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ANDREW HARRELL
3000 Drummond St. Home: (601) 636-0938
Vicksburg, MS 39180 Office:(601)634-3382
Andrew.W.Harrell@erdc.usace.army.mil
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
MATHEMATICIAN
MOBILITY SYSTEMS BRANCH
GEOTECHNICAL/STRUCTURES LABORATORY
US ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH CENTER
Vicksburg,MS 39180 May l986-May 2010
. Served as applied mathematician, operations research and mobility expert with responsibility for solution of problems and development of new concepts and techniques in the area of mobility modeling.
. Conducted research aimed at determining test vehicle frame axis normal modes of vibration and improving mathematical methods
to characterize military vehicle urban test course power spectra.
. Solved theoretical problems related to mathematically characterizing military vehicle off-road and urban test courses. Documented and published the results in the Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences
. Developed a methodology to convert gravimetric to volumetric soil moisture readings for ARL White Sands, Hurlburt Field. Received a Dept. of Army commendation and US Army Reserves Meritorious Service Medal for this work.
. Improved the unit movement programs for the movement module of the Terrain Evaluation Module (TEM) of the U.S. Army Command and Control Common Software (ATCCS). Developed more C-code to help implement further improvement of the routing module of (BCS) (in terms of the size of the network that can be solved). Received a Dept. of Army Commendation for this work.
. Supervised and helped several computer scientists to develop a first-generation mathematical networking model to represent vehicle and unit movement effectiveness for digitally represented terrain with and without obstacles. Developed the computer model to evaluate avenues of approach, calculate and display lists of shortest paths, maximal flows, and minimum cost flows through these movement networks. Fitted this software into the Condensed Army Mobility Model as a tactical decision aid. Received two official commendation awards for this from the department of the Army.
. Designed and directed the implementation of the movement module for ERDC's Obstacle Planner System (OPS). Assisted in development of an indirect fire module for OPS to aid in correlating obstacle effectiveness to unit effectiveness factors, bypass times, and maximal flow. Awarded two Dept. of Army Commendation for this work.
. Served as mentor for a contract honor student and assisted him in developing and documenting a nonlinear curve fitting routine for describing vehicle ride performance. Served as chairman of technical sessions on network optimization at the SIAM conference and as reviewer of technical papers on statistics for the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.
. US representative at NATO working group on land mobility meeting at Brussels Belgium June l989. Presented Waterways Experiment Station response to German tests and research paper on
vehicle steering model. Demonstrated WES developed US digital map network movement analyzer.
Assisted in the design and implementation of a stream bed/river channel flow expert system to help the Corps of Engineer better classify and prevent floods in fast moving river channels.
Designed mathematical/statistical methodology to determine the number of Monte Carlo simulation trials necessary in order to compute confidence levels in tactical vehicle speed predictions.
Obtained funds from the Dept. of Army planners and supervised the computations of U.S. M1A1 and Korean K1 vehicle speed predictions and movement corridors for U.S./Republic of Korea current tactical areas of interest. Contributed significantly to the development and implementation of a cross-country mobility evaluation in selected areas of Korea in support of an engineer assessment of OPLAN 5027-92
Conducted and analyzed computer predictions of vehicle dynamics programs for the U.S. Army's HMMWV, M1A1, 4x4 LMTV, and 6x6 MTV vehicles.
Developed methodology and programs to interpolate two dimensional geographical information system factor maps.
Developed a procedure to fit a nonlinear three parameter family of hyperbolas to test measurements and computer simulations of the ride response of vehicles.
Developed a genetic programming evaluation function to use in
obstacle planning resource scheduling tool for the U.S. Army Engineer School.
