Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides access to master’s theses submitted since 1988.

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.

For Dissertation and Thesis submission information please visit the PhD Dissertation and Master's Thesis Homepage.

If you do not wish your thesis to be open access, please email your name and title of your thesis to commons@erau.edu. Your thesis will be restricted to ERAU students, faculty, and staff within three business days.

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Theses - Daytona Beach from 2014

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Modeling Hydrodynamic Stability of Incline-Liquid Airblast Nozzle for Gas Turbine Combustion, Kevin Matiko

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To Study the Effect of Catalyst on the Physical Parameters of Carbon Spheres, Tejas Shailesh Mehta

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Free-Piston Stirling Convertor Model Development, Validation, and Analysis for Space Power Systems, Jonathan F. Metscher

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Bio-Inspired Mechanism for Aircraft Assessment Under Upset Conditions, Israel A. Moguel

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Fundamentals of Machine Design and Manufacturing: Design of a Compliant Winding Machine, Gazal Kaur Nagi

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Aerodynamic Study of Forces due to Wind Velocity and Angle of Attack on Parabolic Solar Troughs, Brian Northshield

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Energy Conservation By Intermittently Recirculating and Aerating an Aquaponics System with an Airlift, Bjorg Magnea Olafs

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Robust and Adaptive Nonlinear Control of Limit Cycle Oscillations in UAVs Using Synthetic Jet Actuators, Natalie Ramos Pedroza

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Design and Development of Scalable Solar Powered Water Purification Systems for Developing Nations, Shavin Pinto

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Design and Dynamic Analysis of a Variable-Sweep, Variable-Span Morphing UAV, Nirmit Prabhakar

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Ion-Cyclotron Resonance Heating of O+ in the Topside Ionosphere and Mapping Outflows to the Magnetosphere, Anthony W. Pritchard

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Winglet Performance Evaluation through the Vortex Lattice Method, Phil R. Rademacher

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Separation Bubbles and Vortex Formation in Cavity Flows, Kartheek Ravulapati

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Run-Time HEV Engine-Generator Power-Speed Optimization for Fuel Consumption and Emissions Reduction, Chester Paul Rowe II

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Inverse Volume-of-Fluid Meshless Method for Efficient Non-Destructive Thermographic Evaluation, Hussein Awad Kurdi Saad

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Flow Separation Control Using Synthetic Jets on a Flat Plate, Karunakaran Saambavi

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Design of a Lean Manufacturing System for the Production of Compliant Wind at Sparton Electronics, Arash Sabet-Rasekh

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A CFD Investigation of the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Fluid Flow through an Impeller and Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Centrifugal Pump, Mohammed Khammat Sagban

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Slosh Damping with Floating Magnetoactive Micro-Baffles, Vijay Santhanam

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Extreme Value Analysis of Rainfall Events Over the Kennedy Space, Adam David Schnapp

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Extreme Value Analysis of Rainfall Events Over the Kennedy Space Center Complex, Adam David Schnapp

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Experimental Validation of a New Distributed Cooperative Control Algorithm for Multi-agent Systems with Switching Communication Topologies and Time-Delays, Junzhen Shao

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3D Aerodynamic Optimization of NREL VI Wind Turbine Blade for Increased Power Output and Visualization of Flow Characteristics, Tsewang Rabga Shrestha

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Performance Improvement through Velocity Triangle Optimization-Driven Redesign for Mitigating the Horseshoe Vortex in Axial Turbines, Vladislav Shulman

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Development, Analysis, and Comparison of Electromechanical Properties and Electrode Morphology of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites, Balaji Sivasubramanian

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A Comparative Study of the Low Speed Performance of Two Fixed Planforms versus a Variable Geometry Planform for a Supersonic Business Jet, Aaron C. Smelsky

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Axial Compressor Design with Counter-Rotation and Variable RPM for Stall Mitigation, Madhur Tiwari

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Characterization of Electron Number Density of Rocket Exhaust Plumes Through Microwave Transmissions, Jorge Torres

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Unsteady Viscous Cavity Flow Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Chandramouli Vadlamudi

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Pathology and Motivation in Players of Grand Theft Auto IV, Christopher M. Via

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The Effects of Rewards on the Ability of an Autonomous UAV Controlled by a Reinforcement Learning Agent to Accomplish a Target Localization Task, Hemali Dinesh Virani

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Scalable, Solar Powered Membrane-Based Water Purification Systems for Community Development in Developing Countries, Yung Wong

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Incoherent Scatter Radar Observations of Dynamic Ion Composition Changes at High Latitudes during Geomagnetic Storms, Bryan C. Wright

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Reduction of Secondary Flow Losses in a Turbine for Use in Man-Portable Power Generation, Andrew J. Yatsko E.I.

