Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Evaluation Techniques for Determining Damping Mechanisms on Titanium Plates, Kyle S. Allen
Fuel-Air Injection Effects on Combustion in Cavity-Based Flameholders in a Supersonic Flow, William H. Allen Jr.
Boundary Layer Flow Control Using Plasma Induced Velocity, Brian E. Balcer
Executable Architectures and their Application to a Geographically Distributed Air Operations Center, Robert J. Beal, Jeremy P. Hendrix, Garth P. McMurray, and William C. Stewart
Investigation of Aerobraking to Return the Space Maneuver Vehicle to Low Earth Orbit from Geotransfer Orbit, Benjamin M. Berlin
Investigation of the Performance Characteristics of Re-Entry Vehicles, Charles A. Bilbey Jr.
Cost Comparison of Existing Coatings for a Hypervelocity Test Rail, Mark A. Blomer
Controlling Sideslip Angle to Reduce the Radar Exposure of a Tactical, Rotary Winged UAV, Jonathan D. Bulseco
Weight Analysis of Two-Stage-To-Orbit Reusable Launch Vehicles for Military Applications, Richard A. Caldwell
Experimentation and Analysis of Composite Scarf Joint, Benjamin M. Cook
Application of Functionally Graded Materials in Aircraft Structures, William G. Cooley
A Systems Architectural Model for Man-Packable/Operable Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles, Cory A. Cooper, Matthew L. Ewoldt, Steaven A. Meyer, and Edward W. Talley
Drag Estimates for the Joined-Wing Sensor Craft, Ryan L. Craft
Development of a Higher-Order Upwind Algorithm for Compressible Fluid Flow, Barry A. Croker
Fatigue Behavior of a Functionally-Graded Titanium Matrix Composite, Scott R. Cunningham
Executable Model Development from Architectural Description with Application to the Time Sensitive Target Problem, Luis M. Diaz Rodriguez
Structures of Angled Aerated-Liquid Jets in March 1.94 Supersonic Cross flow, Dion R. Dixon
Internal Damage Detection and Assessment in Beams Using Experimental Natural Frequencies, Frances K. Durham
Effect of Temperature and Steam Environment on Fatigue Behavior of an Oxide-Oxide Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composite, Chalene A. Eber
Performance Measurements of Direct Air Injection in a Cavity-Based Flameholder for a Supersonic Combustor, Scott G. Edens
Characterization of the Global Hawk Low Pressure Turbine First Rotor, Timothy L. Garmoe
A Prediction Code for the Thrust Performance of Two-Dimensional, Non-Axisynnetric, Converging Diverging Nozzles, Angela M. Geatz
Experimental study of the Subsonic Aerodynamics of a Blended Wing Body Air Vehicle with a Focus on Rapid Technology Assessment, David A. Gebbie
Numerical Analysis and Optimization of the Ultra Compact Combustors, Roger T. Greenwood
Mechanical Behavior of Cracked Panels Repaired with Bonded Composite Patch, Michael A. Hansen
Creep-Rupture Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperatures in Air and Steam Environments, Lee B. Harlen
Orbit Estimation Algorithms for a Microsatellite Rendezvous with a Non-Cooperative Target, John P. Heslin
Modeling, Stability, and Control of a Rotatable Tail on a Micro Air Vehicle, Travis J. Higgs
Experimental Investigation of a Lift Augmented Ground Effect Platform, Roberto T. Igue
Biaxial Fatigue Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy, Daniel M. Jensen
Experimental Investigation into the Aerodynamic Ground Effect of a Tailless Chevron-shaped UCAV, Brett L. Jones
Wind Tunnel Study of Interference Effects Relating to Aft Supersonic Ejection of a Store, Timothy P. Jung
Determination of the Constitutive Equations for 1080 Steel and VascoMax 300, Zachary A. Kennan
Establishment of a System Operating Characteristic for Autonomous Wide Area Search Vehicles, Brian A. Kish
Tensile Stress Rupture Behavior of a Woven Ceramic Matrix Composite in Humid Environments at Intermediate Temperature, Kevin J. LaRochelle
Characterization of a Rotary Flat Tail as a Spoiler and Parametric Analysis of Improving Directional Stability in a Portable UAV, Troy A. Leveron
An Investigation of Starting Techniques for Inward Turning Inlets at Flight Speeds below the On-Design Mach Number, John D. Mack
A Numerical Analysis for Passive Attitude Stabilization Using a Tethered Balloon on a Gravity Gradient Satellite, Ernest Matias Maramba
Pulse Detonation Engine Thrust Tube Heat Exchanger for Flash Vaporization and Supercritical Heating of JP-8, Christen L. Miser
Design and Ground-Testing of an Inflatable-Rigidizable Structure Experiment in Preparation for Space Flight, Chad R. Moeller
Mixing Effects of Pylon-aided Fuel Injection Located Upstream of a Flameholding Cavity in Supersonic Flow, Daniel R. Montes
Technical Feasibility of Loitering Lighter-than-air-Near-space Maneuvering Vehicles, Eric R. Moomey
A Study in Drag Reduction of Close Formation Flight Accounting for Flight Control Trim Positions and Dissimilar Formations, Michael T. Morgan
Creep Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide Composite with Monazite Coating at Elevated Temperatures, Sean S. Musil
Effects of Boundary Layer Flow Control Using Plasma Actuator Discharges, Jeffrey M. Newcamp
Analysis of Computational Methods for the Treatment of Material Interfaces, Minh C. Nguyen
