Quicklook Air Mobility Modeling

<p>This research is focused on the mobility system modeled by the AMC mobility planner's calculator (AMPCALC). AMPCALC is developed as a user-friendly tool and allows the user to easily carry out strategic airlift air refueling and aeromedical evacuation calculations that are covered in Air Force Pamphlet 10-1403. In this study Excel software and its macro language Visual Basic for Application are two main tools. The methodology of the thesis examines fundamental aspects of the mobility system in AMPCALC. Formulation logic of the mobility cycle is discussed. Ramp use optimization and tanker optimization processes are presented. Verification and validation of AMPCALC is conducted. Sensitivity analysis of the model includes a response surface study. To be able to investigate the main effects and interaction effects of the input factors on closure time a 26 factorial design is performed. No linear relations are observed but some relations between inputs and closure time are observed.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>