Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Detonation Confinement in a Radial Rotating Detonation Engine, Kavi Muraleetharan
Solution Anneal Heat Treatments to Enhance Mechanical Performance of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718, David J. Newell
Modeling Hybrid Composites Using Tsai-Wu and Hashin Failure Criterion, Candice R. Roberts
Assessing Observer Stations for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness, Michael S. Rosenof
Spacecraft Position Estimation and Attitude Determination using Terrestrial Illumination Matching, Liberty M. Shockley
Design and Analysis of a Disk-oriented Engine Combustor, Bennett M. Staton
Electro-optic Satellite Constellation Design Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, Yasin Tamer
Space-Based Localization of Radio Frequency Transmitters Utilizing Macaulay Resultant and Heuristic Optimization Methods, Jessica M. Wightman
Fatigue Behavior of an Advanced Melt-infiltrated SiC/SiC Composite with Environmental Barrier Coating at 1200°C in Air and in Steam, Thaddeus M. Williams
Tension-tension Fatigue Behavior of Nextel™ 720/Alumina-mullite Ceramic Composite at 1200°C in Air and in Steam, Sarah A. Witzgall
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Investigation of Endwall Vortex Manipulation in High Lift Turbines Caused By Active Endwall Forcing, Horatio J. Babcock
Flow Behavior in Radial Rotating Detonation Engines, Scott A. Boller
Evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Flying Qualities Using a Stitched Learjet Model, Patrick M. Callaghan
Simulation and Piloted Simulator Study of an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System for Performance Limited Aircraft, James D. Carpenter
Development of Cislunar Space Logistics Networks for Satellite Constellation Support Using Event-Driven Generalized Multi-Commodity Network Flows, Alexander R. Collins
Direct Numerical Simulation of Roughness Induced Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition on a 7° Half-Angle Cone, Tara E. Crouch
Effects of Carbon-based Ablation Products on Hypersonic Boundary Layer Stability, Olivia S. Elliott
Multi-Path Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System for Performance Limited Aircraft with Flight Tests: Project Have Medusa, Kenneth C. Gahan
Optimal and Robust Neural Network Controllers for Proximal Spacecraft Maneuvers, B. Cole George
Initial Stage of Fluid-Structure Interaction of a Celestial Icosahedron Shaped Vacuum Lighter Than Air Vehicle, Dustin P. Graves
Process Parameter Development of Additively Manufactured AF9628 Weapons Steel, Erin M. Hager
Creep of Nextel 720/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composite with Diamond-Drilled Effusion Holes at 1200°C in Air and in Steam, Megan L. Harkins
Fracture Toughness and Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Characterization of Inconel 718 Formed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Charles C. Hohnbaum
Control Strategies for Multi-Evaporator Vapor Compression Cycles, Sunderlin D. Jackson
Ballistic Evaluation of Carbon Nanotube Sheet Material in Multifunctional Applications, Casey M. Keilbarth
Schlieren Imaging and Flow Analysis on a Cone/Flare Model in the AFRL Mach 6 Ludwieg Tube Facility, David A. Labuda
Sheet Velocity Measurements Using Laser Absorption Spectroscopy in a Xenon Hall Effect Thruster Plume, Avery W. Leonard
Application of Metamaterials for Multifunctional Satellite Bus Enabled via Additive Manufacturing, Michael A. Macchia
Characterization and Anomalous Diffusion Analysis of a 100w Low Power Annular Hall Effect Thruster, Megan N. Maikell
Scaling Film Cooling Adiabatic Effectiveness with Mass Transfer and Thermal Experimental Techniques, Luke J. McNamara
