United States Air Force Academy Annual Research Report: July 2003 to June 2004
Abstract
This annual report provides an overview of research at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) conducted under the purview of the Dean of Faculty. USAFA research covers a variety of topics of interest to the U.S. Air Force and other U.S. Government agencies. Funding provided to USAFA by these agencies was at an all time high of 16 million dollars for this academic year. The report begins with a summary review of the 2003-2004 academic year. The next section provides descriptions and contact information for the USAFA's eight research centers and three institutes. The Funding section details monetary sources, disbursements, and trends. Research at the Academy spans a broad range from basic sciences to humanities. Twenty-two specific projects are spotlighted in the Research Highlights section. Researchers at the Academy include faculty, cadets, and staff, many of whom have been recognized for their achievements with distinguished awards and honors, as detailed in the Awards section. Their research is documented and exhibited in hundreds of publications and presentations each year. The report includes a sampling of key research articles submitted for publication in the USAFA's research newsletter, Discovery, followed by availability information for a complete list of publications and presentations produced by USAFA researchers during the 2003-2004 academic year. The list is organized by academic department. The newsletter articles include "Academy Plans Upgraded, World-Class Observatory," by Academy Spirit staff; "FalconSat & FalconLaunch: Hands-on Space Education and Research," by Jomia Quan; "The View from Iraq: USAFA Research Applications," by Lt. Colonel Dave Bossert; and "USAFA Instructor Advances to Final Round of Judging in Invention Competition: Mario Serna's Work Will Contribute to High-Level Imaging, Surveillance." (3 tables, 16 figures)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA427902
Entities
People
- William J. Mandeville
Organizations
- United States Air Force Academy