Strategic Space Cooperation: U.S. Space Command And The National Guard’S State Partnership Program,
2024
United States Air Force
Strategic Space Cooperation: U.S. Space Command And The National Guard’S State Partnership Program, David Moore, Jesse Morehouse, Patrick Mitchell
Space and Defense
In 2022, the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) and the National Guard's State Partnership Program (SPP) began pursuing security cooperation objectives while integrating the space domain into greater deterrence efforts. As the newest combatant command (CCMD) with space as its Area of Responsibility (AOR), USSPACECOM has global strategic partnership interests and recognizes the value of the enduring relationships inherent in SPP. This cooperation allows the National Guard to offer its strong relationships, space expertise, and industry knowledge to USSPACECOM. This provides a foundation for USSPACECOM's security cooperation efforts. This article discusses the SPP's role in supporting USSPACECOM's engagement strategy and the …
Arms Control Optimism And Great Power Competition,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Arms Control Optimism And Great Power Competition, Damon Coletta
Space and Defense
In its unjust war, Russia rakes at Ukrainian civilian targets using dual-capable missiles. China meanwhile tightens the screws on Taiwan as it cements its friendship with Russia and continues its buildup of strategic nuclear warheads.1 Conventional wisdom and U.S. policy under such tense conditions unduly discount expectations for arms control.2 Arms control, in the popular mind, centers on bans in testing or deployment, and is therefore terminally associated with disarmament. Trepidation about disarmament fuels assumptions in polarized democracy, and the United States in particular, about the narrow political conditions under which arms control can succeed during great power competition. Conventional …
Drone-Based, Boost-Phase Intercept Of North Korean Icbms,
2024
University of Michigan
Drone-Based, Boost-Phase Intercept Of North Korean Icbms, James D. Wells, William Priedhorsky, Frederick Lamb, Laura Grego
Space and Defense
North Korea currently has an adversarial relationship with the United States and has successfully tested both nuclear weapons and intercontinental-range ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of striking the continental United States.1 There are several ways the United States could attempt to address the threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear-armed ICBMs. Historically, the United States has relied on a policy of projecting military strength, fostering strong alliances, and maintaining a credible threat of retaliation to deter adversaries, including those with nuclear weapons, from initiating hostilities. Some have argued that this approach has been instrumental in preventing conflict between nuclear-armed nations, including North …
A Premature Obituary For Conventional Deterrence,
2024
Air Force Reserve
A Premature Obituary For Conventional Deterrence, Jeffery S. Lehmkuhl
Space and Defense
As the United States (US) continues to shift its weight of effort towards great power competition, some scholars and practitioners have questioned the relevance of conventional forces and their ability to deter. Chief among them is Sean McFate, who asserts that “conventional war is unicorn hunting” and that “no one fights that way anymore.”1 Jim Sciutto echoes McFate’s claims in his book The Shadow War and states that the US is losing to Russia and China in a new way of warfare that is conducted below the threshold of conventional warfare.2 Leading Russian General Valery Gerasimov furthered this claim when …
Nuclear Regimes In The 21st Century,
2024
Penn State University
Nuclear Regimes In The 21st Century, Stephen J. Cimbala, Adam Lowther
Space and Defense
The modern nuclear operations practitioner is facing a more complex future than at any point since the height of the Cold War. Understanding the past, present, and possible future of nuclear force structure and doctrine offers the policy maker a useful way to make sense of unfolding events and place them within a broader context. With China, Russia, and North Korea all posing a growing nuclear risk to the United States, a strong grasp on the available options for countering these threats is certainly important.
Editor's Note,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Table Of Contents Vol. 15 No. 2,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Space And Defense Vol. 15 No. 2 Fall 2024 (Whole Issue),
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Space And Defense Vol. 15 No. 2 Fall 2024 (Whole Issue)
Space and Defense
No abstract provided.
Determining The Difference In Monthly Hazardous Uas Sightings Pre- And Post-Trust,
2024
Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Determining The Difference In Monthly Hazardous Uas Sightings Pre- And Post-Trust, Jacob Daniel Anderson, Kyle Beane, Ethan Ryan Prins, Brooke Wheeler
Aeronautics Student Publications
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) present a significant challenge to regulators. This study determined that there was no statistically significant difference in monthly UAS sightings before and after the implementation of TRUST.
Investigating The Relationship Between Population Density Surrounding An Airport And The Number Of Wildlife Strikes Per Operation.,
2024
Florida Institute of Technology
Investigating The Relationship Between Population Density Surrounding An Airport And The Number Of Wildlife Strikes Per Operation., Alexandra E. Rowe, Daniel Alves, Evan Park, Brooke Wheeler, Vivek Sharma
Aeronautics Student Publications
This study compared the relationship between population density surrounding an airport and reported wildlife strikes per operation. A very weak correlation with no statistical significance was determined which emphasizes the need for future research on wildlife mitigation strategies and understanding wildlife patterns.
