Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Building and Integrating an Information Security Trustworthiness Framework for Aviation Systems, Anna Baron Garcia
CFD Study of Taylor-Like Vortices in Swirling Flows, Sattar Panahandehgar
Computational Model for Pedestrian Movement and Infectious Diseases Spread During Air Travel: A Molecular Dynamics-Like Numerical Approach, Pierrot Derjany
Covering Shock Wave Induced Interfacial Mixing: Numerical Study and a Control Primer, Erik S. Proaño
Design and Performance of a Communications System for a Low-Cost High Altitude Balloon Platform for Troposphere and Stratosphere Research, Noemí Miguélez Gómez
Development of a Descriptive Model of Flow Disruption Effect on Bypass Time in a Cardiovascular Operating Room, Timothy J. Disher
Development of a Research Spacecraft Test-Bed with Implementation of Control Laws to Compensate Undesired Dynamics, Yomary Angélica Betancur Vesga
Development of Robust Control Laws for Disturbance Rejection in Rotorcraft UAVs, Johannes Verberne
Effects of Musical Ability on Flight Planning, Situational Awareness, and Flight Path Deviations, Andrew P. Henry
Efficient Privacy-Aware Imagery Data Analysis, Yifan Tian
Experimental and Computational Analysis of a 3D Printed Wing Structure, Aryslan Malik
Feasibility of Circular Orbits for Proximity Operations in Strongly Perturbed Environments around Uniformly Rotating Asteroids, Nicholas Peter Liapis
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bridge Girders for Extremely Aggressive Environments, Abdellah Emad Azeez
Finite Element Model Validation and Testing of an Off-Road Vehicle under Dynamic Loading Conditions, MacKenzie Susan Cunningham
Fuel Efficient Control Design and Constrained Motion Analysis for Spacecraft Coulomb Formation in Elliptic Chief Orbits, Muhammad Wasif Memon
Fuel Shortages During Hurricanes: Epidemiological Modeling and Optimal Control, Sabique Ul Islam
Geometric Effects of Thermal Barrier Coating Damage on Turbine Blade Temperatures, Shane Colon
Global Estimation Methodology for Wave Adaptation Modular Vessel Dynamics Using a Genetic Algorithm, Marco Alan Schoener
Hybrid Structural Composites with Energy Harvesting Capabilities, Simon Furnes
Hypervelocity Impact Analysis of Hybrid Nanocomposite Sensors for Inflatable Space Structures, Yachna Gola
In-Situ Measurement of Resin Shrinkage for Aerospace Components, Samarth Motagi
Large Deformable Soft Actuators Using Dielectric Elastomer and Origami Inspired Structures, JangHo Park
Low-Tip-Speed High-Torque Proprotor Noise Approximation for Design Cycle Analysis, Xavier G. Santacruz
Multimode Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of Stiffened Functionally Graded Double Curved Shells in a Thermal Environment, Boutros Azizi
Multirotor UAS Sense and Avoid with Sensor Fusion, Jonathan Mark Buchholz
Non-Linear Bending Analysis of Functionally Graded Beams with Spring Constraints and Thermal Effects, Swetha Suresh
Nonlinear Estimation and Control Methods for Mechanical and Aerospace Systems under Actuator Uncertainty, Krishna Bhavithavya Kidambi
Non-Linear Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Interactions at High Latitudes, Beket Tulegenov
Numerical Investigation of Scaling Effects of a Ramjet-Powered Projectile, Arjun Jaishankar Vedam
Numerical Treatment of Schrödinger’s Equation for One-Particle and Two-Particle Systems Using Matrix Method, Spatika Dasharati Iyengar
Optimal Battery Weight Fraction for Serial Hybrid Propulsion System in Aircraft Design, Tsz Him Yeung
Patient Willingness to Undergo Robotic Surgery: Identification and Validation of a Predictive Model, Emily C. Anania
Planar Ion Probe for Low-Latitude Ionosphere/Thermosphere Enhancements in Density Cubesat Mission, Liam Owen Gunter
Prediction of Noise Associated with an Isolated UAV Propeller, Samuel O. Afari
Preliminary Test Predictions for Scale Ram-Air Parachute Testing, Christian A. Guzman Zurita
Risk Mitigation for Low Latitude Ground-based augmentation system (GBAS) Precision Approach Operations, Richard Walter Cole
Safety Culture, Training, Understanding, Aviation Passion: The Impact on Manual Flight and Operational Performance, Karlene Kassner Petitt
Scale Interactions within a Perturbed Plane Wall Jet, Shibani Bhatt
Spacecraft Trajectory Planning for Optimal Observability using Angles-Only Navigation, Francisco José Franquiz
Space Image Processing and Orbit Estimation Using Small Aperture Optical Systems, David Zuehlke
Temporal-Spatial Analysis of Emergency Evacuation Traffic, Lorraine Margot Acevedo Loreto
The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality for Astronauts on Lunar Missions: An Analog Study, Godfrey Valencio D’souza
Uncover the Power of Multipath : Detecting NLOS Drones Using Low-Cost WiFi Devices, Ashok Vardhan Raja
Wall-Jet Turbulence and Mixing Control by Way of a Pulsed Inlet Velocity, Cristale D. Garnica Vallejo
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
A Computational Analysis of the Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Jets with Fluid Injection, Marco Coderoni
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study on the Aerodynamic Performance of Ram-Air Parachutes, Angelo A. Fonseca Pazmiño
Airport Passenger Processing Technology: A Biometric Airport Journey, Vishra Patel
A Multi-Dimensional Model of Enjoyment: Development and Validation of an Enjoyment Scale (Enjoy), Shayn Davidson
An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Propeller Aircraft, Andrey Babin
A Novel Magnetorheological Fluid Damper for a Small Spacecraft with Flexible Appendages, Robert Waelchli
A Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Turbulent Heat Flux in a Heated Jet in Crossflow, Michael R. Borghi Jr.
