Organization:
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS)

Series

Ferroelectricity Newsletter, 2002-2005

RELIEF: Research & Experimentation for Local & International Emergency First Responders

Systems Engineering Department Newsletter

orgunit.page.dateDissolved

2022

Description

The Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (GSEAS) includes seven departments (Applied Mathematics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, and Systems Engineering) and two academic groups (Space Systems and Undersea Warfare). Applying best practices and state-of-the art advances in science and engineering, GSEAS is at the forefront of research that addresses Navy and DOD needs, with a mission to increase the technical capability of the Navy and United States military forces.

Website of the organization

disbanded 2022

Full item page

Publication Search Results

Now showing 1 - 10 of 1049

Department Summary
(Monterey, California; Naval Postgraduate School, 2001) Meteorology (MR); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Meteorology
The Department of Meteorology was founded in 1946 and throughout its history has had one of the leading meteorology programs in the country. The objective of the curricula is to provide students with a sound understanding of the science of meteorology and to develop the technical expertise to provide and utilize meteorological data and models in support of all aspects of weather-department operations.
A Summary of Research Projects Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. Report for the Period 1 October 1981 to 30 September 1982
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1982) Meteorology (MR); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS)
Low-Earth-Orbit Maintenance: Reboost vs Thrust-Drag Cancellation
(1995-07) Ross, I. Michael; Alfriend, Kyle T.; Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation Institute (MOVES); Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
We define the problem of orbit maintenance within an atmosphere as keeping the spacecraft within a specified altitude band about a mean circular orbit.
Investigation of feature dimension reduction schemes for classification applications
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2001-06) Fargues, Monique P.; Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Center for Reconnaissance Research
Extracting relevant features that allow for class discrimination is the first critical step in classification applications. However, this step often leads to high-dimensional feature spaces, which requires large datasets to create viable classification schemes. As a result, there is a strong incentive to reduce the feature space dimension. Two classical types of approaches to reduce feature dimension exist Principal Component Analysis (PCA)-based or discriminant-based approaches. The main difference between the two types lies in the criterion selected; PCA-based schemes seek a projection direction which bests represents the data in a norm sense, while discriminant-based schemes seek a projection that best separates the class data. This study presents a comparison of three discriminant-based feature dimension reduction schemes: the Mean Separator Neural Network (MSNN), the Mahalanobis-based Dimension Reduction scheme (MBDR), and the kernel-based Generalized Discriminant Analysis (GDA) approach. PCA is included for comparison purposes as it is also widely used in classification applications. All four feature dimension reduction schemes are implemented and evaluated by applying the transformed features to a basic minimum distance classifier. Three classification datasets commonly used in statistics for benchmarking purposes are selected to compare the schemes and results discussed Results show the kernel-based generalized discriminant analysis approach to lead to consistently higher classification performances than the other schemes considered in the study for the data investigated.
Analyzing VLSI component test results of a GenRad GR125 tester
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1995-06) Zulaica, Dan; Lee, Chin-Hwa; Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Electrical and Computer Engineering
Atlantic water on the Chukchi Shelf
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1976-12) Bourke, Robert H.; Paquette, Robert G.; Oceanography (OC); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSPO); Oceanography
An anomalously warm saline layer in the bottom of the shallow Chukchi Sea in August 1975 is believed due to a surge which drove water from the Atlantic Layer of the Arctic Ocean up onto the shelf. Two earlier occurrences of this kind of water in the Chukchi Sea have been identified in historical data.
System Engineering Theses: A Manuscript Option
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2017-07-31) O’Halloran, Bryan; Systems Engineering (SE); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Systems Engineering (SE)
This document describes an approved method for using one’s own publications as the core content of a thesis. This document applies to students pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering (SE) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).
Distribution and Demographics of Marine Mammals in SOCAL Through Photo-Identification, Genetics, and Satellite Telemetry: A Summary of Surveys Conducted 15 June 2010 - 24 June 2011
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011) Falcone, Erin A.; Schorr, Gregory S.; Oceanography (OC); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSPO); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.); Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (U.S.); Oceanography
In the first year of a three-year project, from June 2010 to June 2011 small boat-based surveys for cetaceans were conducted in the U. S. Navy's SOCAL training range, particularly in the Southern California Anti-Submarine Warfare Range (SOAR) and the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) centered on San Clemente Island in the Southern California Bight. Surveys included species verification tests, photo-identification, satellite tagging, and biopsy sampling. Because of their apparent sensitivity to Mid-Frequency Active Sonar (MFAS) throughout the world, beaked whales--Cuvier's, in particular--and fin whales were the primary target species. During 33 surveys conducted during the study period (including in January and May, times not previously surveyed by small boat in this area), 164 groups of cetaceans were encountered at or near SOAR. To address distribution and habitat use, 20 satellite tags (some with depthreporting capability) were deployed on 6 species. Depth-reporting tags on Cuvier's whales recorded multiple dives > 2000 m and > 2 hours, both deeper and longer than previously reported for this species. Preliminary results of photo-identification data (supplemented by satellite tag data) suggest that Cuvier's and fin whales both may have population sub-units with higher than expected residency in the Southern California Bight. Comparison of movement and dive behavior of tagged whales with concurrent MFAS exercises at SCORE is underway.
Biology and ecology of encrusting bryozoans in Monterey Harbor
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1970-10-20) Haderlie, Eugene Clinton; Oceanography (OC); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSPO); Oceanography
The encrusting bryozoans Celleporaria brunnea, Cryptosula pallasiana and Tubulipora tuba are the dominant bryozoans and often the dominant fouling organisms in Monterey harbor. By using panels as collecting surfaces, the general biology and ecology of these three species have been investigated. All three settle and grow at depths from the surface down to 25 feet but the optimum depth for settlement and growth is just below the low tide mark. Release of larvae and settlement occurs erratically throughout the year with no species showing a 'season' for settlement. Growth rates have been measured throughout the year for each species. The spreading colonies of Celleporaria brunnea and Cryptosula pallasiana have a definite inhibiting influence on the settlement of barnacle and serpulid larvae, and often cover and smother previously settled barnacles, serpulids, and borers such as Limnoria. Celleporaria colonies were preyed upon by Thysanozoon californicum. a flatworm that closely mimics the color and texture of the bryozoan
NPS TINYSCOPE program management
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-09) Turner, Christopher Gordon.; Romano, Marcello; Newman, James Hansen; Systems Engineering (SE); Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS); Space Systems Operations
This master's thesis introduces the program management and concept of operations of the TINYSCOPE Program. TINYSCOPE is a 6U CubeSat designed as a low-cost and easily replaceable imaging spacecraft that can produce tactically relevant imagery data. Tactical requirements in this context would emphasize "good enough" image resolution with a rapid-response tasking loop and high revisit rate. The TINYSCOPE project intends to demonstrate the utility of small, risk tolerant spacecraft for tactical imagery. The program management section of the thesis discusses the relationships of cost, performance, risk, and schedule and the impact of each on the program. The program's successes and failures are examined to glean lessons for future program managers of university projects. The remainder of the thesis develops a comprehensive concept of operations for the prototype spacecraft. Areas of discussion include overviews of the ground, space and launch segments of the mission architecture, and proposed conduct of operations for those segments. Finally, relevant program management and systems engineering documentation are presented as appendices.