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Interoperability Measurement, Thomas C. Ford
Interoperability Measurement, Thomas C. Ford
Theses and Dissertations
This research presents an inaugural general method of measuring the collaborative and confrontational interoperability of a heterogeneous set of systems in the context of an operational process. The method is holistic, fundamental, flexible, and mathematical in nature and accommodates all types of systems and interoperations. The method relates the interoperability measurement to measures of operational effectiveness for confrontational operational processes. Extant leveling methods of describing interoperability are shown to be a special case of the more general method given in this research and the general interoperability measurement method is demonstrated through the presentation of coalition interoperability, suppression of enemy air …
Simulation Of Multicultural Factors In Terrorism Networks, Jared Townsley
Simulation Of Multicultural Factors In Terrorism Networks, Jared Townsley
Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
As globalization extends its influence to the far corners of the world, rapid developments and changes are taking place economically, socially, and environmentally. Cultural differences between and within organizations have become significant during the past few years as politics and marketplaces expand globally to include multiple nationalities, beliefs, and value systems. Unfortunately, terrorism has also felt the effects of globalization as organizations such as Al-Qaeda seek to expand their influence worldwide. Although a considerable amount of research has been conducted to identify key cultural factors that play major roles within organizations, simulation models that attempt to quantify cultural effects are …
A Multi-Objective Linear Program Model To Test Hub-And-Spoke Networks As A Potential Air Force Deployment Alternative, Andrew J. Cullen
A Multi-Objective Linear Program Model To Test Hub-And-Spoke Networks As A Potential Air Force Deployment Alternative, Andrew J. Cullen
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research is to develop a multiple-objective mixed-integer linear programming model that determines the feasibility of a new deployment paradigm, which offers greater flexibility to home station and deployed location civil engineers (CE) by applying hub-and-spoke networking. The research covers the histories of CE and Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF), current CE deployment needs, multiple-objective decision analysis, hub-and-spoke networking, and organizational behavior benefits of the new paradigm. The methodology section provides details on each objective, explains the model, defines weights, and explains the objective function’s calculation. Next, an analysis of the model’s resulting scenarios helps determine …