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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"concept of operations"”.
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Space situational awareness CubeSat concept of operations
The concept of space situational awareness (SSA) is important to preserve manned and unmanned space operations. Traditionally, ground based radar, electro-optical sensors and very limited space-based assets have been used as part of the space surveillance network (SSN) to track orbital debris, …
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Concept of operations and the DoD architecture framework
This thesis presents a framework for Concept of Operations (ConOps), based on the standards for capturing operations used in the government and industry. An understanding of operations early in system design is critical to the development of effective, successful systems. The current standards for …
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Concept of Operations and Failure Analysis for a Complex Deployable CubeSat Antenna Payload
… is a NASA H-TIDeS funded mission comprised of two 6U CubeSats. Each CubeSat is outfitted with a novel vector sensor payload that will facilitate the characterization of the Earth’s radio aurora. Additionally, each spacecraft contains two Auxiliary Sensor Package (ASP) units that are used to …
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The Concept of 'Operations' in Accounting and Its Influence in Income Determination and Income Theory
… in DSpace on 2014-12-05T22:10:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 0025283.pdf: 10695305 bytes, checksum: eedf094b1806848555d697ac36d54ed7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1957
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NPS TINYSCOPE program management
… thesis introduces the program management and concept of operations of the TINYSCOPE Program. TINYSCOPE is a 6U CubeSat designed as a low-cost and easily replaceable imaging spacecraft that can produce tactically relevant imagery data. Tactical requirements in this context would emphasize "good …
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A commercial and militarized 737 system and subsystem level analysis: a systems engineering modeling and simulation approach
… between a commercial and militarized versions of the Boeing 737. In systems engineering complex systems are designed around a concept of operations or a specific mission that the system was originally designed to accomplish. In the cases of the militarized variations of the Boeing 737, the …
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The Internet of things applied to command and control networks
The number of people and things connected to the Internet continue growing at an exponential rate. This record setting growth along with the reduction in small sensor costs and machine learning enabled a concept called the Internet of Things (IoT) to thrive. With numerous applications in both …
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Development of a Value System and Mission Architecture for the Exploration of the Oceans of Europa
Of all of the bodies in the solar system, Europa is perhaps the most enticing. Based on several lines of evidence, Europa, a moon of Jupiter, is believed to have an ocean of liquid water beneath several kilometers of ice. This ocean is likely in contact with Europa's rocky core, making Europa's …
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The Arsenal Ship concept: vulnerabilities to special operations
… solicited proposals for a revolutionary class of ship, the Arsenal Ship. Despite reduced funding for the project, the concept is still viable for future development. We show how the development of a new unparalleled weapon system or platform will evoke a response by potential adversaries, based …
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Aurora: Lunar Surface Power Plant
One of NASA’s Lunar Infrastructure goals is to develop an incremental lunar power generation and distribution system that is evolvable to support continuous robotic/human operation and is capable of scaling to global power utilization and industrial power levels. Achieving this mission will require …
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Development of a model-based systems engineering architecture for an unmanned cargo spacecraft design
… to implement. UCS typically include a vast range of subsystems – Command and Data Handling (C&DH), Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS), Propulsion, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Communications, etc. – and demand the latest in autonomy technology. Additionally, they must …
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Applications of Connected Vehicle Technology to Address Issues of School Bus and School Bus Stop Safety
An analysis of crash data shows that the number of fatal school bus related crashes has remained nearly constant over the past ten years, despite an increase in available safety-improving technology. One of the main concerns related to school bus safety is the issue of illegally passing a stopped …
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Improvements to The Global Oceanic Model and Performance Assessment of The North Atlantic Organized Track System
This thesis presents a performance assessment of flight operations in the North Atlantic Organized Track System (OTS) using the Global Oceanic Model. The main contributions of the study are: a) improvements to the logic of the Global Oceanic Model; b) prediction of benefits among various aircraft …
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Design considerations for a space-based transit search for Earth analogs
An extrasolar planet discovered around one of the brightest stars in the sky would be a prime target for follow-on observing and characterization, especially if the planet were within the star's habitable-zone. The brightest stars are, however, often not considered to be practical targets for …
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CubeSat Astronomy Mission Modeling Using the Horizon Simulation Framework
… CubeSat Astronomy Network is a proposed system of multiple CubeSat spacecraft capable of performing follow-up observations of astronomical targets of interest. The system is intended to serve as a space-borne platform that can complement existing systems utilized for astronomical research by …
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Optimizing terminal conditions using geometric guidance for low-control authority munitions
Small munition effectiveness is a function of miss distance from the target and ability to achieve a steep flight path angle at the target. Many small guided munitions have limited control authority to achieve these competing objectives due to system hardware tradeoffs. This thesis develops …
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The Carrier Readiness Team realizing the vision of the Naval Aviation Enterprise
… between generating combat readiness for current operations and procurement funds for future capabilities. Naval aviation leadership has developed an enterprise approach to managing these often competing requirements that uses modern business process tools under the fundamental principle of …
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Testing the attitude determination and control of a CubeSat with hardware-in-the-loop
… testing the attitude determination and control of a CubeSat within a constrained environment. This approach first evaluates the concept of operations of the satellite mission, then takes into account the limitations of the test environment, formulates test plans that can validate algorithms with …
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Nuclear Smuggling in a Terrorist Midget Submarine: Impeding the Operation
… airplanes into buildings? Seeking to get ahead of terrorists' scheming, this thesis examines when and how terrorists, on acquiring a nuclear device, might choose to deliver it against the United States in a midget submarine (or SSM, as the U.S. Navy designates it). If determined nuclear …
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A systems analysis and technology roadmap for fall mitigation systems for the elderly
… the public health system. Approximately 28-35% of the elderly fall each year and falls lead to 20-30% of mild to severe injuries, and are underlying cause of 10-15% of all emergency room (ER) visits. Falls cause 90% of the hip fractures in the elderly and also result in medical complications and …
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