2013-05-28T11:19:05Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/g/gonzales_daniel.html http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/03/05/NYT.html 2011-03-05T00:38:00Z 2011-03-05T00:38:00Z

The U.S. and its allies could help Libyans communicate with the outside world by deploying cellphone base stations on aircraft or tethered balloons, write Dan Gonzales and Sarah Harting.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR885.html 2011-06-01T13:15:00Z 2011-06-01T13:15:00Z

Universal Core (UCore) 2.0 is a DoD and intelligence community information exchange framework. This report reviews UCore pilot programs and identifies issues to be addressed before UCore implementation is mandated for DoD programs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB292.html 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The case study highlights the promises, pitfalls, and programmatic complexities of a cooperative initiative to achieve datalink interoperability among coalition forces at several levels.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB339.html 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Advanced communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems are intended to provide information superiority.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB528.html 2007-11-12T23:26:00Z 2007-11-12T23:26:00Z

This briefing reviews current U.S. Department of Defense acquisition and requirement policy for ensuring interoperability and information assurance of command, control, communication, intelligence, and weapon systems.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1335.html 2001-01-01T12:01:46Z 2001-01-01T12:01:46Z

Presents RAND's analysis of Army Transformation Wargame (ATWG) 2000, identifying its issues and exploring implications of them.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1235.html 2000-01-01T12:01:44Z 2000-01-01T12:01:44Z

Because interoperability is a key element in coalitions, RAND undertook research to help the Air Force identify potential interoperability problems that may arise in coalition air operations and to suggest nonmateriel and technology-based solutions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR618.html 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

This report summarizes an examination of the air campaign planning process, including observation of how the process was conducted in recent exercises and a review of how the process was performed during the Gulf War.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG268.html 2005-03-22T09:34:00Z 2005-03-22T09:34:00Z

How much of an increase in mission effectiveness does the Link 16 communications system provide in prosecuting air-to-air combat and how can the observed increase in actual performance be attributed to the advantages of network-centric operations?

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG267-1.html 2005-10-06T11:56:00Z 2005-10-06T11:56:00Z

How will the network-centric operational concepts, organizational structure, and systems of this new Army unit make it a more effective combat force?

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR895.html 1999-01-01T12:01:40Z 1999-01-01T12:01:40Z

Growth in the technical capabilities of commercial and foreign space systems, potential exploitation of space by adversaries, increasing use of commercial space capabilities by U.S. forces, and continuing budget constraints are all ...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR890.html 1997-01-01T12:05:22Z 1997-01-01T12:05:22Z

A workshop was held at RAND in April 1995 to examine TAV mission, technical feasibility, and design issues. This report summarizes the proceedings of that workshop and subsequent research into relevant questions flowing from the discussions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR893.html 1997-01-01T12:01:00Z 1997-01-01T12:01:00Z

Advanced technology and demonstration programs currently under way may ultimately lead to a transatmospheric reusable launch vehicle suitable for insertion into low earth orbit or for delivery of payloads to distant targets within minutes.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG951.html 2010-03-03T16:26:00Z 2010-03-03T16:26:00Z

Consideration of a range of policy and implementation recommendations could permit the development of a way to certify and accredit aggregated U.S. Department of Defense information systems that meets federal requirements and protects networks.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG958.html 2010-08-06T10:37:00Z 2010-08-06T10:37:00Z

Identifies and examines sources of potential conflicts among acquisition executives and chief information officers that may arise from differences in the large and complex body of Defense Department policy that implements U.S. law.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG593.html 2007-10-15T02:32:00Z 2007-10-15T02:32:00Z

Compares three Army units that conducted stability operations in the same area in Iraq's northern provinces between 2003 and 2005: the 101st Airborne Division (ABD), the 3/2 Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT), and the 1/25 SBCT.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3284.html 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Describes the results of RAND's management of the direct solicitation component of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, a program designed to solicit creative ideas from academia, research institutions, private enterprise, ...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3280.html 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Describes the findings of the Space and Surface Power panel, one of eight project panels evaluating submissions to the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, or Project Outreach.