Air Force Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering and Management: Annual Report 2010
Abstract
This 2010 Annual Report of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Graduate School of Engineering and Management highlights the research efforts of the Center for Operational Analysis (COA) and the Department of Operational Sciences. The featured projects are good examples of how AFIT graduate students actively participate in meaningful defense-related research efforts under the leadership of experienced military and civilian faculty. AFITs curricula and research programs are intentionally integrated to effectively educate tomorrows military and civilian leaders for the Department of Defense (DOD) and allied nations. The COA and other AFIT centers solve everyday technical, operational, and logistical problems saving U.S. taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Whether refining deployment and distribution models to reduce the number of required missions, improving experimental design strategies to reduce testing costs, or effectively modeling aircraft maintenance programs, the COA has provided major benefits to our Air Force and DOD sponsors in this time of shrinking budgets. AFIT is also developing critical new technologies, including indoor navigation and laser tracking techniques, to increase the effectiveness and safety of our warfighters. Due to the significance of these developments, AFIT is increasingly engaged in technology transfer efforts with the private sector. AFITs academic and research programs directly support Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Vector 2010 initiatives and continue to serve the needs of the Air Force. Our robust nuclear engineering program will be key to strengthening the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise. Our research in the area of satellites will ensure the U.S. continues to have the communications network necessary to preserve global security. The research results from our Center for Cyberspace Research (CCR) have become the foundation for developing cyber security education throughout the Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- AD1134795
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology