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Numerically-based ducted propeller design using vortex lattice lifting line theory
(Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-06)
This thesis used vortex lattice lifting line theory to model an axisymmetrical-ducted propeller with no gap between the duct and the propeller. The theory required to model the duct and its interaction with the propeller ...
Autonomous underway replenishment at sea for Riverine operations
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-03)
Currently the United States Navy is making a small footprint in the world's littoral regions with the help of the United States Marine Corps. In Iraq, the Marine Corps is actively conducting Riverine operations, however ...
Modeling and simulation of survivable armor design studies for IED threats
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-03)
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is used as a strategic weapon of choice and continues to be a threat both globally and domestically. One of the deadly devices in this arsenal is the Explosively Formed Projectile (EPF). ...
Numerical simulation investigations in weapon delivery probabilities
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-06)
The study of weapon delivery probabilities has historically been focused around analytical solutions and approximations for weapon delivery accuracy and effectiveness calculations. With the relatively recent increase in ...
CFD analysis of a pentahulled, air entrapment, high speed planing [sic] planning vessel
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-03)
The objective of this thesis is to analyze the hydrodynamic properties of a specialized pentahulled, air entrapment, and high-speed planning vessel. Due to the unique features of this hull, a multi-layered approach based ...
A validation of a molecular dynamics simulation in determining the thermal conductivity of a La-Zr pyrochlore
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12)
Semiconductors continue to shrink in size and are now nearing the performance limits of some traditional materials. Silicon Dioxide, which has been used extensively as a gate insulator in MOSFETs, is one such material ...
Aerodynamic predictions, comparisons, and validations using Missilelab and Missile Datcom (97)
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12)
Aerodynamic prediction software is often used in the early stages of missile systems designed to quickly and accurately estimate the aerodynamics of a wide variety of missile configuration designs operating over many ...
Hardware in the loop implementation of adaptive vision based guidance law for ground target tracking
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12)
An adaptive guidance law of a Vision Based Target Tracking (VBTT) system was previously developed and implemented onboard a Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) in order to track a ground target moving with a constant ...
Experimental study of composites and metal-wire joints
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-09)
In order to join a composite structure to a metallic structure, the metal-wire layers were co-cured with composite layers using the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM). Then, the interface fracture strength was ...
Experimental investigation of high-pressure steam-induced surge in a transonic compressor stage
(Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-06)
Operational experience indicates that steam escaping from carrier catapults has the potential to induce stall or surge in the compressors of jet aircraft during takeoff. As the carrier fleet ages and the Navy transitions ...
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