1. Time-optimal, constrained, satellite reorientation maneuver using inverse dynamics Open Access Author: Nino, Michael Title: Time-optimal, constrained, satellite reorientation maneuver using inverse dynamics Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: ReorientationRigidbody SatelliteSatelliteOptimal ReorientationPSOParticle Swarm OptimizationQuaternionEuler AngleOptimal ControlTime Optimal ControlMichael NinoMike NinoMeltonDr. MeltonRobert G. MeltonAerospace Engineering File: Download Mike_Nino_Updated_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorAmy Ruth Pritchett, Committee MemberPuneet Singla, Committee Member
2. OPTIMAL FEEDBACK CONTROL DESIGN FOR A HYPERSONIC REENTRY VEHICLE Open Access Author: Mirzaei, Mehrdad Title: OPTIMAL FEEDBACK CONTROL DESIGN FOR A HYPERSONIC REENTRY VEHICLE Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Optimal ControlHamilton-Jacobi-Bellman EquationOptimal Feedback ControlTrajectory OptimizationHypersonic Reentry VehicleSparse Collocation MethodConvex Optimization File: Download Mehrdad_Mirzaei_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Puneet Singla, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorRobert Graham Melton, Committee MemberAmy Ruth Pritchett, Committee Member
3. A Levy flight based approach to solving optimal control problems with indirect methods Open Access Author: Palazzo, Thomas Title: A Levy flight based approach to solving optimal control problems with indirect methods Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Optimal ControlHeuristic OptimizationLevy flightsMetaheuristicsTrajectory optimizationAerospace Engineering File: Download Palazzo-MS-thesis.pdf Committee Members: Puneet Singla, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorRobert Graham Melton, Committee MemberAmy Ruth Pritchett, Program Head/Chair