An Underwater Vehicle Navigation System Using Acoustic and Inertial Sensors, Khalid M. Alzahrani
Application of Dupont’s Dirty Dozen Framework to Commercial Aviation Maintenance Incidents, Greg M. Mellema
A Remote Observatory for Geocoronal Hydrogen Emissions, Margaret A. Gallant
A Study into Data Analysis of Varying Types of Langmuir Probes, William Merritt
Behavioral Motivation of Prospective Mars’ Crewmembers, Jasleen Kaur
Biofidelic Piezoresistive Sandwich Composites, Nengda Jiang
Communication and Trust in Virtual and Face-to-Face Teams, Anthony Lee Baker
Control Driven Scaling Effects of Motor and Rotors for Urban Air Mobility Design, Agustin A. Giovagnoli
Design and Implementation of Intelligent Guidance Algorithms for UAV Mission Protection, Karina Rivera
Design of an Attitude Control System for a Spacecraft with Propellant Slosh Dynamics, Nolan Coulter
Determining the Location of Runway Exits Using Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Christopher Bryan Clemmer
Development of a Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Longitudinal Model for Future Flutter Testing, Said S. Hamada
Development to a Flexible Surface acoustic Wave Sensor for Strain Sensing, Neha Vedavathi Ramachandran
Direct Adaptive Control for a Trajectory Tracking UAV, Nirmit Prabhakar
Effect of Active Learning on Instrument Rated Pilots’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy, Robert LeRoy Thomas
Effect of Chemistry on Electrodynamics in the Martian Dynamo Region, Morgan M. Matheny
Evaluation of Airline Efficiency and Environmental Impacts Using Data Envelopment Analysis, Arun Paul Saini
Experimental Investigation of Enhanced Damage Resistant Fiber Metal Laminates, Cannelle Metang Tefoung
Feasibility Study of a Multi-Purpose Aircraft Concept with a Leading-Edge Cross-Flow Fan, Stanislav Karpuk
General Aviation Pilot Acceptance and Adoption of Electronic Flight Bag Technology, Troy Ernest Techau
Global Formulation and Control of a Class of Nonholonomic Systems, Muhammad Rehan
Homography-Based State Estimation for Autonomous Exploration in Unknown Environments, Andres S. Chavez Armijos
Human Factors Contributing to Preventable Adverse Drug Events in Healthcare: A Grounded Theory Approach Pilot Study, Thomas Ryan Hilgers
Human Factors Contributing to Unstabilized Approaches and Landings in Commercial Aviation Incidents: An Analysis of ASRS Reports, Garrin E. Ross
Identifying Criteria to Predict Army Rifle Marksmanship Proficiency, Katlin Makina Anglin
Impacts of Anisotropy, Wave Heating, and Neutral Winds on High-Latitude Ionospheric Dynamics, Meghan R. Burleigh
Improving Seaglider Efficiency: An Analysis of Wing Shapes, Hull Morphologies, and Propulsion Methods, Christopher James Hockley
Low-Fare Flights Across the Atlantic: Impact of Low-Cost, Long-Haul, Trans-Atlantic Flights on Passenger Choice of Carrier, Jennifer Nicole Hunt
Multi-Scale Fluid Flow Analysis of the Cardiovascular System, Zaid Mahmood
Nonlinear Acoustic Waves Generated by Surface Disturbances and Their Effect on Lower Thermospheric Composition, Benedict Piñeyro
Nonlinear Control of Underactuated and Constrained Systems, Derek Hoffman
Nonlinear Sliding Mode Observer Applied to Microalgae Growth, Rebecca J. Griffith
Numerical Simulation of Shock Wave Propagation in Ducts with Grooves, Seyed Mehdi Mortazawy
Parametric Study of Aerodynamic Performance of an Airfoil with Active Circulation Control Using Leading Edge Embedded Cross-Flow Fan, M A Qayyum Mazumder
Parametrization of Triple Screw Pumps for Aerospace Applications, Allison Putira
Prediction of Airport Arrival Rates Using Data Mining Methods, Robert William Maxson
Profitability and Financial Performance Indicators in U.S. Airports - A Preliminary Investigation, Abbas Shaban
Propulsive Battery Packs Sizing for Aviation Applications, Tianyuan Zhao
Recommissioning REDDI: Reviving a Doppler Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometer for Observing Thermospheric Winds, Robert Kallio
Robust Nonlinear Estimation and Control Applications using Synthetic Jet Actuators, Natalie Ramos Pedroza
Safety Return on Investment (ROI): The Broader Adoption of Rotorcraft CFIT-Avoidance Technology, Isaac Nderitu Munene
Secure Aircraft Maintenance Records Using Blockchain (SAMR), Ahrash Aleshi
Sensitivity Analyses of Optimized Attitude Estimators Using Sensor Fusion Solutions for Low-Cost MEMS Configurations, Ryan W. Hoffman
Shape-Stabilization of PCM/HDPE Composites with 3D-Printing Applications for Battery Thermal Management, Thomas Benjamin Freeman
Systems Engineering Design of an Electronically Interactive Application for Runway Incursion Prevention, Yixuan Cheng
The Effect of Task Load, Automation Reliability, and Environment Complexity on UAV Supervisory Control Performance, Sarah M. Sherwood
