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Each Daytona Beach master’s degree candidate is required to submit a copy of his or her master’s thesis to the Hunt Library in electronic and print formats. The electronic version of the thesis will be uploaded to Scholarly Commons. For more information on submitting a master’s thesis, please consult Thesis Binding and Submission Process.
Since the inception of Scholarly Commons, requests by researchers from other institutions (academic, commercial, military, and government) to read our graduate research theses have grown tremendously, and continue to increase every semester. To meet this demand, ERAU began offering our entire Master’s Theses collection as open access in December 2016.
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Theses - Daytona Beach from 2023
Characterization of Bistability Behavior in Unsymmetric CFRP Laminates, Evan Medora
Solar Sailing Adaptive Control Using Integral Concurrent Learning for Solar Flux Estimation, Luis Mendoza Zambrano
Deep Learning of Semantic Image Labels on HDR Imagery in a Maritime Environment, Charles Montagnoli
Modeling, Control, and Hardware Development of a Thrust-Vector Coaxial UAV, Andrew North
Atmospheric Carbon Capture: A Review on Current Technologies and Analysis of Energy Consumption for Various Direct Air Capture (DAC) Systems, Jennifer Perskin
In-situ Thermal and Deformation Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Processes, Nicholas Phillips
Towards Agile Academia: An Approach to Scientific Paper Writing Inspired by Software Engineering, Tyler Procko
A System for the Detection of Adversarial Attacks in Computer Vision via Performance Metrics, Sarah Reynolds
Utilizing Multitask Transfer Learning for Sonographic Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovitis Grading, Jordan Marie Claire Sanders
Adaptive Control Allocation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Model Uncertainties, Eren Sarioglu
Design and Characterization of a High pressure Flow Loop for Heat Transfer Experiments of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, Joseph Sauerbrun
Online Aircraft System Identification Using a Novel Parameter Informed Reinforcement Learning Method, Nathan Schaff
Neural Network Models for Generating Synthetic Flight Data, Nathaniel Sisson
A Numerical Evaluation of Hypersonic Inward-Turning Inlets at Off-Design Conditions, Jacob Snider
Interfacial Thermomechanical Behavior of Hybrid Carbon Fibers, Sriraj Srihari
Comparison of Methods for Estimating Instantaneous Turn Radius of Ackermann Steering Vehicles, Kenneth Gennaro Stutts
Writing Matters: Investigating the Quality of Collegiate Aviation Incident Report Narratives, Kayla D. Taylor
Explorations in Monocular Distance And Ranging (MODAR) Techniques for Real-World Applications, Devon Vail
Spoken Language Processing and Modeling for Aviation Communications, Aaron Van De Brook
Defining Safe Training Datasets for Machine Learning Models Using Ontologies, Lynn C. Vonder Haar
Multiple Uncertain Robot Manipulator Control for a Modular System, Thitiphun Vongkunghae
Online Estimation of Unknown Parameters for Flexible Spacecraft, Nicolo Woodward
Theses - Daytona Beach from 2022
Development and Deployment of a Dynamic Soaring Capable UAV using Reinforcement Learning, Jacob Adamski
Optimization of Rover Wheel Geometries for Planetary Missions, Nikita Amberkar
Effect of Spray Rails on Takeoff Performance of Amphibian Aircraft, Soham Bahulekar
Quasi-Static Structural Analysis of an Experimental Aircraft Wing, Scott Bender
Locality of Topographic Ground Truth Data for Salt Marsh Lidar DEM Elevation Bias Mitigation Using Machine Learning, Joelle S. Bobinsky
Evaluating the Effects of Shored Construction on Steel Girder Composite Bridges, Parker Brooks
Multifrequency Scintillation in the Polar Caps, Tate Colby
Artificial Neural Network for Predicting Heat Transfer Rates in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide, Vinusha Dasarla Giri Babu
Manufacturability and Analysis of Topologically Optimized Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites, Jesus A. Ferrand
Experimental Characterization of Additively Manufactured Multi-Feather Wingtip Devices, Patricio Garzon
Inspection of Flexible Fillers in Post-Tensioned Bridges, Carley Gonzalez
Design and Development of Distributed Lower Atmospheric Instrumentation Packages, Julio Guardado
Health Management and Adaptive Control of Distributed Spacecraft Systems, Tatiana Alejandra Gutierrez Martinez
Water Based Soil Fluidization using a Soft Eversion Robot, James E. Hand
Effects of Emergency Vehicle Warning Lighting System Characteristics on Driver Perception and Behavior, Emily Hiebner
Effect of Passive Clean Air Injection Into the Wake Region of a Moving Ground Vehicle, Angelos Kaminis
Controller Design for a Swirl Injection Hybrid Launch Vehicle, Ryan Kinzie
Dynamic Analysis of CubeSat Impact on Lunar Surface, Dalton C. Korczyk
Machine Learning to Predict Warhead Fragmentation In-Flight Behavior from Static Data, Katharine Larsen
A Study of Ship Airwakes Using Dual Plane Stereoscopic PIV, Guillermo Mazzilli
Ultrasonic NDT Methods for the Evaluation of Post-Tensioned Systems with Flexible Fillers, Denis McDonald
Deep Learning Prediction Models for Runway Configuration Selection and Taxi Times Based on Surface Weather, Shlok Misra