LT COLONEL, OFFICER RESERVES, (RET)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
. Conducted studies and analyses in R&D and military planning at Naval Surface Weapons Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, VA, OCE HQ DA, OASD Atomic Energy, US Army Harry Diamond Laboratories (HDL), Wash. D.C., US Army Ballistics Res. Laboratories (BRL), Aberdeen Maryland, Army Research Laboratory, Night Vision Laboratory, Ft. Belvoir, VA, and Environmental/Weather Research Division, White Sands NM . Helped develop computer programs to calculate the effects of chemical and nuclear weapons on Army units. Helped evaluate and compute results of warhead effectiveness and lethality data.Improved tactical movement module for HDL's Combat Information Processor (CIP). IMA R&D Coordinator Officer at BRL l978-1993,ARL Computational and Informational Sciences Directorate 1994-2002. Improved the Army's fielded IMETS Tactical Weather Intelligence System.
MATHEMATICIAN
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ENGINEER STUDIES CENTER
Washington, D.C. 20315 April l976-Aug. l985
. Analyst and military planner for Army Corps of Engineers conducting studies in support of the Army in Middle East Europe and Korea.
. Supervised the designed and implementation an automated obstacle data base system for the Korean CFC which identifies gaps and deficiencies in target requirements, supply point material, and preparing unit capability. Awarded a letter of commendation from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Republic of Korea for contributions made to the defense of the Republic of Korea and for work to help organize and develop plans for the employment of the Korean Army's Barrier System in the case a successful defense against attack is required.
.Supervised a team of analysts working to compile a study about bomb damage to critical US Facilities in Europe which was used by USAREUR's DSCOPS and DCSENG and HQDA to project damage repair requirements.
.Computed Survivability and general engineering requirements for US V and III Corps war plans.
. Managed and headed the development of air attack planning methodology for Middle East target assessment project, initiated by JCS/SAGA. Judged best study of the year by the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations Research and awarded a letter of commendation by the Vice Chief of Staff, Dept. of Defense US of America for this work.
Results incorporated into planning for RDF and HQ CENTCOM planning at Macdill AFB.
--Conducted air attack simulations.
--In charge of a team of analysts who compiled and edited several volumes of detailed calculations involved in planning for the ground and air attacks.
. Conducted analyses and prepared studies related to US 5th Corps Barrier plans, TEMAWS minefield effectiveness trials, USAREUR bridging requirements, and US Engineering Requirements for war damage repair to NATO. Received two significant accomplishment awards from the Department of Army.
. Acted as mathematical authority for my team keeping abreast mathematical advancements, requirements and methods as it relates to engineering study plans.
. Initiated and monitored substudies performed by contractors.
--Traveled to the field to gather data. Coordinate quantitative assumptions with intelligence community.
--Read and comment on related studies sent to the agency for review.
--Presented in progress reviews to study advisory groups.
--Wrote reports, revised drafts, distributed work.
--Coordinated accomplishments with other agencies inside DOD and outside contractors.
MATHEMATICIAN
NAVAL SURFACE WEAPONS CENTER April l974-April l976
Dahlgren, VA 22448
. Resolved problems associated with the 8" guided projectile's operational use, 5"/155mm guided projectile commonality questions, and Smartroc cost effectiveness.
. Devised hypotheses to compute and present the overall effectiveness of these weapons.
--Defined their mission.
--Evaluated their performance analysis.
--Identified their operational limitations.
. Compiled two reports: (a) Deployment and Operational Utilization of the 8" Guided Projectile, and (b) Deployment and Operational Utilization of the 5"/155mm Guided Projectile. These reports were used by the Marine Corps and the Navy in OSD program reviews.
. Applied mathematical and statistical knowledge to research and development problems.
. Used cost effectiveness approach to compare alternative courses of action in the 5"/155mm guided projectile program.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Mississippi State University
Mathematics Dept.
Mississippi State, MS 39762 May l988-Pres.
. Taught MSU graduate course in multivariate calculus for the Waterways Experiment Station's graduate institute.
. On adjunct facultly at WES for MSU math courses.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Hinds Jr. Community College
Vicksburg, MS 39180 Sept. l989-1993
. Taught 1st and 2nd semester calculus course for those interested in learning mathematics in Vicksburg.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
University of California at Berkeley
Mathematics Dept.
