2015 Research Report (final) - NPS Publications

1 AFIT/EN/TR-15-03. TECHNICAL Report . MAR 2016. Air Force Institute of Technology Research Report 2015. Period of Report : 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sep 2015. Graduate School of Engineering and Management GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT. AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO. Distribution Statement A. Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited. AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Reproduction of all or part of this document is authorized. This Report was edited and produced by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, Air Force Institute of Technology.

2 The Department of Defense, other federal government, and non-government agencies supported the work reported herein but have not reviewed or endorsed the contents of this Report . For additional information, please call or email: 937-255-3633. DSN 785-3633. or visit the AFIT website: ii Air Force Institute of Technology Research Report 2015. Foreword Research programs at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) are aligned with national defense priorities and provide valuable technical and management experiences that enhance our graduates' performance throughout their careers.

3 To maximize value, AFIT's Research efforts address strategic priorities identified in guidance such as America's Air Force: A Call to the Future (2014), the United States Air Force Chief Scientist's Report Technology Horizons, A Vision for Air Force Science and Technology During 2010-2030, and the Air Force Science & Technology Strategy 2014. AFIT's Autonomy and Navigation Technology Center, Center for Cyberspace Research , Center for Directed Energy, Center for Operational Analysis, Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research , Center for Space Research and Assurance and other Research groups serve as focal points for many of our Research initiatives.

4 Emerging Research groups are addressing game-changing technologies including hypersonics and human-machine systems, exploring energy security strategies, and developing defense- related additive manufacturing applications. AFIT has strategic partnerships with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, the United States Transportation Command, and many other organizations and operational communities to maximize the contributions of our Research programs to national defense needs. Our faculty and students also engage in collaborations with researchers at universities throughout the nation to advance the state-of-the-art in a variety of disciplines.

5 AFIT cooperates with commercial enterprises to ensure timely transfer of new technology to US industry through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). whenever appropriate. This Research Report is prepared annually to summarize the significant contributions of AFIT; to solicit continued involvement and support from our Air Force, DOD, and other federal partners; and to encourage new sponsors to participate in AFIT's Research programs. AFIT welcomes new opportunities to engage in Research projects that are of mutual interest to our customers, faculty, and students.

6 Additional information is available at Heidi R. Ries, Dean for Research Graduate School of Engineering and Management iii TABLE OF CONTENTS. AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ..i 1. 1 OVERVIEW .. 1 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT Research . COLLABORATION .. 1 2. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS .. 5 FACULTY FELLOWS .. 5 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS .. 7 Research AND TEACHING AWARDS .. 9 3. Research STATISTICS .. 14 Research AND CONSULTING OUTPUT MEASURES .. 14 Research AND CONSULTING SPONSORSHIP .. 16 EXTERNAL SPONSOR FUNDING FOR THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND. MANAGEMENT.

7 19 4. SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENT Research .. 21 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR 21 HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR 21 AIR COMBAT 21 AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING 22 AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND .. 26 AIR MOBILITY COMMAND .. 36 AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND .. 37 USAF FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES/DIRECT REPORTING UNITS .. 37 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE .. 39 OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES .. 43 NON-FEDERAL SPONSORS .. 44 5. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Publications AND FUNDING INFORMATION .. 47 DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS .. 48 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING .. 73 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 107 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

8 134 DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONAL SCIENCES .. 148 DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT .. 167 6. Research CENTER Publications AND FUNDING INFORMATION .. 188 AUTONOMY AND NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER .. 189 CENTER FOR CYBERSPACE Research .. 199 CENTER FOR DIRECTED ENERGY .. 209 CENTER FOR OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS .. 216 CENTER FOR SPACE Research AND ASSURANCE .. 220 CENTER FOR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE STUDIES AND Research .. 225 7. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER .. 229 COOPERATIVE Research AND DEVELOPMENT 229 EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS .. 229 APPENDICES .. 230 APPENDIX A: POST-DOCTORAL AND OTHER Research ASSOCIATES' CREDENTIALS.

9 230 APPENDIX B: SELECTED ACRONYM 234 APPENDIX C: INFORMATION FOR OBTAINING A COPY OF A THESIS .. 236 iv (INTENTIONALLY BLANK). v 1. INTRODUCTION. OVERVIEW. This Research Report presents the FY15 Research statistics and contributions of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management (EN) at AFIT. AFIT Research interests and faculty expertise cover a broad spectrum of technical areas related to USAF needs, as reflected by the range of topics addressed in the faculty and student Publications listed in this Report . In most cases, the Research work reported herein is directly sponsored by one or more USAF or DOD agencies.

10 AFIT welcomes the opportunity to conduct Research on additional topics of interest to the USAF, DOD, and other federal organizations when adequate manpower and financial resources are available and/or provided by a sponsor. In addition, AFIT provides Research collaboration and technology transfer benefits to the public through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). Interested individuals may discuss ideas for new Research collaborations, potential CRADAs, or Research proposals with individual faculty using the contact information in this document or via the AFIT Directory at Additional information on the Research programs at AFIT may also be found on the Research web home page at The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Graduate School of Engineering and Management can be reached at 937-255-3633, (DSN 785-3633) or by email: The primary points of contact are Dr.