Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Simulation and Analysis of Wing Rock Physics for a Generic Fighter Model with Three Degrees-of-Freedom, Ahmed Saad
Computational Fluid Dynamics Testing for Drag Reduction of An Aircraft Laser Turret, Gregory J. Schwabacher
Monotonic and Fatigue Loading Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite, Steven G. Steel
Simulations of Flowing Supercritical n-Decane, Jeffery T. Thornburg
Improving UAV Handling Qualities Using Time Delay Compensation, Andrew J. Thurling
Optical Metrology of Adaptive Membrane Mirrors, John W. Wagner
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
A Nonlinear Pre-Filter to Prevent Departure and/or Pilot-Induced Oscillations (PIO) Due to Actuator Rate Limiting, Michael J. Chapa
SIMSAT: A Satellite System Simulator and Experimental Test Bed for Air Force Research, James E. Colebank, R. Dan Jones, Randall D. Pollak, Donald M. Mannebach, and George R. Nagy
Fatigue Response of Repaired Thick Aluminum Panels with Bondline Flaws, David S. Conley
Wind Tunnel Investigation of Joined Wing Configurations, Jennifer Corneille
A Statistical Analysis of Space Structure Mode Localization, Amy M. Cox
Solving an Inverse Control Problem using Predictive Methods, Chad J. Davis
Effects of Pressure Gradients on Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow over a Flat Plate with Riblets, Franklin L. Dement Jr.
Toward Development of an Integrated Aerospace Power Doctrine, Toby G. Doran
Space Launch Operations and the Lean Aerospace Initiative, Troy L. Endicott
Closely Supervised Reactive Control of an Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle, Roy G. Glassco
Effects of Foreign Object Damage from Small Hard Particles on the High-Cycle Fatigue Life of Ti-6A1-4V, Joseph L. Hamrick II
Robust Eigenstructure Assignment Using Positive Definite Output Feedback Control, Adam G. Harris
Whole Spacecraft Vibration Isolation, Gregory G. Karahalis
Flow Separation Prevention on a Turbine Blade in Cascade at Low Reynolds Number, James P. Lake
Design and Analysis of on-Orbit Servicing Architectures for the Global Positioning System Constellation, Gregg A. Leisman and Adam D. Wallen
East Coast Abort Modeling with RTLS Elimination for the Space Shuttle-Liquid Fly Back Booster Launch System, Thomas L. Miller Jr.
Heat Transfer to the Inclined Trailing Wall of an Open Cavity, Orval A. Powell
Progressive Failure Analysis of Composite Panels, Stephen M. Spottswood
Tip Vortex and Crenulation Effects in a Compressor Cascade with Moving Endwall, Barry W. St Germain
Space Maneuver Vehicle Orbital Mission Planner: Development of Application and Analysis of On-Demand Maneuvering Ability, Shon P. Williams
Reverse Engineering of Foreign Missiles via Genetic Algorithm, Jon D. Wollam
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Monotonic and Fatigue Behavior of 2-D Woven Ceramic Matrix Composite at Room and Elevated Temperatures (Blackglas/Nextel 312), Musa Al-Hussein
Flight Test and Handling Qualities Analysis of a Longitudinal Flight Control System Using Multiobjective Techniques, John R. Anderson
Application of Decision Analysis to Evaluate Alternative Research and Development Investments., Michael J. Artelli
Analysis of Turbulence Models as Applied to Two- and Three-Dimensional Injection Flows, Clarence R. Chenault
Design of the Computer Subsystem for the AFIT Simulation Satellite (SIMSAT), Michael P. Hanke
An Evaluation of Frequency Domain Ensemble Averaging to Improve Aircraft Stability Derivative Estimation, Lawrence M. Hoffman
Electro-Mechanical Fatigue Behavior of a Quasi-Isotropic Laminate with an Embedded Piezoelectric Actuator, Tse Lin Hsu
The Influence of Surface Roughness on Supersonic High Reynolds Number Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow, Robert M. Latin
Improving Algorithmic Efficiency of Aircraft Engine Design for Optimal Mission Performance, Paul T. Millhouse
Preliminary Design of a Joint Simulation, Analysis, and Wargaming Center for the Turkish General Staff, Oguz Okuyucu
Wind Tunnel Testing for Drag Reduction of an Aircraft Laser Turret, Christopher H. Snyder
Effect of High Free Stream Turbulence on Film Cooling Using Double Row of 30° Slant-Hole Injectors, Lilith I. Sorensen
Damage Detection Using Pattern Classifiers, Eric D. Swenson
Singularity Avoidance Strategies for Satellite Mounted Manipulators Using Attitude Control, Nathan A. Titus
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Relative Equilibria of a Rigid Satellite in a Central Gravitational Field, Jeffrey A. Beck
Advances in Time-Domain Electromagnetic Simulation Capabilities Through the Use of Overset Grids and Massively Parallel Computing, Douglas C. Blake
Velocity Profiles and Skin Friction on a Ribletted Flat Plate in Adverse Pressure Gradient., Richard D. Branam
Development and Validation of an Experimental Test Rig for Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement of Forced Convective Heat Transfer, William T. Caldwell
Orbit Estimation Using Track Compression and Least Squares Differential Correction, Vincent J. Chioma
Fiber Volume Fraction Effects on Fatigue Response of a SCS-6/Ti-15-3 Metal Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Sean C. Coghlan