Berkeley, California 94704 Sept. l971-Apr.l974
. As a Teaching Associate, taught second year calculus and differential equations.
. Handled graduate students questions and problem sets for a course in algebraic geometry.
. Worked on problems associate with complex analysis and differential geometry.
. Completed my Phd thesis entitled: "On Voronoi Reduction of Quadratic Forms."
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley, l974
B.A., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, l970 Honors in Mathematics.
Engineer Officer Basic Course, Ft. Belvoir, VA l973.
Engineer Officer Advanced Course l978.
Command and General Staff Officer Course, Ft. Leavenworth, Missouri, 1987-88.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
Member:
American Mathematical Society,
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics,
Mathematics Association of America,
Mississippi Academy of Sciences
(1993-1994, 1995-1996, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 Chairman for the Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Division,
Program chairman for the 1993-1994 annual convention)
AWARDS
Honors degree in mathematics Vanderbilt U. l970
Department of Army Certificate of Appreciation
82,83,88,89,90,91,94,95,2000
The Meritorious Service Medal, The United States of America, 2001
Department of Army Significant Accomplishment
82,84
Letter of Commendation ROK/US Combined Forces Command
82
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Member:
Crawford St. Methodist Church
Port City Kiwanis Club, Vicksburg, MS.
(Board member 1990-1994, President 1992-1993)
Lt. Gov. Division 15 Kiwanis, LAMISSTENN District,
2000-2001 and 2003-2004, District Trustee 2005-2008
PUBLICATIONS
"On Voronoi Reduction of Quadratic Forms",Thesis, University of California at Berkeley, l974.
"Operational Utilization of the 8" Guided Projectile", US Naval Surface Weapons Center,Confidental, Dahlgren,VA,l974.
"Cost Effectiveness of the 5"/155mm. Guided Projectile", US Naval Surface Weapons Center,Confidental Dahlgren, VA, l974.
Tactical and Non-Tactical Bridging (Annex to Study Plan for Engineer Assesssment Europe), Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, Secret, Washington,D.C.,l981,
DTIC AD# C026618L.
Bomb Damage to Critical US Facilities in Europe,Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, Secret, Washington,D.C. ,l981,DTIC AD# C026829L.
Engineer Estimate V Corps--Survivability Annex,Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, Secret, Washington,D.C. ,l983,DTIC AD# C033837L.
Documentation--Korean Automated Barrier Planning System,Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, unclassified,l983, Washington,D.C.
Middle East Targeting Assessment--Vol II Detailed Calculations,Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, Secret,l983, Washington,D.C.DTIC AD# C952195L.
Engineer Estimate III Corps--Survivability Annex, Host Nation Support Annex,Department of the Army, US Army Engineer Studies Center, Secret,l984, Washington,D.C. ESC RPT# R-84-15.
Evaluating the Effect of Off-Road Obstacles on Unit Movement, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS,WES ,l989,Noforn, RPT# GL-89-4.
"The Concept of Individual Vehicular and Unit Mobility and its Effect on Wargaming", Proceedings 27th Army Operations Research Symposium, Vol.II,Unclassified,Fort Lee, VA, l988.
"The Concept of Individual Vehicular and Unit Mobility and its Effect on Wargaming",Proceedings 56 Military Operations Research Symposium,Unclassified,Monterey,CA, l989.
"A Logic Programming Approach to Network Flow Algorithms", Proceedings 8th Army Conference on Applied Mathematics and Computing,Unclassified, Cornell U., Army Research Office, Report 91-1,Durham, North Carolina,l991.
"Implementing Mixed Chaining in a Classification Type Expert System", Proceedings 11th U.S.Army Conference on Applied Mathematics and Computing, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, l993.
"Measures of Effectiveness for Monte Carlo Sensitivity Analyses", Proceedings 39th U.S. Army Conference on the Design of Experiments, Unclassified, Rice U., Army Research Office, Durhan North Carolina, l994.
