Theses/Dissertations from 2010
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
An Investigation into the Feasibility of Using a Modern Gravity Gradient Instrument for Passive Aircraft Navigation and Terrain Avoidance, Marshall M. Rogers
An Analysis of Multiple Configurations of Next-Generation Cathodes in a Low Power Hall Thruster, John E. Rotter
Pulsed Film Cooling on a Turbine Blade Leading Edge, James L. Rutledge
Characterizing the Exhaust Plume of the Three-Electrode Micro Pulsed Plasma Thrusters, Myeongkyo Seo
Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy Verification Analysis for Use in the Combustion Optimization and Analysis Laser Laboratory, Christina R. Serianne
An Engineering Trade Space Analysis for a Space-Based Hyperspectral Chromotomographic Scanner, Phillip Sheirich
Aeroelastic Optimization of Sounding Rocket Fins, Joseph R. Simmons III
UAS Collision Avoidance Algorithm that Minimizes the Impact on Route Surveillance, Austin L. Smith
Fuel Composition and Performance Analysis of Endothermically Heated Fuels for Pulse Detonation Engines, Christopher A. Stevens
Flow Measurements Using Particle Image Velocimetry in the Ultra Compact Combustor, Levi M. Thomas
Effects of Contact Load on the Fretting Fatigue Behavior of IN-100 at Elevated Temperature, Alfred G. Traylor II
Tools for the Conceptual Design and Engineering Analysis of Micro Air Vehicles, Mustafa Turan
Least-Squares, Continuous Sensitivity Analysis for Nonlinear Fluid-Structure Interaction, Douglas P. Wickert
Wind Tunnel Analysis and Flight Test of a Wing Fence on a T-38, Michael D. Williams
Mission Planning for Close-Proximity Satellites, Barry R. Witt
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Investigation into Fretting Fatigue Under Cyclic Contact Load and in Conjuction with Fatigue of Titanium Alloy, Abdulla A. Al-Noaimi
The Concept Design of a Split Flow Liquid Hydrogen Turbopump, Michael A. Arguello
Determination of Static and Dynamic Stability Derivatives Using Beggar, Michael E. Bartowitz
Thermal Characterization of a Hall Effect Thruster, Alex M. Bohnert
Flexible Twist for Pitch Control in a High Altitude Long Endurance Aircraft with Nonlinear Response, Vanessa L. Bond
Creep-Rupture and Fatigue Behavior of a Notched Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Barth H. Boyer
Finite Element Simulation Methods for Dry Sliding Wear, Aaron J. Chmiel
Extending CFD Modeling to Near-Continuum Flows Using Enhanced Thermophysical Modeling, Abram E. Claycomb
A Comparison of Moiré Interferometry And Digital Image Correlation, Ryan J. Davidson
Modeling GPS Satellite Orbits Using KAM Tori, Rachel M. Derbis
Hypermixer Pylon Fuel Injection for Scramjet Combustors, Jason C. Doster
The Impact of Heat Release in Turbine Film Cooling, Dave S. Evans
PIV-Based Examination of Deep Stall on an Oscillating Air foil, Daniel E. Fredberg
Pylon Effects on a Scramjet Cavity Flameholder Flowfield, Andrew B. Freeborn
An Experimental Technique for Developing Intermediate Strain Rates in Ductile Metals, Hugh E. Gardenier IV
Effects of Environment on Creep Behavior of Nextel 720/Alumina-Mullite Ceramic Composite at 1200°C, Christopher L. Genelin
Characterization and Control of Carbon Dioxide Seed Particle Image Velocimetry, Bartt G. Greene
Uncorrelated Track Avoidance, Darrell L. Grob
Demonstrative Maneuvers for Aircraft Agility Predictions, David M. Hall
Laser Diagnostic System Validation and Ultra-Compact Combustor Characterization, Terry B. Hankins
Evaluation of Nanocomposites as Lightweight Electronic Enclosures for Satellites' Applications, Benjamin T. Harder
Direct Initiation through Detonation Branching in a Pulsed Detonation Engine, Alexander R. Hausman
Dynamic Supersonic Base Store Ejection Simulation Using Beggar, Michael D. Johnson
A Constraint Based Approach for Building Operationally Responsive Satellites, Mesut O. Kahraman
Optimal Re-entry Trajectory Terminal State Due to Variations in Waypoint Locations., William J. Karasz
Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Skip Entry Trajectory, Emre Kaya
Contamination Study of Micro Pulsed Plasma Thrusters, Ceylan Kesenek
On-Board Thermal Management of Waste Heat from a High-Energy Device, Nathan D. Klatt
Laser-Induced Fluorescence and Performance Analysis of the Ultra-Compact Combustor, Patrick J. Lakusta
A Novel Method Characterizing the Impact Response of Functionally Graded Plates, Reid A. Larson
Analysis of Multi-Layered Materials under High Velocity Impact Using CTH, Jason K. Lee
Computational Design of Upperstage Chamber, Aerospike, & Cooling Jacket for Dual-Expander Rocket Engine, David F. Martin II
Heat Transfer Due to Unsteady Effects as Investigated in a High-Speed, Full-Scale, Fully-Cooled Turbine Vane and Rotor Stage, Jonathan R. Mason
Extension of Viscoplasticity Based on Overstress to Capture the Effects of Prior Aging on the Time Dependent Deformation Behavior of a High-Temperature Polymer: Experiments and Modeling, Amber J. W. McClung
Velocity Estimate Following Air Data System Failure, Scott A. McLaren
Filtered Rayleigh Scattering Measurements in a Buoyant Flow Field, Steven M. Meents
Fuel Composition Analysis of Endothermically Heated JP-8 Fuel for Use in a Pulse Detonation Engine, Eric A. Nagley
The Effect of Elevated Temperature on the Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Nickel Alloy IN-100, John F. Ownby
Vibration Analysis of Commercial Thermal Barrier Coatings, Lindell E. Pearson
A Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Flexible Wing Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Nathan A. Pitcher