Theses and Dissertations
Nextgen Navy eLearning tracking
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014-12)
The Navy’s eLearning (NeL) computer-based learning system relies on a Learning Management System (LMS) for content delivery and tracking learning information. One major obstacle with NeL’s current LMS implementation is ...
Compilation of thesis abstracts, December 2007
(Monterey, California; Naval Postgraduate School, 2007-12); NPS-09-08-001
This quarter’s Compilation of Abstracts summarizes cutting-edge, security-related research conducted by NPS students and presented as theses, dissertations, and capstone reports. Each expands knowledge in its field.
The impact of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act on the professionalization and training of the Marine Corps' enlisted workforce acquisition.
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-12)
Public Law 101-510, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWlA) became effective upon its passage for Fiscal Year 1992. The
intent of the legislation is to increase the training and professionalism of the Department ...
Cruise missile proliferation : an application of Bayesian analysis to intelligence forecasting
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-09)
This thesis examines the manner in which the technique of Bayesian analysis may be applied to the forecasting of cruise missile proliferation. Bayesian analysis is a quantitative procedure in which the alternative hypothetical ...
An assessment of the implementation of Total Quality Leadership at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-12)
The implementation of Total Quality Leadership (TQL) is a continuous process; consequently, the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia identified a need to assess their TQL implementation. This study describes ...
Estimating high tech Army recruiting markets
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-09)
This thesis presents exploratory model-building for identifying and analyzing the recruiting market for highly technical occupations for the Army of the future. The "high-tech" ratings were defined based upon their technical ...
DDG 51 operational evaluation: measures of workload from Combat Information Center communication patterns
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-09)
This thesis analyzes 2,700 verbal transmissions from an audio tap on DDG-51's CIC internal communication network during the ship's OPEVAL. The frequency and duration of these voice transmissions are analyzed to explore ...
Current density limitations in a fast-pulsed high-voltage vacuum diode
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992-06)
An investigation into the limitations on the enhanced field-emitted current density
in a fast-pulsed (rise-time = ns), high voltage (> 106 V), 1-inch vacuum diode was
conducted using a computer simulation based on the ...
Assessing options for contingent contracting of merchant ships for naval and expeditionary operations
(Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12)
Strategic sealift is a perpetual concern for every naval officer planning naval operations. Historical experience (such as WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Corporate, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the ...
The Small Business Administration and its contribution to the small business community.
(George Washington University, 1969)