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Full-Text Articles in Aerospace Engineering
A Method For Thermodynamic Work Potential Analysis Of Aircraft Engines, Robert Mcdonald
A Method For Thermodynamic Work Potential Analysis Of Aircraft Engines, Robert Mcdonald
Aerospace Engineering
The objective of this paper is to provide a tool to facilitate the application of thermodynamic work potential methods to aircraft and engine analysis. This starts with a discussion of the theoretical background underlying these methods, which is then used to derive various equations useful for thermodynamic analysis of aircraft engines. The work potential analysis method is implemented in the form of a set of working charts and tables than can be used to graphically evaluate work potential stored in high-enthalpy gas. The range of validity for these charts is 300 to 36,000 °R, pressures between 0.01 and 100 atm, …
A Method For Thermodynamic Work Potential Analysis Of Aircraft Engines, Robert Mcdonald
A Method For Thermodynamic Work Potential Analysis Of Aircraft Engines, Robert Mcdonald
Robert A. McDonald
The objective of this paper is to provide a tool to facilitate the application of thermodynamic work potential methods to aircraft and engine analysis. This starts with a discussion of the theoretical background underlying these methods, which is then used to derive various equations useful for thermodynamic analysis of aircraft engines. The work potential analysis method is implemented in the form of a set of working charts and tables than can be used to graphically evaluate work potential stored in high-enthalpy gas. The range of validity for these charts is 300 to 36,000 °R, pressures between 0.01 and 100 atm, …
An Experimental Investigation Of Direct And Indirect Viewing Of A Remote Manipulation, Stephen N. Plishka
An Experimental Investigation Of Direct And Indirect Viewing Of A Remote Manipulation, Stephen N. Plishka
Master's Theses - Daytona Beach
The purpose of this study was to evaluate direct and indirect viewing of a remote manipulation. With continued exploration of inner and outer space, the ability to directly manipulate objects is lost due to the nature of operating in harsh environments. Remote viewing and operation of equipment is used in such things as the space shuttle manipulator arm, orthoscopic surgery, undersea exploration, and hazardous material management. Most of these operations do not have the luxury of direct viewing. This study will compare the effects of direct viewing vs. indirect viewing from three different viewing distances of 20cm, 60cm and 100cm.
Propagation Of Detonation Waves In Tubes Split From A Pde Thrust Tube, August J. Rolling, Paul I. King, Fred R. Schauer
Propagation Of Detonation Waves In Tubes Split From A Pde Thrust Tube, August J. Rolling, Paul I. King, Fred R. Schauer
Faculty Publications
A Pulse Detonation Engine (PDE) combusts a fuel air mixture through detonation. Existing designs require spark plugs in each separate thrust tube to ignite premixed reactants. A single thrust tube could require the spark plug to fire hundreds of times per second for long durations. This paper reports on the use of a continuously propagating detonation wave as both a thrust producer and a single ignition source for a multi-tube system. The goal was to minimize ignition complexity and increase reliability by limiting the number of ignition sources. The work includes a systematic investigation of single tube geometric effects on …
Computational Investigation Of The Discharge Coefficient Of Bellmouth Flow Meters In Engine Test Facilities, Charles Lynn Sebourn
Computational Investigation Of The Discharge Coefficient Of Bellmouth Flow Meters In Engine Test Facilities, Charles Lynn Sebourn
Doctoral Dissertations
In this thesis computation of the discharge coefficient of bellmouth flow meters installed in engine test facilities is presented. The discharge coefficient is a critical parameter for accurately calculating flow rate in any flow meter which operates by means of creating a pressure differential. Engine airflow is a critical performance parameter and therefore, it is necessary for engine test facilities to accurately measure airflow.
In this report the author investigates the use of computational fluid dynamics using finite difference methods to calculate the flow in bellmouth flow meters and hence the discharge coefficient at any measurement desired.
