RAND: Christopher A. Mouton 2013-04-23T21:42:06Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/m/mouton_christopher_a.html Methodologies for Analyzing Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Future Roles and Missions http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB637.html 2012-05-30T09:00:00Z 2012-05-30T09:00:00Z This briefing describes a suite of tools to help the Air Force think through future roles for remotely piloted aircraft. Reducing Long-Term Costs While Preserving a Robust Strategic Airlift Fleet http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1238.html 2013-01-31T08:15:00Z 2013-01-31T08:15:00Z This monograph presents the results of a cost-effectiveness analysis to determine the best way to recapitalize the USAF intertheater (strategic) airlift fleet, which will be reaching the end of its service life in the next few decades. Maximizing Throughput at Soft Airfields http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR148.html 2013-04-23T08:15:00Z 2013-04-23T08:15:00Z Shows that there is an optimum landing weight that allows for maximum cargo delivery on soft landing fields. This optimum weight is constant and independent of both aircraft ramp weight and the ability of the soil to resist compressive loads.