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Analyzing Carbohydrate-Based Regenerative Fuel Cells as a Power Source for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Based on current capabilities, we examine the feasibility of creating a carbohydratebased regenerat
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Flight Test and Handling Qualities Analysis of a Longitudinal Flight Control System Using Multiobjective Techniques
This thesis addresses the application of optimal, multiobjective control theory control theory to f
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Applications of Reverse Osmosis to Acid Mine Drainage Treatment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Unmanned Aerial Logistics Vehicles
Presently, United States Army battlefield supply distribution does not involve unmanned aerial logi
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Biological Concepts for Design and Operation of the Activated Sludge Process
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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The Practical Calculation of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Slender Finned Vehicles
The basic objective of this thesis is to provide a practical method of computing the aerodynamic ch
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Comparison of High Aspect Ratio Cooling Channel Designs for a Rocket Combustion Chamber With Development of an Optimized Design
An analytical investigation on the effect of high aspect ratio (height/width) cooling channels, con
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Investigation of Aerobraking to Return the Space Maneuver Vehicle to Low Earth Orbit From Geotransfer Orbit
This study investigated the use of ballistic and "Double-Dip'' aerobraking reentry to return the Sp
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Systems-Level Feasibility Analysis of a Microsatellite Rendezvous With Non-Cooperative
The United States is very dependant upon the use of space. Any threat to our ability to use it as d
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Characterizing the Effect of Chlorine and Chloramines on the US EPA Office of Research and Development Formation of Biofilm in a Simulated Drinking Water Distribution System
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Modeling, Stability, and Control of a Rotatable Tail on a Micro Air Vehicle
This research uses existing experimental wind tunnel data to develop a non-linear model that is use
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Optimizing Mean Mission Duration for Multiple-Payload Satellites
This thesis addresses the problem of optimally selecting and specifying satellite payloads for incl
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The Wind and Beyond
How ideas about aerodynamics first developed and how the science and technology evolved to forge th
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AFIT UAV Swarm Mission Planning and Simulation System
The purpose of this research is to design and implement a comprehensive mission planning system for
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The UAV Continuous Coverage Problem
The purpose of this research is to develop a method to find an optimal UAV cyclic schedule to provi
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USAF Pilot Perceptions of Workload Assessment in a Combat or High-Threat Environment
This study analyzed the self-reported survey responses of 219 Air Force Pilots concerning their per
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Autonomous Air Refueling for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Air Refueling (AR) demonstrates its critical importance on a daily basis in combat and peacetime mi
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Fixed-Wing Aircraft Combat Survivability Analysis for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
The primary tenet of the aircraft survivability discipline is threat definition. In order to delive
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Controlling Sideslip Angle to Reduce the Radar Exposure of a Tactical, Rotary Winged UAV
This work investigates another way of contributing to the radar minimization solution for air vehic
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An Analytical Study of T-38 Drag Reduction in Tight Formation Flight
This thesis explores the benefits of flying in a tight formation, mimicking the natural behavior of
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Measurement of Human Pilot Dynamic Characteristics in Flight Simulation
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Least Square Error (LSE) estimation techniques were applied to the
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Feature Selection for Predicting Pilot Mental Workload
As advances in technology are made, the cockpits of the aircraft in the Air Force inventory have be
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Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Controlusing Aerodynamic Torques
This thesis introduces a method of three-axis spacecraft attitude control using only aerodynamic to
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Reliability and Productivity Modeling for the Optimization of Separated Spacecraft Interferometers
As technological systems grow in capability, they also grow in complexity. Due to this complexity,
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Lubricant Technology
CRC Press 出版The book covers different aspects of lubricant technology such as lubricant chemistry, formulation,
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Concepts of Operations for a Reusable Launch Space Vehicle
The US military must be prepared to take advantage of reusable launch vehicles should the NASA-led
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Corrosion Manual for Internal Corrosion of Water Distribution Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Engineering Handbook for Hazardous Waste Incineration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Handling Qualities Evaluation of a Supersonic Tailless Air Vehicle
This thesis presents the results of a handling qualities evaluation of a supersonic tailless air ve
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Design Manual Constructed Wetlands and Aquatic Plant Systems for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Development of a Flapping Wing Design Incorporating Shape Memory Alloy Actuation
This research sought to validate a proof of concept regarding shape memory alloy actuation of a fla
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A Methodology for Simulating the Joint Strike Fighter's (JSF) Prognostics and Health Management System
The Autonomic Logistics System Simulation (ALSim) was developed to provide decision makers a tool t
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Laser Dot Projection Photogrammetry and Force Measurement for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles
The purpose of this research was to develop testing methods capable of analyzing the performance of
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A Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Flexible Wing Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The static aeroelastic behavior of the Nighthawk mini unmanned aerial vehicle is examined using aco
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Burning Tires for Fuel and Tire Pyrolysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Spacecraft Proximity Operations Used to Estimate the Dynamical and Physical Properties of a Resident Space Object
When conducting a space proximity operation, developing high-fidelity estimates of the dynamical an
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EPANET 2 Users Manual
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Micro-Mechanical Voltage Tunable Fabry-Perot Filters Formed in (111) Silicon
The MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) technology is quickly evolving as a viable means to com
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X-Hale
In conjunction with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the Air Force Research Laborat
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Experimental Study of the Subsonic Aerodynamics of a Blended Wing Body Air Vehicle With a Focus on Rapid Technology Assessment
The subsonic aerodynamic performance of a blended wing body aircraft constructed using selective la
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A Systems Engineering Approach to Integrated Structural Health Monitoring for Aging Aircraft
The United States Air Force and many of its Coalition partners have extended the original service l
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A Model for Palladium Catalyzed Destruction of Chlorinated Ethene Contaminated Groundwater
Groundwater contamination by chlorinated ethenes is a widespread environmental problem. Conventiona
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Aerospace Ground Equipment Management's Impact on Homestation Sortie Production
Since the Air Force began its evolution into an Expeditionary Air Force, much effort has been expen
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Effect of Hold Times on Fatigue Behavior of Nextel 720/Alumina Ceramic Matrix Composite at 1200?簞C in Air And in Steam Environment
The aerospace field requires structural materials that can maintain superior mechanical properties
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Crew Exploration Vehicle Skip Entry Trajectory
This research effort develops a program using MATLAB to solve the equations of motion for the atmos
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Technology Transfer Programs
With a limited research and defense budget, cost effective methods of meeting security objectives a
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Assessment Methodology for the Environmental Impact of Water Resource Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Rich
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Alternative Pulse Detonation Engine Ignition System Investigation Through Detonation Splitting
A Pulse Detonation Engine (PDE) combusts fuel air mixtures through a form of combustion: detonation