Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Initial Determination of Low Earth Orbits Using Commercial Telescopes, Matthew M. Schmunk
Hall Thruster Plume Diagnostics Utilizing Microwave Interferometry, Vipul Sharma
Handling Qualities Evaluation of a Supersonic Tailless Air Vehicle, Steven W. Speares
Optimal Control of Electrodynamic Tethers, Robert E. Stevens
Design of an Oxygen Turbopump for a Dual Expander Cycle Rocket Engine, William S. Strain
Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicle Testing Development and Small Scale Flapping-Wing Analysis, Craig E. Svanberg
Real-Time Navigation and Flight Path Generation for Tracking Stop-and-Go Targets with Miniature Air Vehicles, Nate A. Terning
Space Based Satellite Tracking and Characterization Utilizing Non-Imaging Passive Sensors, Bradley R. Townsend
Damage Detection Analysis Using Lamb Waves in Restricted Geometry for Aerospace Applications, Roman T. Underwood
Advanced Cathodes for Next Generation Electric Propulsion Technology, Dustin J. Warner
Analyzing Carbohydrate-Based Regenerative Fuel Cells as a Power Source for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Olek Wojnar
Minimizing Secular J2 Perturbation Effects on Satellite Formations, Jonathan W. Wright
Creep Behavior of Oxide/Oxide Composites with Monazite Fiber Coating at 1100°C in Air and in Steam Environments, Tufan Yeleser
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Structural Stability of a Joined-Wing Sensorcraft, Brandon J. Adams
Design, Construction, and Validation of the AFIT Small Scale Combustion Facility and Section Model of the Ultra-Compact Combustor, Wesley S. Anderson
Lamb Wave Propagation in Varying Thermal Environments, Jennifer P. Andrews
Comparative Analysis of a High Bypass Turbofan using a Pulsed Detonation Combustor, Ionio Q. Andrus
Raman Scattering Study of Supercritical Bi-Component Mixtures Injected into a Subcritical Environment, Young Man An
Effects of Prior Aging on the Creep Response of Carbon Fiber Reinforced PMR-15 Neat Resin at 288°C in an Air Environment, Christopher A. Back
Optimal Control of a Circulare Satellite Formation Subject to Gravitational Perturbations, Jason L. Baldwin
Investigation into Nanocomposites for Applications in Lightning Strike Protection, Matthew S. Bond, James A. Rodriguez, and Hieut T. Nguyen
Effects of Temperature and Environment on Creep Behavior of an Oxide-Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite, Jason C. Braun
Effects of Prior Aging at Elevated Temperature in Air and in Argon Environments on Creep Response of PMR-15 Neat Resin, Joseph L. Broeckert
Spacecraft Proximity Operations Used to Estimate the Dynamical & Physical Properties of a Resident Space Object, Abraham F. Brunner
Comparative Study of Aerodynamic Interference During AFT Dispense of Munitions, Matthew G. Burkinshaw
Autonomous Unmarked Aerial Rendezvous for Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR), Brian S. Burns
An Evaluation of High Velocity Wear, Gregory J. Cameron
Investigating Hastily-Formed Collaborative Networks, Joshua S. Campbell, Stanley L. Cooley, Matthew F. Durkin, and Brian K. Maddocks
Quantifying Non-Equilibrium in Hypersonic Flows Using Entropy Generation, Ryan W. Carr
CFD Investigation of Flow Past Idealized Engine Nacelle Clutter /// Computational fluid dynamics investigation of flow past idealized engine nacelle clutter, Matthew S. Caspers
Damage Detection Using Lamb Waves for Structural Health Monitoring, Jeffrey S. Crider II
Development of Cursor-on-Target Control for Semi-Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Joshua D. Crouse
Automated Carrier Landing of an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Using Dynamic Inversion, Nicholas A. Denison
Flight Dynamic Response of HALE Aircraft to KC-135 Flowfield, Amanda J. Devuono
Experimental Investigation of Oblique Wing Aerodynamics at Low Speed, Matthew J. Dillsaver
An Analysis of Aircraft Handling Quality Data Obtained from Boundary Avoidance Tracking Flight Test Techniques, Jason D. Dotter
Dynamic Response of a Collidant Impacting a Low Pressure Airbag, Peter A. Dreher
Active Control of a Thin Deformable In-Plane Actuated Mirror, Thomas P. Gabriele Jr.
Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Aerodynamic Torques, Michael L. Gargasz
A Systems Engineering Approach to Analyzing Weather Input Sensitivities of the Joint Precision Air Drop System, David L. Gemas
Satellite Attitude Control Using Atmopheric Drag, David B. Guettler
Satellite Formation Control Using Atmospheric Drag, Blake B. Hajovsky
Finite Element Analysis of Lamb Waves Acting within a Thin Aluminum Plate, SeJin Han
Experimental Characterization of Turbulent Flow Around Cylinder Arrays, Adam D. Harder
Fuel Estimation Using Dynamic Response, Michael S. Hines
Experimental Investigation of Turbojet Thrust Augmentation Using an Ejector, David A. Hoffman
Catalytic Partial Oxidation Reforming of JP8 and S8, Thomas G. Howell
Optimal Control Strategies for Constrained Relative Orbits, David J. Irvin Jr.