On-Board Artificial Intelligence for Failure Detection and Safe Trajectory Generation, Eduardo Morillo
Design, Development, and Calibration of an Electric Field Probe for Use on Sounding Rockets, Anthony Oreo
Time-Resolved PIV Measurements of Ship Airwakes with Quartering Winds, Kaijus H. Palm
A Design Flow for Additively Manufactured 3D Metasurface Antennas, Justin Parkhurst
Synthetic Gecko Inspired Dry Adhesive Through Two-Photon Polymerization for Space Applications, Zefu Ren
Wireless Coupled Feed Structure for Additively Manufactured Conformal Antennas, Blake Roberts
Noise And Propulsive Efficiency Interactions For Rotors And Propellers At Constant Thrust, Riccardo Roiati
Online Pilot Model Parameter Estimation for Loss-of-Control Prevention in Aircraft Systems, Frederick Schill
Passive, Self-Healable, Dielectric Elastomers for Structural Health Monitoring, Nicholas Smith
Vertical Take-Off and Landing Control via Dual-Quaternions and Sliding Mode, Joshua Sonderegger
Star Formation History of the Milky Way Galaxy Disk Using a Hierarchical Model, Kshitija Ashok Tambe
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Lauric Acid Melting at Suboptimal Inclines, Casey J. Troxler
Whistler Waves: Modeling and Observations, Daniel Williams
Understanding Unsteady Corner Separation Within Wing-Body Junction Flows, Paul G. Winner
Influence of Wing Planform Shape on the Effectiveness of a Fixed-Slot, Yuan Zhao
Finite Element Model of the Pediatric Hip Joint During the Barlow Maneuver, Christina M. Zlock
Theses - Daytona Beach from 2021
A Framework to Detect the Susceptibility of Employees to Social Engineering Attacks, Hashim H. Alneami
Towards a Federated Identity and Access Management Across Universities, Jameel Alsulami
Fault Tolerant Deep Reinforcement Learning for Aerospace Applications, Christoph Elias Aoun
A Comprehensive Mapping and Real-World Evaluation of Multi-Object Tracking on Automated Vehicles, Alexander Bassett
Indirect Model Reference Adaptive Control with Online Parameter Estimation, Jovan Bruce
Gold Standards Training and Evaluator Calibration of Pilot School Check Instructors, Paul M. Cairns
State-of-the-Art of Thermal Control Solutions to Establish a Modular, Multi-Orbit Capable Spacecraft Thermal Management System Design Methodology, Robert C. Consolo Jr
A Comparison of Safety Management Systems Training Methods at a Collegiate Flight-Training Institution, Mackenzie Tyler Dickson
Automated Scenario Generation Using Halton Sequences for the Verification of Autonomous Vehicle Behavior in Simulation, Andrew Ferree
Investigation of Passive Flow Modulation for Full-Scale Air-Oil Coolers for Turbofan Engine Applications, Devon Hardy
Noise and Time Pressure Effects on Situation Awareness and Aviation Maintenance Tasks, Syaza R. M. Haris
Relative Pose Uncertainty Quantification Using Lie Group Variational Filtering, Christopher W. Hays
Dynamic Task Allocation in Partially Defined Environments Using A* with Bounded Costs, James Hendrickson
Estimation of Spacecraft Attitude Motion and Vibrational Modes Using Simultaneous Dual-Latitude Ground-Based Data, Zachary William Henry
Airspace Integration of New Entrants and Safety Risk Management Models, Fadjimata Issoufou Anaroua
In-Situ Monitoring of Additive Manufacturing Using Digital Image Correlation, Martina Jani
Artificial Intelligence Driven Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Plan, Julian Jesso
Design and Flight-Path Simulation of a Dynamic-Soaring UAV, Gladston Joseph
International Analysis on the Traffic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Fanny Margaretha Kristiansson
Modeling of a Hybrid-Electric System and Design of Control Laws for Hybrid-Electric Urban Air Mobility Power Plants, Sohail Bin Salam Lahaji
The Effects of Carry-on Baggage on Aircraft Evacuation Efficiency, Sang-A Lee
The Effects of Carry-on Baggage on Aircraft Evacuation Efficiency, Sang-A Lee
A Reduced-Order Model Bi-Modal Excitation of a Supersonic Planar Jet, Benjamin Malczewski
Active Control of Coherent Structures in an Axisymmetric Jet, Michael Marques Goncalves
Investigation of Trajectory and Control Designs for a Solar Sail to the Moon, Michelle Nadeau
RF Fingerprinting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Norah Ondus
Satellite Deceleration Using Gravity Assist from Asteroid, Nicolas M. Prulhiere
The Effect of Part Curvature on the Formation of Residual Stresses in Carbon Fiber Prepreg Laminates, Bradley Rogan
Desalination for Sustainable Water Production with an Emphasis on Low Pressure Distillation, Jessica Vivian Savage
Numerical Simulation of a Cryogenic Spray, Neel Kishorkumar Shah
Assessment of Evacuation Network Performance under Different Evacuation Scenarios: The Florida Keys, Erika Shellenberger
Effect of Galvanic Corrosion on Crack Propagation of Cold Expanded Holes in AA2024-T3, Ken Shishino
Computational Investigation of Perforated Plate Film Cooling Utilizing Conjugate Heat Transfer, Jonathan Sippel
Fabrication & Mechanical Properties of Hastelloy-X Matrix Ceramic Composite, Sultan Stewart
Adaptive and Neural Network-Based Aircraft Tracking Control with Synthetic Jet Actuators, Joshua Teramae
High Fidelity Studies in Closed-Loop Control of Unsteady Aerodynamics, Miriam Theobald-Deschine
