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  • Modeling, control, and estimation of flexible, aerodynamic structures

    Creator:
    Ray, Cody W.
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    Engineers have long been inspired by nature's flyers. Such animals navigate complex environments gracefully and efficiently by using a variety of evolutionary adaptations for high-performance flight. Biologists have discovered a variety of sensory adaptations that provide flow state feedback and allow flying animals to feel their way through flight. A...
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    Dissertation
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    flying animals to feel their way through flight. A specialized skeletal wing structure and plethora of

  • Lift Enhancement of Pliant Wings Through Bio-Mimicry

    Creator:
    Osterberg, Nathaniel Brent
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    Flexible aerodynamic surfaces have been shown to favorably influence flight characteristics at low Reynolds numbers by increasing lift, angle of attack at stall, and resistance to perturbation. The objective of the research presented within this thesis is to investigate the influence of two aspects of flight observed in biological flyers,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    plate and membrane wing, both with an aspect ratio of 2, were tested at Reynolds numbers between 50,000

  • Aircraft wing optimization using B-spline models and panel methods

    Creator:
    Jackson, Danielle Monique
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    This research investigates shape optimization process, using b-spline models and panel methods, to achieve a high lift to drag ratio for an aerodynamic structure. This research is a proof of concept for further research in aerodynamic shape optimization. The coupled process, involving the design and optimization of a random shape,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: Aircraft Wing Optimization using B-spline Models and Panel Methods Abstract approved

  • Experiments on a low aspect ratio wing at low Reynolds numbers

    Creator:
    Morse, Daniel R.
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    At the start of the 21st century much of the focus of aircraft design has been turned to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which generally operate at much lower speeds in higher risk areas than manned aircraft. One subset of UAVs are Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) which usually are no larger...
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    Dissertation
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    presented on November 20, 2008. Title: Experiments on a Low Aspect Ratio Wing at Low Reynolds Numbers

  • Energy Harvesting Performance of a Flapping Foil with Leading Edge Motion

    Creator:
    Prier, Michael W.
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    Force data for a flapping foil energy harvester with active leading edge motion operating in the low reduced frequency range is collected to determine how leading edge motion affects energy harvesting performance. The foil pivots about the midchord and operates in the low reduced frequency range of 0.06, 0.08, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael Prier for the

  • Exploring experimental test stand design and operation within a system reliability research methodology

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    Koopmans, Michael, 1986-
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    In cases where complex systems routinely experience extreme operating conditions, preventative maintenance is often employed to guard against system failure. Yet, with accessible real-time data and the standard practice becoming prohibitively expensive, the test stand can serve as a vital contributor to the development of system health and reliability estimations....
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael Koopmans for the

  • Design of a mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism for use on board commercial aircraft

    Creator:
    Gibson, Brenton D.
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    Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel as their cornerstone. Travelers who are disabled and wheelchair bound have to undergo a transfer process to board and deplane a commercial aircraft. This transfer process is typically done manually, with agents physically lifting the passenger who is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Most  recently,  I would  like  to  thank Michael, Martha,  and  Heidi  for  their  efforts  in

  • Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna

    Creator:
    Chamblin, Mike A.
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    Identification and population counts of soil mesofauna can be an important tool for soil ecologists to determine the soil biodiversity. Information provided from population counts can give insight to soil ecologists about the effects of human land use, monitoring soil and water health, benefits of soil biodiversity in agriculture, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    manually position and orient the bee for imaging the specimen’s wing. The Digital Automated

  • Ground Gen Airborne Wind Energy Conversion Systems: Tools for Conceptual Design and Rapid Prototyping

    Creator:
    Muschler, Alexander
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    Airborne Wind Energy System (AWES) are quickly coming to fruition, with increased energy production while reducing the cost of implementation and materials. This thesis develops a new computational model for a tethered AWES and characterizes a new rapid prototyping method with the objective of supporting the design and rapid prototyping...
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    Masters Thesis
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    wing geometry with angle of attack up to 90°, although the power generation is not optimal due to the

  • Learning based methods applied to the MAV control problem

    Creator:
    Salichon, Max
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    This thesis addresses Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) control by leveraging learning based techniques to improve robustness of the control system. Applying classical control methods to MAVs is a difficult process due to the complexity of the control laws with fast and highly non-linear dynamics. These methods are mostly based on...
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    ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1.1 Fixed-Wing/flexible-wing MAVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1.2 Rotorcraft