Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Experimental Measurements of Store Separation Using Dry Ice Models in a Subsonic Flow, Michael C. Paul
Conceptual Design Tool to Analyze Electrochemically-Powered Micro Air Vehicles, Douglas J. Pederson
Sizing Analysis for Aircraft Utilizing Hybrid-Electronic Propulsion Systems, Matthew D. Rippl
Stochastic Real-time Optimal Control: A Pseudospectral Approach for Bearing-Only Trajectory Optimization, Steven M. Ross
Optimization of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems for Small Remotely-Piloted Aircraft, Todd A. Rotramel
Operational Characteristics of a Rotating Detonation Engine Using Hydrogen and Air, Rachel M. Russo
Effect of Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature on a Small Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine's Performance, Peter J. Schmick
Increasing the Performance of a Sliding Discharge Actuator Through the Application of Multiple Potentials, Steven D. Seney Jr.
Process for Refining and Validating a Finite Element Model of an Experimental High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) Aircraft, Nicholas A. Sinnokrak
Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle Wing Manufacture and Force Testing, Nathanael J. Sladek
Nonintrusive Microwave Diagnostics of Collisional Plasmas in Hall Thrusters and Dielectric Barrier Discharges, Joshua A. Stults
Improved Collision Modeling for Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Methods, Sarah E. Summers
Biological investigation of the stimulated flapping motions of the moth, Manduca sexta, Travis B. Tubbs
Perimeter Security and Intruder Detection Using Gravity Gradiometry: A Feasibility Study, Jared D. Tuinstra
Using a Gatling-Gun Configured Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster as a Means to Control Micro Satellites with Extreme Precision, Lee I. Watson
Stochastic Orbit Prediction Using KAM Tori, Max W. Yates
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Assembly, Integration, and Test Methods for Operationally Responsive Space Satellites, Lisa A. Baghal
Development of a Flapping Wing Design Incorporating Shape Memory Alloy Actuation, Jeffrey A. Barrett
Minimizing Losses in a Space Laser Power Beaming System, Charlie T. Bellows
Verification of KAM Theory on Earth Orbiting Satellites, Christian L. Bisher
Design Analysis of a Sapce Based Chromotomographic Hyperspectral Imaging Experiment, Todd A. Book
Orbital Tori Construction Using Trajectory Following Spectral Methods, Ralph E. Bordner III
Experiments with Geometric Non-Linear Coupling for Analytical Validation, Jonathan D. Boston
Estimating Characteristics of a Maneuvering Reentry Vehicle Observed by Multiple Sensors, Evan M. Brooks
Gravity Gradiometry and Map Matching: An Aid to Aircraft Inertial Navigation Systems, Anthony J. DeGregoria
Fatigue Behavior of an Advanced SiC/SiC Composite with an Oxidation Inhibited Matrix at 1200°C in Air and in Steam, Jacob Delapasse
Effectsof Prior Aging at 260 °C in Argon on Inelastic Deformation Behavior of PMR-15 Polymer at 260 °C: Experiment and Modeling, Bradley K. Diedrick
Numerical Investigation of Pre-detonator Geometries for PDE Applications, Robert T. Fievisohn
Development of a Remotely Operated Autonomous Satellite Tracking System, Michael E. Graff
Validation of a Novel Approach to Solving Multibody Systems Using Hamilton's Weak Principle, Ashton D. Hainge
Consideration of Wear Rates at High Velocity, Chad S. Hale
Orbit Maneuver for Responsive Coverage Using Electric Propulsion, Timothy S. Hall
Analysis of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System Designs for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Ryan M. Hiserote
Conceptual Design Tool for Fuel-Cell Powered Micro Air Vehicles, Paul M. Hrad
Relative Orbit Elements for Satellites in Elliptical Orbits, Kirk W. Johnson
Mission Analysis and Design for Space Based Inter-Satellite Laser Power Beaming, Nicholas M. Keller
Fatigue Behavior of a SiC/SiC Composite at 1000⁰C in Air and in Steam, Michael W. Knauf
Velocity Plume Profiles for Hall Thrusters Using Laser Diagnostic, Daniel B. Lee
Particle Size Control for PIV Seeding Using Dry Ice, Brian T. Love
A Photogrammetry-Based Hybrid System for Dynamic Tracking and Measurement, Daniel P. Magree
Consideration of Wear Rates at High Velocities, Stephen P. Meador
Investigation of a Novel Compact Vibration Isolation System for Space Applications, Steven D. Miller
Preliminary Electrical Designs for CTEx and AFIT Satellite Ground Station, Arthur L. Morse
Back-pressure Effect on Shock-Train Location in a Scramjet Engine Isolator, Richard I. Paek
Disturbance Observer: Design and Flight Test of a Large Envelope Flight Controller, Donevan A. Rein
Flow Control Application on a Submerged Inlet Characterized by Three-Component LDV, Tina H. Reynolds
Structural Response of Slotted Waveguide Antenna Stiffened Structure Components under Compression, Joseph W. Sabat Jr.
Dive Angle Sensitivity Analysis for Flight Test Safety and Efficiency, Matthew T. Schneider
Thrust and Performance Study of Micro Pulsed Plasma, Jeremy J. Selstrom
A Structural Dynamic Analysis of a Manduca Sexta Forewing, Travis W. Sims
Design of a Film Cooling Experiment for Rocket Engines, Andrew L. Sincock
Attitude Control of a Satellite Simulator Using Reaction Wheels and a PID Controller, Ryan E. Snider
Analysis of Slewing and Attitude Determination Requirements for CTEx, William J. Starr Jr.
