U.S. Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program's NextGen Calibration Automation System: Updates and Lessons Learned

NCSLI Measure ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Alan S. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Automation System

Comparison of composite damage growth tools for static behavior of notched composite laminates

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (10) ◽  
pp. 1493-1524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen P Engelstad ◽  
Stephen B Clay
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Progressive Damage ◽  
Damage Analysis ◽  
Damage Growth ◽  
Composite Damage ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Air Force Research Laboratory

This paper provides overall comparisons of the static results of an Air Force Research Laboratory exploration into the state of the art of existing technology in composite progressive damage analysis. In this study, blind and re-calibration bench-marking exercises were performed using nine different composite progressive damage analysis codes on unnotched and notched (open-hole) composite coupons under both static and fatigue loading. This paper summarizes the results of the static portion of this program. Comparisons are made herein of specimen stiffness and strength predictions against each other and the test data. Overall percent error data is presented, as well as a list of observations and lessons learned during this year-long effort.

Corporate Memory: Lessons Learned from Innovative Human Factors Researchers

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-277
Author(s):  
Robert J. B. Hutton ◽  
Gary Klein
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Project Leadership ◽  
Decision Method ◽  
Corporate Memory

Lessons learned from experienced researchers can provide an invaluable resource for any organization. The purpose of this project was to interview successful researchers from the Armstrong Laboratory (AL/HEA) at Wright-Patterson AFB to learn from some of their successful projects. The ultimate goals of the project were threefold: to provide AL/HEA with an alternative way to capture and describe the successes of their researchers; to identify themes that emerged from these projects regarding researchers' problem-solving, project leadership, and project management skills; and finally, to provide recommendations to the organization which would promote and support ways to increase opportunities for successful projects. Eleven interviews were conducted. Each of the researchers was interviewed about a project that had provided some concrete benefit to the Air Force. We used a form of the Critical Decision method to elicit 15 accounts. Several themes were identified that characterized the research projects, and recommendations were made to encourage the initiative of laboratory personnel and increase opportunities for successes.

scholarly journals Formalization of a Specialty-Specific Military Unique Curriculum: A Joint United States Army and United States Air Force Infectious Disease Fellowship Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 509-514
Author(s):  
Ana Elizabeth Markelz ◽  
Alice Barsoumian ◽  
Heather Yun
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
United States ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Correct Answer ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Multiple Choice Question ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Simulation Exercise ◽  
New Learning

Abstract Introduction There are many unique aspects to the practice of military Infectious Diseases (ID). San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Consortium Infectious Disease (ID) Fellowship is a combined Army and Air Force active duty program. Program leadership thought ID military unique curriculum (MUC) was well integrated into the program. We sought to verify this assumption to guide the decision to formalize the ID MUC. This study describes our strategy for the refinement and implementation of ID specific MUC, assesses the fellow and faculty response to these changes, and provides an example for other programs to follow. Methods We identified important ID areas through lessons learned from personal military experience, data from the ID Army Knowledge Online e-mail consult service, input from military ID physicians, and the Army and Air Force ID consultants to the Surgeons General. The consultants provided feedback on perceived gaps, appropriateness, and strategy. Due to restrictions in available curricular time, we devised a three-pronged strategy for revision: adapt current curricular practices to include MUC content, develop new learning activities targeted at the key content area, and sustain existing, effective MUC experiences. Learners were assessed by multiple choice question correct answer rate, performance during the simulation exercise, and burn rotation evaluation. Data on correct answer rate were analyzed according to level of training by using Mann–Whitney U test. Program assessment was conducted through anonymous feedback at midyear and end of year program evaluations. Results Twelve military unique ID content areas were identified. Diseases of pandemic potential and blood borne pathogen management were added after consultant input. Five experiences were adapted to include military content: core and noon conference series, simulation exercises, multiple choice quizzes, and infection control essay questions. A burn intensive care unit (ICU) rotation, Transport Isolation System exercise, and tour of trainee health facilities were the new learning activities introduced. The formal tropical medicine course, infection prevention in the deployed environment course, research opportunities and participation in trainee health outbreak investigations were sustained activities. Ten fellows participated in the military-unique spaced-education multiple-choice question series. Twenty-seven questions were attempted 814 times. 50.37% of questions were answered correctly the first time, increasing to 100% correct by the end of the activity. No difference was seen in the initial correct answer rate between the four senior fellows (median 55% [IQR 49.75, 63.25]) and the six first-year fellows (median 44% [IQR 39.25, 53]) (p = 0.114). Six fellows participated in the simulated deployment scenario. No failure of material synthesis was noted during the simulation exercise and all of the fellows satisfied the stated objectives. One fellow successfully completed the piloted burn ICU rotation. Fellows and faculty reported high satisfaction with the new curriculum. Conclusions Military GME programs are required by congress to address the unique aspects of military medicine. Senior fellow knowledge using the spaced interval multiple-choice quizzes did not differ from junior fellow rate, supporting our concern that the ID MUC needed to be enhanced. Enhancement of the MUC experience can be accomplished with minimal increases to curricular and faculty time.

