Theses/Dissertations from 1992
Computational and Experimental Investigation into Fracture of Brittle Fiber - Brittle Matrix Composite Systems, James P. Solti
An Experimental Investigation of a Finite Circulation Control Wing, John M. Tallarovic
Power Analysis in Flexible Automation, Nathan A. Titus
Data Reduction with Least Squares Differential Correction Using Equinoctial Elements, Michael S. Wasson
Behavior of a Centrally Notched Cross-Ply and Unidirectional Ceramic Matrix Composite in Tension-Compression Fatigue, William A. Weidenaar
A Comparison of Computational Fluid Dynamics Computer Programs for Hypersonic Propulsive Nozzle Flowfields, Kennedy B. Wilson Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
Application of Low Thrust Propulsion Techniques to Satellite Attitude Control Systems, Jeffrey J. Abbott
Investigation of a Flux-Difference-Splitting Numerical Method in Supersonic Nozzles, Danny P. Allen
Thrust Vector Control of an Overexpanded Supersonic Nozzle Using Pin Insertion and Rotating Airfoils, Curtis R. Amble
Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue of a Fiber Reinforced Titanium Aluminide Composite, Mark A. Bates
Analysis of the Effects of Removing Nose Ballast from the F-15 Eagle, Richard L. Bennett
Application of Finite Element Modeling and Analysis to the Design of Positive Pressure Oxygen Masks, Bruce H. Bitterman
Discrete Simulation of Fractional Order Systems, Jeffrey A. Blank
The Application of Kriging for Controlled Minimization of Large Data Sets, Christopher Brodkin
Failure Characterization of a Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composite with Circular Holes, Daniel E. Bullock
A Comparison of Fractional Order Time Derivative Models of the Viscoelastic Stress Relations in Thermorheologically Complex Materials, Victor B. Chambers
Experimental Investigation of Trailing Edge Crenulation Effects on Losses in a Compressor Cascade, Steven J. Decook
Development of a Personal Computer Based Approach to Aircraft Parameter Identification, Mark S. Erickson
Investigation of Advanced Aircraft Performance Measures of Merit Including New Agility Metrics, Bruce A. Fox
Analysis of Suborbital Launch Trajectories for Satellite Delivery, Mark R. Goodell
Transient Heat Transfer Measurements on a Film Cooled Flat Plate in a Shock Tube, Rakhman Gul
Computation of Planar Store Trajectories Using an Adaptive Grid Procedure, William D. Hack
Finite Element Analysis of a Riveted Repair on a Curved Composite Panel, Scott A. Hamilton
Thermomechanical Fatigue of SCS-6/β21-S [0/90]2s Composite, Dana G. Hanson
Ground Collision Avoidance Using a Variable Incidence Altitude Measurement System for the A-7 Aircraft, Thomas A. Hartung
Experimental Evaluation of Design Variables for Two-Dimensional Confined Jet Thrust Vector Control Nozzles, Timothy M. Hawkes
Design of an Optimum Thrust Nozzle for a Typical Hypersonic Trajectory Through Computational Analysis, David J. Herring
An Algorithm for Robust Eigenstructure Assignment Using the Linear Quadratic Regulator, Thomas C. Huckabone
Comparison of Pointing Control Systems Utilizing Dahl and Coulomb Friction Model Compensation, Whitney J. Hulett
Optimization of Tangential Mass Injection for Minimizing Flow Separation in a Scramjet Inlet, Richard J. Kacik
Application of Mixed H2/H∞ Optimization, John J. Kusnierek
An Experimental Study of a Sting-Mounted Circulation Control Wing, Steven J. Lacher
Agility: Presentation and Flight Test Methods for the Operational Fighter Pilot, William R. Langdon
Effects of Colocation and Non-Colocation of Sensors and Actuators on Flexible Structures, W. C. Lee
An Investigation of Optimally Robust Structural Damping through Fractional Order Feedback, Mark T. Leonard
The Effect of Angle of Incidence and Reynolds Number on Heat Transfer in a Linear Turbine Cascade, Steven G. Meschwitz
Navigation of a Satellite Cluster with Realistic Dynamics, J. Timothy Middendorf
Fatigue Behavior and Failure Mechanisms of Centrally Notched [0]8 and [0/902]s Silicon Carbide Reinforced Aluminosilicate Glass, William R. Moschelle
Failure Characteristics of SCS-6/Ti-24Al-11Nb Composite With a Circular Hole at Room and Elevated Temperatures, Joseph E. Overbeck
Tensile Strength Characterization of a Metal Matrix Composite with Circular Holes, Jeffrey Rattray
Perturbation Theory for Restricted Three-Body Orbits, David A. Ross
Experimental Investigation into the Effects of Riblets on Compressor Cascade Performance, James A. Rothenflue
Propulsive Capability of a Reel-In Tether with Safe Separation Between Payload and Orbiter, Jay H. Rothhaupt
Improvement of the Thermodynamic Model for a Flux-Difference-Splitting Algorithm for the Computation of High Speed Flows, Mark E. Schieve
Thermal Nonequilibrium Effects on Turbine Cascade Aerodynamics, Jill L. R. Shaw
Higher-Order Thickness Expansions for Cylindrical Shells, Randy A. Smith
Effect of Nonuniform Entrance Flow Profile on Hypersonic Nozzle Pitching Moment, Sandra L. Snelling
Analysis of an Advanced Fighter Aircraft Using Jet Flap Techniques and the Vortex Lattice Method, Steven P. Snyder
A Comparative Study of Numerical Versus Analytical Waverider Solutions, Gregory O. Stecklein
