to ensure continued relevance and high quality of our academic and research programs. AFIT’s unique focus provides an outstanding environment for educating future managers and engineers in disciplines critical to anticipated defense needs. Research experience is an essential element of a quality technical education, providing both in-depth knowledge and broadly applicable critical thinking skills that will be used throughout a graduate’s career. In addition to delivering long-term educational advantages, AFIT strives to ensure that the research program provides immediate benefits to the USAF and DoD. AFIT also cooperates with commercial enterprises to ensure timely transfer of new technology to US industry whenever appropriate. AFIT welcomes new opportunities to engage in research projects that are of mutual interest to our customers, faculty, and students. This Research Report is prepared annually to report on the significant contributions of this institution, to solicit continued involvement and support from US USAF laboratories and DoD agencies, and to encourage new sponsors to participate in AFIT’s research program. As USAF takes on the challenges of the 21st century, AFIT will continue to meet the technical education needs of USAF, DoD, and the nation. ROBERT A. CALICO, JR. Dean, Graduate School of Engineering & Management Air Force Institute of Technology i TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword........................................................................................................................................................................ i 1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 The Graduate School Of Engineering And Management Research Collabortion.................................................. 1 1.3 Research Assessment Questionnaire Results ......................................................................................................... 4 2 Research Statistics .................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Research And Consulting Output Measures .......................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Research And Consulting Sponsorship .................................................................................................................. 7 2.3 Outside Funding For The Graduate School Of Engineering And Management .................................................... 9 2.4 Faculty Fellows.................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.5 Professional Certification..................................................................................................................................... 11 3. Contributions To The Air Force............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1 Doctoral Dissertations.......................................................................................................................................... 12 3.2 Masters Theses By Program................................................................................................................................. 13 3.2.1 Acquisition Management .......................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.2 Aeronautical Engineering.......................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.3 Applied Mathematics ................................................................................................................................ 14 3.2.4 Applied Physics......................................................................................................................................... 14 3.2.5 Astronautical Engineering......................................................................................................................... 14 3.2.6 Computer Engineering .............................................................................................................................. 14 3.2.7 Computer Systems .................................................................................................................................... 15 3.2.8 Electrical Engineering............................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.9 Electro-Optics ........................................................................................................................................... 18 3.2.10 Engineering And Environmental Management....................................................................................... 18 3.2.11 Environmental Science And Engineering ............................................................................................... 19 3.2.12 Information Resource Management ........................................................................................................ 19 3.2.13 Material Science...................................................................................................................................... 20 3.2.14 Meteorology............................................................................................................................................ 20 3.2.15 Nuclear Engineering................................................................................................................................ 21 3.2.16 Operational Analysis............................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.17 Operations Research................................................................................................................................ 22 3.2.18 Space Operations..................................................................................................................................... 24 3.2.19 Systems Engineering............................................................................................................................... 24 3.3 Sponsors Of Masters Theses ............................................................................................................................... 25 3.4 Funded Research Projects .................................................................................................................................... 39 3.5 Refereed Journal Publications.............................................................................................................................. 49 3.6 Other Publications................................................................................................................................................ 57 3.7 Substantial Consultations..................................................................................................................................... 69 3.8 Presentations .......................................................................................................................................................