Naval Postgraduate School
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Computational Modeling and Simulation of Distributed Maritime Operations
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12); NPS-IS-20-005
The technologic capabilities of autonomous systems continue to accelerate, and teams of autonomous systems and people (TASP) are
becoming increasingly important, particularly where distributed maritime operations (DMO) ...
Integrated Prioritized Capabilities List (IPCL) Gap Analysis and Visualization
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-10); NPS-IS-20-003
The Warfare Improvement Program (WIP) process is the formal framework for capturing, vetting, and prioritizing Fleet capability
needs to improve readiness and optimize resources for Navy forces in the execution of Combatant ...
Employing Machine Learning to Predict Student Aviator Performance
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-10); NPS-IS-20-002
Machine learning analysis of student aviator training performance data offers novel and more accurate methodologies for performance
assessment that includes identifying students for attrition or remediation as well as ...
Windowed Inspection of Stationarity & Quality (WISQ): An Algorithm For Eddy Covariance Sample Quality Control and Assessment
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09-23); NPS-MR-20-001
Measuring atmospheric fluxes requires various steps of measurement quality control, in addition to experimental design and post-processing corrections, in order to provide robust and high-fidelity data for wider use. ...
Ethical Control of Unmanned Systems: lifesaving/lethal scenarios for naval operations
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-08); NPS-USW-2020-001
This research in Ethical Control of Unmanned Systems applies precepts of Network Optional Warfare (NOW) to develop a three-step Mission Execution Ontology (MEO) methodology for validating, simulating, and implementing ...
Assessment of Stress Inoculation Training at the US Navy Surface Warfare Officer School
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-07); NPS-OR-20-001
Naval Officers face dynamic and challenging situations as part of their daily operations. These warfighters must be able to perform
complex tasks and make critical decisions under high stress conditions. Stress Inoculation ...
A Summary of Scholarly Research on the Efficacy of Distance Learning (DL) Relative to Traditional Classroom Learning
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06); NPS-DRMI-20-001
The efficacy of distance learning (DL) relative to traditional classroom learning has been studied extensively, and there has been
considerable debate over whether the type of educational delivery format influences learning ...
17th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium: "Creating Synergy for Informed Change"
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-05); SYM-AM-20-144
Proceedings: 17th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, Keynote Speaker: Hon. Alan R. Shaffer
Measurement and Analysis of Officer of the Deck Competency: New Findings for FY19-20
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-05); NPS-GSDM-20-003
In response to several high-profile ship collisions in 2017, the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWSCCOLCOM, commonly known as SWSC) implemented a program to assess the proficiency of first-tour U.S. Naval Officers of the ...
The Monterey Workshop Series (1992-2020)
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-05); NPS-CS-20-001
This report describes the history of the Monterey Workshop series from 1992 to 2020. The objective of the Monterey Workshop series since its inception has been to increase the practical impact of scientific methods in ...