• Hybrid CubeSat constellation design for observing hurricanes 

  Chadalavada, Pardha Sai (Wichita State University, 2022-12)

  State-of-the-art weather forecasting systems depend on various data collected by airborne, orbiting, and ground sensors. Regional CubeSat constellations have the potential to improve hurricane forecasting by collecting ...

• Trailing wake vortices: Experimental and modeling comparisons 

  Kuenn, Aaron D. (Wichita State University, 2022-12)

  Available literature has demonstrated a scarcity of data collected behind simple, academic wings that were not NACA profiles. Additionally, comparison of the simplified vortex models is typically performed piecewise without ...

• Vortex induced vibrations: Further contributions and an energy application 

  Matheswaran, Vijay (Wichita State University, 2022-12)

  Vortex shedding and Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) of bluff bodies is a fundamental problem in fluid mechanics. The ubiquity of vortex shedding and VIV in several engineering fields has meant that a significant amount ...

• Fracture toughness of DCB interlaminar 3D printed unidirectional polylactide acid tasks 

  Almutiri, Khaled Saif (Wichita State University, 2022-05)

  The work in this thesis paper quantifies the mechanical property, fracture toughness (GIC), of 3D printed polylactide acid (PLA) specimens. The established data of fracture toughness were obtained using the DCB method for ...

• A method of analysis for deriving a single propeller by means of multiple engines remotely located 

  Falk, Melvin L. (Wichita State University, 1948-05)

  An investigation of a dual engine drive to one propeller is presented. Two engines, one on each side of a common gear box and separated from it by clutch assemblies, provide the energy for the extension shaft. This shaft ...

• Cylindrical sheet forming analysis of hexagonal cell honeycomb core using 3D finite element analysis 

  Cazorla, Claudia Rojo (Wichita State University, 2022-05)

  This document presents the creation of a detailed 3D numerical model of a fiberglass/phenolic hexagonal honeycomb core for studying in-plane and flexural responses. The core cell geometry was modeled in detail to be ...

• Study of architectural effects on the homogenized material properties of hyperelastic materials 

  Bharti, Satyam K. (Wichita State University, 2022-05)

  This research aims at obtaining the material response of homogenized 3D printed elastomers under three loading conditions, uniaxial tension, equibiaxial tension, and planar tension. The finite element model of 3D printed ...

• Operational usage and flight loads analysis of C-130 aircraft used in aerial firefighting missions 

  Ali, Syed Junaid (Wichita State University, 2021-12)

  Recorded flight data from two EC-130Q and two L-382G aircraft have been analyzed to perform operational airframe usage assessment and flight loads analysis. These aircraft were flown in support of USFS aerial firefighting ...

• Effect of flaperons on a biplane configuration 

  Johnson, Bonnie L. (Wichita State University, 1994-05)

  The use of full span flaperons on low speed biplane configurations i~ a unique synergistic concept that has yet to be evaluated. The well-executed biplane configuration is useful for performing low speed aerobatics, ...

• Computational fluid dynamics and fluid structure interaction analysis on the use of inflatable wing structures 

  Kosnik, Evan D. (Wichita State University, 2021-07)

  The research conducted in this thesis was done to ascertain the potential of using drop-stitch panels for inflatable wing designs. This was done primarily by using 2D CFD analysis on airfoil sections approximating the shape ...

• Progressive damage analysis of pinned joints of composite plates 

  Arboleda Gonzalez, Gerardo Ignacio (Wichita State University, 2021-07)

  A composite payload attach fitting (PAF) is being designed and fabricated at NASA MSFC for the Block 1B heavy-lift Space Launch System (SLS).Functioning as the primary structural interface, the PAF is connected to the ...

• Preliminary mission design for proposed NuSol probe 

  Messick, Kyle (Wichita State University, 2021-05)

  A solar neutrino detector has never own in space. NuSol is a proposed mission to y a solar neutrino detector close to the Sun in order to conduct unique science experiments that cannot be realized by detectors on ...

• Artificial neural network based prediction of solar array degradation during electric orbit-raising 

  Farabi, Tanzimul H. (Wichita State University, 2021-05)

  In recent years there have been some major developments in the space industry with the introduction of fully electrically propelled satellites. All-electric propulsion enables smaller and lighter satellite design that ...

• Acoustic evaluation of the bell 699 rotor on the tiltrotor test rig in the national full-scale aerodynamics complex 40- by 80- foot wind tunnel 

  Shelts, Kelly (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  Aircraft noise is a growing problem in the air travel industry [1]. Urban air mobility (UAM) is a new movement to use rotorcraft to fly in and between large cities to alleviate ground traffic congestion [2]. Aircraft noise ...

• Neuroadaptive observer design for spacecraft attitude control and formation attitude synchronization 

  Subedi, Garba (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  Spacecraft attitude-tracking control problems require uncertainties and disturbances- rejecting controllers to perform well in practical scenarios. The objective of this research is to design an adaptive controller that ...

• Characterization of the in-plane homogenized mechanical properties of a hexagonal honeycomb core 

  Ramdial, Hooloomann (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  The in-plane homogenized elasto-plastic behavior of a hexagonal aluminum honeycomb core has been investigated using experiments and finite element analysis of an idealized representative volume element. In-plane uniaxial ...

• Acoustic absorption properties of granular and 3D printed aerogels 

  Khaleel, Ola (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  Aerogel is a diverse class of nano-porous ultralight solid material. This research examines the acoustic properties of aerogel-based structures and evaluates their suitability for aircraft noise-reduction applications. ...

• Intralaminar fracture toughness of 3D printed unidirectional composites 

  Foley, James Rodger (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  The purpose of this research was to identify the fracture toughness $(G_{Ic})$ of intralaminar specimens of 3D printed composites. Two types of polylactide acid (PLA) were tested, PLA Neat (with no reinforcement) and PLA ...

• Evaluation of composite debris modeling method for high loading rate events 

  Baum, Nathaniel John (Wichita State University, 2020-12)

  The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of debris modeling for simply connected composite laminates at high loading rates using an adaptive mesh method in Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Double shear ...

• Aircraft loss-of-control: Real-time adaptive prediction of safe control margins and pilot advisory displays 

  Rafi, Melvin (Wichita State University, 2020-07)

  Predictive systems with the ability to warn pilots of impending entry into loss-of-control have the potential to improve safety in flight. Along these lines, the research documented in this dissertation has sought to develop ...

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