Fatigue Behavior of a Quasi-Isotropic Graphite/Epoxy Laminate Embedded with a Piezoelectric Sensor, Jon M. Coleman
Modern Flight Control Design, Implementation, and Flight Test, Phillip T. Edwards
Satellite Integrated Power and Attitude Control System Design Study, Stephen A. Fischer, Dwight D. Fullingim, Brian L. James, James M. Valenti, Jorg D. Walter, Paul J. Cotter, and William A. Seeliger
Control of Nonlinear Systems via State Feedback State-Dependent Riccati Equation Techniques, Kelly D. Hammett
Warning Times and Impact Predictions of Asteroids and Comets on a Collision Course with Earth, Ahren D. Heidt
Optimal Orbit Insertion Strategies Using Combined High and Low Thrust Propulsion Systems, Darren W. Johnson
Applying Flywheel Energy Storage to Solar Electric Orbital Transfers, Mark W. Marasch
Flow Field and Loading Analysis on a Wrap-Around Fin Missile, Thomas C. McIntyre
Improved Load Alleviation Capability for the KC-135, Adam L. Mortensen
Robust Parameter Estimation for the Mixed Weibull (Seven Parameter) Including the Method of Minimum Likelihood and the Method of Minimum Distance, Donald A. Mumford
Space Shuttle East Coast Abort Modes for High Inclination Launches, Richard K. Neufang
The Effects of Elevator Rate Limiting and Stick Dynamics on Longitudinal Pilot-Induced Oscillations, Patrick J. Peters
Residual Strength after Fatigue of a Cross-Ply Metal Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Alvin N. Ruiz
A Reliability Study of a Teleoperated Robotic System with Application to the Next Generation Munitions Handling System, Matthew J. Rummer
Effects of Liquid Transpiration Cooling on Heat Transfer to the Diverging Region of a Porous-Walled Nozzle, Daniel J. Schieb
Thickness Effects on a Cracked Aluminum Plate with Composite Patch Repair, Joel J. Schubbe
Optimal Non-Coplanar Launch to Quick Rendezvous, Gregory B. Sears
Constrained Model Predictive Control of a Nonlinear Aerospace System, Christopher M. Shearer
Stepped Tip Gap Effects on a Transonic Axial-Flow Compressor Rotor, Donald W. Thompson
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Flowfield near a Wrap-Around Fin, Carl P. Tilmann
Analysis of Tethers in Sampling near Earth Objects, John W. Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
The Preliminary Design of a Standardized Spacecraft Bus for Small Tactical Satellites, Gerald Ashby, Darren Buck, Robert Carneal IV, Tansel Cokuysal, Ahmet Donmez, James From, Todd Krueger, and Brian Robinson
Gain-Scheduled Aircraft Control Using Linear Parameter-Varying Feedback, Martin R. Breton
Residual Strength after Fatigue of Unidirectional and Cross-Ply Metal Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperature, Sen-Tzer Chiou
Structural Damage Identification from Limited Measurement Data, Richard G. Cobb
Numerical Analysis of Two and Three Dimensional Recessed Flame Holders for Scramjet Applications, Douglas L. Davis
Numerical Analysis of Two and Three Dimensional Recessed Flame Holders for Scramjet Applications, Douglas L. Davis
Simultaneous Composite Tailoring and Bending Control Optimization for Damping the Torsional Vibration of a Plate, Douglas W. DeHart
Performance Analysis of a Liquid Metal Heat Pipe Space Shuttle Experiment, Timothy J. Dickinson
Model Predictive Control of Aerospace Systems, Derek W. Ebdon
Non-Linear Finite Element Analyses of Composite Shells by Total Lagrangian Decomposition with Application to the Aircraft Tire, James M. Greer Jr.
Direct Measurement of Skin Friction in High Temperature and Impulsively Started Supersonic Flowfields, David M. Hazelton
Low-Velocity Impact on Composite Sandwich Plates, Eric J. Herup
Reaction Based Grasp Force Assignment, Mark W. Hunter
Comparison of the Control Anticipation Parameter and the Bandwidth Criterion during the Landing Task, David A. Kivioja
Residual Strength and Fatigue Characterization of SCS-6/Ti-6-4, Sang-Myung Lee
Influence of Tip Clearance on the Flowfield in a Compressor Cascade with a Moving Endwall, Richard J. McMullan
Compressible Turbulence Measurements in a Supersonic Boundary Layer with Impinging Shock Wave Interaction, Michael J. Meyer
Nonlinear Analysis of Airfoil Flutter at Transonic Speeds, Scott A. Morton
An Investigation of the Characteristics of Regenerative Heat Exchangers, Timothy J. Murphy
Multidisciplinary and Multiobjective Optimization in Conceptual Design for Mixed-Stream Turbofan Engines, Luc J. J. P. Nadon
Surveillance Plan for Monitoring the Shelf-Life of Chemical Defense Coveralls, Robert E. Neher Jr.
Riblet Effects on Gortler Vortex Development over a Concave Surface, James A. Rothenflue
Modeling of Progressive Damage in Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites, James P. Solti
Optimal Continuous-Thrust Orbit Transfers, James D. Thorne
Effect of Transient Body Force on the Performance of an Axial Grooved Heat Pipe, Wen-Lung Wang
Experimental Investigation of Compressible Boundary Layers under the Influence of Pressure Gradients, Raymond C. Wier
Experimental Investigation of Transverse Supersonic Gaseous Injection Enhancement into Supersonic Flow, Mark P. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Behavior of Cross-Ply Ceramic Matrix Composite under Tension-Tension Loading, Dana G. Allen
Application of Mixed-Norm Optimal Control to a Multi-Objective Active Suspension Problem, John B. Allison