High Consequence Scenarios For North Korean Atmospheric Nuclear Tests With Policy Recommendations For The U.S. Government,
2017
James Madison University
High Consequence Scenarios For North Korean Atmospheric Nuclear Tests With Policy Recommendations For The U.S. Government, Thomas S. Popik, Jordan T. Kearns, George H. Baker Iii, Henry F. Cooper, William R. Harris
School of Integrated Sciences - Faculty Scholarship
The government of North Korea has declared high-altitude EMP-capability to be a “strategic goal” and has also threatened an atmospheric test of a hydrogen bomb. Atmospheric nuclear tests have the potential to cripple satellites and the undersea cable networks critical to communication, and navigation necessary for trans-Pacific trade among the U.S., China, and other nations. When a nuclear warhead is detonated at high altitude, a series of electromagnetic pulses radiate downward within the line of sight of the blast. These pulses can disable equipment with miniature electronics and long conductors. Electric grid controls and transmission systems are especially vulnerable. Intense …
Design And Risk Assessment Of Liftoff Water Rocket System For K-12 Stem Education And Outreach,
2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Design And Risk Assessment Of Liftoff Water Rocket System For K-12 Stem Education And Outreach, Alex Christley, Heather Rachford
Von Braun Symposium Student Posters
No abstract provided.
Quantitative Analysis Of Regenerative Energy In Electric Rail Traction Systems,
2017
CUNY City College
Quantitative Analysis Of Regenerative Energy In Electric Rail Traction Systems, Mahmoud Saleh, Oindrilla Dutta, Yusef Esa, Ahmed Mohamed
Publications and Research
This paper aims at determining the influential factors affecting regenerative braking energy in DC rail transit systems. This has been achieved by quantitatively evaluating the dependence of regenerative energy on various parameters, such as vehicle dynamics, train scheduling, ground inclination and efficiency of the electrical devices. The recuperated power and energy have been presented by a mathematical model, comprising of a set of empirical forms, which allows for thorough analysis. A detailed simulation model of a typical DC-traction system has been developed to validate the developed empirical forms. The results verified the validity of the proposed mathematical model, and demonstrated …
Identification Of Reverse Engineering Candidates Utilizing Machine Learning And Aircraft Cannibalization Data,
2017
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Identification Of Reverse Engineering Candidates Utilizing Machine Learning And Aircraft Cannibalization Data, Marc Banghart
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
As military aircraft continue to remain in service and age, cannibalization of parts is increasing. Proactive identification of parts that are at high risk for cannibalization will inform engineering processes such as reverse engineering, thus allowing potentially reducing lead time to develop new parts. The research objective was to develop a causal structure that can be used for prediction of when cannibalization actions may occur. Bayesian networks allow encoding of causality between various descriptive features given a data set. The method utilized a tabu search algorithm, identified the underlying causal structure and the associated node probabilities. The method is then …
Examining Accident Reports Involving Autonomous Vehicles In California,
2017
San Jose State University
Examining Accident Reports Involving Autonomous Vehicles In California, Francesca Favaro, Nazanin Nader, Sky Eurich, Michelle Tripp, Naresh Varadaraju
Faculty Publications
Autonomous Vehicle technology is quickly expanding its market and has found in Silicon Valley, California, a strong foothold for preliminary testing on public roads. In an effort to promote safety and transparency to consumers, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has mandated that reports of accidents involving autonomous vehicles be drafted and made available to the public. The present work shows an in-depth analysis of the accident reports filed by different manufacturers that are testing autonomous vehicles in California (testing data from September 2014 to March 2017). The data provides important information on autonomous vehicles accidents’ dynamics, related to the …
A Systems-Based Framework For Design And Analysis Of An R And D Structure,
2017
Old Dominion University
A Systems-Based Framework For Design And Analysis Of An R And D Structure, Polinpapilinho F. Katina, Charles B. Keating, Luna M. Magpili
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications
A critical challenge for managerial effectiveness and competitive advantage in research and development (R and D) organizations is developing an appropriate structural configuration. However, in finding an appropriate structural configuration, R and D managers are faced with unprecedented levels of uncertainty, ambiguity, and accelerating complexity, coupled with demands for increased productivity. This paper develops a systems-based framework to support rigorous design, analysis, and transformation of the structure for R and D organizations. The framework development includes: (1) a review of the literature for the nature and role of the structure in R and D management; (2) setting of the R …
An Application Of Box-Jenkins Approach In Forecasting Nigerian Crude Oil Prices.,
2017
Umaru Musa Yar' Adua University, Kastina
An Application Of Box-Jenkins Approach In Forecasting Nigerian Crude Oil Prices., Bashir Umar Faruk
Bullion
Nigerian government has been adopting Moving Average (MA) method in pegging crude oil price benchmark. However, large discrepancy between the projected oil price benchmark and the actual international crude oil prices is observed over time. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to investigate whether Box-Jenkins approach could provide a lasting solution to the problem of inefficient oil price forecast in the Nigerian budgeting process. In our quest for an appropriate oil benchmark, monthly bonny light crude oil prices for the period of April 1986 to December 2015 are used.