Cislunar Trajectory Generation with Sun-Exclusion Zone Constraints Using a Genetic Algorithm and Direct Method Hybridization, Joshua A. Ostman
Tracking Shock Movement on the Surface of an Oscillating, Straked Semispan Delta Wing, Justin A. Pung
Examination of Flow Dynamics and Passive Cooling in an Ultra Compact Combustor, Tylor C. Rathsack
Computational Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Satellite Trans-Atmospheric Skip Entry Survivability, John J. Runco
Influence of Leading Edge Oscillatory Blowing on Time-Accurate Dynamic Store Separation, Ryan G. Saunders
Analytical Models and Control Design Approaches for a 6 DOF Motion Test Apparatus, Kyra L. Schmidt
Wall Model Large Eddy Simulation of a Diffusing Serpentine Inlet Duct, Ryan J. Thompson
Limited-duty-cycle Satellite Formation Control via Differential Drag, Talon A. Townley
Interlaminar Shear Performance of High Temperature Composites, Tyler A. Wallis
Comprehensive Study of Study of Optimal Synergetic Skip Entries with Dynamic Thrust Vectoring Control, Jeremiah M. Webb
Manufacture of Fused Deposition Modeling Joints using ULTEM 9085, Zane A. Willburn
Tactical Missile Performance for Single and Multi-Wire Embedded Propellant Configurations with Discontinuities, Paul B. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Investigation of a Pressure Wave Supercharger for an Industrial Diesel Engine, Brian A. Beasley
Combustion Dynamics and Heat Transfer in an Ultra Compact Combustor, Brian T. Bohan
A Study of the Hexakis Icosahedron Vacuum Lighter Than Air Vehicle and the Effects of Air Evacuation on the Structural Integrity, Anthony A. Castello
Computational Investigation Using Bleed as a Method of Shock Stabilization, Dayle L. Chang
Thermochemical Non-Equilibrium Models for Weakly Ionized Hypersonic Flows with Application to Slender-Body Wakes, Matthew P. Clarey
Satellite Articulation Sensing using Computer Vision, David H. Curtis
Optimal Trajectory Generation in a Dynamic Multi-Body Environment using a Pseudospectral Method, Jacob A. Dahlke
Evaluation of High Velocity Wear, Armando DeLeon
Control, Characterization, and Cooling of an Ultra-Compact Combustor, Kevin J. DeMarco
Experimental and Computational Analysis of the Interaction of Carbon and Silicon Ablation Products in Expanding Hypersonic Flows, Brian E. Donegan
Effects of Manufacturing Process Variables on Ultrasonic Testing in Electron Beam Melted Ti-6AL-4V, Andrew D. Durkee
Influence of Coolant Flow Rate Parameters in Scaling Gas Turbine Cooling Effectiveness on a Flat Plate, Jacob P. Fischer
Human Optimization and Performance Enhancement in Flight via Real-time Biofeedback (Project HAVE HOPE), Michael S. Fritts
Creep of Hi-Nicalon™ S Ceramic Fiber Tows at 1100°C in Air and in Silicic Acid-Saturated Steam, Logan M. Gumucio
Analytical Determination of a Helicopter Height Velocity Diagram, Michael J. Harris
Passive Load Testing for Evaluation of Electromechanical Actuators, Jeremiah R. Hoffman
An Efficient Euler Method to Predict Shock Migration on a Straked Delta Wing Design, Dylan N. Hope
Design, Buildup, and Testing of a Radial Rotating Detonation Engine for a Compact Auxiliary Power Unit, Riley Huff
Space-based Maneuver Detection and Characterization using Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation, Justin D. Katzovitz
Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Mechanical Behavior and the Effects of the Space Environment, Ryan A. Kemnitz
Creep of Hi-Nicalon™ S Ceramic Fiber Tows at 1000°C in Air and in Silicic Acid-Saturated Steam, Brian G. Kroeger
Algorithms for Small Satellite Formation Flying, Robert B. LaRue
Wall-Modeled Large Eddy Simulation of a Three-Dimensional Shock-Boundary Layer Interaction, Nicholas J. Marco
