Theses/Dissertations from 2007
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
Particle Image Velocimetry Using a Novel, Non-Intrusive Particle Seeding, Charles J. DeLapp II
A Wind Tunnel Investigation of Joined Wing Scissor Morphing, Christopher C. Dike
Design, Build and Validation of a Small-Scale Combustion Chamber Testing Facility, Eric R. Dittman
Integrated Conceptual Design of Joined-Wing Sensor Craft Using Response Surface Models, Josh E. Dittmar
Situational Awareness and Synthetic Vision for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Testing, Joseph M. Dugan
Some Aspects of the Mechanical Response of PMR-15 Neat Resin at 288°C: Experiment and Modeling, Christina M. Falcone
Graphitized Carbon Foam with Phase Change Material, Angelinda D. Fedden
Application of Spline Variational Analysis Method in the Modeling of Composite Repairs, Brian M. Fredrickson
Modeling Fracture in Z-Pinned Composite Co-Cured Laminates Using Smeared Properties and Cohesive Elements in DYNA3D, Jason K. Freels
Experimental Analysis of Propeller Interactions with a Flexible Wing Micro-Air-Vehicle, Brian J. Gamble
The Determination of Remaining Satellite Propellant Using Measured Moments of Inertia, Jason W. Geitgey
Detailed Design of the Rigidizable Inflatable Get-Away-Special Experiment, Jeremy S. Goodwin
Optimal Dynamic Soaring for Full Size Sailplanes, Randel J. Gordon
Cost Comparison of Expendable, Hybrid and Reusable Launch Vehicles, Greg J. Gstattenbauer
Structural Analysis of the Rigidizable Inflatable Get-Away-Special Experiment, Anna E. Gunn-Golkin
Comparative Analysis of Two-Stage-to-Orbit Rocket and Airbreathing Reusable Launch Vehicles for Military Applications, Joseph M. Hank
Aerodynamic Loss and Mixing Over a Cavity Flame Holder Located Downstream of Pylon-Aided Fuel Injection, Lane C. Haubelt
Cycle Performance of a Pulse Detonation Engine with Supercritical Fuel Injection, Timothy M. Helfrich
Development and Testing of an Inflatable, Rigidizable Space Structure Experiment, Sarah K. Helms
Effects of Frequency and Environment on Fatigue Behavior of an Oxide-Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at 1200°C, Griffin Hetrick
Theoretical Modeling of the Transient Effects of a Towline Using the Method of Characteristics, Christopher A. Hill
Maneuver Estimation Model for Geostationary Orbit Determination, Brian J. Hirsch
Characterization of Compressive Creep Behavior of Oxide/Oxide Composite with Monazite Coating at Elevated Temperature, Patrick R. Jackson
Development and Validation of Reentry Simulation Using MATLAB, Robert E. Jameson Jr.
Development of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform: Modeling, Simulating, and Flight Testing, Nidal M. Jodeh
Optimization of a Low Heat Load Turbine Nozzle Guide Vane, Jamie J. Johnson
Structural Design of Wing Twist for Pitch Control of Joined Wing Sensor Craft, Fred A. Kimler III
Characterization of Pulse Detonation Engine Performance with Varying Free Stream Stagnation Pressure Levels, Wesley R. Knick
High Altitude Airship Station-Keeping Analysis, Douglas P. Kondrack
Effects of Environment on Creep Behavior of Two Oxide-Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites at 1200°C, Pavlos Koutsoukos
Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Damping of Coated and Uncoated Titanium Plates, Dustin W. Lee
Simulation of a Moving Elastic Beam Using Hamilton's Weak Principle, Elliott J. Leigh
Assessing the Potential for Improved Scramjet Performance through Application of Electromagnetic Flow Control, Martin F. Lindsey
Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Nickel Alloy IN-100, Elhoucine Madhi
Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes of a Nonlinear, Uniform Cantilevered Beam, Daniel J. Marquez-Chisolm
Characterization of UAV Performance and Development of a Formation Flight Controller for Multiple Small UAVs, Patrick A. McCarthy
