Academic Year 1999

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OVERVIEW
TheSchool
The Naval Postgraduate School is an academic institution whose emphasis is on study and research
programs relevant to the Navy's interests, as well as to the interests of other arms ofthe Department of
Defense. The programs are designed to accommodate the unique requirements of the military.
TheCampus
Located in Monterey, California, on the Pacific Ocean 120 miles south ofSan Francisco, the Naval
Postgraduate School campus covers 627 acres of land. The site, which has been home to NPS since
1947, houses state-of-the-art laboratories, numerous academic buildings, a library, government
housing and impressive recreational facilities.
TheStudents
Nearly 1,400 students attend the Naval Postgraduate School in resident, and another 150 in off campus,
programs. The student body consists of U.S. officers from all branches of the uniformed services,
officers from approximately 30 other countries and a small number of civilian employees. Selection of
officers for fully funded graduate education is based upon outstanding professional performance as an
officer, promotion potential and a strong academic background.
TheFaculty
The faculty, the majority ofwhom are civilians, are drawn from a broad diversity ofeducational
institutions and represent a prestigious coll—ection of scholars. Faculty/student interaction is high. Every
class is taught directly by a faculty member over 99% ofwhom have a Ph.D.
The Degrees
The Naval Postgraduate School offers classes leading to advanced degrees in a variety of fields.
MASTER OFARTS DEGREE: National SecurityAffairs, International Security& Civil-Military Relations
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics,
Applied Science, Astronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Contract
Management, Defense Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Acoustics, Engineering
Science, Information Technology Management, International Resource Planning and Management,
Leadership and Human Resource Development, Management, Materials Science and Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Modeling Virtual
Environments and Simulation, Operations Research, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Program
Management, Software Engineering, Space Systems Operations, Systems Engineering, Systems
Technology.
ENGINEER DEGREE: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical
Engineer.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied
Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Acoustics, Mechanical
Engineering,Meteorology, Operations Research, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Software
Engineering.
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Engineering Acoustics,
Mechanical Engineering.
For more information on admissions, or for a catalog, contact:
Director of Admissions
Code 01B3
Naval Postgraduate School
589 Dyer Road, Room 103C
Monterey, CA 93943-5100
Telephone: [phone] / DSN 878-3093
TheWorld Wide Web edition ofthe School's catalog is at: http://www.nps.navy.mi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CNO GRADUATE EDUCATION STATEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
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Th§ School 7
The Mission 7
Accreditation 7
DegreesConferred 7
Dudley Knox Library 9
Campus Computing 9
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation 11
Alumni Relations Office 11
SCHOOL STRUCTUREAND ORGANIZATION 12
Graduate Education Review Board 12
Board ofAdvisors 12
Administration 12
Administrative Staff 12
Academic Departments, Groups and Committees 13
Curricular Offices 13
International Programs Office 14
Centerfor Executive Education 14
NPS Curricula Summary 16
Faculty Organizations 19
Student Council 19
ADMISSIONS 20
Selection Procedures 20
Naval Officers 20
Other U.S. Military Officers 20
International Students 20
Civilian Employees of U.S. Government 20
Academic Profile Codes 21
GENERAL INFORMATION 23
CourseCodes 23
Course CreditValue 23
Course Descriptions 23
SixWeekTechnical Refresher 23
Engineering Science (Curriculum 460) 24
Grading 24
Quality Point Rating (QPR) 25
Academic Counseling 25
Course Registration and Credit 25
Overload 25
Repetition of Courses 25
MedicalAbsence 25
Credit by Examination 26
Validation 26
Transferof Credits 26
Requirements forthe MasterofArts Degree and the MasterofScience Degree 26
Dual Degree Programs 26
Educational Skill Requirements 26
Alumni Transcript Requests 27
Curricula Conducted at Other Universities 28
CURRICULAROFFICESAND PROGRAMS 29
Aerospace Engineering Programs 30
Combat Systems Programs 38
Electronics and Computer Programs 46
Information Technology Management Program 62
Joint Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Systems Programs 67
Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Programs 73
National Security and Intelligence Programs 84
Naval/Mechanical Engineering Programs 98
NPS Program for Joint Education (PJE) 104
Operations Research Programs 105
Systems Management Programs 113
Undersea Warfare, Space Systems, Information Warfare, Electronic Warfare and Special Operations Programs 157
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, GROUPS, COMMITTEES AND COURSES 175
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics 176
Command, Control and Communications (C3) Academic Group 188
Department of Computer Science 193
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 207
Engineering Acoustics Academic Committee 225
Information Systems Academic Group 226
Information Warfare Academic Group 231
Department of Mathematics 233
Department of Mechanical Engineering 243
Department of Meteorology 253
Department of National Security Affairs 261
Department of Oceanography 274
Department of Operations Research 281
Department of Physics 293
Space Systems Academic Group 307
Special Operations Curriculum Committee 310
Department of Systems Management 313
Undersea Warfare Academic Group 332
DEFENSE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 334
SCHOOL OFAVIATION SAFETY 337
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS 339
APPENDICES 341
Appendix A: Distinguished Alumni 342
Appendix B: Awards for Graduates 343
Appendix C: Awards for Faculty 346
INDEX 347
ACADEMIC CALENDARS 353
Academic CalendarAY 1999 354
Academic CalendarAY 2000 355
Academic CalendarAY 2001 356
CNO GRADUATE EDUCATION STATEMENT
"Selection for graduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is one
ofthe most visible symbols of the confidence the U.S. Navy has vested in an individual's
professional ability and career potential.