Transforming The Insurance Sector In Nigeriain Using The Fss 2020 Platform,
2017
Central Bank of Nigeria
Transforming The Insurance Sector In Nigeriain Using The Fss 2020 Platform, Chris O. Muo
Bullion
The National lnsurance Commission (NAICOM) is the statutory Regulatory body of insurance business created to ensure the effective administration, supervision and regulation of insurance business and regulate transactions between insurers and reinsurers within and outside Nigeria. FSS 2020 Insurance Sector, in collaboration with NAICOM aims to deepen the insurance market; ensure lnsurance credibility and protect policy holders; Embed governance and risk management framework for the lnsurance Companies; Enhance access to finance (financial inclusion) with business development support and new products; and risk-based capitalization of lnsurance Companies.
Study On The Safety Analysis Of Navigation Environment In Caofeidian Port,
2017
World Maritime University
Study On The Safety Analysis Of Navigation Environment In Caofeidian Port, Wancheng Yue
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Risk Assessment Of Ship Navigation In Bridge Areas,
2017
World Maritime University
Risk Assessment Of Ship Navigation In Bridge Areas, Miao Yu
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Research On The Risk Assessment Of Typhoon Preventing For Ships In Wenzhou Waters,
2017
World Maritime University
Research On The Risk Assessment Of Typhoon Preventing For Ships In Wenzhou Waters, Kun Yang
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Research On Optimal Allocation Of Oil Spill Contingency Resources Base On Oil Spill Risk Assessment In Taizhou Port,
2017
World Maritime University
Research On Optimal Allocation Of Oil Spill Contingency Resources Base On Oil Spill Risk Assessment In Taizhou Port, Liangyu Wang
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Study On Safety Escort Of Lng Carriers In Port Water Area,
2017
World Maritime University
Study On Safety Escort Of Lng Carriers In Port Water Area, Lei Wang
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
A Study On Vessel Deficiency Risk Assessment Based On Psc Inspection Data From Tokyo Mou,
2017
World Maritime University
A Study On Vessel Deficiency Risk Assessment Based On Psc Inspection Data From Tokyo Mou, Jingfeng Wang
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Research On Maritime Traffic Risk Prejudgment And Accident Causation Analysis Of Laotieshan Channel,
2017
World Maritime University
Research On Maritime Traffic Risk Prejudgment And Accident Causation Analysis Of Laotieshan Channel, Meng Lv
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
The Research Of Maritime Search And Rescue Personnel To Their Own Security And Risk Aversion,
2017
World Maritime University
The Research Of Maritime Search And Rescue Personnel To Their Own Security And Risk Aversion, Lei Liu
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Challenges And Risks For Chinese Shipowners In The Implementation Of Bwm Convention,
2017
World Maritime University
Analysis Of Challenges And Risks For Chinese Shipowners In The Implementation Of Bwm Convention, Qianqian Li
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Study On Site Selection Of Ship Refuge In Zhanjiang Sea Area,
2017
World Maritime University
Study On Site Selection Of Ship Refuge In Zhanjiang Sea Area, Yu Fu
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Development Of An Unmanned Aerial System For Radiation Mapping In Nuclear Facilities,
2017
Purdue University
Development Of An Unmanned Aerial System For Radiation Mapping In Nuclear Facilities, Jackson Ball, Guangying Jiang, Robert Bean
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
Efficiently planning a decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operation at a nuclear facility requires detailed information on the conditions present. In the wake of a disaster, or just years of abandonment, a facility’s layout may have dramatically changed, making previous facility drawings unreliable, and radioactive particles may have been spread over the site, contaminating equipment and structures. Rather than tasking workers with mapping and characterizing the contamination, which can take days or weeks and poses a health and safety risk to the workers, mapping the site and locating contamination can be done remotely by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which would …
Nuclear Weapons In A Changing Climate: Probability, Increasing Risks, And Perception,
2017
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nuclear Weapons In A Changing Climate: Probability, Increasing Risks, And Perception, Adam Liska, Tyler R. White, Eric Holley, Robert J. Oglesby
Adam Liska Papers
Many people tend to think that the outcome of any nuclear weapons use today will result in an escalatory situation with apocalyptic outcomes for the countries involved. Yet many factors are increasing the probability of the limited use of nuclear weapons (e.g., 1 to 20 warheads) in a range of conflict scenarios. Previous atmospheric model simulations of regional nuclear conflicts employing many relatively small bombs have been estimated to cause a global “nuclear autumn,” with great reductions in agricultural productivity, stratospheric ozone loss, and spread of hazardous radioactive fallout. The totality of these effects would result in widespread damage …
