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Modeling And Simulation Technology Of Flight Maneuver For Large Scale Battlefield, Chu Yang, Liu Zhi, Lintao Dou Mar 2021

Modeling And Simulation Technology Of Flight Maneuver For Large Scale Battlefield, Chu Yang, Liu Zhi, Lintao Dou

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to meet the requirements of the system simulation acceleration ability of the intelligent countermeasure game system, analyzes the large-scale battlefield space large-scale air force simulation modeling method is analyzed. Combined with the requirements of the system countermeasure for the fidelity, real-time and accuracy of the air vehicle modeling, based on the original air vehicle motion model, by reducing variables, simplifying parameters, equivalent calculation and other methods, a fast flight maneuver simulation modeling method is derived, which can realize the correct modeling of the trajectory and attitude of the aircraft, conform to the general flight physical laws, meet …

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Simulation Of Benefit Distribution In Platform Delivery Mode, Zheng Wen, Chenxi Dou, Zhe Zhang Mar 2021

Simulation Of Benefit Distribution In Platform Delivery Mode, Zheng Wen, Chenxi Dou, Zhe Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the benefit distribution relationship of platform delivery mode(PDM), the multi-agents-based model is applied to construct the benefit distribution of PDM. The Swarm simulation platform is used to explore the trading status changes of the participants under different scales; Considering the cost-profit condition, the sense of relative deprivation is introduced as the index to express the individual perception in exploring the emergency of the co-effective relationship of the individual perception and the benefit distribution in systematic and emergence points. The model and its results can reveal the benefit distribution states of the existing PDM structure and the collective …

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Improved Flower Pollination Algorithm Based Deployment Optimization Of Wireless Sensor Network, Zhendong Wang, Huamao Xie, Zhongdong Hu, Dahai Li, Junling Wang Mar 2021

Improved Flower Pollination Algorithm Based Deployment Optimization Of Wireless Sensor Network, Zhendong Wang, Huamao Xie, Zhongdong Hu, Dahai Li, Junling Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To optimize the coverage problem of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) Heterogeneous nodes with obstacles in the monitoring area, based on the flower pollination algorithm (FPA), an improved flower pollination algorithm (IFPA) is proposed. IFPA is used to improve the shortcomings of the original algorithm with slow convergence speed and low precision. The nonlinear convergence factor is designed to constrain the original scaling factor, the Tent mapping is used to maintain the diversity of the population in the late iteration, and the greedy crossover strategy is used to assist the poor individuals to search with better individuals. The experiment of …

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Research On Agv Simulation System Based On Interactive Control, Juntao Xiong, Zhonghang Li, Guomao Lin, Shengwei Wu, Dongting Lin, Qiafeng Li, Wenchun Xiao Mar 2021

Research On Agv Simulation System Based On Interactive Control, Juntao Xiong, Zhonghang Li, Guomao Lin, Shengwei Wu, Dongting Lin, Qiafeng Li, Wenchun Xiao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: During the process of actual tasks, automated guided vehicle may have will meet some problems, such as incomplete real-time monitoring, off-track, etc. An AGV simulation system based on interactive control is designed. The visual system guides the operation of real AGV, and the simulation system establishes the virtual AGV motion model according to the driving rules of the real AGV. By obtaining and processing the driving data of the real AGV, the operation of the real AGV are simulated in real time .The algorithm of track correction detects the operation status and performs remote synchronous correction when the real …

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Network Traffic Anomaly Detection Method For Imbalanced Data, Shuqin Dong, Bin Zhang Mar 2021

Network Traffic Anomaly Detection Method For Imbalanced Data, Shuqin Dong, Bin Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the poor detection performances caused by the low feature extraction accuracy of rare traffic attacks from scarce samples, a network traffic anomaly detection method for imbalanced data is proposed. A traffic anomaly detection model is designed, in which the traffic features in different feature spaces are learned by alternating activation functions, architectures, corrupted rates and dropout rates of stacked denoising autoencoder (SDA), and the low accuracy in extracting features of rare traffic attacks in a single space is solved. A batch normalization algorithm is designed, and the Adam algorithm is adopted to train parameters of …

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Study On Navigation Simulation Method Of Crude Oil Fleet In Bridge Area, Chunhui Zhou, Hongxun Huang, Wanxia Yi, Lijia Chen, Yuanqiao Wen, Linxu Tan Mar 2021