Creep of Nextel 720/a Ceramic Matrix Composite with Laser Drilled Effusion Holes at 1200°C in Air and in Steam, Savannah N. Minor
Quasi-Static Nonlinear Analysis of a Celestial Icosahedron Shaped Vacuum Lighter Than Air Vehicle, Kyle D. Moore
Study of Abnormal Grain Growth in Beta Annealed Ti-6al-4v Forgings, Lee R. Morris
A Heuristic Method for Task Selection in Persistent ISR Missions Using Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Christopher C. Olsen
Three-Dimensional Wall Effects in a Scramjet Cavity Flameholder, Evan P. Oren
Thermal Management of Satellite Electronics via Gallium Phase Change Heat Sink Devices, Brian O. Palmer
Optimal Finite Thrust Guidance Methods for Constrained Satellite Proximity Operations Inspection Maneuvers, Eric R. Prince
Creep of Hafnium Diboride -20 Vol% Silicon Carbide at 1500°C in Air, Glen E. Pry
Design and Testing of an Additively Manufactured CubeSat Structural Bus, Karson A. Roberts
The Study and Application of Carbon Nanotube Film Heaters for Space Applications, Christopher C. Rocker
Arrhenius Rate Chemistry Informed Inter-phase Source Terms (ARCIIST) for Macro-Scale Explosive Hydrocodes, Matthew J. Schwaab
Pseudo Linear Hall Effect Thruster Characterization through Potential, Magnetic, and Optical Measurements, Braeden A. Sheets
Parameter Study of an Orbital Debris Defender using Two Team, Three Player Differential Game Theory, David F. Spendel
Investigation of Geometric and Thermal Scaling Effects on Simulated Turbine Vane Leading Edge Model, James G. Tewaheftewa
Analysis of Additively Manufactured Injectors for Rotating Detonation Engines, Michael C. Waters
Application of Spectral Solution and Neural Network Techniques in Plasma Modeling for Electric Propulsion, Joseph R. Whitman
Tensile Properties and Fatigue Behavior of Geopolymer Matrix Composites with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement at Elevated Temperature, Steffan M.L. Wilcox
Characterization and Analysis of Plasma Instabilities in a 600 W Permanent Magnet Hall Thruster, Samuel D. Wright
Simplex Control Methods for Robust Convergence of Small Unmanned Aircraft Flight Trajectories in the Constrained Urban Environment, Michael D. Zollars
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
An Analysis of Radio-Frequency Geolocation Techniques for Satellite Systems Design, Daniel R. Barnes
Characterization and Scaling Study of Energy Pathways in Small Four-Stroke Internal Combustion Engines, Jason R. Blantin
Fatigue behavior of an advanced melt-infiltrated SiC/SiC composite at 1200°C in air and in steam, Nicholas J. Boucher
Stressed Oxidation of Hafnium Diboride in Air at 1500°C, Thomas A. Bowen
Investigation of Dynamic Store Separation out of a Weapons Bay Cavity Utilizing a Low Speed Wind Tunnel, Andrew D. Bower
Analysis of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures Using Finite Element Methods, Christopher A. Box
Optimal Control Methods for Missile Evasion, Ryan W. Carr
The Impact of Atmospheric Fluctuations on Optimal Boost Glide Hypersonic Vehicle Dynamics, Melissa A. Dunkel
Evaluating the Autonomous Flying Qualities of a Simulated Variable Stability Aircraft, Ali M. Hamidani
Hall Effect Thruster Characterization through Potential, Magnetic, and Optical Measurements, Nicholas L. Hyatt
Time-dependent Validation of Finite Element Strain Distribution of a Plastically-Deformed Plate via Digital Image Correlation, Kevin R. Knapp
Creep of Hi-Nicalon™ S Ceramic Fiber Tows at 900°C In Air and In Silicic Acid-Saturated Steam, Ronald K. Mitchell
Formation Flight of Earth Satellites on KAM TORUS Using Classical Orbital Elements, Marissa C. Reabe
Investigating Analytical and Numerical Methods to Predict Satellite Orbits Using Two-Line Element Sets, Adam T. Rich
Analysis of an Experimental Space Debris Removal Mission, Krista L.L. Roth