Technology & Engineering

The Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) remains one of the most publicized, yet least understood, concepts among contemporary defense analysts. Too often, professional academic evaluation of...

The evolution of communications networks into the cyber warfighting domain presents challenges across the doctrine, organization, training, materiel, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) spectrum. The...

Globally, potential adversaries are building ever more complex, stronger, and deeper fortifications which are largely immune to the current United States weapons inventory. Advanced construction and...

The use of vision and audition in stealth applications is well recognized; however, other perceptual senses can also play a valuable role. This report discusses the sense of smell (olfaction), its...

Rapid technological advancements and societal inclusion of these technologies have expanded civil and defense capabilities but have also created significant vulnerabilities. Cyber-weapons have the...

The effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) continue to be felt throughout the world, and especially in battlefields, such as Afghanistan. The United States currently leads the counter-IED...

Would you like to take an idea, model it on your computer, and then produce a solid, real-life object from that idea? Maybe you are an inventor. Maybe you are an artist. Maybe you need that hard to...

When disasters and emergencies occur, the magnitude of work can seem overwhelming. Often, the work is different from the work you usually accomplish, and there is a tremendous amount of it. You must...

Data security is crucial for all small businesses. Customer and client information, payment information, personal files, bank account details - all of this information is often impossible replace if...

Cyberspace warfare is clearly a candidate for a new DoD core mission area. This paper will explore each of the primary missions of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. DoD core mission areas. This...

Cyberspace warfare is clearly a candidate for a new DoD core mission area. This work will explore each of the primary missions of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. DoD core mission areas. This...

As America's armed forces face an extremely complex and chaotic trategic environment, the ability to maintain an advantage over an uncertain adversary is a constant challenge. The world is currently...

Terrain is a permanent and important aspect of all military operations. Today, the military study of terrain is called geospatial engineering, and it is the responsibility of engineers to maximize...

The accident rate for UAVs is higher than for conventional aircraft. A significant proportion of these accidents are associated with human error. If UAVs are to be permitted to operate in the...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are remotely piloted or self-piloted aircraft that can carry cameras, sensors, communications equipment, or other payloads. The Department of Defense has used UAVs in...

Solar energy systems installed on public schools have a number of benefits that include utility bill savings, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and other toxic air contaminants, job...

The Department of Defense uses the 960 - 1215 MHz band for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), and other...

The last several decades have resulted in an unfortunate byproduct of space exploration and development: orbital debris. Satellites in Low Earth Orbit have been required to make an ever increasing...

The Cost Benefit Analysis of a Waste to Energy (WtE)/Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Hybrid Facility located on Fort Bliss is a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits of a WtE/CSP facility...

As we look across the 21st century, we see that agriculture faces a series of new challenges that will require a renewed commitment to innovation and advanced technology development. Private industry...

As the effort to demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems continues, there is an increasing demand for improved total system performance; specifically,...

The current U.S. government structure for engaging with emergency management issues on the international arena requires fresh analysis and review to determine efficacy and practicality for emerging...

As experts seek explanations for America's record breaking performance in the current world economy, it is tempting to credit our bountiful natural resources and our diverse, hardworking population...

Think of this small book as a collection of action snapshots of a region on the move. Sometimes the focus is on the land itself, such as "brownfield" sites in western Pennsylvania or small farms in...

This book was written for people who need assistance starting, expanding, or owning a farm or ranch. If you are thinking about borrowing money to start or expand your business, it is a good idea to...

Modern-day cyber warriors are elusive figures. Are they technological ninjas, typing feverishly on a keyboard in a darkened room or perhaps gunslingers throwing cyber bullets downrange at shadowy...

How you define your project scope and functional requirements can make or break your software project. Use case analysis helps you do both well. It provides an unequivocal definition of functional...

We develop projections of future spending on, and savings from, energy efficiency programs funded by electric and gas utility customers in the United States, under three scenarios through 2025. Our...

The use of mobile handheld devices within the workplace is expanding rapidly. These devices are no longer viewed as coveted gadgets for early technology adopters, but have instead become...

The use of mobile handheld devices within the workplace is expanding rapidly. These devices are no longer viewed as coveted gadgets for early technology adopters, but have instead become...