1. Computational Investigation of a Boundary-layer Ingestion Propulsion System for the Common Research Model Open Access Author: Blumenthal, Brennan Theodore Title: Computational Investigation of a Boundary-layer Ingestion Propulsion System for the Common Research Model Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Boundary-layer IngestionPropulsionCFDUSM3DNPSSCDISCCommon Research ModelCRM File: Download B_Blumenthal_MS_Thesis_V8-ZS.pdf Committee Members: Mark David Maughmer, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorSven Schmitz, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorGeorge A Lesieutre, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
2. Optimal low-thrust geostationary transfer orbit using a hybrid pseudospectral collocation method Open Access Author: Goodyear, Andrew Title: Optimal low-thrust geostationary transfer orbit using a hybrid pseudospectral collocation method Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: low-thrustpseudospectraltrajectory optimizationgeostationarymodified equinoctial elements File: Download andrew_goodyear_thesis_final_v4.pdf Committee Members: Dr David B Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorRobert Graham Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
3. EXPERIMENTAL IMPACT DYNAMICS TESTING OF A GLACIATED WATER DROP AND QUANTIFICATION OF PARTIAL MELTING WITH VARYING RESIDENCE TIME Open Access Author: Yan, Sihong Title: EXPERIMENTAL IMPACT DYNAMICS TESTING OF A GLACIATED WATER DROP AND QUANTIFICATION OF PARTIAL MELTING WITH VARYING RESIDENCE TIME Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Engine IcingMixed-phase Ice CrystalsImpactLuminescenseMelting Process File: Download Sihong_Yan_MS_thesis__3_.pdf Committee Members: Jose Palacios, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
4. Numerical And Analytical Solutions To Rapid Collision Avoidance Maneuvers Constrained By Mission Performance Requirements Open Access Author: Reiter, Jason A Title: Numerical And Analytical Solutions To Rapid Collision Avoidance Maneuvers Constrained By Mission Performance Requirements Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: astrodynamicscollision avoidancedebristrade studiesoptimizationtrajectorymission design File: Download ReiterMastersThesis.pdf Committee Members: David Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
5. Long-term Orbit Propagation Using Symplectic Integration Algorithms Open Access Author: Kuppa, Koundinya Title: Long-term Orbit Propagation Using Symplectic Integration Algorithms Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: astrodynamicsorbital mechanicssymplectic integrationnumerical integrationorbit propagationspaceflight mechanics File: Download KoundinyaKuppa-Thesis_Submitted_.pdf Committee Members: David Bradley Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
6. Full Scale Testing of a Centrifugally Powered Pneumatic De-Icing System for Helicopter Rotor Blades Open Access Author: Drury, Matthew David Title: Full Scale Testing of a Centrifugally Powered Pneumatic De-Icing System for Helicopter Rotor Blades Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: icede-icing systemcentrifugal pumpingrotor blade File: Download Matt_Drury_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Jose Palacios, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
7. The Effects of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Performance Open Access Author: Imperale, Brian F Title: The Effects of Wind Tunnel Blockage on Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Performance Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine PerformanceWind Tunnel Blockage Effects File: Download Thesis_Final.pdf Committee Members: Dennis Mc Laighlin, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
8. Investigation of the Heat Transfer of Two Parallel Jets Impinging Normal to a Flat Surface Open Access Author: Rudenko, Nicholas Andrew Title: Investigation of the Heat Transfer of Two Parallel Jets Impinging Normal to a Flat Surface Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: ImpingingJetsDual JetsHeat TransferNormal Impingement File: Download Rudenko_Thesis_vE.pdf Committee Members: Nicholas Andrew Rudenko, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
9. Parametric Trade Study of Multiple Libration Point Orbits in the Circular Restricted Four-body Problem Open Access Author: Scarcella, Peter Craig Title: Parametric Trade Study of Multiple Libration Point Orbits in the Circular Restricted Four-body Problem Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: libration point orbitscircular restricted four-body Problemformation flyinghalo orbits File: Download PeterScarcella_THESIS2016.pdf Committee Members: David Spencer, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
10. Simulations of the flow generated by fluidic inserts in a converging diverging nozzle Open Access Author: Lampenfield, Jacob John Title: Simulations of the flow generated by fluidic inserts in a converging diverging nozzle Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: CFDcomputational fluid dynamicsconvergingdivergingnozzleaeroacousticsnoise reduction File: Download Lampenfield_MS_Final.pdf Committee Members: Philip John Morris, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