Common Aero Vehicle Autonomous Reentry Trajectory Optimization Satisfying Waypoint and No-Fly Zone Constraints, Timothy R. Jorris
Tension-Compression Fatigue Behavior of a Carbon Fiber/Epoxy (IM7/EPON 862) Composite Fabricated Using Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process, David W. Katwyk
The Aerodynamic Performance of the Houck Configuration Flow Guides, Dermot N. Killian II
Validation of the AFIT Small Scale Combustion Facility and OH Laser-Induced Fluorescence of an Atmospheric Laminar Premiext ed Flame, Stephen J. Koether
Effect of Prior Aging on Fatigue Behavior of IM7/BMI 5250-4 Composite at 191°C, Christine G. Ladrido
The Effects of Environment on the Interlaminar Shear Performance of an Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Patrick D. Laffey
High Temperature Degradation of 5250-4 Polymer Resin, Patrick E. Link
Wide Area Search and Engagement Simulation Validation, Michael J. Marlin
Filtered Rayleigh Scattering Measurements in a Bouyant Flowfield, Christopher C. McGaha
Demonstration of Clean Particle Seeding for Particle Image Velocimetry in a Closed Circuit supersonic Wind Tunnel, Charles M. McNiel
Damage Considerations of a Flexible Micro Air Vehicle Wing Using 3-D Laser Vibrometry, Leo L. Mendoza Jr.
Final Development, Testing, and Flight Preparation of the Rigidizable Get-Away-Special Experiment (RIGEX), Zachary R. Miller
Quick-Turn Finite Element Analysis for Plug-and Play Satellite Structures, Jeffrey E. Naff
Process Improvements for the AH-64 Tail Rotor Vibration Analysis, Mark C. Newkirk
Development and Testing of the Rigidizable Inflatable Get-Away-Special Experiment, Brady D. O'Neal
Final Assembly, Testing and Processing of the Rigidizable Inflatable Get-Away-Special Experiment (RIGEX) for Spaceflight Qualification, Jeremy J. Owens
Performing Particle Image Velocimetry in a Supersonic Wind Tunnel Using Carbon Dioxide as the Seed Material, Donald W. Peltier III
Efficiency and Pressure Loss Characteristics of an Ultra-Compact Combustor with Bulk Swirl, James T. Radtke
Radar Orbit Analsis Tool Using Least Squares Estimator, Sandra M. Rashash
Development of an Experimental Platform for Testing Autonomous UAV Guidance and Control Algorithms, Justin R. Rufa
Modeling Acoustic Effects on Shear Coaxial Jet Flow Utilizing Molecular Dynamic Simulation, Jermaine S. Sailsman
The Effects of Microstructure on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Nickel Alloy IN-100, Erik C. Saladin
Effects of Prior Aging at 191°C on Creep Response of IM7/BMI 5250-4, Robert A. Salvia
Rotorcraft Smoothing Via Linear Time Periodic Methods, Christopher S. Schulz
Critical Life Prediction Research on Boron-enhanced Ti-6Al-4V, Kevin A. Schwendiman
Simulation of the Dynamically Coupled KC-135 Tanker and Refueling Boom, Jeremy J. Smith
CFD Analysis of a T-38 Wing Fence, Daniel A. Solfelt
Optimal Orbital Coverage of Theater Operations and Targets, Kimberly A. Sugrue
Three Dimensional Analysis of a Composite Repair and the Effect of Overply Shape Variation on Structural Efficiency, David A. Sutter
Compressive Creep Behavior of NEXTEL™ 720/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composite at 1200°C in Air and in Steam Environment, Neil R. Szymczak
Experimental Methods to Characterize Nonlinear Vibration of Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles, Adam P. Tobias
Characterization of a Hall Effect Thruster Using Thermal Imaging, James W. Tomaszewski
A Comparison of Film Cooling Techniques in a High Speed, True Scale, Fully Cooled Turbine Vane Ring, Michael J. Umholtz
Comparison of Thermodynamic Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Representation of Materials, Michael J. Vanderhyde
The Aerodynamic Performance of the 24 Inch Houck Configuration, Michael M. Walker
Finite Element Solution: Nonlinear Flapping Beams for Use with Micro Air Vehicle Design, Robert L. Walker
Structural Optimization of a Distributed Actuation System in a Flexible In-Plane Morphing Wing, James T. Westfall
Cyclic Creep and Recovery Behavior of Nextel™ 720/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composite at 1200° C in Air and Steam Environments, Bridgett A. Whiting
Optimal Wind Corrected Flight Path Planning for Autonomous Micro Air Vehicles, Michael D. Zollars
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Scaling Flight Tests of Unmanned Air Vehicles, Jeevani I. Abeygoonewardene
A Systems Engineering Approach to Integrated Structural Health Monitoring For Aging Aircraft, Alan P. Albert, Efstathios Antoniou, Stephen D. Leggiero, Kimberly A. Tooman, and Ramon L. Veglio
Effects of Phase Difference between Axial and Contact Loads on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Titanium Alloy, Mohammad Almajali
Numerical Investigation of Cavity-Vane Interactions within the Ultra Compact Combustor, Jonathan F. Anisko
Free Flight Store Simulation Using Beggar, Judson T. Babcock
Some Aspects of the Mechanical Response of BMI 5250-4 Neat Resin at 191°C: Experiment and Modeling, John G. Balaconis
Quantitative Analysis of a Turbulent Wind Tunnel with Obstructions for use in Liquid Flame Spread Experiments, Beau M. Brantley
Characterization of Functionally Graded Materials, Benjamin D. Chapman
Structural Health Monitoring Considering Internal Beam Damage, Jessica B. Chronister
Analysis and Simulation of Hypervelocity Gouging Impacts, John D. Cinnamon
Development of In-Plane Surface Deformation Sensing for Thin Film PVDF Actuated Membrane Mirrors, John J. Cornelius
Vacuum Chamber Construction and Contamination Study of a Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster, Jacob H. Debevec