CFD Analysis of Experimental Wing and Winglet for FalconLAUNCH 8 and the ExFIT Program, Benjamin P. Switzer
Performance Characterization of a Three-axis Hall Effect Thruster, Spencer E. Temkin
Prototype Development and Dynamic Characterization of Deployable CubeSat Booms, Grant M. Thomas
Off-Design Analysis of a High Bypass Turbofan Using a Pulsed Detonation Combustor, Caitlin R. Thorn
Mission Analysis for Multiple Rendezvous of Near-Earth Asteroids Using Earth Gravity Assist, Uriah J. Tobey
Accurate Dynamic Response Predictions of PnPSAT I, Michael D. Trottier
ExFiT Flight Design and Structural Modeling for FalconLAUNCH VIII Sounding Rocket, Michael J. Vinacco
Effects of Prior Aging at 274⁰C in Argon on Inelastic Deformation Behavior of PMR-15 Polymer at 288⁰C: Experiment and Modeling, Joseph A. Wahlquist
Performance of a Small Internal Combustion Engine Using N-Heptane and Iso-Octane, Cary W. Wilson
Simulation and Application of GPOPS for Trajectory Optimization and Mission Planning Tool, Danielle E. Yaple
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Satellite Reentry Control via Surface Area Amplification, Salvador Alemán
Computational Analysis of Geometric Effects on Strut Induced Mixing in a Scramjet Combustor, Matthew G. Bagg
An Investigation of Shock Wave Physics via Hybrid CFD-BGK Solution Methods for Nonequilibrium Flows, Brook I. Bentley
Boundary Avoidance Tracking: Consequences (and Uses) of Imposed Boundaries on Pilot-Aircraft Performance, Ryan D. Blake
Surveillance Using Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Christopher E. Booth
F-16 Ventral Fin Buffet Alleviation Using Piezoelectric Actuators, Joseph S. Browning
Flow Visualization Study of Passive Flow Control Features on a Film-Cooled Turbine Blade Leading Edge, Daniel R. Carroll
Fatigue Behavior of an Advanced SiC/SiC Composite at Elevated Temperature in Air and in Steam, Devon T. Christensen
Alternative Methods to Standby Gain Scheduling Following Air Data System Failure, Matthew W. Coldsnow
Performance and Operability of a Dual Cavity Flame Holder in a Supersonic Combustor, MacKenzie J. Collatz
Rigidizable Inflatable Get-Away-Special Experiment (RIGEX) Post Flight Analysis, Ground Testing, Modeling, and Future Applications, Brett J. Cooper
Thermomechanical Properties of Center-Reinforced Aluminum, Geofrey S. Cox
Formation Flight of Earth Satellites on KAM Tori, Christopher T. Craft
Laser Dot Projection Photogrammetry and Force Balance Measurement Techniques for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles, David H. Curtis
A Finite Element Evaluation of an Experiment Related to Coating Damping Properties, Armando DeLeon
Finite Element Model Optimization of the FalconSAT-5 Structural Engineering Model, Cole C. Doupe
Laser-Induced Fluorescence and Synthetic Jet Fuel Analysis in the Ultra Compact Combustor, Aaron C. Drenth
An Experimental Investigation Studying the Influence of Dimples on a Film Cooled Turbine Blade Leading Edge, Paul G. Frisinger
Investigation into Contact Resistance and Damage of Metal Contacts Used in RF-MEMS Switches, Kevin W. Gilbert
Structural Optimization of Joined-Wing Beam Model with Bend-Twist Coupling Using Equivalent Static Loads, Nicholas S. Green
Effects of Prior Aging at 288°C in Argon Environment on Creep Response of Carbon Fiber Reinforced PMR-15 Composite with ±45°Fiber Orientation at 288°C, Tyler F. Gruters
A Feasibility Study of a Persistent Monitoring System for the Flight Deck of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers, Jeffrey S. Johnston
Development of Non-Uniform Radiation Solution Methods for Atmospheric Re-entry Using Detailed Thermal Modeling, Jeffrey R. Komives
Effect of Steam Environment on Creep Behavior of Nextel720/Alumina-Mullite Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Tolga Kutsal
Application of KAM Theorem to Earth Orbiting Satellites, Bryan D. Little
Discrete Film Cooling in a Rocket with Curved Walls, Jonathan F. McCall
Influence of Structural Flexibility on Flapping Wing Propulsion, Aaron M. McClung
Near Real-Time Closed-Loop Optimal Control Feedback for Spacecraft Attitude Maneuvers, C. Douglas McFarland
Ceramic Matrix Composite Characterization under a Combustion and Loading Environment, Andrew R. Nye
Cavity Coupled Aeroramp Injector Combustion Study, Dell T. Olmstead
Effects of Environment on Creep Behavior of Nextel720/Alumina-mullite Ceramic Composite with ±45º Fiber Orientation at 1200ºC, Muzaffer Ozer
Creep and Fatigue Interaction Characteristics of PWA1484, Christian J. Pierce
Critical Design Parameters for Pylon-Aided Gaseous Fuel Injection Upstream of a Flameholding Cavity, Mitchell R. Pohlman
Least-Squares Finite Element Formulation for Fluid-Structure Interaction, Cody C. Rasmussen
Fatigue Evaluation of Nanocomposites as Lightweight Electronic Enclosures for Satellites' Applications, Javier Rodriguez