Performance study of Staging Variable on Two-Stage-To-Orbit Reusable Launch Vehicles, James K. Nilsen
Full Capability Formation Flight Control, Ryan K. Osteroos
Dynamic Aeroelastic Analysis of Wing/Store Configurations, Gregory H. Parker
Parachute Extraction of a Generic Store from a C-130; a CFD Proof of Concept, Stephen C. Platt
A Redesigned Tail Rotor for Improvement of CH-53E High-Altitude Performance, James A. Pritchard
Characterization of Upstream Mixing Cavities and a Downstream Combustion Cavity in Supersonic Flow, Adam P. Quick
Parametric Study of the Towline Shape of an Aircraft Decoy, Tyler L. Richardson
An Investigation of a Simplified Gouging Model, Gregory S. Rickerd
High Temperature Chemical Degradation of PMR-15 Polymer Resins, Grant W. Robinson
Study of Magnetogasdynamic Flow Acceleration in a Scramjet Nozzle, Erik K. Ross
Entropy Generation as a Means of Examining Continuum Breakdown, Christopher R. Schrock
Modeling and Simulation of Commercial Satellite Imagery Processes, David A. Shultz
Boundary Layer Control of a Circular Cylinder Using a Synthetic Jet, Christopher K. Smith
Attitude Model of a Reaction Wheel/Fixed Thruster Based Satellite Using Telemetry Data, Jason E. Smith
Maneuver Estimation Model for Relative Orbit Determination, Tara R. Storch
Validation of Turbulence Models in the Beggar Code for Unsteady Flow, Kevin G. Storm
Computational Aeroelastic Analysis of Micro Air Vehicle with Experimentally Determined Modes, Joshua A. Stults
Dynamic Characterization of Thin Deformable PVDF Mirror, Eric M. Trad
A Flash Vaporization System for Detonation of Hydrocarbon Fuels in a Pulse Detonation Engine, Kelly C. Tucker
Rate Dependence and Short Term Creep Behavior of PMR-15 Neat Resin at 23 and 288°C, Candice M. Westberry
Thermal Characteristics of Pitch Based Carbon Foam and Phase Change Materials, Kevin W. Wierschke
Engineering Tools for Variable Stiffness Vibration Suppression and Isolation, Michael F. Winthrop
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Shot-peened Titanium Alloy TL-6Al-4V under Seawater Conditions, William Y. Allen
Optimal Constellation Design for Orbital Munitions Delivery System, Jason Anderson
Effect of Equivalence Ratio and G-Loading on In-Situ Measurements of Chemiluminescence in an Ultra Compact Combustor, Jason M. Armstrong
Flow Around an Object Projected from a Cavity into a Supersonic Freestream, Scott T. Bjorge
The Evaluation of the Damping Characteristics of a Hard Coating on Titanium, Christopher M. Blackwell
Performance Study of Two-Stage-To-Orbit Reusable Launch Vehicle Propulsion Alternatives, Marc A. Brock
Coplanar Air Launch with Gravity-Turn Launch Trajectories, David W. Callaway
Effect of Dimple Pattern on the Suppression of Boundary Layer Separation on a Low Pressure Turbine Blade, John P. Casey
Isomer Heat Exchanger Combustor Replacement for a Supersonic Ramjet Powered Vehicle, Jonathan C. Cox
Decision Factors for Cooperative Multiple Warhead UAV Target Classification and Attack with Control Applications, Douglas D. Decker
Experimental Investigation into the Aerodynamic Performance of Both Rigid and Flexible Wing Structured Micro-Air-Vehicles, Anthony M. DeLuca
Magnetogasdynamic Flow Control of a Mach Reflection, Brian E. Earp
Monotonic, Creep-Rupture, and Fatigue Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) at an Elevated Temperature, John M. Engesser
Data Sorting and Orbit Determination of Tethered Satellite Systems, Mark J. Faulstich
Magnetogasdynamic Flow Acceleration in a Scramjet Nozzle, Brian H. Harrington
Structural Design and Analysis of a Rigidizable Space Shuttle Experiment, Raymond G. Holstein III
An Electromagnetic Tool for Damping and Fatigue Analysis, Todd M. Hoover
Cold Flow Testing of a Modified Subscale Model Exhaust System for a Space Based Laser, David B. Jarrett
Isomer Energy Source for Space Propulsion Systems, Benjamin L. Johnson
Effect of a Variable Contact Load on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V, Andrew J. Jutte
A Study of a Skirtless Hovercraft Design, Edward A. Kelleher
Design of a Space Borne Autonomous Infrared Tracking System, Matthew B. Kimsal
Controlling the Primary Mirror in a Space-Based Telescope Utilizing an Eigenstructure Assignment Technique, Kim Kyongsoo
Effects of Variable Contact Load on Fretting Fatigue Behavior of Shot-peened and Un-peened Titanium Alloy, Chia-Hawa Lee
Fretting Fatigue Behavior of the Titanium Alloy Ti-6AL-4V under Seawater Conditions, Lewis C. Lietch
Characterization and Ground Test of an Inflatable Rigidizable Space Experiment, Steven N. Lindemuth
Axisymmetric Optical Membrane Modeling Based on Experimental Results, Brian J. Lutz
Detached Eddy Simulation Analysis of Pak-B Low Pressure Turbine Blade, Kyle Malone
Shock Tube Investigation of Pressure and Ion Sensors Used in Pulse Detonation Engine Research, Robert J. McMillan
Investigation of Atmospheric Reentry for the Space Maneuver Vehicle, Dennis J. McNabb
Outside Loop Control in Asymmetrical Trimmed Flight Conditions, Gary D. Miller
Quantifying Initial Condition and Parametric Uncertainties in a Nonlinear Aeroelastic System with an Efficient Stochastic Algorithm, Daniel R. Millman