Theses and Dissertations
SHOULD THE U.S. NAVY ADOPT A TRUE MULTI-LEVEL SECURITY ENVIRONMENT?
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
While the Department of Defense experiments with initiatives that move toward a more seamless and integrated repository of data through cloud computing, it is essential to consider the most effective technologies that will ...
COLD SPRAYED COATINGS WITH DUAL NANOPARTICLE REINFORCEMENTS FOR WEAR AND CORROSION PROTECTION
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
As a form of additive manufacturing, the use of cold spray has made significant strides since different-sized particles were explored in the process. There is proof that micron-sized particles down to nanoparticles enhance ...
DE-ORBITING DRAG SAIL
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
This thesis examined the possibility of developing a compact, reliable, and scalable drag sail to aid in de-orbiting satellites during their end-of-life operations. Using a current prototype, we created and tested a ...
NETWORK TRAFFIC ANOMALY DETECTION ON A NAVY NETWORK
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
Navy watchstanders are ill-equipped to monitor network status in real-time, to include an inability to identify network anomalies and potential risks on the fly. This leads to a lack of situational awareness and ultimately ...
DEFEAT THROUGH DECEIT: A STUDY ON DECEPTION IN SPECIAL OPERATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
This thesis uncovers how the application of tactical deception to special operations can improve the likelihood of achieving mission completion. By inducing hesitation, confusion, and chaos into the operational environment, ...
THE EFFECTS OF WAVE-INDUCED LOADS ON ROV PERFORMANCE WHILE OPERATING AT NEAR-SURFACE DEPTHS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
The objective of this research was to quantify the undesired pitch and heave motions caused by wave-induced loads on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operating near the surface. Accomplishing this objective will help to ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A WIDEBAND THZ FOCAL PLANE ARRAY FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
This thesis builds upon the research being conducted in the Sensor Research Laboratory in the Physics Department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in collaboration with the Space Systems Academic Group. The goal is ...
CLIMATE CHANGE, MIGRATION, AND EUROPEAN SECURITY
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09)
This thesis examines the threat climate change'induced migration (CCIM) poses to Europe. It emphasizes three key topics: (1) how climate change-induced migration might affect European state security; (2) the strengths and ...
FORWARD-LOOKING SONAR SIMULATION MODEL FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09)
Underwater simulators are less common due to the complexity of underwater acoustics. Simulation is an effective tool for rapid testing of autonomous vehicles and complements the test and evaluation process. The goal of ...
AMERICA'S THREE DOMESTIC THREATS AND THE NEED FOR A REFORM OF DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09)
The United States today faces three big threats domestically: Jihadist terrorism, Alt-Right terrorism, and great power competition (GPC), which can be characterized from a homeland security perspective as 'great power ...
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Lieutenant, United States Navy (413)