Experimental boundary layer …
A Time-Resolved Method For Nonlinear Acoustic Measurement, Stephen D. Holland
A Time-Resolved Method For Nonlinear Acoustic Measurement, Stephen D. Holland
Stephen D. Holland
We describe a time-resolved method for measuring nonlinear ultrasonic phenomena. Conventional approaches to the measurement of nonlinear phenomena utilize narrowband measurements of harmonic generation. These measurements are fundamentally narrowband and hence have poor time resolution. In contrast, our method utilizes a series of narrowband bursts that can be combined to form a composite time-resolved broadband impulse. Simultaneous time resolution and harmonic isolation are thereby obtained. The composite impulse can then be used to perform time-resolved measurements of weakly nonlinear phenomena. Such time-resolved measurements have the potential to dramatically improve the capability and performance of nondestructive testing systems that use acoustic …
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Relative Winds Over The Deck On The Mh-60s Helicopter During Shipboard Launch And Recovery Operations, Dominick J. Strada
An Investigation Of The Effects Of Relative Winds Over The Deck On The Mh-60s Helicopter During Shipboard Launch And Recovery Operations, Dominick J. Strada
Masters Theses
Vertical replenishment (VERTREP) of underway fleet naval vessels by helicopter is the primary mission of the MH-60S helicopter and is absolutely critical to sustaining fleet combat readiness at sea. The effectiveness of the MH-60S helicopter in conducting this crucial mission is directly dependent upon its ability to launch from and recover to the delivery ship under a wide range of wind-over-deck (WOD) conditions.
This thesis is an investigation of the effects of relative winds over the deck on the MH-60S helicopter documented during shipboard launch and recovery operations conducted during the initial MH-60S shipboard testing and launch and recovery wind …
Neural Network Model Of Unsteady, Nonlinear Aerodynamics, Amy Pearsall Henderson
Neural Network Model Of Unsteady, Nonlinear Aerodynamics, Amy Pearsall Henderson
Masters Theses
Many flight control systems are developed from aerodynamic measurements obtained from static wind tunnel testing. These control systems frequently inadequately handle unsteady, nonlinear flight conditions. Dynamic roll angle measurements made in a wind tunnel have been obtained. This aerodynamic data presents a nonlinear, unsteady dynamical system. The roll angle trajectories have been successfully approximated with multilayer feedforward backpropagation neural networks.
Description Of New Inflatable/Rigidizable Hexapod Structure Testbed For Shape And Vibration Control, Olawale Adetona, Lee Keel, Lucas Horta, Dave Cadogan, George Sapna, Steve Scarborough
Description Of New Inflatable/Rigidizable Hexapod Structure Testbed For Shape And Vibration Control, Olawale Adetona, Lee Keel, Lucas Horta, Dave Cadogan, George Sapna, Steve Scarborough
Information Systems and Engineering Management Research Publications
Larger and more powerful space based instruments are needed to meet increasingly sophisticated scientific demand. To support this need, concepts for telescopes with apertures of 100 meters are being investigated, but the required technologies are not in hand today. Due to the capacity limits of launch vehicles, the idea of deploying, erecting, or inflating large structures in space is being considered. Recently, rigidization concepts of large inflatable structures have demonstrated the capability of weight reductions of up to 50% from current concepts with packaging efficiencies near 80%. One of the important aspects of inflatable structures is vibration mitigation and line-of-sight …
Toward Improved Film Cooling Prediction, G. Medic, Paul A. Durbin
Toward Improved Film Cooling Prediction, G. Medic, Paul A. Durbin
Paul A. Durbin
Computations of flow and heat transfer for a film-cooled high pressure gas turbine rotor blade geometry are presented with an assessment of several turbulence models. Details of flow and temperature field predictions in the vicinity of cooling holes are examined. It is demonstrated that good predictions can be obtained when spurious turbulence energy production by the turbulence model is prevented.
Toward Improved Prediction Of Heat Transfer On Turbine Blades, G. Medic, Paul A. Durbin
Toward Improved Prediction Of Heat Transfer On Turbine Blades, G. Medic, Paul A. Durbin
Paul A. Durbin
Reynolds averaged computations of turbulent flow in a transonic turbine passage are presented to illustrate a manner in which widely used turbulence models sometimes provide poor heat transfer predictions. It is shown that simple, physically and mathematically based constraints can substantially improve those predictions.
Systematic Methods For The Design Of A Class Of Fuzzy Logic Controllers, Saad Y. Yasin
Systematic Methods For The Design Of A Class Of Fuzzy Logic Controllers, Saad Y. Yasin
Dissertations
Fuzzy logic control, a relatively new branch of control, can be used effectively whenever conventional control techniques become inapplicable or impractical. Various attempts have been made to create a generalized fuzzy control system and to formulate an analytically based fuzzy control law. In this study, two methods, the left and right parameterization method and the normalized spline-base membership function method, were utilized for formulating analytical fuzzy control laws in important practical control applications. The first model was used to design an idle speed controller, while the second was used to control an inverted control problem. The results of both showed …
The Airline Quality Rating 2002, Brent D. Bowen, Dean Headley, Uno Aviation Institute
The Airline Quality Rating 2002, Brent D. Bowen, Dean Headley, Uno Aviation Institute
Faculty Books and Monographs
UNOAI Report 02-2
The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 2002, reflects monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 2001. AQR scores for the calendar year 2001 are based on 15 elements that focus on airline performance areas important to air travel consumers.
