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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)
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 ...
En-route airspace capacity under flow separation and scheduling constraints
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Achieving real-time mode estimation through offline compilation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Development of a light force accelerometer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In this work, the feasibility of a light force accelerometer was experimentally demonstrated. The light force accelerometer is an optical inertial sensor which uses focused laser light to levitate and trap glass microspheres ...
Planning and scheduling of concurrent high-level activities for UUV mission operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis develops a mission planning and scheduling algorithm that enables a single Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) to concurrently perform high level activities, while managing various resources in a dynamic ocean ...
Spacecraft design-for-demise strategy, analysis and impact on low earth orbit space missions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Uncontrolled reentry into the Earth atmosphere by LEO space missions whilst complying with stipulated NASA Earth atmospheric reentry requirements is a vital endeavor for the space community to pursue. An uncontrolled reentry ...
Integrated modeling and simulation of lunar exploration campaign logistics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
As NASA prepares to establish a manned outpost on the lunar surface, it is essential to consider the logistics of both the construction and operation of this outpost. This thesis presents an interplanetary supply chain ...
A diagnostics architecture for component-based system engineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This work presents an approach to diagnosis to meet the challenging demands of modern engineering systems. The proposed approach is an architecture that is both hierarchical and hybrid. The hierarchical dimension of the ...