Study On Navigation Simulation Method Of Crude Oil Fleet In Bridge Area, Chunhui Zhou, Hongxun Huang, Wanxia Yi, Lijia Chen, Yuanqiao Wen, Linxu Tan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In view of the safety of over-scale fleet sailing through bridge, the water area of Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge is taken as the research area. Numerical simulation of flow field is conducted based on MIKE software to analyze the changes of water flow in different water periods and their effects on ship navigation. On this basis, according to the simulation results of the flow field, several test conditions are set up by using the Large Ship Maneuvering Simulator to carry out the simulation test of over-scale fleet sailing through the bridge. The results show that under the preset wind …

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Intelligent Genetic Algorithm For Workforce Scheduling Considering Service Level In It Maintenance Service, Ruiying Chen, Chengtao Wang, Zhenyuan Liu Mar 2021

Intelligent Genetic Algorithm For Workforce Scheduling Considering Service Level In It Maintenance Service, Ruiying Chen, Chengtao Wang, Zhenyuan Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at resolving the faults quickly and effectively with limited human resource,an IT maintenance service model with the consideration of service level is proposed, A knowledge model is proposed,a variety of mutation operators and crossover operators are designed. and the improved genetic algorithm (IGA), the intelligent genetic algorithm based on knowledge model (KIGA) and the adaptive intelligent genetic algorithm based on knowledge model (KAIGA) are formed. The results show that the adaptive mutation and crossover probability can accelerate the convergence speed of the solution, and the knowledge model can also improve the optimization effect of the solution

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Research On Generation Technology Of Computer Generated Force In Lvc Training System, Gao Ang, Zhiming Dong, Guohui Zhang, Liang Tao, Qisheng Guo Mar 2021

Research On Generation Technology Of Computer Generated Force In Lvc Training System, Gao Ang, Zhiming Dong, Guohui Zhang, Liang Tao, Qisheng Guo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: LVC training system of the combat equipment under the condition of confrontation is an effective means of training, aiming at the problem that in LVC training system, computer generated forces are difficult to meet the demand of training problems. The concept of LVC training and LVC training system is clarified, according to the relationship between model and system structure, the corresponding modeling technology requirements of three different hierarchical models, namely logical range entity configuration, command entity and combat entity, are expounded. According to the specific requirements, four computer-generated force generation methods are proposed, namely, logical target range virtual and …

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Heterogeneous Performance Modeling With Applications In Healthcare And Reliability Engineering, Xuxue Sun Mar 2021

Heterogeneous Performance Modeling With Applications In Healthcare And Reliability Engineering, Xuxue Sun

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In both health systems engineering and reliability engineering, individual units, such as patients and product units, often exhibit highly heterogeneous performance due to the influences of various observed individual characteristics and unobserved/unknown factors. Successful modeling of the heterogeneous performance of individual units is of great importance. It will not only facilitate the identification and quantification of influencing factors for improving performance of individual units, but also improve prediction accuracy of their future performance. This will further facilitate better decisions, such as cost-effective and adaptive healthcare resource planning decision, and proactive maintenance policy at reduced cost. However, due to the highly …

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A Dynamic Programming Approach To Determine Optimum Modularity Level In Industrial Packaging, Marshal Louie, Kumar B Mar 2021

A Dynamic Programming Approach To Determine Optimum Modularity Level In Industrial Packaging, Marshal Louie, Kumar B

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

Modular packaging facilitate customization for accommodating variable product sizes in a product family. When determining package sizes for product variability, packaging engineers does not find difficulty to determine package dimension for less product variety whereas if the product variety is more, then determining the dimension of modular package involves complex decision-making and time-consuming process to find the optimal solution. This in turn directly impacts the overall lead time of the supply chain. Thus, in this paper a dynamic programming is developed to determine the quantity and dimension of modular packages for every demand of assorted products sizes. The program helps …

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Do Your Projects Support Your Strategy? Applying Benefits Realization Management, Phil Jones Mar 2021

Do Your Projects Support Your Strategy? Applying Benefits Realization Management, Phil Jones

Operations Management Presentations

In this webinar, foundational concepts of Benefits Realization Management will be presented and discussed. Benefits Realization Management (BRM) is a both a discipline and a process used to align projects undertaken by an organization with the organization’s strategy and culture.

