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2024
Multifidelity Comparison of Supersonic Wave Drag Prediction Methods Using Axisymmetric Bodies †, Troy Abraham, David Lazzara, and Douglas Hunsaker; Aerospace
Finite-Time Control Strategies for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, John Tamotsu Akagi
Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Multi-Materials Fabricated Through a Combination of LPBF and DED Additive Manufacturing Techniques, Christopher J. Bettencourt
Development and Testing of an 8-Bit Digitally Throttled Hybrid Rocket Motor, Trevor W. Coombs
Dynamic Modeling of a Nuclear Integrated Energy System With Thermal Energy Storage and Hydrogen Production, Seth J. Dana
Oxider to Fuel Ratio Shift Compensation Via Vortex Strength Control in Hybrid Rocket Motors, Max W. Francom
Development of a High-Throughput Methodology for Vibration-Based Fatigue Tests, Brandon Alexander Furman
Utilizing Bayesian Optimization in Technoeconomic Analyses for Integrated Energy Systems, Anthoney Griffith
Understanding Ion Rejection Mechanism of Freeze Desalination by Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Mahbuba Jannat
Cislunar Optimal Robust Trajectory Design With Corrective Maneuvers, Scott J. Kelly
Rapid Prediction of Buoyancy-Driven Exchange Flows at the Great Salt Lake: ML Models and a 1D Shallow Water Approach, Eric M. Larsen
Stick-Fixed Maneuver Points in Roll, Pitch, and Yaw and Associated Handling Qualities, Benjamin C. Moulton, Troy A. Abraham, and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum
On the History and Semantics of Burble in Aerodynamic Theory, Benjamin C. Moulton, Cory D. Goates, and Troy A. Abraham; AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum
Evaluation of First-Order Actuator Dynamics and Linear Controller for a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage Fighter Aircraft, Benjamin C. Moulton, Matthew W. Harris, Douglas F. Hunsaker, and James J. Joo; AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum
Trade-Offs in Lighting for DIC Strain Measurements in Vibration-Based Fatigue Testing, Jacob R. Rigby
Development, Modeling, Identification, and Control of Tilt-Rotor eVTOL Aircraft, Clayton T. Spencer
2023
Low-Erosion Nozzle Materials for Long-Duration Hybrid Rocket Burns, Russell S. Babb
Aerodynamic Implications of a Bio‐Inspired Rotating Empennage Design for Control of a Fighter Aircraft, Christian R. Bolander
Estimated Aerodynamic Forces and Moments and Optimal Orientation of the V-Bat Airframe During Vertical Landing in Gusty Conditions, Parker C. Carter
Augmented State Linear Covariance Applications for Nonlinear Missile Engagements, Jeffrey Scott Clawson
The Influence of Surface Roughness Frequency on Rotating Sphere Aerodynamics, Jack C. Elliott
In-Situ Optical Measurements of High Temperature Combustion Plumes, Cara Frischkorn
Development, Implementation, and Optimization of a Modern, Subsonic/Supersonic Panel Method, Cory D. Goates
An Alternate Dimensionless Form of the Linearized Rigid-Body Aircraft Equations of Motion with Emphasis on Dynamic Parameters, Douglas F. Hunsaker and Benjamin C. Moulton; AIAA SciTech Forum
Convexity Applications in Single and Multi-Agent Control, Olli Nikodeemus Jansson
Quantifying the Effect of Stable Stratification on Low-Reynolds Number Flow Past a Horizontal Cylinder, Holland Kartchner
Cislunar Navigation Techniques and Navigation Performance Optimization, Quinn P. Moon
Simplified Mass and Inertial Estimates for Aircraft with Components of Constant Density, Benjamin C. Moulton and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA SciTech Forum
Development of a Potassium Permanganate Catalyst-Infused Fuel Grain for Hydrogen Peroxide Hybrid Thruster Ignition Enhancement, Ryan J. Thibaudeau
High Efficiency Angles-Only Space-Based Approaches for Geosynchronous Orbit Catalog Maintenance With Sparse Information, Louis M. Tonc
Spherically Constrained Relative Motion Trajectory Analysis, Nathaniel T. Woodford
2022
Quantifying the Dynamics of an Idealized Oil-Plume in Stratified Environment Using Direct Numerical Simulations, Jasmin Ahmed