"Methodology for the Curve Fitting of Non-Linear Ride Curves", MAS Report 95-1, MS Academy of Sciences, l995.
"Transactions of the Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Division, MAS Report 95-1, MS Academy of Sciences, l995.
"Network Routing and Unit/Task Scheduling Examples",Transactions of the Mathematics,Computer Science, Statatics Division,MAS Report 97-1,MS Academy of Sciencs,l997.
“Sensor Technology for Weather and Terrain”,TR-00-9, Engineerig Research and Development Center,Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, Vicksburg, MS, 39180, 2000.
"Application of Wavelet Analysis to Logistic Test Ride Results." TR-01-16. Engineering Research and Development Center. Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory. Vicksburg, MS, 2001.
"ERDC Cammoflauge Carryall Drop Test Results". Engineering Research and Development Center, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory. Vicksburg, MS.
"Characterization of Vehicle Test Courses by Power Spectra", Journal of the MS Academy of Sciences, Vol 49, No. 2, April 2004.
"Characterizing Urban Vehicle Test Courses by their Power Spectra", Transactions Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Division MAS, Report 2005-1.
"Characterizing Urban Vehicle Test Courses by their Power Spectra", Transactions Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Division MAS, Report 2005-1.
"Transactions of the Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Division, MAS Report 2005-1, MS Academy of Sciences, 2005.
“Interpolatation Schemes for Sensor Data From Surfaces with Fractal Texture”, Transactions Mathmatics, Computer Science, Statistics Division, MS Academy of Sciences, February 2006, Vicksburg, MS, 39180.
"Transactions of the Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Division, MAS Report 2006-1, MS Academy of Sciences, 2006.
TALKS AT CONFERENCES
"The Concept of Individual Vehicular and Unit Mobility and its Effect on Wargaming", Proceedings 27th Army Operations Research Symposium, Vol.II,Unclassified,Fort Lee, VA, l988.
"The Concept of Individual Vehicular and Unit Mobility and its Effect on Wargaming",Proceedings 56 Military Operations Research Symposium,Unclassified,Monterey,CA, l989.
"A Logic Programming Approach to Network Flow Algorithms", Proceedings 8th Army Conference on Applied Mathematics and Computing,Unclassified, Cornell U., Army Research Office, Report 91-1,Durham, North Carolina,l991.
"Measures of Effectiveness for Monte Carlo Sensitivity Analysis",Joint Tactical Battlefield Operations Working Group, 59th Military Operations Research Symposium, Unclassified, West Point, NY, l991.
"Sensitivity of Time Bounds for Network Flow Path Searches when Critical Nodes are Altered", Fourth SIAM Conference on Optimization, Unclassified, Chicago, Illinois, l992.
"Implementing Mixed Chaining in a Classification Type Expert System", 57th Annual Meeting, Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Jackson, Mississippi, February, l993.
"Implementing Mixed Chaining in a Classification Type Expert System", 11th U.S. Army Conference on Applied Mathematics and Computing, Unclassified, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 1993.
"A Logic Programming Approach to Network Flow Algorithms",
Land Warfare Working Group, Logistics Working Group, 61th Military Operations Research Symposium, Unclassified, Wright Patterson, Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, l993.
"Measures of Effectiveness for Monte Carlo Sensitivity Analyses", Proceedings 39th U.S. Army Conference on the Design of Experiments, Unclassified, Rice U., Army Research Office, Durhan North Carolina, l994.
"Curve Fitting of Nonlinear Ride Curves and Measuring the Effect of Varying Tire Pressure on Vehicle Ride Performance", 40th U.S. Army Conference on the Design of Experiments, Unclassified, West Point, N.Y.
"Examples of Network Routing and Unit/Task Scheduling Problems",5th S.I.A.M Conference on Optimization, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics,l996
"Analysis of Logistic Test Vehicle Drop Tests". International Society for Terrain Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) Conference, Vicksburg, MS, 2001.