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Energy Consumption And Tardiness Improvement For A Flexible Job Shop And A Warehouse, Ahmad Ebrahimi Mar 2021

Energy Consumption And Tardiness Improvement For A Flexible Job Shop And A Warehouse, Ahmad Ebrahimi

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

In recent years, energy consumption (EC) is studied to see its effects on monetary and non-monetary costs in manufacturing and warehousing. EC in manufacturing and warehousing, however, needs to be studied with conventional performance measures such as production/operation tardiness since there is a trade-off between EC and tardiness costs. Therefore, this research is conducted with four objectives to study EC and tardiness for a flexible job shop and a warehouse as follows. The first objective of this research is to integrate job scheduling and layout, which are interrelated in improving EC and tardiness for a flexible job shop. Thus, we …

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Reducing Military Personnel Flight Wait Times Using A Simulation, Matthew D. Cornman Mar 2021

Reducing Military Personnel Flight Wait Times Using A Simulation, Matthew D. Cornman

Theses and Dissertations

A shortage of resources and system failures have put a strain on Military Personnel Flights (MPFs) being able to service their customers in a timely manner. Prolonged customer wait times are becoming a common problem in most MPFs creating problems between the relationship of the customers and leadership. This research uses historical data of an MPF to develop a simulation model of daily operations in an MPF. Subject matter expertise of current MPF operations and resource levels were used to provide a baseline model of the MPF queuing system. The analysis examines the effects of number of Defense Enrollment Eligibility …

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A Method For Visualizing The Structural Complexity Of Organizational Architectures, Jacob Michael B. King Mar 2021

A Method For Visualizing The Structural Complexity Of Organizational Architectures, Jacob Michael B. King

Master's Theses

To achieve a high level of performance and efficiency, contemporary aerospace systems must become increasingly complex. While complexity management traditionally focuses on a product’s components and their interconnectedness, organizational representation in complexity analysis is just as essential. This thesis addresses this organizational aspect of complexity through an Organizational Complexity Metric (OCM) to aid complexity management. The OCM augments Sinha’s structural complexity metric for product architectures into a metric that can be applied to organizations. Utilizing nested numerical design structure matrices (DSMs), a compact visual representation of organizational complexity was developed. Within the nested numerical DSM are existing organizational datasets used …

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Evaluating The Impact Of Culture On Customer Satisfaction For Fms Projects, Yaquari A. Adams Ii Mar 2021

Evaluating The Impact Of Culture On Customer Satisfaction For Fms Projects, Yaquari A. Adams Ii

Theses and Dissertations

The cost, time, and quality pillars of the iron triangle in project management are often considered the most important factors for managers to consider when striving to achieve project success. However, recent literature suggests customer satisfaction and end-user benefit are the most important elements to prioritize during project development. This research analyzes the Air Force Security Assistance Center Construction Division and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) joint construction operations in relation to two Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) knowledge areas, project stakeholder management and project risk management. Project stakeholder management is addressed by identifying the relationship between cultural competency and …

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Utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering To Identify Safety Critical Functions In Airworthiness Certification, Jeffrey C. King Mar 2021

Utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering To Identify Safety Critical Functions In Airworthiness Certification, Jeffrey C. King

Theses and Dissertations

Modern aircraft are complex systems with numerous interacting hardware and software components. To minimize any safety mishaps during operations, new aircraft designs and modifications must go through an airworthiness certification. The current United States Air Force (USAF) airworthiness certification process, captured in MIL-HDBK-516C, is time-consuming and manpower intensive due to extensive documentation. To minimize inefficiencies of this document-based approach, this thesis examined model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to support Safety Critical Function (SCF) thread analysis against criteria found in Section 15 of MIL-HDBK-516C. Within this scope, the research identified an SCF domain-specific profile and style guide using the Systems Modeling Language …

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A State-Based Model For Validating Autonomous Munition Behaviors, Dalton J. Miller Mar 2021

A State-Based Model For Validating Autonomous Munition Behaviors, Dalton J. Miller

Theses and Dissertations

Autonomous munitions provide an opportunity for the Department of Defense (DoD) to extend the capabilities of operators in combat situations. However, there is also a need for a high level of trust in the effectiveness and accuracy of these systems. With the advent of model-based standards in autonomy and munitions, there is a need to implement these techniques toward an effective modeling and simulation (MS) capability. By leveraging modern MS tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and the DoD's Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), this thesis proposes a framework for simulating complex autonomy architectures within high fidelity …

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Data- Driven Asset Degradation Modeling: An Enterprise-Wide Roof System Case Study, Kurt R. Lamm Mar 2021

Data- Driven Asset Degradation Modeling: An Enterprise-Wide Roof System Case Study, Kurt R. Lamm

Theses and Dissertations

Organizations with large facility and infrastructure portfolios have used asset management databases for over ten years to collect and standardize asset condition data. Decision makers use this data to predict asset degradation and expected service life, enabling prioritized maintenance, repair, and renovation actions that reduce asset life-cycle costs and achieve organizational objectives. However, these asset condition forecasts are calculated using standardized, self-correcting distribution models that rely on continuous functions. This research presents four step wise asset condition forecast models that utilize historical asset inspection data to improve prediction accuracy: (1) Slope, (2) Weighted Slope, (3) Condition-intelligent Weighted Slope, and (4) …

