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34. Million Degree Plasmas in Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Astrophysics. White Paper in Response to Astro2010 Science Call

Author

Kowalski, Michael P., primary, Barstow, Martin, primary, Bruhweiler, Frederick, primary, Cruddace, Raymond, primary, Dupree, Andrea, primary, Holberg, Jay, primary, Howell, Steve, primary, Laming, J. M., primary, Linsky, Jeffrey, primary, Sion, Edward, primary, Strohmayer, Tod, primary, Szkody, Paula, primary, Welsh, Barry, primary, Wolff, Michael, primary, and Wood, Kent, primary

Published
2010
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35. In-Stride Evaluation of Draft Joint Concepts White Paper

Author

James L Booker, Schuyler R Porche, Richard J Calantropo, and Douglas A McLiverty

Subjects
Engineering, Process management, White paper, Operations research, Event (computing), business.industry, Process (engineering), Hull, Concept development, STRIDE, Joint (building), Concept evaluation, business
Abstract

This paper provides an overview of an approach to evaluation of draft joint concepts. As part of the joint concept development process, in-stride concept evaluation examines the viability of draft joint concepts prior to final review. The concept evaluation process aims to design an evaluation event that supports a detailed analytic framework based on clear objectives. Analytic war games [are one means to] provide a useful means for achieving adequate rigor at acceptable cost. Preparation and execution of war games must ensure appropriate data is generated for analysis. Concept evaluation culminates with a report of findings and recommendations based on synthesis of the quantitative data and qualitative observations generated. The recommendations enable advancement of concept development through critical examination and refinement of the draft ideas.

Published
2013

36. Chinese Military Transparency: Evaluating the 2010 Defense White Paper (Strategic Forum, Number 269, July 2011)

Author

Ross Rustici and Phillip C. Saunders

Subjects
Engineering, White paper, National security, business.industry, Military science, Military theory, Revolution in Military Affairs, Public relations, business, Military threat, China, Transparency (behavior), Management
Abstract

China's 2010 Defense White Paper provides relatively little new data and less information about Chinese military capabilities and modernization efforts than previous editions. Consistent with past white papers, this one does not provide any information about specific weapon systems or about nuclear forces and modernization efforts. An INSS methodology for evaluating military transparency indicates that China's 2010 white paper receives lower transparency ratings than the 2008 edition and provides less information than defense white papers of other major Asia-Pacific powers. China emphasizes the importance of transparency about strategic intentions rather than capabilities. Although Chinese military officers state that increased transparency is intended to reassure neighbors about China's benign intentions, efforts to downplay China's expanding military capabilities suggest that the 2010 Defense White Paper will make little progress toward this goal. This monograph presents a table of overall transparency ratings for China's Defense White Papers dating from 1998 to 2010. In the accompanying analysis, the authors provide the rationale for why each of the 19 categories in the 2010 white paper received its specific transparency rating.

Published
2011