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Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
Av Committee on Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
627 kr
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From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with continuous increases in cost. Much of the delay and cost growth afflicting modern United States Air …
Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition
Av Committee on Pre-Milestone A Systems Engineering: A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
485 kr
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The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including increased complexity, funding instability, bureaucracy, and more diverse user demands, but a view that is …
Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs
Av Committee on Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
416 kr
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The Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $300 billion each year to develop, produce, field and sustain weapons systems (the U.S. Air Force over $100 billion per year). DOD and Air Force acquisitions programs often experience large cost overruns and schedule delays leading to a loss in confidence …
Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs
Av Committee on Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
606 kr
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The Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $300 billion each year to develop, produce, field and sustain weapons systems (the U.S. Air Force over $100 billion per year). DOD and Air Force acquisitions programs often experience large cost overruns and schedule delays leading to a loss in confidence …
Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
Av and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Science, Technology, Engineering, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
526 kr
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The Air Force requires technical skills and expertise across the entire range of activities and processes associated with the development, fielding, and employment of air, space, and cyber operational capabilities. The growing complexity of both traditional and emerging missions is placing new …
Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
471 kr
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From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with continuous increases in cost. Much of the delay and cost growth afflicting modern United States Air …
Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
Av Committee on Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
451 kr
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From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with continuous increases in cost. Much of the delay and cost growth afflicting modern United States Air …
Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
Av and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Science, Technology, Engineering, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
762 kr
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The Air Force requires technical skills and expertise across the entire range of activities and processes associated with the development, fielding, and employment of air, space, and cyber operational capabilities. The growing complexity of both traditional and emerging missions is placing new …
Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft
Av Committee on Analysis of Air Force Engine Efficiency Improvement Options for Large Non-fighter Aircraft, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
831 kr
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Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force …
Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft
Av Committee on Assessment of Aircraft Winglets for Large Aircraft Fuel Efficiency, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
572 kr
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The high cost of aviation fuel has resulted in increased attention by Congress and the Air Force on improving military aircraft fuel efficiency. One action considered is modification of the aircraft''s wingtip by installing, for example, winglets to reduce drag. While common on commercial aircraft, …
Future Air Force Needs for Survivability
Av Committee on Future Air Force Needs for Survivability, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
572 kr
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A key technical issue for future Air Force systems is to improve their ability to survive. Increased use of stealth technology is proposed by many to be the major element in efforts to enhance survivability for future systems. Others, however, suggest that the high cost and maintenance required of …
Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs
Av Committee on Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
710 kr
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Rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems are the foundation on which planning for future aerospace systems rests. A Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs assesses the existing technical base in these areas and examines the future Air Force …
Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition
Av Committee on Pre-Milestone A Systems Engineering: A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
693 kr
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The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including increased complexity, funding instability, bureaucracy, and more diverse user demands, but a view that is …
Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
537 kr
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The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its inception. This is a much larger issue for the Air Force today, having effectively been at war for 20 …
Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
Av Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
693 kr
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The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its inception. This is a much larger issue for the Air Force today, having effectively been at war for 20 …
Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
Av Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
727 kr
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The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its inception. This is a much larger issue for the Air Force today, having effectively been at war for 20 …
Capability Planning and Analysis to Optimize Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Investments
Av and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Planning and Analysis (CP&A) Process Committee on Examination of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
644 kr
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Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities have expanded situation awareness for U.S. forces, provided for more precise combat effects, and enabled better decision making both during conflicts and in peacetime, and reliance on ISR capabilities is expected to increase in the …
Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes
A Workshop Summary
Av Committee on Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
554 kr
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The Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government. In turn, the U.S. Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the DoD, with a total annual energy expenditure of around $10 billion. Approximately 84 percent of Air Force energy use involves liquid fuel …
Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force
A Workshop Summary
Av Committee on Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
450 kr
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Overall Air Force weapon system sustainment (WSS) costs are growing at more than 4 percent per year, while budgets have remained essentially flat. The cost growth is due partly to aging of the aircraft fleet, and partly to the cost of supporting higher-performance aircraft and new capabilities …
U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment
A Workshop Summary
Av Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
471 kr
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Changes in the 21st century security environment require new analytic approaches to support strategic deterrence. Because current adversaries may be deterred from the use of nuclear weapons differently than were Cold War adversaries, the Air Force needs an analytic process and tools that can help …
Selected Directed Energy Research and Development for U.S. Air Force Aircraft Applications
A Workshop Summary
Av Air Force Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
485 kr
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The U. S. Air force currently invests significantly in science and technology for directed-energy weapon (DEW) systems. Key elements of this investment include high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves. Other DEW research and development efforts include: optical beam control for high-energy …
Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy
A Workshop Summary
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
312 kr
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Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy is the summary of a workshop convened by the Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies' National Research Council in September 2013 to enhance Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) …
Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy
A Workshop Summary
Av Planning Committee for a Workshop on Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
433 kr
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Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy is the summary of a workshop convened by the Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies'' National Research Council in September 2013 to enhance Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) …
U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Analytic Capabilities
An Assessment of Tools, Methods, and Approaches for the 21st Century Security Environment
Av Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Military Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
738 kr
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Since the early 1960s, the U.S. strategic nuclear posture has been composed of a triad of nuclear-certified long-range bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Since the early 1970s, U.S. nuclear forces have been subject to strategic arms control …
Development Planning
A Strategic Approach to Future Air Force Capabilities
Av Committee on Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of U.S. Air Force Pre-Acquisition Development Planning, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
693 kr
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The development and application of technology has been an essential part of U.S. airpower, leading to a century of air supremacy. But that developmental path has rarely been straight, and it has never been smooth. Only the extraordinary efforts of exceptional leadership - in the Air Forces and the …
Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments
A Workshop Report
Av Committee on Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
542 kr
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Simulators currently provide an alternative to aircraft when it comes to training requirements, both for the military and for commercial airlines. For the U.S. Air Force, in particular, simulation for training offers a cost-effective way, and in many instances a safer way in comparison with live …
Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
A Workshop Report
Av Committee on Owning the Technical Baseline in the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
475 kr
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The U.S. Air Force has experienced many acquisition program failures - cost overruns, schedule delays, system performance problems, and sustainability concerns - over program lifetimes. A key contributing factor is the lack of sufficient technical knowledge within the Air Force concerning the …
Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission
Leveraging Best Practices in Basic Research Management: A Workshop Report
Av Committee on Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission: Leveraging Best Practices in Basic Research Management: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
641 kr
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In 2015, the Air Force Studies Board conducted a workshop, consisting of two data-gathering sessions, to review current research practices employed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission summarizes the presentations and …
Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences
A Workshop Report
Av Committee on Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2016
641 kr
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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) helps defend the United States and its interests by organizing, training, and equipping forces for operations in and through three distinct domains—air, space, and cyberspace. The Air Force concisely expresses its vision as "Global Vigilance, Global Reach, and Global Power …
Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components
Proceedings of a Workshop
Av Committee on Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components: A Workshop, Air Force Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2016
572 kr
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In 2012, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 818, outlined new requirements for industry to serve as the lead in averting counterfeits in the defense supply chain. Subsequently, the House Armed Services Committee, in its report on the Fiscal Year 2016 NDAA, noted that the pending …