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A Decision-Support System For The Deployment Tasking Process Of U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Officers, Kenneth A. Neal Mar 2021

A Decision-Support System For The Deployment Tasking Process Of U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Officers, Kenneth A. Neal

Theses and Dissertations

The Armed Forces frequently deploy their personnel to expeditionary locations around the world. For example, the Air Force tasks its personnel to deploy based on a six-month rotational cycle. In the current tasking process, the deployment makes its way down from combatant commanders to squadron commanders through the chain of command. The commander then has a few days to select an individual from their unit to fill the tasking. The commander may consider an individuals’ dwell time, home-station position, and upcoming significant life events; however, because commanders have little time and information, minimum requirements selection criteria often become the driving …

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An Analysis Of Error Structure And Theoretical First Unit Cost In Learning Curve Theory Models, Alexander D. Pollack Mar 2021

An Analysis Of Error Structure And Theoretical First Unit Cost In Learning Curve Theory Models, Alexander D. Pollack

Theses and Dissertations

The dilemma with learning curves and actual costs is "fitting square pegs into round holes." Alternative regression techniques or further modifications to Y=aXb may address discrepancies in modeling observed data with learning curves. Adequate data permits further analysis of the constants, variables, and factors that make up a learning curve model. The analysis involves trying a nonlinear solver on the traditional learning curve models (i.e., Wright's cumulative average theory and Crawford's unit learning curve theory) and changing the theoretical first unit cost (T1) to the actual first unit cost (A1). Mergers and acquisitions in the aircraft industry may have …

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Assessing The Effectiveness Of Afwerx Ability To Influence Regional Participation Rates And Capture Cluster Specific Technological Innovations, Colin M. Sandor Mar 2021

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Afwerx Ability To Influence Regional Participation Rates And Capture Cluster Specific Technological Innovations, Colin M. Sandor

Theses and Dissertations

The 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS) emphasized capturing innovation through partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors. Furthermore, the NDS outlined the need to rapidly acquire new technologies to maintain a competitive advantage against our adversaries. The AFWERX program is the Air Forces attempt to accomplish these goals. AFWERX seeks to capture innovations occurring within the private sector of the United States by placing itself geographically within top innovation ecosystems. An approach that creates a setting where the Air Force is one of many investors, who benefit from the learning and investments across the entire network. The research within this paper examines …

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A Survey Of The Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Offices Management Of United States Air Force Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages Subject Matter Experts, David E. Portée Mar 2021

A Survey Of The Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Offices Management Of United States Air Force Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages Subject Matter Experts, David E. Portée

Theses and Dissertations

The office designated by the Air Force to be DMSMS subject expert program office is known as the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO). Aided by the USAF Program Offices and DMSMS Subject Matter Experts, the SASPO is responsible for sourcing DMSMS resolutions as well as the organizing, training, and equipping of the Program Offices DMSMS Programs. Using quantitative research, this study conducts a survey, with the USAF Program Offices as the unit of analysis, to gain insight as to where the SASPO is doing well and where gaps exist in their program management. The analysis and conclusion identify where …

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The Impact Of Threat Levels At The Casualty Collection Point On Military Medical Evacuation System Performance, Nathaniel C. Dennie Mar 2021

The Impact Of Threat Levels At The Casualty Collection Point On Military Medical Evacuation System Performance, Nathaniel C. Dennie

Theses and Dissertations

One of the primary duties of the Military Health System is to provide effective and efficient medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) to injured battlefield personnel. To accomplish this, military medical planners seek to develop high-quality dispatching policies that dictate how deployed MEDEVAC assets are utilized throughout combat operations. This thesis seeks to determine dispatching policies that improve the performance of the MEDEVAC system. A discounted, infinite-horizon continuous-time Markov decision process (MDP) model is developed to examine the MEDEVAC dispatching problem. The model incorporates problem features that are not considered under the current dispatching policy (e.g., myopic policy), which tasks the closest-available MEDEVAC …

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Investigating Manufacturer Selection Decisions For Built Infrastructure Assets Using A Technical Performance Metric, Sarah L. Brown Mar 2021

Investigating Manufacturer Selection Decisions For Built Infrastructure Assets Using A Technical Performance Metric, Sarah L. Brown

Theses and Dissertations

Facility and built infrastructure asset management are necessary functions of any organization that utilizes buildings to operate their businesses. However, most organizations require facility managers to ensure the successful operation of their assets without providing sufficient resources to accomplish this task. Therefore, in resource-scarce environments, facility managers require data-driven solutions to manage their assets and make the best decisions. Facility managers need novel solutions to help make asset life-cycle decisions. This research provides such a solution. Capitalizing on available data, a technical performance metric is created, allowing facility managers to calculate their assets' operational performance. This performance metric provides a …