Theses - Daytona Beach from 2013

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An Ergonomic Evaluation of Aircraft Pilot Seats, Yolanda Nicole Andrade

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Robust Image-Based Visual Servo Control of an Uncertain Missile Airframe, Murat Tunca Aygun

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Hydrodynamic Impact Analysis and Testing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Isabel Bird

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The Effects of Angle-of-Attack Indication on Aircraft Control in the Event of an Airspeed Indicator Malfunction, Claas Tido Boesser

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Analysis of Fatal General Aviation Accidents Occurring from Loss of Control on Approach and Landing, Brittnee Nicholle Branham

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Auroral Ion Upflows: Sources, High Altitude Dynamics, and Neutral Wind Effects, Meghan R. Burleigh

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Mapping Automotive Like Controls to a General Aviation Aircraft, Christopher G. Carvalho

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Geometric and Pattern Recognition Combined Algorithms Applied to Digital Image Processing in Aerial Search and Rescue Applications, Jamil Efren Anaguano Correa

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Comparison of Voice and Text ATC Communications in the Cockpit for ESL Pilots, Shannon Marie Cummings

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Estimation of Real-Time Runway Surface Contamination Using Flight Data Recorder Parameters, Donovan C. Curry

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A Novel Resistance Exercise Machine for Use in a Lower Body Negative Pressure Box to Counteract the Effects of Weightlessness, Christine M. Dailey

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Effective CFD Integration into Product Development and Validation of Wind Tunnel Data for Transonic Launch Vehicle, Miraj Mukesh Desai

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A Preliminary Study of Acoustic Prediction Technology Based on Detached Eddy Simulations for Supersonic Jets Impinging on Flat Plates, Yuvraj Dewan

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A Descriptive Analysis of Public Comments Submitted in Response to Notice of Proposed Rules on Air Carrier Pilot Qualification, Amy Chaffee Doolittle

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Mapping of the Quasi-periodic Oscillations at the Flank Magnetopause into the Ionosphere, Emily R. Dougal

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The Identification and Classification of Flow Disruptions in the Operating Room during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Open Hernia Repair Procedures, Sacha N. Duff

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Investigation of a Lagrangian-point Propellant Depot Rendezvous Approach for an Interplanetary Mission to Mars, Joshua W. Ehrlich

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Computing Radiation Exchange, Jonathan L. Nutzati Fontaine

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Investigation of Grid Adaptation to Reduce Computational Efforts for a 2-D Hydrogen-Fueled Dual-Mode Scramjet, Kam Keong Foo

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Investigation of Videogame Flow: Effects of Expertise and Challenge, Jolie G. Gascon

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Analyzing Communication Performance: A Comparison of Native-English Speakers and Non-Native English Speakers, Tami Marie Gibbs

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Moral Development in the Military: The Efficacy of ROTC Morality Training at the Sophomore Level, Paul A. Gillett

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The Effects of Acute Psychosocial Stress on Cognitive Performance, Anne I.S. Gray

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Estimating Cell Capacity for Multi-Cell Electrical Energy System, Iman Ahari Hashemi

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Controllability of Open Quantum Optical Systems: Photon Fock States in a Cavity, Byron Henry Lowry

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Molecular Dynamics Model of Carbon Nanotubes in EPON 862/DETDA Polymer, Guttormur Arnar Ingvason

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A Naturalistic Study of Long-term Working Memory Capacity for Meaningful Visual and Auditory Stimuli, Joseph M. Jaworski

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Comparison of Three Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicators: A Usability Study, Camilo Jimenez

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Spatial Cognition Differences between Men and Women in Spatial Cue Environments during Flight Simulation, Heidi Crystal Kim

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A 3-D Model of the Auroral Ionosphere, Yishi Lee

Time Perception during Retrospective and Prospective Paradigms with a Distraction, Kristi L. Lontz

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Performance Analysis Of Non-Linear Adaptive Control Laws Using Hardware in the Loop of an Unmanned Aerial System, Brendon Lyons