The rigorous educational programs offered at NPS are among the most
technically advanced and academically challenging in the country. They not only fulfill the
Navy's need for specialists in many high-tech fields, they also provide students with a
sound basis for achieving a broadened perspective on global issues and challenges that
lie ahead.
Students will expand their breadth of knowledge in a particular discipline and
will reinvigorate their ability to successfully analyze and solve the complex challenges we
face. These important skills will help guide our Navy into the 21st century through fresh
thinking and innovation.
Our Navy is the world's best. The richly rewarding educational experience of
attending the Naval Postgraduate School will help its graduates maintain that status
while producing our Navy's future leaders."
JAY L. JOHNSON
Admiral, U.S. Navy
INTRODUCTION
THE SCHOOL
To meet its educational requirements, the Navy has developed a unique academic institution at the Naval
Postgraduate School (NPS) through the use of specially tailored academic programs, and a distinctive organization
tying academic disciplines to naval and joint warfighting applications.
The student body consists of U.S. officers from all branches of the uniformed services, civilian employees ofthe
federal government and military officers and government civilian employees of other countries. Selection of officers
for fully funded graduate education is based upon outstanding professional performance as an officer, promotion
potential and a strong academic background. Students receive graduate degrees as a result of successful
completion of study programs designed primarily to prepare them for future career assignments; however, degrees
are awarded on the basis of the same academic standards that prevail at other accredited institutions.
NPS is an academic institution whose emphasis is on study and research programs that are relevant to the Navy's
interests, as well as the interests of other arms of the Department of Defense (DoD). The programs are designed to
accommodate the unique requirements of the military, including requirements for Defense Acquisition, and Program
forJoint Education (PJE).
THE MISSION
The Naval Postgraduate School was established to serve the advanced educational needs ofthe Navy. The broad
responsibility of the school is reflected in its stated mission:
Increase the combat effectiveness of U.S. and Allied armed forces and enhance the security ofthe
U.S.A. through advanced education and research programs focused on the technical, analytical, and
managerial tools needed to confront defense related challenges of the future.
An expansion upon this mission which has been excerpted from SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1524.2A, April 4, 1989:
The NPS exists forthe sole purpose of increasing the combat effectiveness ofthe Navy and Marine
Corps. It accomplishes this by providing post-baccalaureate degree and nondegree programs in a
variety of sub-specialty areas not available through other educational institutions. The NPS also
supports the DoN through the continuing programs of naval and maritime research and through the
maintenance of an expert faculty capable of working in, or as advisors to, operational commands,
laboratories, systems commands, and headquarters activities of the Navy and Marine Corps.
To fulfill its mission, the Naval Postgraduate School strives to sustain excellence in the quality of its instructional
programs, to be responsive to technological change and innovation in the Navy, and to prepare officers to introduce
and utilize future technologies.
ACCREDITATION
The Naval Postgraduate School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Engineering curricula accredited by the Accrediting Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET) are Aeronautical, Electrical and Mechanical. The Systems Management
Curricula are accredited by the National Association of Schools of PublicAffairs and Administration (NASPAA). The
Program for Joint Education (PJE) at NPS has recently been fully accredited forthree (3) years by the Chairman, Joint
Chiefs of Staff. NPS students attending CNO N-7 approved curricula and completing the PJE will receive a Joint
Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase qualification upon graduation.
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DEGREES CONFERRED
Although the curricula are tailored to address defense requirements, they are developed within the framework of
classical academic degrees, meeting the highest academic standards. Each curriculum leads to a master's degree;
however, additional study can lead to either an engineer's degree or the doctor's degree.
DEGREES
MASTEROFARTSDEGREES
National Security Affairs
International Security & Civil-Military Relations
MASTEROFSCIENCE DEGREES
Aeronautical Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Applied Science
Astronautical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Contract Management
Defense Analysis
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Acoustics
Engineering Science
Information Technology Management
International Resource Planning and Management
Leadership and Human Resource Development
Management
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Meteorology
Meteorology and Physical Oceanography
Modeling Virtual Environments and Simulation
Operations Research
Physical Oceanography
Physics
Program Management
Software Engineering
Space Systems Operations
Systems Engineering
Systems Technology
ENGINEER DEGREES
(Typically requires one yearofstudy beyond the Master's Degree)
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
DOCTOR'S DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy:
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Acoustics
Mechanical Engineering
Meteorology
Operations Research
Physical Oceanography
Physics
Software Engineering
Doctor of Engineering:
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Engineering Acoustics
Mechanical Engineering