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A Modeling Framework for Studying Quantum Key Distribution System Implementation Nonidealities by Mailloux, Logan O., Morris, Jeffrey D., Grimaila, Michael R., Hodson, Douglas D., Jacques, David R., Colombi, John M., Mclaughlin, Colin V., Holes, Jennifer A.

“…Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an innovative technology that exploits the laws of quantum mechanics to generate and distribute unconditionally secure shared…”
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An ontological framework for clarifying flexibility-related terminology via literature survey by Ryan, Erin T., Jacques, David R., Colombi, John M.

“…Despite its ubiquity in the systems engineering literature, flexibility remains an ambiguous concept. There exist a multitude of definitions, which vary not…”
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Aggregated space combat modeling by Hayhurst, Dustin L, Colombi, John M, Meyer, David W

“…The use of aggregated combat modeling in the cislunar environment has been demonstrated to inform acquisition decisions for the United States Space Force…”
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Disaggregated Space System Concept Optimization: Model-Based Conceptual Design Methods by Thompson, Robert E., Colombi, John M., Black, Jonathan, Ayres, Bradley J.

“…ABSTRACT Optimal design techniques have proven to be an effective systems engineering tool. Using systems architecture as the foundation, this paper explores…”
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Multi-day evaluation of space domain awareness architectures via decision analysis and multi-objective optimization by Vasso, Albert R, Cobb, Richard G, Colombi, John M, Little, Bryan D, Meyer, David W

“…The US Government is the world’s de facto provider of space object cataloging data, but it is challenged to maintain pace in an increasingly complex space…”
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Multi-objective optimization using parallel simulation for space situational awareness by Felten, Michael S, Colombi, John M, Cobb, Richard G, Meyer, David W

“…Improving space situational awareness (SSA) remains one of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) top priorities. Current research has shown that the modeling of…”
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Predictive mental workload modeling for semiautonomous system design: Implications for systems of systems by Colombi, John M., Miller, Michael E., Schneider, Michael, McGrogan, Major Jason, Long, Colonel David S., Plaga, John

“…Predictive mental workload modeling is one established tool within the broad systems engineering activity of Human Systems Integration (HSI). Using system…”
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Performing System Tradeoff Analyses Using Human Performance Modeling by Watson, Michael E., Rusnock, Christina F., Miller, Michael E., Colombi, John M.

“…Humans perform critical functions in nearly every system, making them vital to consider during system development. Human Systems Integration (HSI) would…”
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Game-Theoretic System Design for Non-Cooperative Scenarios by Colombi, John M, Donohoo, Benjamin C

“…Modern defense systems are often designed to static sets of operational requirements and system specifications. This process has generally worked well in the…”
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A DoD Testing Profile: MBSE for Test and Evaluation Strategy by Colombi, John M., Odom, Travis W., Connell, Warren J

“…The research shows how to improve the Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES) during developmental test and evaluation (DT&E), supported by Model-based Systems…”
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On the application of classification concepts to systems engineering design and evaluation by Ford, Thomas C., Colombi, John M., Jacques, David R., Graham, Scott R.

“…While classification has been practiced within the fields of biology and chemistry for hundreds of years and has enjoyed mathematical definition in the form of…”
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Game-Theoretic System Design in the Development of Space Power by Hayhurst, Dustin L., Sr, Colombi, John M

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Neural networks for automatic target recognition by Rogers, Steven K., Colombi, John M., Martin, Curtis E., Gainey, James C., Fielding, Ken H., Burns, Tom J., Ruck, Dennis W., Kabrisky, Matthew, Oxley, Mark

“…Many applications reported in artificial neural networks are associated with military problems. This paper reviews concepts associated with the processing of…”
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Examining the intersection of ontology, model-based system engineering, and user interface development: the future of design? by Abouzahra, Nourhan K., Miller, Michael E., Colombi, John M., Shimizu, Cogan M.

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Validation of Digital System Models: A Framework and SysML Profile for Model‐Based Systems Engineering by Winton, James R., Colombi, John M., Jacques, David R., Johnson, Kip E.

“…Digital Engineering (DE) and Model‐Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) are transforming existing acquisition processes. Little extant research exists regarding…”
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Human-Centered Design Using System Modeling Language by Watson, Michael E., Rusnock, Christina F., Colombi, John M., Miller, Michael E.

“…The human user is important to consider during system design. However, common system design models, such as the system modeling language, typically represent…”
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Conceptual Design Using Executable Architectures for a Manned Mission to Mars by Colombi, John M., Miller, Michael E., Bohren, James S., Howard, John K.

“…Solar radiation events present a significant threat to future manned missions to Mars. However, little architectural analysis has been documented on how to…”
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Disaggregated Space System Concept Optimization: Model-Based Conceptual Design Methods: DISAGGREGATED SPACE SYSTEM CONCEPT OPTIMIZATION by Thompson, Robert E., Colombi, John M., Black, Jonathan, Ayres, Bradley J.

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7.4.1 Rapid Development Case Study: Lessons Learned From Arming the C-145 Skytruck by West, Timothy D., Colombi, John M.

“…This paper examines Project “Tropic Thunder,” a US Air Force effort to integrate a 0.50 caliber machine gun onto the C‐145 Skytruck. The paper compares the…”
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9.2.1 RELAAy — A Tool to Guide HSI Requirements by Colombi, John M., Hardman, Nicholas

“…Archives of Air Force mishap investigation reports provide a large data set of documented system failures. In this paper, we present a tool that analyzes…”
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