The Airline Quality Rating 2002 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the 11 largest U.S. airlines operating during 2001. Using the Airline Quality Rating system of weighted averages and monthly performance …
External Aerodynamics Of Heavy Ground Vehicles: Computations And Wind Tunnel Testing, Ilhan Bayraktar
External Aerodynamics Of Heavy Ground Vehicles: Computations And Wind Tunnel Testing, Ilhan Bayraktar
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Aerodynamic characteristics of a ground vehicle affect vehicle operation in many ways. Aerodynamic drag, lift and side forces have influence on fuel efficiency, vehicle top speed and acceleration performance. In addition, engine cooling, air conditioning, wind noise, visibility, stability and crosswind sensitivity are some other tasks for vehicle aerodynamics. All of these areas benefit from drag reduction and changing the lift force in favor of the operating conditions. This can be achieved by optimization of external body geometry and flow modification devices. Considering the latter, a thorough understanding of the airflow is a prerequisite.
The present study aims to simulate …
Modeling Aspects Of Magnetic Actuators And Magnetic Suspension Systems, V. Dale Bloodgood Jr.
Modeling Aspects Of Magnetic Actuators And Magnetic Suspension Systems, V. Dale Bloodgood Jr.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
This dissertation is a study of new modeling techniques developed for magnetic suspension systems. The techniques discussed are modifications of magnetic circuit theory and fundamental eddy current models. The techniques are compared against experimental test results and finite element data. The information gained from the experimental testing is used to provide insight into magnetic bearing design.
A small-gap modeling technique called extended circuit theory is developed that incorporates information about the system gained from finite element data, or experimental data, to be included in the analytic model. The variations between the classical magnetic circuit model and the finite element model …
Design Study Of Triggered Isomer Heat Exchanger-Combustion Hybrid Jet Engine For High Altitude Flight, Christopher E. Hamilton
Design Study Of Triggered Isomer Heat Exchanger-Combustion Hybrid Jet Engine For High Altitude Flight, Christopher E. Hamilton
Theses and Dissertations
This study investigated the possibility of utilizing a Triggered Isomer Heat Exchanger (TIHE) within a conventional jet engine in order to increase the endurance of a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. Optimizations of the conventional and TIHE engines along with selection of a switchover flight condition, where the aircraft switches from combustion to TIHE operations, were made utilizing engine design and mission analysis software. Radiation shield weights were determined utilizing point source gamma ray shielding methods. The jet engine best suited for the hybrid use, where both combustion and TIHE components located in a …
Analytical Derivation Of A Coupled-Circuit Model Of A Claw-Pole Alternator With Concentrated Stator Windings, Hua Bai, Steven Pekarek, Jerry L. Tichenor, Walter Eversman, Duane J. Buening, Gregory R. Holbrook, Michael L. Hull, Ronald J. Krefta, Steven J. Shields
Analytical Derivation Of A Coupled-Circuit Model Of A Claw-Pole Alternator With Concentrated Stator Windings, Hua Bai, Steven Pekarek, Jerry L. Tichenor, Walter Eversman, Duane J. Buening, Gregory R. Holbrook, Michael L. Hull, Ronald J. Krefta, Steven J. Shields
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A lumped-parameter coupled-circuit model of a claw-pole alternator is derived. To derive the model, analytical techniques are used to define a three-dimensional (3-D) Fourier-series representation of the airgap flux density. Included in the series expansion are the harmonics introduced by rotor saliency, concentrated stator windings, and stator slots. From the airgap flux density waveform, relatively simple closed-form expressions for the stator and rotor self- and mutual-inductances are obtained. The coupled-circuit model is implemented in the simulation of an alternator/rectifier system using a commercial state-model-based circuit analysis program. Comparisons with experimental results demonstrate the accuracy of the model in predicting both …
A Study Of Satellite Navigation, Dilution Of Precision, And Positioning Techniques For Use On And Around The Moon, John H. Macnicol
A Study Of Satellite Navigation, Dilution Of Precision, And Positioning Techniques For Use On And Around The Moon, John H. Macnicol
Theses and Dissertations
The National Aeronautics and Space Agency is examining several approaches to meet navigational requirements for spacecraft in lunar orbit, in transit to or from the moon, and for personnel on the lunar surface requiring an accurate, real-time, on-board navigation capability. This work addresses one possible solution to the navigation problem in the vicinity of the moon using a lunar satellite navigation system. Dilution of precision is the figure of merit used to determine if a candidate lunar satellite navigation system can meet accuracy specifications based on a given satellite constellation and the measurement types used. Ten satellite constellations, using two …
Flight Control Failure Detection And Control Redistribution Using Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation With Filter Spawning, Michael L. Torres Jr.
