CASI 2005 Summer and 2005-6 Research Program
In the CASI 2005-6 Research program includes three types of projects:
Due to the nature of the funding and rules regarding their expenditure, traditional project proposals (to be conducted in the summer and during the academic year) are encouraged to schedule activity levels that expend between 25% and 50% of the requested funds prior to August 31, 2005.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) and a Proposal Template (to be used for all proposal submissions) are available on line. Faculty should notify their respective Research Offices of their intent to propose by March 15, 2005 and work with them in narrative and budget preparation and submittal. the Research Offices of the CASI Institutions request that all proposals be completed and submitted AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FINAL SUBMISSION DATE TO THE REGENTS, that is, by March 23, 2005. See the RFP for details on eligibility, funding limits, dates, contacts, etc.
Project for which proposals are being sought are provided below. For full Project Descriptions, use the links provided to the WORD or HTM versions of the full documents.
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CASI 2005 Summer Research Program Projects (Anticipated Completion by August 31, 2005)
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Transformation Factory Tool |
Summer – The Oklahoma City – Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) is transforming the traditional production shop floor to a lean manufacturing concept. The OC-ALC transformation will be very costy. Tools are needed to minimize the cost and if possible, reduce the time for implementation. Training the workforce on new lean shop processes and new equipment will be costly and time consuming. Animated factory tools are needed to assist in the transformation process for design and business decisions. |
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Semi-Parametric Forecasting Methods for GO50 System |
Summer - Urgent testing and evaluation of Semi-Parametric Forecasting Algorithms are proposed to extend performance capability of the GO50 System. The GO50 System is used to forecast maintenance and logistic needs for Air Force weapons systems, such as the B-1, B-52, KC-135, etc. The proposed test would compare the predictive capability of minimum information data streams using new semi-parametric algorithm models relative to several existing forecasting algorithms. The boundaries affecting acceptable forecasting from limited data will be explored and evaluated. |
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Drawing Management |
Summer - In maintenance, there are thousands of hard copy drawings of fixtures, layouts, and other detailed drawings that are used to produce the items for production and repair lines. In maintenance, there are thousands of hard copy drawings of fixtures, layouts, and other detailed drawings that are used to produce the items for production and repair lines. |
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Quick Business Case Analysis Tool |
Summer - A recent command initiative is to improve the center’s Technology Insertion Process (TIP) capabilities. One of the key focus areas of the new TIP program is to capture and document the center’s Technical Needs and establish a Center Master List of these needs. A very difficult task is the quick capability to generate enough benefits and cost information to generate a business case each need requires determine how it ranks with all the other needs. The objective of the Quick Business Case Analysis Engineering Tool (QBCET) is the ability to take very little information and run it thru a QBCET that goes to several data legacy systems and returns results in a well formatted web report that assists and documents the suggested ranking of the needs. |
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Stripping Chrome - Carbide Plasma Coatings |
Summer - Current method of stripping carbide plasma coatings uses a Molten Salt Bath process. This process is limited to steel alloys and is a very hazardous safety concern in that contact with water can cause an explosion. New engine models are applying carbide plasma coatings to other alloys such as nickel base alloys. The objective of this effort is to research the available industry processes that could be transitioned into the center. The proposed research is to investigate the available processes and determine best approach to transition into the center. |
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Well Bio-Fouling Corrosion |
Summer Program -- This project addresses the question of whether or not bio-fouling/corrosion exists in the wells (in the well pumps and screens) and in the gravel pack around the well screen and, if so, what effect can it/is it having on sample results. When the need for remediation as well as the remediation method is based on the sample results, it is critical to ensure the most accurate results possible. The intent of this project is to determine what effects the different types of bio-growth/corrosion will have on the various sampling parameters as well as make recommendations as to optimal/cost-effective ways of minimizing the problem.
In addition, several isolated areas of chromium contamination exist in areas where there has historically been no chromium usage. It is thought that degradation of the stainless steel in the monitor well bores is the culprit. The purpose of this project would be to determine what mechanism (soil and/or groundwater characteristics) is responsible for the chromium occurrence.
