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COLD SPRAYED COATINGS WITH DUAL NANOPARTICLE REINFORCEMENTS FOR WEAR AND CORROSION PROTECTION
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-06)
As a form of additive manufacturing, the use of cold spray has made significant strides since different-sized particles were explored in the process. There is proof that micron-sized particles down to nanoparticles enhance ...
FORWARD-LOOKING SONAR SIMULATION MODEL FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09)
Underwater simulators are less common due to the complexity of underwater acoustics. Simulation is an effective tool for rapid testing of autonomous vehicles and complements the test and evaluation process. The goal of ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTISTAGE ROCKET TEST PLATFORM TO DELIVER CUBESAT FORM FACTOR TO NEAR-SPACE ALTITUDES
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Small Satellite Lab places heavy emphasis on the research, development, and integration of emerging technologies on future spacecraft. An integral part of the advancement of these ...
FAILURE OF COMPOSITE PLATES SUBJECTED TO SHOCK LOADING
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
Underwater explosions and their associated devastating effects are not new to the U.S. Navy. Accurately modeling and scaling them for research and development, however, are areas in need of further study as large explosions ...
DESIGN, BUILD AND TEST OF A LOW-COST, HIGH-BANDWIDTH X-BAND SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO FOR CUBESATS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
The objective of this research was to design, build, and test the next iteration of a low-cost, high-bandwidth X-band software-defined radio (SDR). The flight version of this iteration of the payload will be integrated ...
CARBON NANOTUBE REINFORCEMENT IN COMPOSITE CYLINDERS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
High specific strength and stiffness properties of carbon fiber composite cylinders make them an ideal material for internal pressure and blast applications. While previous research investigates failure loading and modes ...
AN INTEGRATED SIMULATION APPROACH FOR AUV IMAGE-BASED SLAM NAVIGATION
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
This thesis develops a simulation framework for undersea feature-based navigation. Using an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to locate an item of interest on the seafloor is a capability that would greatly benefit the ...
MINIMIZING STAR TRACKER OCCULTATIONS FOR NASA’S LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER IN SUN-SAFE MODE
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
Due to degradation of the NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s (LRO) Inertial Measurement Unit, the LRO relies solely on its star trackers to maintain gyroless attitude control. In the event of an anomaly, the LRO is ...
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND FLIGHT TESTING OF A MODULAR AVIONICS AND VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
As more rocket components become commercially available, the feasibility of a low-cost rocket-powered vehicle with capabilities tailored to the needs of the Navy, such as delivering payloads, countering drones, and reliable ...
STUDY OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES SUBJECTED TO UNDERWATER SHOCK LOADING
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
Underwater explosions (UNDEX) produce severe and complex loadings in naval applications. Increased use of composite materials in naval applications requires better understanding of how composite structures will respond and ...
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