Report (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. M.S. 1991. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-88). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Auburn University, 2007. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): David F. Matthews, Keebom Kang. Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-116). Also available online.

This thesis examines the potential destabilizing implications of conventional prompt global strike capabilities that operate from or through space. Existing material on this subject is largely limited to debates over the merits of terrestrial verses space basing and arguments against deployment over perceived increases in the likelihood of inadvertent nuclear war. This thesis addresses these issues, but takes the next step and analyzes the root causes and proposes possible solutions to the "security dilemma" these weapons may create. The central finding is that in order to fully exploit the predicted advantages of conventional prompt global strike capabilities, significant changes to the enduring Cold War nuclear postures of the United States and Russia are necessary.

Anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) are proliferating throughout the world, with some nations gaining the potential to launch them from submarines. The long range of these missiles implies that the submarine would rely on target detections from other forces. Communication delays and accuracy of locating data influence shot accuracy. This thesis uses a maneuvering target statistical tracker model (MTST) of target motion and indicates that the submarine can conduct an effective launch with accurate locating information even with long communications delays. The analysis shows that significant degradation of the probability of target intercept occurs for an alerted or evading target. The analysis then determines how this is affected by the presence of other potential targets for the missile. Two assumptions are made about the performance of the ASCM seeker. A simplistic seeker that selects a target at random performs very poorly if other naval escorts and random neutral shipping are encountered. A more intelligent seeker that uses information about the relative size of the ships and attacks the largest one results in greatly improved performance.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University. / An analysis is given which treats experimental heat-transfer data obtained during flights of three V-2 rockets and two Aerobee rockets. This work was conducted largely at Boston University under Air Force Contracts W28-099-ac-395 and AF 33(615)-382. The instrumentation and rocket-flight phases extended from 1947 to 1952, while the analysis was carried out in the period from 1953 to 1955. A total of nine V-2 rockets were instrumented to some extent for the purposes of this experiment. The missiles for which data have been analyzed were chosen on the basis of best performance on the part of both instrumentation and rocket. Experimental equipment of special design was produced and installed by the Boston University group in the rockets which were launched in the White Sands area in New Mexico. Extensive field trips were required in this connection, both for the experiment on heat0transer and others in which the same group participated at the same time. The general program was one of research in physics of the upper atmosphere. Since the conclusion of the supporting contracts in October of 1954, additional consideration of the experimental results has continued on a private basis. The data obtained during the course of the present experiment were in the form of temperature variations as experienced by heat meters which were placed at selected locations over the body and fin of the rockets. The heat meters were small circular diaphragms of stainless steel which were placed flush with the rocket skin. Each diaphragm had on its central inner surface a pair of resistance thermometers made of nickel wire, with a diameter of 0.002". The thermometers were switched in sequence into a resistance bridge. One thermometer had always a higher resistance than the other, an arrangement which served two purposes. Firstly, the two values of voltage for a given temperature permited unambiguous determination of the direction in which the resistance bridge was unbalanced. Secondly, these two values of voltage were handled independently by our own instrumentation, and by the recording or telemetry devices. When two such different values of voltage were finally translated back into their equivalent temperatures, close agreement of the temperature values lent considerable support to their accuracy. When the two thermometers reported temperatures which were significantly different from each other, restraint was indicated in trusting their accuracy. Fortunately, close agreement of temperatures reported by the dual thermometers was the more usual experience. [TRUNCATED]

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Yakimenko, Oleg. Second Reader: Adams, Christopher. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 26, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: missile guidance laws, trajectory shaping guidance, trade-offs, induced drag polar, optimal flight path, cost function, boost phase intercept, intercept geometry, time-to-intercept. Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-116). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): Bard K. Mansager, Keith F. Snider, Scott T. Crino. Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-76). Also available online.

Thesis (M.B.A.)--Ohio State University, 1960. / Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

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