Attainable Moment Set and Actuation Time of a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage, Christian R. Bolander, Douglas F. Hunsaker, David Myszka, and James J. Joo; AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum
Lifting-Line Predictions for Life and Twist Distributions to Minimize Induced Drag in Ground Effect, Kyler Church
Novel Patterning Techniques to Improve Digital Image Correlation in Challenging Environments, Weston Craig
A Theoretical Trade-Off Between Wave Drag and Sonic Boom Loudness Due to Equivalent Area Changes on a Supersonic Body, Nolan L. Dixon
Release of Large Water Droplets, Jeffrey N. Fonnesbeck
Seam Shifted Wake in the Magnus and Non-Magnus Directions, John W. Garrett
Calibration Procedure for DIC Strain Measurements During Vibration-Based Fatigue Testing, Benjamin D. Hill
Developing a Methane Detector for Aerospace Applications, Michael A. Kirk
Linearized Rigid-Body Static and Dynamic Stability of an Aircraft With a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage, Austin J. Kohler
Speed of Small Droplets on Repellent Surfaces, Addison J. Litton
Control Mapping Methodology for Tailless Morphing-Wing Aircraft, Zachary S. Montgomery
A Study of Wings with Constant and Variable Sweep for Aerodynamic Efficiency in Inviscid Flow, Bruno Moorthamers
Fabrication and Testing of Catalyst-Infused Filament for 3D Printing of Ignition-Augmented Hybrid Rocket Fuels, Kurt C. Olsen
Thermodynamic Analysis of a Novel Cycle for Nuclear SMR and Heat Transfer Performance Validation of the Related Supercritical Working Fluids, Benjamin M. Pepper
Improved Digital Image Correlation Techniques at High Speed and High Temperature, Lindsey J. Rowley
Pressure from PIV for an Oscillating Internal Flow, Md Nazmus Sakib
Multi-Fidelity Predictions for Control Allocation on the NASA Ikhana Research Aircraft to Minimize Drag, Justice T. Schoenfeld
Optimal Relative Path Planning for Constrained Stochastic Space Systems, Nathan Bohus Stastny
Multidisciplinary Reference Solutions for Performance-Optimized Aircraft Wings with Tailored Aerodynamic Load Distributions, Jeffrey D. Taylor
2021
Sonic Boom Loudness Reduction Through Localized Supersonic Aircraft Equivalent-Area Changes, Troy A. Abraham
Characteristic of the Dynamics of Disorder in Crystalline and Amorphous Materials, Amir Behbahanian
Attitude and Reflection Parameter Estimation of Resident Space Objects Using Ground-Based Photometry, Arun J. Bernard
Sensitivity Study for UAV GPS-Denied Navigation in Uncertain Landmark Fields, Samantha D. Burton
Passive Cavity Deflation after Water Entry Facilitated by a Vented Tube, Emma R. Fraley
Practical Implementation of a General Numerical Lifting-Line Method, Cory D. Goates and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
Navigation Performance of Line/Plane Intersection Lidar Model in Conjunction With Opportunistic Feature Tracker, Michael R. Hansen
High-Magnification Digital Image Correlation Techniques for Aged Nuclear Fuel Cladding Testing, Robert Scott Hansen
Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems Using OpenModelica and RAVEN, Stephen Michael Hills
The Effect of Bit Depth on High Temperature Digital Image Correlation Measurements, Steven Robert Jarrett
Exact and Approximate Relaxation Techniques for Computational Guidance, Sheril Avikkal Kunhippurayil
3D-Printed Morphing Wings for Controlling Yaw on Flying-Wing Aircraft, Benjamin C. Moulton
3D-Printed Wings with Morphing Trailing-Edge Technology, Benjamin C. Moulton and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech Forum Virtual Event
Computational Fluid Dynamics Benchmark Validation Experiment of Plenum-to-Plenum Flow Through Vertical Heated Parallel Channels, Austin W. Parker
Impacts in Fluids: Forces, Scaling Laws and Bouncing Modes in Projectile Impacts on Water Pools and Droplets, Rafsan Rabbi
Collective Motion in Pelotons and Fish Schools: Observation and Modeling, Syed Rafid Rahman
Development of a Variable Extensometer Method for Measuring Ductility Scaling Parameters, Adam J. Smith
