Browsing by Author "Conner, Joseph P."
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Advancement of Computational Fluid Dynamics Visualization for Finite Element Applications
Pinkerman, Cody Wayne (Oklahoma State University, 2010-07-01)This thesis focuses on a current CFD visualization program: current capabilities and required upgrades. New features are added to the CFD visualization program to allow for continued operation. Drawbacks of the previous ... -
Analytical Determination of UAV Wing Stiffness Requirements for a Structurally Integrated Conformal Antenna Array
Gallaway, Scott A. (2017-05-01)The OSU chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB)has examined the possibility of installing a water piping network in rural Guatemala. This requires an elevation survey of the area to be undertaken. The hilly terrain and ... -
Development of optimized path planning and autonomous control for return-to-point vehicle of high altitude ballooning
Lee, Seong-Jin (2014-07)In 2004, The Atmospheric and Space Threshold Research Oklahoma (ASTRO) program was launched to provide access to the near space environment for both educational and research purposes. Mainly, this ASTRO vehicle consisted ... -
Evaluation of Low-cost Multi-hole Probes for Atmospheric Boundary Layer Investigation
Azartash-Namin, Solmoz Kathleen (2017-07-01)This work presents the development of evaluating low-cost multi-hole probes (MHPs) for atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) studies. This concept is an integral part of CLOUD MAP, a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded ... -
Exploring the Feasibility of a Passively Actuated Binary-Pitch Propeller For Group 2 UAVs
Rhyne, Caleb T. (2018-07-01)In the early years of aviation, the type of propulsion system implemented limited aircraft performance. Up until the introduction of the jet engine in 1939, and still today, aircraft used a fixed-pitch propeller based ... -
Manufacturing, Analysis, and Experimental Testing of Multi-bladed Propellers for SUAS
Bettinger, Ben Thomas (Oklahoma State University, 2012-07-01)The emergence of small UAS with infinite applications has increased the demand for improved small aircraft components. For custom built UAS, optimized propellers are rarely available off the shelf. This paper presents a ... -
Modeling and failure analysis of composite I-beams for UAV wing spar design
Watkins, Zachary Taylor (2021-05)In unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the composite I-beam using carbon fiber caps and a cross-grain balsa shear web is often used for the main spar. This manufacturing method is underdeveloped in analysis causing engineers ... -
Powered Paraglider Longitudinal Dynamic Modeling and Experimentation
Gibson, Colin Parker (2016-12-01)Paragliders and similar controllable decelerators provide the benefits of a compact packable parachute with the improved glide performance and steering of a conventional wing, making them ideally suited for precise high ... -
Understanding avian soaring to extend UAV mission endurance through remote detection of thermal updrafts
Pinkerman, Cody Wayne (2016-05)Thermal updrafts can be utilized to increase an aircraft's flight endurance and range. However, much of the discussion involving thermal updrafts comprise of flight techniques within a known thermal updraft and very little ...