Flight Control Failure Detection And Control Redistribution Using Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation With Filter Spawning, Michael L. Torres Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
In the current research, the MMAE with Filter Spawning and Control Redistribution (MMAE/FS/CR) are used together to identify failures and apply appropriate corrections. This effort explores the performance of the MMAE/FS/CR in different regions of the flight envelope using model and gain scheduling. The MMAE/FS/CR is able to detect complete and partial actuator/surface failures, as well as complete sensor failures. Once the actuator/surface failure is identified and the effectiveness is determined in the case of partial failures, proper control is applied in order to accomplish the desired pilot command. Improvements in the algorithm are required in order to enhance the …
Commercial Regional Space/Airborne Imaging, Ugur Akyazi, Ali Durmus, Birce Boga Bakirli, Arif Arin
Commercial Regional Space/Airborne Imaging, Ugur Akyazi, Ali Durmus, Birce Boga Bakirli, Arif Arin
Theses and Dissertations
In this work goal programming is used to solve a minimum cost multicommodity network flow problem with multiple goals. A single telecommunication network with multiple commodities (e.g., voice, video, data, etc.) flowing over it is analyzed. This network consists of: linear objective function, linear cost arcs, fixed capacities, specific origin-destination pairs for each commodity. A multicommodity network flow problem with goals can be successfully modeled using linear goal programming techniques. When properly modeled, network flow techniques may be employed to exploit the pure network structure of a multicommodity network flow problem with goals. Lagrangian relaxation captures the essence of the …
The Proceedings Of The Nasa Aerospace Technology Symposium 2002, Brent D. Bowen, Mary M. Fink, Michaela M. Schaaf, Uno Aviation Institute
The Proceedings Of The Nasa Aerospace Technology Symposium 2002, Brent D. Bowen, Mary M. Fink, Michaela M. Schaaf, Uno Aviation Institute
Faculty Books and Monographs
UNOAI Report 02-4
Alternative Pulse Detonation Engine Ignition System Investigation Through Detonation Splitting, August J. Rolling
Alternative Pulse Detonation Engine Ignition System Investigation Through Detonation Splitting, August J. Rolling
Theses and Dissertations
A Pulse Detonation Engine (PDE) combusts fuel air mixtures through a form of combustion: detonation. Recent PDE research has focused on designing working subsystems. This investigation continued this trend by examining ignition system alternatives. Existing designs required spark plugs in each separate thrust tube to ignite premixed reactants. A single thrust tube could require the spark plug to fire hundreds of times per second for long durations. The goal was to minimize hardware and increase reliability by limiting the number of ignition sources. This research used a continuously propagating detonation wave as both a thrust mechanism and an ignition system …
Suppression Of Pilot-Induced Oscillation (Pio), Donald A. Johnson
Suppression Of Pilot-Induced Oscillation (Pio), Donald A. Johnson
Theses and Dissertations
Closed loop instability caused by excess phase lag induced by actuator rate limiting has been suspected in many pilot-induced oscillations (PIOs) and oscillatory departures from controlled flight. As part of the joint AFIT/TPS program, a longitudinal pilot command notch filter activated by a real-time oscillation verifier (ROVER) algorithm was developed to eliminate the PIO source for any developing, severe PIO. Closed loop computer simulations were conducted to prepare for the flight test. The HAVE ROVER flight test project was flown using the NF-16D Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA). A programmable heads-up display (HUD) was used to generate a …
Investigation Of Cooperative Behavior In Autonomous Wide Search Munitions, Robert E. Dunkel Iii
Investigation Of Cooperative Behavior In Autonomous Wide Search Munitions, Robert E. Dunkel Iii
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of wide-area search munitions in various scenarios using different cooperative behavior algorithms. The general scenario involves multiple autonomous munitions searching for an unknown number of targets of different priority in unknown locations. Three cooperative behavior algorithms are used in each scenario: no cooperation, cooperative attack only, and cooperative classification and attack. In the cooperative cases, the munitions allocate tasks on-line as a group, using linear programming techniques to determine the optimum allocation. Each munition provides inputs to the task allocation routine in the form of probabilities of successfully being able …
Performance Tradeoff Study Of A Gps-Aided Ins For A Rocket Trajectory, Muhittin Istanbulluoglu
Performance Tradeoff Study Of A Gps-Aided Ins For A Rocket Trajectory, Muhittin Istanbulluoglu
Theses and Dissertations
