Theses/Dissertations from 2008
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
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