Theses/Dissertations from 2018
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
Using a Plenoptic Camera for Real-Time Depth Estimation, Ryan J. Anderson
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
Control Allocation Methods for Constrained and Over Actuated Satellite Attitude Control Systems, Jonathon M. Childress
Busek 1cm Micro Radio-Frequency Ion Thruster Empirical Performance Determination, Brian D. Couch
The Impact of Atmospheric Fluctuations on Optimal Boost Glide Hypersonic Vehicle Dynamics, Melissa A. Dunkel
Application of RF-DNA Fingerprinting Techniques to ICOM Radio Satellite Communication, Patrick N. 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
Additively Manufactured Spacecraft Thermal Control System, Daniel T. Lanzo
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
Dynamic Logical Mission Modeling Tool, Justin A. Sadowski
KAM Tori from Two-Line Element Sets: A Comparison to SGP4, Kenneth J. Stuart
Performance Losses in Additively Manufactured Low Thrust Nozzles, Christopher D. Tommila
Testing and Evaluating Deployment Profiles of the Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD), Stephen K. Tullino
Relating Film Cooling Performance Between Ambient and Near Engine Temperatures, Christopher J. Vorgert
Computational Optimization Under Uncertainty of an Active Flow Control Jet, Luke A. Welch
Satellite Propulsion Spectral Signature Detection and Analysis for Space Situational Awareness using Small Telescopes, Pamela L. Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Corrosion Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior At Notched Hole In 7075-T6 Under Different Biaxial Stress Ratios, Khalid A. Alghamdi
Effect of Stress Ratio on Fatigue Crack Growth Rate at Notched Hole in 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy Under Biaxial Fatigue, Reja Alshahrani
Design and Experimentation of a Premixed Rotating Detonation Engine, Ionio Q. Andrus
The Scaling of Loss Pathways and Heat Transfer in Small Scale Internal Combustion Engines, Joseph K. Ausserer
Test and Verification of a CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control System in Variable Magnetic Fields, Eric A. Bassett
Multi-CubeSat Deployment Strategies: How Different Satellite Deployment Schemes Affect Satellite Separation and Detection for Various Types of Constellations and Missions, Scott A. Biehl Jr.
Liquid Fuel Film Cooling: a CFD Analysis With Hydrocarbon Fuel, Jacob D. Bills
Flow Field Dynamics in a High-g Ultra-Compact Combustor, Andrew E. Cottle
Formation Flight of Earth Satellites on Low-Eccentricity KAM Tori, Christopher T. Craft
Conceptual Design, Structural Analysis, and Design Space Exploration of a Vacuum Lighter than Air Vehicle, Brian C. Cranston
Localized Plasma Measurement During Instability Modes In a Hall Thruster, David A. Cunningham
Effects of Additive Manufacturing Methods on the Dynamic Properties of 15-5PH Stainless Steel, Allison A. Dempsey
Key Detection Rate Modeling and Analysis for Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution, Jonathan C. Denton
Spectroscopic Measurement of Gas Temperature in Small Internal Combustion Engines, Matthew J. Deutsch
Orbital Resonances in the Vinti Solution, Laura M. Duffy
Space Object Self-Tracker On-Board Orbit Determination Analysis, Stacie M. Flamos
Enhanced Flow Migration in Full Annular Ultra Compact Combustor, Nicholas A. Gilbert
Evaluation of Verification Approaches Applied to a Nonlinear Control System, Kerianne H. Gross
Particle Image Velocimetry and Analysis Methods Using Cleanly Seeded Particles in Supersonic Flow, Paul A. Gulotta
Surface Roughness of Electron Beam Melting TI-6AL-4V Effect on Ultrasonic Testing, Evan T. Hanks
Adaptive Estimation and Heuristic Optimization of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Joshuah A. Hess
Investigation Into Reynolds Number Effects On A Biomimetic Flapping Wing, Daniel K. Hope
Optimal Control of an Uninhabited Loyal Wingman, Clay J. Humphreys
Evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Flying Qualities Using JSBSim, Joshua P. Kim
Space Qualification Testing of a Deployable Shape Memory Alloy CubeSat Antenna, Carl L. Kobza