Cloudy Views: Collegiate Flight Students Rated Employability Of Cfi Applicants By Experience And Gender,
2024
Florida Institute ofTechnology
Cloudy Views: Collegiate Flight Students Rated Employability Of Cfi Applicants By Experience And Gender, Kaylee A. Crispe, Esther Renee Wilson, Sihong Park, Brooke Wheeler, Vivek Sharma
Aeronautics Student Publications
After surveying core aeronautics classes, it was determined that there was a difference in employability by scenario. Scenarios with high flight time were rated higher than those with low flight time.
Effect Of Pilot Mental Health On Passenger Willingness To Fly,
2024
Florida Institute of Technology
Effect Of Pilot Mental Health On Passenger Willingness To Fly, Isabella L. Deloach, Sara E. Bergamini, Dowon Choi, Brooke Wheeler, Vivek Sharma
Aeronautics Student Publications
This study explored how passengers' willingness to fly is affected by the mental health condition of pilots, providing insight into public perception of the mental health condition of pilots. Results showed significant differences between all scenarios except the medication scenario vs. therapy scenario.
Physics-Informed Deep Learning For Pilot Parameter Estimation And Pilot-Induced Oscillation Characterization,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Physics-Informed Deep Learning For Pilot Parameter Estimation And Pilot-Induced Oscillation Characterization, Stephen A. Brutch
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
This thesis investigates the issue of loss-of-control in flight which is a driving contributor to fatal aviation accidents. The two main contributors tackled in this research are human pilot error and categories of pilot-induced-oscillations. The primary objective is to develop models that can capture the mathematical parameters that relate to human pilot control under the widely used McRuer Mathematical pilot model. The goal is that if the mathematical parameters that relate to human pilot control can be monitored during flight then the pilot’s input to the control system and pilot-induced-oscillations (PIO) can be monitored during flight to avoid loss-of-control. This …
Training-Informed Air Traffic Control Workforce Scheduling,
2024
Air Force Institute of Technology
Training-Informed Air Traffic Control Workforce Scheduling, Eli Winett
Theses and Dissertations
The Radar Control Facility (RCF) at Eglin Air Force Base creates monthly workforce schedules. Adherence to regulations must be verified manually and no evaluation criteria exist to compare schedules. A mixed-integer program model for air traffic controllers allocates workers across 19 positions for a user-defined number of weeks of 24-hour operations. Across eight consecutive months, this model produced schedules to nearly eliminate all shifts with critical shortages from the reference schedules. Without civilian overtime work, gains in positional coverage require a 35% increase in overtime work for military workers and 35% reduction in monthly training instances. We recommend users adopt …
Notes For Contributors To Space & Defense,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Front Matter,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Sustainable Flight Training Schools And Their Role To Meet Net Zero Targets,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sustainable Flight Training Schools And Their Role To Meet Net Zero Targets, Eva Maleviti
Sustainability Conference
This presentation is part of a wider research project to identify the elements that must be considered regarding flight training schools’ role in aviation sustainability. Net Zero Pathways and goals, emission schemes, design specifications, and sustainable fuels are some of the most popular changes for airlines and manufacturers. Flight training schools must be at the forefront of promoting aviation sustainability to tomorrow’s professionals. The ICAO Carbon Offsetting Requirement Scheme for International Airlines (CORSIA) relies heavily on the firm and reliable information in the operators’ system. Proper emission calculation requires flight crews to feed valid and accurate flight information data. Hence, …
The Future Of Flying: An Exploration Of New Aircraft Design And Energy Required To Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 3,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
The Future Of Flying: An Exploration Of New Aircraft Design And Energy Required To Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 3, Sarah Nilsson
Publications
Lecture exploring new aircraft design and energy required to support advanced air mobility.
Unleaded Fuel For General Aviation,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Unleaded Fuel For General Aviation, Carolina Anderson, Laura Garcia
Sustainability Conference
The Clean Air Act, passed in the late 1970s, mandating the removal of lead from most fuels due its detrimental effects on public health, yet piston-driven aircraft continue to rely on leaded aviation gas (AvGas 100LL). This fuel remains the last lead-containing fuel regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Lead, added as tetraethyl lead (TEL), enhances octane levels and prevents engine detonation, vital for high-compression aircraft engines. In response to the health effects, regulating bodies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have tightened lead standards and are assessing the risk posed by AvGas. Research links even low-level lead exposure …
The Future Of Flying: An Exploration Of New Aircraft Design And Energy Required To Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 2,
2024
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
The Future Of Flying: An Exploration Of New Aircraft Design And Energy Required To Support Advanced Air Mobility – Part 2, Sarah Nilsson
Publications
Lecture exploring new aircraft design and energy required to support advanced air mobility.