The Turkish Air Force (TuAF) has started a project to launch a satellite using only Turkish resources. Primary motivation behind this research is to assist TuAF's project by keeping up with these innovations in the navigational arena. The basic challenge in navigation system design is to decide which navigation system (or systems) and implementation techniques will be used, depending on accuracy requirements. The two primary navigation systems that will be integrated in this research are the Inertial Navigation System (INS), and the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Kalman filter algorithm is used to integrate INS and GPS. The rocket (Atlas …
Using The Gps To Collect Trajectory Data For Ejection Seat Design, Validation, And Testing, Brian R. Tredway
Using The Gps To Collect Trajectory Data For Ejection Seat Design, Validation, And Testing, Brian R. Tredway
Theses and Dissertations
The dynamic characteristics of an aircraft ejection seat are a crucial concern when evaluating aircraft ejection systems and their ability to separate aircrew members safely from disabled aircraft. Every ejection seat model undergoes real-time dynamic tests to determine potential injury to aircrew members during ejection. Ejection seat tests are conducted at high-speed test tracks. The test track facilities provide the required telemetry and high-speed photography to monitor and validate the aircraft escape system performance. Ejection seat test and evaluation requires very accurate position and velocity determination during each test run to determine the relative positions between the aircraft, ejection seat, …
Microdot - A Four-Bit Microcontroller Designed For Distributed Low-End Computing In Satellites, Anthony R. Woodcock
Microdot - A Four-Bit Microcontroller Designed For Distributed Low-End Computing In Satellites, Anthony R. Woodcock
Theses and Dissertations
Many satellites are an integrated collection of sensors and actuators that require dedicated real-time control. For single processor systems, additional sensors require an increase in computing power and speed to provide the multi-tasking capability needed to service each sensor. Faster processors cost more and consume more power, which taxes a satellite's power resources and may lead to shorter satellite lifetimes. An alternative design approach is a distributed network of small and low power microcontrollers designed for space that handle the computing requirements of each individual sensor and actuator. The design of microdot, a four-bit microcontroller for distributed low-end computing, is …
Broadcast Vs Precise Gps Ephemerides: A Historical Perspective, David L. M. Warren
Broadcast Vs Precise Gps Ephemerides: A Historical Perspective, David L. M. Warren
Theses and Dissertations
In most recent years, both high-resolution imagery systems and images were only available to military and national security organizations. Distinctive changes within the commercial image industry allowed space-borne pioneers to provide high-resolution images. Space-borne Image Company's Ikonos satellite provides a 1-meter resolution for the past 3 years. Current development of .5-meter resolution will be offered in the near future. Access of these images is available in ground stations located worldwide in different regions. Studies have shown that these high quality images are eye-catching and may serve a purpose through its design; on contrary high cost and accessibility does not met …
An Analytical Study Of T-38 Drag Reduction In Tight Formation Flight, Eugene H. Wagner Jr.
An Analytical Study Of T-38 Drag Reduction In Tight Formation Flight, Eugene H. Wagner Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis explores the benefits of flying in a tight formation, mimicking the natural behavior of migratory birds such as geese. The first phase of the research was to determine an optimal position for the wingman of a tight formation flight of T-38 Talon aircraft using the HASC95 vortex lattice code. A second wingman was then added to determine the benefit derived by increasing formation size. The second wingman was predicted to derive an even greater induced drag benefit than the first wingman for T-38s operating at Mach 0.54 at a 10,000-foot altitude. The predicted values were 17.5% savings for …
The Combined Effects Of Freestream Turbulence, Pressure Gradients, And Surface Roughness On Turbine Aerodynamics, Christine P. Ellering
The Combined Effects Of Freestream Turbulence, Pressure Gradients, And Surface Roughness On Turbine Aerodynamics, Christine P. Ellering
Theses and Dissertations
This work used scaled facsimiles of real turbine blade surfaces to characterize correlations between turbine blade roughness, freestream turbulence, pressure gradients and skin friction (Cf). Addition of roughness caused Cf to increase: up to 300% for the roughest surface. Addition of freestream turbulence resulted in 125% increase for the same surface. The combined effects showed increases up to 380%. Although decreasing roughness, freestream turbulence, and Reynolds number resulted in less dramatic results, it was concluded that the Cf increases due to combined effects were consistently higher than their corresponding sum of the parts. The combined effects of roughness and pressure …