Integrated Flight/Propulsion Control for Flight Critical Applications: A Propulsion System Perspective

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 755-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. D. Tillman ◽  
T. J. Ikeler
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Flight Control ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
System Perspective ◽  
Propulsion Control ◽  
Development Center

The Pratt & Whitney and Northrop companies together, under the Air Force Wright Research and Development Center (WRDC) sponsored Integrated Reliable Fault-Tolerant Control for Large Engines (INTERFACE II) Program [1, 2], designed and demonstrated an advanced real-time Integrated Flight and Propulsion Control (IFPC) system. This IFPC system was based upon the development of physically distinctive, functionally integrated, flight and propulsion controls that managed the Northrop twin engine, statically unstable, P700 airplane. Digital flight control and digital engine control hardware were combined with cockpit control hardware and computer simulations of the airplane and engines to provide a real-time, closed-loop, piloted IFPC system. As part of a follow-on effort, lessons learned during the INTERFACE II program are being applied to the design of a flight critical propulsion control system. This paper will present both the results of the INTERFACE II IFPC program and approaches toward definition and development of an integrated propulsion control system for flight critical applications.

Early Consideration of Human Factors in Military System Design

1986 ◽  
Vol 30 (13) ◽  
pp. 1286-1286
Author(s):  
Eleanor L. Criswell
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
System Design ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
The Past ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
System Acquisition ◽  
And Training

The goal of this symposium is to present the status and future directions of programs aimed at consideration of human factors early in military system design. Military initiatives of this nature are not new, but in the past they have not become integral parts of the military system acquisition process. Recent programs in each service, however, reflect more serious and in-depth attempts to use human factors data to influence and evaluate system design than has been the case in the past. The Army now requires MANPRINT analyses, Navy HARDMAN analyses are mandated, and the Air Force is now pilot testing its own program called MPTIS. This symposium consists of introductory remarks by Dr. Joseph Peters of Science Applications International Corporation, and papers from LTC William 0. Blackwood, HQ Department of the Army, CDR George S. Council, Jr., Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and COL AI Grieshaber, HQ, U. S. Air Force. Dr. Peters' paper, “Human Factors Issues in Military System Design,” defines “human factors” as a combination of human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, manpower/personnel, and training elements. The paper presents three measures of success of human factors programs early in system acquisition: long-lasting policy, committed management, and availability of scientific technology for program Implementation and evaluation. LTC Blackwood's paper discusses the importance the Army places on its MANPRINT program. MANPRINT program history, status, and possible program evolution are addressed. CDR Council's paper addresses the potential for the addition of human factors to the Navy HARDMAN program which addresses manpower, personnel, and training. CDR Council suggests that human factors advocates present a human factors program which is clearly defined and limited in scope to render it easily appreciated by Navy management, and that advocates can benefit from lessons learned during the institutionalization of HARDMAN. COL Grieshaber's paper “MPT in the Air Force” describes a pilot MPT (manpower, personnel, training) program at Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright Patterson AFB. This program will analyze aircraft system designs for their MPT requirements, suggest design changes where requirements exceed Air Force availabilities, and assess design changes for their MPT impact.

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