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The Utility Of Modeling An Enterprise Architecture For Air Force Digital Transformation, Mark W. Kassan Mar 2021

The Utility Of Modeling An Enterprise Architecture For Air Force Digital Transformation, Mark W. Kassan

Theses and Dissertations

The Air Force Materiel Command is undergoing a digital transformation to increase the speed of delivering new warfighter capabilities. This Digital Campaign consists of six Lines of Effort (LOEs) formed with diverse goals to transform the enterprise. This research investigated using the Zachman Framework and Systems Modeling Language to analyze this transformation. Extensive modeling captured the as-is Preliminary Design Review (PDR) process, and mapped LOE goals as primary impacts to Zachman cells. This led to an identification of a to-be digital PDR process. Secondary affected cells were then traced following a relationship analysis. Four discoveries were made. (1) Enterprise modeling …

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Defensive Counterair For Air Base Air Defense Using Directed Energy And Kinetic Energy Weapons, Andrew S. Wilson Mar 2021

Defensive Counterair For Air Base Air Defense Using Directed Energy And Kinetic Energy Weapons, Andrew S. Wilson

Theses and Dissertations

Air bases in key locations provide a strategic advantage to the countries that access them, and are at constant threat from adversaries. This research seeks to determine the optimal maneuvering of a fixed number of fighter aircraft in a combat air patrol for defensive counterair to maximally and effectively attrit the inbound cruise missile threat to a stationary high value asset such as an air base. The problem formulation identifies multiple objectives for the model: minimize the distance traveled for the fighters, minimize the time utilized to engage the incoming cruise missiles, and maximize the number of cruise missiles destroyed. …

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Guidance For Building Motivation In Space Operator Training, Foster E. Davis Mar 2021

Guidance For Building Motivation In Space Operator Training, Foster E. Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Services provided by spacecraft, including communications and global positioning, are integral to small businesses, multinational corporations, and the United States Department of Defense. United States rivals recognize the need to undermine the military advantage provided by the space domain and are exploring ways to degrade these services in their warfare doctrine. In response, the United States will need space systems suited to counter these threats and personnel who are trained to respond to the new reality of a contested space environment. This paper also reviews the academic literature and written guidelines for developing motivation in an interactive environment for improving …

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Examining The Impact Of Logistics On Military Strength Among European Nations Using Data Envelopment Analysis, Hunter C. Kalin Mar 2021

Examining The Impact Of Logistics On Military Strength Among European Nations Using Data Envelopment Analysis, Hunter C. Kalin

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if logistics and economic factors affect how a country achieves its military power. Countries have focused on material factors such as nuclear weapons or massive military presence for far too long. What has not been discussed is, do other factors play a role in achieving military power. This study applied Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and linear regression to a series of United States European Command (EUCOM) countries and the United States to understand how efficient each country was at achieving its military power. Additionally, the overall relationship between military power and each …

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Strategic Upgrade Scheduling And Portfolio Management To Fortify Contested Networks, Justin L. Anderson Mar 2021

Strategic Upgrade Scheduling And Portfolio Management To Fortify Contested Networks, Justin L. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The nuclear command, control, and communication (NC3) network provides an effective deterrent against adversaries by maintaining robust communication between assets, operators, and decision makers. NC3 must receive a series of upgrades to remain an effective deterrent against evolving threats around the globe. Given a contested network and a portfolio of network upgrades, this research seeks an optimal upgrade schedule to maximize network resilience in support of NC3 modernization. Our research contributes a model that solves a budget-constrained network upgrade scheduling problem (NUSP). The NUSP is a defender-attacker-defender tri-level optimization model that achieves fortification via selecting and scheduling network upgrades. The …

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Meta-Heuristic Optimization Methods For Quaternion-Valued Neural Networks, Jeremiah P. Bill Mar 2021

Meta-Heuristic Optimization Methods For Quaternion-Valued Neural Networks, Jeremiah P. Bill

Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, real-valued neural networks have demonstrated promising, and often striking, results across a broad range of domains. This has driven a surge of applications utilizing high-dimensional datasets. While many techniques exist to alleviate issues of high-dimensionality, they all induce a cost in terms of network size or computational runtime. This work examines the use of quaternions, a form of hypercomplex numbers, in neural networks. The constructed networks demonstrate the ability of quaternions to encode high-dimensional data in an efficient neural network structure, showing that hypercomplex neural networks reduce the number of total trainable parameters compared to their real-valued …

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