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The evolution of highly eccentric orbits
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Miniaturization methodology applied to deep space microspacecraft
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994)
Comparison of control techniques for robust performance on uncertain structural systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994)
Manufacturing and fracture of hierarchical composite materials enhanced with aligned carbon nanotubes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Hierarchical advanced composite structures comprised of both nano- and micro-scale fibers are currently being studied as next-generation materials for multifunctional aerospace applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are an ...
Safety-critical software testing in airborne systems : the modified condition/decision coverage criterion
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
In order to be certified by the FAA, airborne software must comply with the D0-178B standard. For the unit testing of safety-critical software, this standard requires the testing process to meet a strong source code structure ...
Lyapunov feedback control in equinoctial elements applied to low thrust control of elliptical orbit constellations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
For a typical satellite constellation design problem, sometimes there are two conflicting goals. On one hand one wishes to provide continuous coverage of a particular area. On the other hand one would like to use the minimum ...
Design and characterization of robust hot film sensors for tactial aircraft inlets
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Autonomous thruster failure recovery for underactuated spacecraft
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Thruster failures historically account for a large percentage of failures that have occurred on orbit. Therefore, autonomous thruster failure detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) is an essential component to any robust ...
Evaluation of primary flight display enhancements for improving general aviation safety
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
The information architecture of general aviation cockpits is shifting from one of independent mechanical instruments to one of digital sensors, common databuses, and liquid crystal displays. This integrated architecture ...
Lunar landing : dynamic operator interaction with multi-modal automation systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
The ability of operators to "gracefully transition" (maintaining control and awareness of the system without excessive workload or decrements in flight performance) between levels of automation (LOA) in several case studies ...