Theses/Dissertations from 2009
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
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