Airframe and Systems Design, Analysis, and Testing of the Horizon Morphing-Wing Aircraft, Sabrina A. Snow
Development of an Anisotropic Thermal Stress Model for a Low-Erosion Hybrid Rocket Nozzle System, Judson C. Stephens
Low-Fidelity Method for Rapid Aerostructural Optimisation and Design-Space Exploration of Planar Wings, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Doug F. Hunsaker; The Aeronautical Journal
Characterization of the Common Research Model Wing for Low-Fidelity Aerostructural Analysis, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
Comparison of Theoretical and High-Fidelity Aerostructural Solutions, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
Comparison of Theoretical and Multi-Fidelity Optimum Aerostructural Solutions for Wing Design, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Douglas F. Hunsaker; Journal of Aircraft
Sensitivity and Estimation of Flying-Wing Aerodynamic, Propulsion, and Inertial Parameters Using Simulation, Jaden Thurgood and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech Forum Virtual Event
Sensitivity and Estimation of Aerodynamic, Propulsion, and Inertial Parameters for Rudderless Aircraft Using Simulation, Jaden W. Thurgood
Surrogate Optimization Model for an Integrated Regenerative Methanol Transcritical Cycle, Yili Zhang
2020
Identifying Optimal Equivalent Area Changes to Reduce Sonic Boom Loudness, Troy Abraham, Douglas F. Hunsaker, Jonathan M. Weaver-Rosen, and Richard J. Malak Jr.; AIAA Scitech Forum
Benchmarking of a Mobile Phone Particle Image Velocimetry System, David Armijo
Thermal Modeling and Analysis of Roadway Embedded Wireless Power Transfer Modules, Arden N. Barnes
Near-Field Pressure Signature Splicing for Low-Fidelity Design Space Exploration of Supersonic Aircraft, Christian R. Bolander and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Optimization of Aileron Spanwise Size and Shape to Minimize Induced Drag in Roll with Correlating Adverse Yaw, Joshua R. Brincklow
Transient Thermal Modeling of Bioprocessing Equipment, Cody M. Cummings
Closed-Loop Propulsive Control for Very Low Perigee Orbit Energy Management and Stabilization, Tyler J. Gardner
Flash Lab: A High-Speed Imaging Laboratory, Cody D. Hatch
Molecular Mechanisms and Design of Hydrogen-Bonded Materials for Thermal Applications, Jinlong He
Improving Thermal Conduction Across Cathode/Electrolyte Interfaces in Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries by Hierarchical Hydrogen-Bond Network, Jinlong He, Lin Zhang, and Ling Liu; Materials & Design
Fluted Films Caused by Gravity Driven Water Drainage from Vertical Tubes, Matthew B. Jones
Developing a Mobile Application‐Based Particle Image Velocimetry Tool for Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Fluid Mechanics: A Design‐Based Research Approach, Angela L. Minichiello, David Armijo, Sarbajit Mukherjee, Lori M. Caldwell, Vladimir Kulyukin, Tadd T. Truscott, Jack Elliott, and Aditya Bhouraskar; Computer Applications in Engineering Education
Practical Optical Survey Strategies for Near Geostationary Orbital Debris, Akhter Mahmud Nafi
Minimising Induced Drag with Weight Distribution, Lift Distribution, Wingspan, and Wing-Structure Weight, Warren F. Phillips, Douglas F. Hunsaker, and Jeffrey D. Taylor; The Aeronautical Journal
A General Approach to Lifting-Line Theory, Applied to Wings With Sweep, Jackson T. Reid
Analytic Guidance Strategies for Passively Safe Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Simon Shuster
Pitched Baseballs and the Seam Shifted Wake, Andrew W. Smith
Impact of Parasitic Drag on a Family of Optimal Lift Distributions, Austin J. Stewart
Minimum Induced Drag for Tapered Wings Including Structural Constraints, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Doug F. Hunsaker; AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Minimum Induced Drag for Tapered Wings Including Structural Constraints, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Douglas F. Hunsaker; Journal of Aircraft
Numerical Method for Rapid Aerostructural Design and Optimization, Jeffrey D. Taylor and Douglas F. Hunsaker; AIAA 2020-3175, AIAA Aviation 2020 Forum