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Attitude Dynamics of Debris Resulting From Upper Stage Fragmentation in Low Earth Orbit, Killian Marie

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Incorporating Industry Needs into the Development of an Undergraduate Degree in Commercial Space Operations, Yash Bipinchandra Mehta

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Orbital Debris Removal Technologies: A Hybrid Electrodynamic Tether and Ion Beam Shepherd Satellite Design for Fuel Efficient Contactless Debris Removal, Jorn Mumme

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Numerical Modeling of Anti-Icing Using an Array of Heated Synthetic Jets, Nikisha Maria Nagappan

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Observability and Confidence of Stability and Control Derivatives Determined in Real Time, Alfonso Noriega

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Creating Standards Compliant Biodiesel Production Capability Using Waste Peanut Oil at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jintana Nina Phanthanousy

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The Effects of Sensor Performance as Modeled by Signal Detection Theory on the Performance of Reinforcement Learning in a Target Acquisition Task, Nate Quirion

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Reduction of Near-Field Grating Lobes in Sparse Acoustic Phased Arrays, Dylan Rudolph

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Investigation into the Effects of Wire Mesh on Tensile and Impact Properties of Fiber Metal Laminates, Shivani A. Rudradat

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An Investigation to Advance the Technology Readiness Level of the Centaur Derived On-orbit Propellant Storage and Transfer System, Nathan L. Silvernail

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Development of a Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Test Laboratory, Bennet Samuel Soundarraj

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Pre-exposure Training as a Means to Reduce Vection Induced Symptoms of Motion Sickness, Nicholas James Stapleton

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Effects of Pack Weight on Endurance of Long-distance Hikers, Anthony T. Thomas

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Preliminary Design of Blade and Disc Fixing for Aerospace Application using Multi-Disciplinary Approach, Abdulhalim Twahir

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Fluid-structure Interaction and Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization of Composite Wind Turbine Blade, Naishadh G. Vasjaliya

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Investigation of Pulse Detonation Engines; Theory, Design and Analysis, Jeff Vizcaino

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Numerical Analysis and Theory of Oblique Alfvenic Solitons Observed in the Interplanetary Magnetic Field, Harry Raphael Wheeler IV

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Measuring Acoustic Attenuation of Polymer Materials Using Drop Ball Test, Yi Zhang

Theses - Daytona Beach from 2012

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Debris Propagation due to a Space Vehicle Breakup at High Altitudes, Juan A. Alvarado

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The Effect of Cockpit Noise on the Temporary Threshold Shift of Cessna 172SP Flight Instructors, Andrew Robert Bellini

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An Experimental Investigation of GLARE and Restructured Fiber Metal Laminates, Adelina Vanessa Benedict

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High-Fidelity Modeling of Airfoil Interaction with Upstream Turbulence, Jacob Brodnick

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The Effects of Energy Beverages in Counteracting the Symptoms of Mild Hypoxia at Legal General Aviation Altitudes, Daniel Mark Bull

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Implementation of Microwave Transmissions for Rocket Exhaust Plume Diagnostics, Nicholas George Coutu

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Analysis of the Impact of Scenario-Based Training on the Aeronautical Decision Making of Collegiate Flight Students, Mariko Genevieve Doskow

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Identification and Classification of Stratospheric Sudden Warming Events, Thomas S. Ehrmann

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Design and Implementation of the Kinect Controlled Electro-Mechanical Skeleton (K.C.E.M.S), Jason Richard Ekelmann

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The Effects of Feedback Delivery Mechanisms on Employee Engagement Participation, Augusto Espinosa

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Evaluating Dynamic ‘Landing Gear Unsafe’ Auditory Alerts as a Defense Against Habituation, Vincenzo Fasano

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Low-Cost Flight Test Telemetry Systems, Mario Noriega Fogliani

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Determining Kanban Size Using Mathematical Programming and Discrete Event Simulation for a Manufacturing System with Large Production Variability, Abigail Michele Gaston

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Level of Agreement in the Mental Models of Human Factors Practitioners and Systems Engineers Working in Collaborative Teams, Jerry A. Gordon

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Development of a Supervisory Control Unit for a Series Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Brian Neal Harries

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Analysis of the Effects of Hypoxia on Cognitive Processing Ability, Meaghan Catherine Hart