Sensitivity Analysis for the Selection of Linear Quadratic Regulator Weighing Parameters Q and R for Active Vibration Suppression of a Cantilevered Beam, Steven L. Story
Model Identification and Control System Design for the Lambda Unmanned Research Vehicle, Gerald A. Swift
Static Pressure Measurements of a Low Power Arcjet, Kevin P. Talley
The Use of a Higher Order Kinematic Relationship on the Analysis of Cylindrical Composite Panels, Kathleen V. Tighe
Thermomechanical Fatigue Characterization of an Angle Ply Metal Matrix Composite, Wade H. Vaught
Investigation of the Effects of Increased Order Compensators in Mixed H2/H∞ Optimization, Scott R. Wells
Performance and Stability Analysis of the Non-Linear Dynamics of a Simple Powered Lifting Hypersonic Vehicle Flying on a Minor Circle, Mark A. Zavala
Robust Grasp Design Using Grasp Force Focus Positioning, Freddie D. Zayas
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Turbulence Scales in the Passage of a Linear Turbine Cascade, James L. Acree
Transverse Cracking in a Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composite, Steven E. Bachmann
Effects of Specific Heat Ratio on a Simulated Chemical Laser Cavity Flow, Curt DeWayne Botts
Realistic Orbits about the Martian Moons, Samuel R. Bryant
Skin Friction and Heat Transfer Predictions for Hypersonic Turbulent Flow over an Ogive-Cylinder, Richard H. Byers
Damping of Layered Beams with Mixed Boundary Conditions, Eugene T. Cottle
Analysis of Parking Orbits for a STS External Tank in Low Earth Orbit, James E. Cross
Material Properties of Silicon Carbide Fibers with Continuously Applied Sol-Gel Alumina Coatings, Christian C. Daehnick
A Comparison of the Optimization and Analysis of Doubly Curved Shells Using MSC/NASTRAN and ASTROS, John R. Dewsnap
Use of Grasp Force Focus Positioning to Enhance the Torque Resistance Capability of Robotic Grasps, Stephen G. Edwards
Sinusoidal Response of a Thin Viscoplastic Plate with Severe Temperature Gradient, Kenneth J. Fischer
Bifurcation Analysis of the Longitudinal Dynamics of a Simple Powered Lifting Hypersonic Vehicle, Eric E. Fox
Numerical Analysis of an Axisymmetric Thrust Augmenting Ejector, Kenneth R. Gage
Adaptive Filtering and Smoothing for Tracking a Hypersonic Aircraft from a Space Platform, Kenneth A. Gotski
Investigation of Strain Characteristics of Graphite Polyetherether Ketone Using a Nonlinear Analysis and Experimental Methods, Stephen C. Gould
Development of a Piezoelectric Polymer Film Pressure Transducer for Low Frequency and Dynamic Pressure Measurement, Ted H. Halley
Investigation of Direct and Indirect Optimization Algorithms for Aerospace Structures, Harry Hopkins III
Analysis of Hypersonic Blunt-Body Flows Using a Total Variation Diminishing Scheme and the MacCormack Scheme, Montgomery C. Hughson
Modeling and Analysis of Orthotropic Plate with Circular Cutout and Adhesive Bonded Patch, Mark W. Hunter
Numerical Analysis of Critical Inclinations about the Planet Mars, Kenneth J. Hyatt
Autonomous Navigation of a Satellite Cluster, Stephen C. Johnston
Robustness of H2 and H∞ Design Techniques in the Design of a Guided Missile Controller, Steven R. Kolbow
Vortex Bursting Over a Unit Area Aspect Ratio Delta Wing Using Vortex Paneling Methods, Donald A. Lorey
Analysis of Periodic Orbits About the Martian Moons by Continuation Techniques, Frank Luria
H2 and H∞ Optimization with a Restricted Region of Stability, Michael J. Mares
Investigation of the High Angle of Attack Dynamics of the F-15B Using Bifurcation Analysis, Robert J. McDonnell
A Comparison of Molecular Vibration Modeling for Thermal Nonequilibrium Airflow, Kenneth J. Moran
An Experimental Study of a Sting-Mounted Single-Slot Circulation Control Wing, Michael E. Pelletier
Impact Damage in Curved Graphite/Epoxy Panels with Clamped Edges, Ronald B. Perry
Investigation of Fatigue Damage Mechanisms in a Metal Matrix Composite Under Elevated Temperature, Barry D. Portner
Effect of Riblets on Pressure Recovery in a Straight-Walled Diffuser, Michael K. Reagan
Micromechanical Modeling of the Fiber/Matrix Interface Region in a Metal Matrix Composite, David D. Robertson
A Linear Quadratic Regulator Weight Selection Algorithm for Robust Pole Assignment, Jeffrey D. Robinson
Dynamic Analysis of a Combat Aircraft with Control Surface Failure, Marc Roy
Modelling and Analysis of Kernel Function and Development of Equivalent Theodorsen Function for Three-Dimensional Aeroelastic Analysis, John K. Ryder
Investigation of Damage Mechanisms in A Cross-Ply Metal Matrix Composite under Thermo-Mechanical Loading, Joel J. Schubbe
Computational Investigation of Circulation Control Turbulence Modeling, T. Bryan Scruggs
Minimum Orbits About the Planet Venus, Jeffrey J. Smith
Finite Element Investigation into the Dynamic Instability Characteristics of Laminated Composite Panels, Walter W. Taylor Jr.
Failure Mechanisms in a Quasi-Isotropic Ceramic Composite Laminate under Tensile Fatigue Loading, Gregory D. Tracy
Fracture Toughness of Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Ceramic Composites in Mode II Utilizing Laser Interferometry, Joseph W. Truskowski