1. Application of a Homotopy Method to Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Open Access Author: Tu, Chenmeng Title: Application of a Homotopy Method to Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Trajectory OptimizationLow-ThrustHomotopy Method File: Download Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Trajectory Optimization with Neural Network Approximation Methods Open Access Author: Schmidt, Eric Title: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Trajectory Optimization with Neural Network Approximation Methods Graduate Program: Electrical Engineering Keywords: Receding Horizon Optimal ControlTrajectory OptimizationUAVsUnmanned Aerial VehiclesNeural Networks File: Download Eric_Schmidt_MS_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Joseph Horn/Kenneth Jenkins, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorJoseph Francis Horn, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorWilliam Kenneth Jenkins, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
3. Optimal Orbit Raising Via Particle Swarm Optimization Open Access Author: Paik, Ghanghoon Title: Optimal Orbit Raising Via Particle Swarm Optimization Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: AstrodynamicsOrbit RaisingParticle Swarm OptimizationTrajectory Optimization File: Download Ghanghoon_Paik-MS_thesis.pdf Committee Members: Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
4. 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
5. A Study of Heuristic Optimizers in Spacecraft Trajectory Problems Open Access Author: Steratore, Benjamin Title: A Study of Heuristic Optimizers in Spacecraft Trajectory Problems Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: HeuristicTrajectory OptimizationOptimizationParticle Swarm OptimizationGray Wolf OptimizationAnt Colony OptimizationSpacecraft File: Download Ben_Steratore_Final_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorAmy Ruth Pritchett, Program Head/ChairPuneet Singla, Committee MemberDaning Huang, Committee Member
6. Optimal Solar-Sail Trajectories Using Sun-Diving Open Access Author: Gilga, Michael Title: Optimal Solar-Sail Trajectories Using Sun-Diving Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Solar SailAstrodynamicsOrbital MechanicsParticle Swarm OptimizationTrajectory OptimizationTransfer OrbitsSun-Diving File: Download Gilga_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Amy Pritchett, Program Head/ChairRobert G. Melton, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorPuneet Singla, Committee MemberRoshan Thomas Eapen, Committee Member
7. Exploration of Direct Transfer Opportunities and Loitering Strategies for Lunar Surface Access Open Access Author: Mangette, Mackenzie Title: Exploration of Direct Transfer Opportunities and Loitering Strategies for Lunar Surface Access Graduate Program: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Dynamical System TheoryCislunar TravelCircular Restricted Three-Body ProblemLoitering StrategiesTrajectory Optimization File: Download Mangette_MastersThesis_Final.pdf Committee Members: Roshan Thomas Eapen, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorPuneet Singla, Committee MemberAmy Pritchett, Program Head/ChairGeorge A Lesieutre, Committee Member