Thesis (MEng)--University of South Australia, 1997

Thesis (M.S. in Electrincal Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Pace, Phillip E. "September 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on November 4, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-66). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management and M.S. in Software Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Shing, Man-Tak ; Pfeiffer, Karl. "September 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on Nov. 5, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131). Also available in print.

Report (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-94). Also available via the Internet.

Report (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-73). Also available via the Internet.

Master of Science

The first objective of this thesis is to investigate the effect of several forms of electronic attack (EA) on the radio frequency (RF) sensors used within a boost-phase ballistic missile intercept system. The EA types examined include noise jamming, chaff, radar cross section (RCS) reduction, and expendable decoys. Effects of the EA methods are evaluated by examining the track position error at the sensor fusion output. Sensor fusion architectures investigated include a weighted average sensor fusion; Kalman-filter-based sensor fusion, and joint probabilistic data fusion architecture. A second objective of this thesis is to extend the single-target, single-interceptor analysis and simulation to a multi-target, multi-interceptor scenario to include the formation of an ellipsoidal gating process to correctly correlate the target measurements with the corresponding track file. We show that the most effective EA is the use of noise jamming followed by a RCS reduction of the missile body. We also show that a properly designed sensor fusion process can effectively mitigate the EA techniques that might be used in a boostphase intercept scenario.

This thesis will examine the potential of the two competing designs for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), with regard to potential deployment of this vessel type by the Turkish Navy. The first design is by Lockheed Martin and has been designated the USS Freedom as the U.S. Navyâ s first LCS. The second design is by General Dynamics. This thesis will focus on the LCS usage concepts in Naval Capability Pillars and Information Operations. As a transformation platform, the LCS will be critical in implementing new operational concepts and in providing a focused, littoral mission platform for joint forces. Its superior speed and maneuverability; low radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures; and ability to lay distributed sensor fields are all fundamental to mission success. It will also carry a â squadronâ of unmanned vehicles (air, surface, and undersea) that will considerably extend its sensor and weapon coverage and provide substantial Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities. This thesis will also discuss present and future platforms and their concepts of operation in Turkish littoral waters (Aegean Sea, Black Sea, and Mediterranean Sea).

Logistics is defined in the Concise Oxford Dictionary as "the art of moving and quartering troops, and supplying and maintaining a fleet". While this definition is rather narrow, it nevertheless gives a general guide to the broad military support field known as logistics. This thesis is concerned with one of the more complex military logistics problems - namely the allocation of men, equipment and materiel to the engineer tasks associated with the movement, maintenance and support of military forces in a theatre of operations. The major factors are: a. tasks to be carried out by engineers; b. the number and type of available engineer construction units. c. stores and transport constraints imposed by other agencies in the Defence logistics system; d. deadlines imposed by the Commander and his staff; e. efficiency and proficiency of engineer constructions units in carrying out particular tasks; f. risk, including (1) possible enemy action (both directly against units, or indirectly against other elements in the logistics system) (2) adverse weather (both direct and indirect) Current military procedures for solving this type of problem are based on practices developed during World War II, and rely heavily on support from external sources (this was the case throughout the conflicts in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam). The recent change in Government defence policy requiring greater reliance on our own resources has meant that new solutions have had to be found to old problems. The aim of this thesis is therefore three-fold: a. to analyse the problem in terms of its various components; b. to develop a method whereby the problem can be solved manually in an efficient manner (but still considering all the relevant factors); and c. to develop a method whereby the solution to the problem can be optimized, using computers where necessary. Mathematical equations are developed for all factors in the engineer logistics planning problem, and a graphical technique is developed which enables a solution to the problem to be found quickly using manual methods. The approach to-the development of the graphical technique is based on some ideas presented by V.V. Kolbin in his book "Stochastic Programming".

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Engineering (Electronic Warfare))--Naval Postgraduate School, September 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Milne, Edmund Alexander. Second Reader: Hughes, Wayne Philo. "September 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on December 29, 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Infrared detectors, electrooptical detectors, theses. Author(s) subject terms: Electronic warfare, EO/IR system, ground EW system, tactical EW system, Korea. Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-76). Also available in print.