Fatigue behavior of an advanced SiC/SiC composite at 1300° C in air and steam, Michael Lee
Cavity Geometric Features and Entrainment Characterization Resulting from a Ballistically Induced Hydrodynamic Ram Event, Andrew J. Lingenfelter
Analysis of a Modified Equivalent Circuit Model for Lithium-Ion Battery Modules in CubeSats, James J. Liu
Performance Testing of Various Nozzle Design for Water Electrolysis Thruster, Yuen Liu
Investigation of Thermal Scaling Effects for a Turbine Blade Leading Edge and Pressure Side Model, Ryan A. Lynch
Geolocation of RF Emitters Using a Low-Cost UAV-Based Approach, Michael A. Magers
Development of a Modularized Software Architecture to Enhance SSA with COTS Telescopes, Julian P. McCafferty
Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of a Small Through-Flow Wave for Use Within the Brayton Cycle, Micahel J. McClearn
Meeting The DoD’s Tactical Weather Needs Using CubeSats, Shayna K. McKenney
Short Duration Missions to Earth Crossing Asteroids, James B. Millar III
Vibrational Analysis of a 12U Chassis, Daniel G. Miller
Empirical Determination of Performance Characteristics for Busek 1cm Micro Radio-Frequency Ion Propulsion System, Connor L. Muilenburg
Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Behavior of Unitized Composite Airframe Structures at Elevated Temperature, Mohamed Noomen
Analysis of a Near Real-Time Optimal Attitude Control for Satellite Simulators, Ryan M. Patrick
Effectiveness Based Design of a Tactical Tanker Aircraft, Andrew K. Petry
Creep of Hi-Nicalon™ S Ceramic Fiber Tows at 700°C in Air and in Silicic Acid-saturated Steam, Matthew W. Piper
Design and Flight Test of A Weapons-cavity Acoustics And Separation Test Bed, Zachary Probst
Force and Moment Measurements Applicable to a Flexible Weapons System, James B. Sellers
Electro-Mechanical Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Sheets in Simulated Space Environments: The Dawn of “Carbon Spacecraft”, Jacob W. Singleton
Pointing Analysis and Design Drivers for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Quantum Key Distribution, Jeremiah A. Specht
Multi-Trajectory Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System with Flight Tests (Project Have ESCAPE), John V. Trombetta
Influence of Coolant Flow Rate Parameters in Scaling Gas Turbine Cooling Effectiveness, Connor J. Wiese
Military Applications of High-Altitude Satellite Orbits in a Multi-Body Dynamical Environment Using Numerical Methods and Dynamical Systems Theory, Meredith M. Wilmer
Orbit Determination Using Vinti's Solution, Steven P. Wright
Minimum-Fuel Trajectory Design in Multiple Dynamical Environments Utilizing Direct Transcription Methods and Particle Swarm Optimization, Alfredo G. Zurita Jr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
A Nonequilibrium Finite-Rate Carbon Ablation Model for Radiating Earth Re-entry Flows, Christopher R. Alba
Finite Element Analysis and Experimentation of an Icosahedron Frame under Compression, Mohammed AlGhofaily
Error Characterization of Flight Trajectories Reconstructed Using Structure from Motion, Daniel C. Alix
Tension-Compression Fatigue Behavior of 2D And 3D Polymer Matrix Composites at Elevated Temperature, Saleh A. AlNatifat
Effect of Mixture Pressure and Equivalence Ratio on Detonation Cell Size for Hydrogen-Air Mixtures, Curtis A. Babbie
Leveraging External Sensor Data for Enhanced Space Situational Awareness, Charlie T. Bellows
Creep and Oxidation of Hafnium Diboride-Based Ultra High Temperature Ceramics at 1500°C, Anthony J. DeGregoria
Navigation Constellation Design Using a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm, Heather C. Diniz
Optimal Attitude Control of Agile Spacecraft Using Combined Reaction Wheel and Control Moment Gyroscope Arrays, Cole C. Doupe
Modular Heat Dissipation Technique for a CubeSat, Melih Eken
Orbit Estimation of Non-Cooperative Maneuvering Spacecraft, Gary M. Goff
Methods of Measuring Stress Relaxation in Composite Tape Springs, Justin T. Heppe
Modal Characterization of a Piezoelectric Shaker Table, Randall J. Hodkin
Exhaust Composition in a Small Internal Combustion Engine Using FTIR Spectroscopy, Kevin P. Horn