Inertia Measurement and Dynamic Stability Analysis of a Radio-Controlled Joined-Wing Aircraft, William A. McClelland
An Analysis of Nonlinear Elastic Deformations for a Homogeneous Beam at Varying Tip Loads and Pitch Angles, Robert J. McGraw
Effect of Hold Times on Fatigue Behavior of Nextel 720™/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composite at 1200°C in Air and in Steam Environment, John M. Mehrman
Characterizing a Co-flow Nozzle for Use in a Filtered Rayleigh Scattering System, David S. Miceli
A Comparison of Main Rotor Smoothing Adjustments Using Linear and Neural Network Algorithms, Nathan A. Miller
Design and Numerical Simulation of Two Dimensional Ultra Compact Combustor Model Sections for Experimental Observation of Cavity-Vane Flow Interactions, David S. Moenter
Alleviation of Buffet-Induced Vibration Using Piezoelectric Actuators, Shawn D. Morganstern
Experimental investigation of the Aerodynamic Ground Effect of a Tailless LAMBDA-Shaped UCAV with Wing Flaps, Jason T. Mostaccio
Wear Analysis of CU-AL Coating on TI-6AL-4V under Fretting, Karl N. Murray
Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Shot-Peened IN 100, Jonathan L. Ng
A Comparative Analysis of Single-Stage-to-Orbit Rocket and Air-breathing Vehicles, Benjamin S. Orloff
Covariance Estimation and Autocorrelation of NORAD Two-Line Element Sets, Victor P. Osweiler
Three Component Velocity Measurements in the Tip Vortex of a Micro-Air-Vehicle, Hong-Joon Park
Validation of a Scaled Plane Strain Hypervelocity Gouging Model, Ronald J. Pendleton
Control Demonstration of a Thin Deformable In-Plane Actuated Mirror, Gina A. Peterson
Parameter Estimation of a Tactical Missile using Linear Regression, Kelly S. Powers
Optimal Coverage of Theater Targets with Small Satellite Constellations, Axel Rendon
An Exploration of Several Structural Measurement Techniques for Usage with Functionally Graded Materials, Robert A. Reuter
An Investigation into Robust Wind Correction Algorithms for Off-the Shelf Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Autopilots, Brent K. Robinson
Formation Flight Control for Aerial Refueling, Steven M. Ross
Creep-Rupture Behavior of a Woven Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperatures in a Humid Environment, Jennifer L. Ryba
Effects of Polishing Shot-Peened Surfaces on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V, Kasey S. Scheel
Lightweight In-Plane Actuated Deformable Mirrors for Space Telescopes, Michael J. Shepherd
Effect of Environment on Creep Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide CFCC with ±45° Fiber Orientation, Gregory T. Siegert
Store Separations from a Supersonic Cone, Richard J. Simko
Branch Detonation of a Pulse Detonation Engine with Flash Vaporized JP-8, John David Slack
Creep-Rupture and Fatigue Behaviors of Notched Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature, Mark A. Sullivan
CFD Investigation of the Flow Dynamics inside a Spherical Surface Indentation, Robert C. Vincent
Dynamics and Control of Tethered Satellite Formations for the Purpose of Space-Based Remote Sensing, Kurt A. Vogel
Performance Capability of a Damaged Lighter-Than-Air Vehicle Operating in the Near Space Regime, Charles W. Vogt Jr.
An Experimental Study of a Pulsed DC Plasma Flow Control Actuator, Jennifer D. Wall
An Investigation of the Effects of Boundary Avoidance on Pilot Tracking, Randy D. Warren
Characterizing and Controlling the Effects of Differential Drag on Satellite Formations, James T. Wedekind
Dynamic Nonlinear Bending and Torsion of a Cantilever Beam, Michael S. Whiting
Simulation of Weapons Release from Cargo Aircraft, Paul M. Wilson
Graph Theoretical Analysis of Network Centric Operations Using Multi-Layer Models, Ann Wong-Jiru
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Effects of Temperature and Shot-peening Intensity on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4A, Salman Albinali