New sources of military change – armed forces as normal organizations

The literature on how European states have adapted to the post-cold war security environment ffocuses invariably on different understandings of military transformation, a process which is seen as inherently different from other forms of organizational change. However, as this paper argues, new management practices, going back to the introduction of so-called New Public Management (NPM) reforms throughout Europe in the 1980s, have eventually penetrated also the last bastion of the old state – the defense sector. Taking a critical approach to the idea of military transformation and existing theories of military change, the paper demonstrates how other international developments have pushed towards what may be seen as a “normalization” of Europe’s defense sectors. This has important implications for how we approach and understand change in contemporary defense organizations.     

基于Web Service网络管理体系结构研究

传统层次型网络管理体系结构中网络管理系统之间交互困难。基于Web Service体系结构的思想,将网络管理系统提供的管理功能抽象成管理服务,提出了具有面向服务、动态协作等特点的基于Web Service的网络管理体系结构,并详细讨论了该体系结构涉及的网络管理资源和服务的描述方法以及服务组合技术。     

基于 HLA 时间管理的实时时间控制和乐观时间同步算法设计

首先提出ＨＬＡ 系统中仿真时间一致性的概念，并归纳出三条实现策略，同时给出充分性证明；然后从支撑系统实现的角度，分别针对基于ＨＬＡ 时间管理的的实时仿真控制和乐观时间同步给出了设计算法，并进行了严格的数学证明。     

基于雷达数字孪生的水上多目标跟踪方法研究

雷达的采样数据经过多目标跟踪处理后可为无人艇提供障碍状态,以保障无人艇的安全.对雷达数字孪生的水上多目标跟踪方法进行了研究.首先,以雷达采样的真实数据为研究对象,建立雷达观测数据多目标跟踪算法全流程处理策略,提出了雷达和惯性导航/全球定位组合导航的采样数据的时钟二次同步对准算法;然后,建立了雷达数据的起始航迹、暂时航迹...     

Between Man and Nature: The Enduring Wisdom of Sir Halford J. Mackinder

This article argues for the continued relevance of the work and theories of the British Geostrategist Sir Halford J. Mackinder (1861-1947). It asserts that commentators and scholars who seek to marginalise Mackinder have too often dismissed his theories without setting them in the context of their continued endorsement in crucial areas of the globe. After 1945, despite his theories being tainted by association with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, both Moscow and Washington recognised the utility of Mackinder’s work and tailored policy accordingly. The end of Cold War saw Mackinder fall out of favour as his model was deemed unsuitable for policy analysis by a number of influential thinkers. It is argued here that, in recent years, the arena of international politics has seen a rehabilitation of Mackinder, accompanied by a resurgence of interest in Geopolitics. Finally, the piece examines those areas of the contemporary globe where Mackinder’s influence is greatest.     

THE NPT

This article assesses the successes and failures of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) since its creation in 1968 by developing and applying a set of “metrics” to each of the NPT's substantive articles as well as to its withdrawal provisions. In light of this analysis, the article also puts forward some specific proposals for strengthening the NPT and its implementation, with a view to the debate and decisions at the upcoming 2010 NPT Review Conference. A concluding section turns explicitly to the 2010 NPT Review Conference and proposes pursuit of agreement on three NPT Action Plans: one for nonproliferation, one for peaceful uses, and one for nuclear disarmament. Combining vision and practicable steps, these Action Plans would set out a roadmap for action between the 2010 and the 2015 NPT Review Conferences. They could provide a foundation for substantive exchanges—in this case, on progress toward their implementation—during the preparations for the 2015 conference.     

Performance study of jute-epoxy composites/sandwiches under normal ballistic impact

This study is undertaken to explore the use of natural fiber Jute-epoxy (JE), Jute-epoxy-rubber (JRE) sandwich composite for ballistic energy absorption. Energy absorbed and residual velocities for these composites are evaluated analytically and through Finite Element Analysis (FEA). FE analysis of JE plates is carried out for different thicknesses (3, 5, 10 and 15 mm). JE plates and JRE sandwiches having the same thickness (15 mm) are fabricated and tested to measure residual velocity and energy absorbed. The analytical results are found to agree well with the results of FE analysis with a maximum error of 9%. The study on JE composite plate reveals that thickness influences the energy absorption. Experimental and FE analysis study showed that JRE sandwiches have better energy absorption than JE plates. Energy absorption of a JRE sandwich is about 71% greater than JE plates. Damages obtained from FEA and testing are in good agreement. SEM analysis confirms composites failed by fiber rupture and fragmentation.     

美国国防部后勤转型

简要介绍了美军后勤的定义与管理构架,分析了美国国防部（DoD）后勤转型的背景和实施过程,研究了DOD后勤转型的特点,并结合军队后勤体制变革总结几点启示。     

基于Web技术的通用导弹装备保障信息管理研究

分析了通用导弹装备保障管理工作的实际需求 ,研究了网络数据库系统的体系结构及Web数据库的有关技术 ,基于B/S (Browser/Server)结构 ,采用Java动态网页技术 (JSP)设计了Web服务平台 ,实现了管理、发布动态Web数据库信息的功能。     

信息综合管理平台中基于内容的图像检索

文中深入分析了信息综合管理平台在宽带信息网络中的地位,提出了新型的信息综合管理平台的体系结构,重点研究了信息综合管理平台中对图像信息进行基于内容的管理和查询的原型系统,提出并研究了该系统中的关键技术和实现途径。利用这个基于内容的图像信息管理平台,可以对图像信息进行统一的管理和检索,对下一步信息综合管理平台原型系统的全面实现具有很高的实用价值。