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CASI 2005-6 Research Program Projects (Anticipated Execution in Summer/Academic Year)
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Data Mining Capability for Analysis of Digital X-Ray Images |
The OC-ALC currently uses automated means to obtain quantitative data from inspections of aircraft and aircraft parts. A technology that is lacking is the means to systematically catalog this data to provide a means to analyze and compare results from these inspections to a standard, or to the results from a previous inspection (on the same item). Since manually analyzing large quantities of data would be time and cost prohibitive, this technology would provide a means of using computer algorithms to digitally process the raw data. |
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Penetrant Inspectability of Painted Components |
Little guidance is available regarding specifically when it might be acceptable to perform Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) with paint coatings in place, versus when they should be removed. Quantitative data is not available to correlate the relationships between component materials, specific surface coating systems, and coating thickness with detectability of defects of various sizes. Research is needed to develop a matrix relating these variables. |
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Replacement NDI Method for Tap Test |
There is a need for a more accurate and faster method for identifying areas of damage on bonded and honeycomb metal and composite parts to replace tap testing. This technology should be as sensitive as possible to areas of damage including delaminations, disbands, crush damage, fluid filled cells, etc. It should be flexible to adapt to a wide variety of part materials, sizes and shapes, and should minimize fluid contact that could get into the part and cause further damage during bond curing. |
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Software Based Image Processing for Radome Characterization |
The Government objective is to locate and insert the most effective technological means by which radar signals can be processed and transformed to form imaged “maps” of the radomes through which the radar signals pass. While OC-ALC has engineers who are able to implement a simplistic spatial frequency transform techniques, the Government’s position is that there are cheap and easy solutions that will provide much more effective characterization of radome signatures. |
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Technology Insertion System Engineering Template Integration |
The Technology Insertion Process for the center is complex and wide ranging. A system engineering approach is being drafted for the Technology Insertion Group to assist the sponsoring origination in improving funding opportunities, the management of the projects, and in improving the transition of the project center or enterprise wide. The IPT group has identified several template documents for supporting this effort but due to the wide range of technology insertion potential of any project, the templates need much work to simplify the process and reduce the level of effort without losing the system engineering approach and focus. These templates need to be integrated into the existing collaboration tools currently or soon to be available to the team. |
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MSD Process Improvement |
The object of this project is to develop an MSD database accessible to users anywhere in the world. MSD will store information in a relational database and provide the capabilities for management, access, coordination and information update oven the web from the user’s desktop. The access will be controlled by proper user authentication techniques. Additionally, this effort will provide end users with a collaboration tool and calculator to aid in calculating Mission Degraded Date for project. |
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VOC-Free and Chromate-Free Primers |
Implementation of this project will help the base meet hazardous materials use and toxic release reduction goals set forth in EO 13148, Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management. These goals are targeted at reducing the use and release of chemicals such as chromium and solvents commonly used in paints. In addition, OSHA has proposed reducing the exposure limit for chromates by a factor of ten. Eliminating the use of chromium will be the most effective method of reducing worker exposure. |
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Zero to Low Emissions |
Currently at the OC-ALC/MAB,a variety of paint removal, cleaning, surface preparation and painting operations involving various chemicals are performed. All of these result in some level of emissions of vapors and/or particles to the atmosphere, liquids to the industrial waste stream, and solids to solid waste treatment facilities. It is our goal to utilize new equipment, processes, or materials that will eliminate or greatly reduce these emissions. In the past we have made progress by replacing harsh chemicals with lower VOC alternatives, or physical processes. We seek new innovative means to further this progress. |
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CASI 2005 Continuation of Previous Research Program Projects (Anticipated Completion over Summer and Academic Year)
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ABDR Engineering Database |
The ABDR Problem Posting and Discussion Tool is a web based tool designed to provide a means to upload various types of information for immediate storate and future retrieval. The information stored can be desribed as application specification data such as text, imagesm audio, and video files. The two primary objectives are to provide a platform for local and remote users to discuss issues in damge repair and to provide a readily accessible interface to a file repository. |
ABDR Project Description in WORD - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
ABDR Project Description in HTML - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
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Small Volume Accurate Data Forecasting |
The continuation of this effort is to accomplish the research for the older weapon systems at Tinker for depot repair. The Tech Orders for these older weapon systems were developed under a different Mil Spec and needs a different approach for mapping Part Numbers, NSN, and WUC. The object of this effort is to identify new data acquisition and forecasting functionality in an automated information system. |
Small Volume Data Forecasting Project Description in WORD - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
Small Volume Data Forecasting Project Description in HTML - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
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Technology Insertion Support Environment |
The network infrastructure at Tinker AFB is maintained and managed as if it were a weapon system. Since 9-11 it is even further protected and has increased security. It is more difficult to add new applications to the network due to the concerns of virus attacks or direct attempts to bring down the internet structure. Objective of a CASI project would be the establishment of a joint Tinker/Academia Information Technology Network Environment for the rapid test and demonstration of future CASI IT projects that is accepted by the IT directorate, Air Force Material Systems Group (MSG), and the accomplished research over site of the Engineering Directorate. |
Technology Insertion Project Description in WORD - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
Technology Insertion Project Description in HTML - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
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New Image Technology & Dual Energy X-Ray of Aircraft |
The large volume and complex geometry of Tinker’s aging aircraft perpetuates a multitude of challenges when conducting a full or partial inspection of aircraft structures. These challenges include but are not limited to factors of inspection process safely, non-intrusive/non-destructive penetration of large structure members, precise positioning of sensors and the overall corrosion detection processing in a timely and low cost solution. Conduct a feasibility study for: 1) application of high power, Dual Energy X-ray inspection of OC-ALC repaired Aircraft and 2) incorporating new image technology into the current Aircraft x-ray process at TAFB with the potential of eliminating current image intensifiers and film inspection |
New Image X-Ray Project Description in WORD - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
New Image X-Ray Project Description in HTML - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
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Gas Phase Corona Phase IV |
Demonstrate Gas Phase Corona Reactor (GPCR) capability to destroy VOC and other hazardous air pollutants from paint booth exhausts. Develop design testing and business case analysis (cost/performance/operational data) for full scale implementation and migration of the successful demonstration technology to 42 paint booths and 2 hangers. Demonstrations must be on a government approved, substantial stream (e.g., 1000-1500 CFM). Proposed system shall combine adsorption technology to concentrate the VOC's and an "instant-on" GPCR to destroy the VOC's. Operational cost, maintenance considerations, and test data are critical to a successful project. The objective of this effort is to demonstrate Gas Phase Corona Reactor (GPCR) capability to destroy VOC and other hazardous air pollutants from paint booth exhausts. |
Gas Phase Corona Project Description in WORD - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
Gas Phase Corona Project Description in HTML - Will be Available 3/2/05 |
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