Summary of Engineering Research

Aerodynamics
^ Whale, J., C. J. Fisichella, and M. S. Selig. Correcting inflow measurements from wind turbines using a lifting-surface code. ASME J. Solar Energ. Eng., 122, 196-202 (Nov. 2000).

Astrodynamics
^ Coverstone-Carroll, V., J. W. Hartmann, and W. M. Mason. Optimal multi-objective low-thrust spacecraft trajectories. Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Eng., 186, 387-402 (2000).

^ Horie, K. and B. A. Conway. Optimization for fighter aircraft vertical maneuvering using poststall flight. J. Aircr., 37:6, (2000).

^ Jo, J. W. and J. Prussing. A procedure for applying second-order conditions in optimal control problems. J. Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 23:2, 241-250 (2000).

^ Prussing, J.. A class of optimal two-impulse rendezvous using multiple-revolution Lamber solutions. J. Astronaut. Sci., 48:2 & 3, 131-148 (2000).

^ Williams, S. and V. Coverstone-Carroll. Mars missions using solar electric propulsion. J. Spacecr. Rockets, 37:1, 71-77 (2000).

Combustion
^ Buckmaster, J., A. Hegab, and T. L. Jackson. More results on oscillating edge-flames. Phys. Fluids, 12, 1592-1600 (2000).

^ Buckmaster, J. and T. L. Jackson. Flames supported by heterogeneous propellants. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics reprint, AIAA 00-0306, (2000).

^ Buckmaster, J. and T. L. Jackson. Holes in flames, flame-isolas, their edges. Proc. Combustion Institute, 28, (2000).

^ Buckmaster, J. and T. L. Jackson. The effects of time-periodic shear on a diffusion flame anchored to a propellant. Combust. Flame, 120, 211-222 (2000).

^ Buckmaster, J., A. Hegab, and T. L. Jackson. The effects of convection and cold probes on oscillating edge-flames. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics reprint, AIAA 00-0847, (2000).

^ Jackson, T. L., J. Buckmaster, and J. Hoeflinger. 3D flames supported by heterogeneous propellants. Proc. Combustion Institute, 28, (2000).

^ Jackson, T. L. and J. Buckmaster. Non-premixed periodic flames supported by heterogeneous propellants. J. Propul. Power, 16, 498-504 (2000).

^ Kochevets, S., J. Buckmaster, and T. L. Jackson. Random propellant packs and the flames they support. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics reprint, AIAA 00-3461, (2000).

Dynamical Systems
^ Namachchivaya, N. S., R. Sowers, and L. Vedula. Stochastic averaging on graphs: noisy Duffing-van der Pol equation. In Stochastic and Chaotic Dynamics in the Lakes. American Institute of Physics, Melville, N.Y., 332-342 (2000).

^ Namachchivaya, N. S. and L. Vedula. Real noise stabilization of linear systems: application to flow-induced oscillations. J. Dynamics Stabil. Syst., 15:2, 185-208 (2000).

^ Xie, W. C., N. S. Namachchivaya, and B. Balachandaran. Nonlinear Dynamics and Stochastic Mechanics. American Society of Mechanical Engineers AMD 241. New York, N.Y., (2000).

Lasers
^ Carroll, D. L., D. M. King, L. Fockler, D. Stromberg, W. C. Solomon, L. H. Sentman, and C. H. Fisher. High-performance chemical oxygen-iodine laser using nitrogen diluent for commercial applications. IEEE J. Quantum Electron., 36:1, 40-51 (2000).

Materials and Structures
^ Anlas, G., M. H. Santare, and J. Lambros. Numerical calculation of stress intensity factors in functionally graded materials. Int. J. Fract., 104:2, 131-143 (2000).

^ Breitenfeld, M. S. and P. H. Geubelle. Parallel implementation of a spectral scheme for the simulation of 3D dynamic fracture events. Int. J. High-Perform. Comput. Appl., 14:1, 26-38 (2000).

^ Hwang, C. and P. Geubelle. A spectral scheme to simulate dynamic fracture problems in composites. Comput. Model. Eng. Sci., 1:4, 45-56 (2000).

^ Kim, C. and S. White. Continuous curing and induced thermal stresses of a thick filament wound composite cylinder. J. Reinf. Plastics, 20:2, 166-180 (2000).

^ Li, H., J. Lambros, B. A. Cheeseman, and M. H. Santare. Experimental investigation of the quasi-static fracture of functionally graded materials. Int. J. Solids Struct., 37:27, 3715-3732 (2000).

^ Li, Z. and J. Lambros . Thermomechanical dynamic behavior of fiber reinforced composites. Composites A, 31, 537-547 (2000).

^ O'Brien, D. and S. White . Viscoelastic properties of an epoxy resin during cure. J. Compos. Mater., 35:10, 883-904 (2000).

^ Prabhu, S. and J. Lambros . A numerical investigation of three-dimensional effects in cracked unidirectional fiber reinforced composite plates. J. Compos. Mater., 34:2, 116-134 (2000).

^ Prabhu, S. and J. Lambros. A combination optical method of lateral shearing interferometer and caustics. Exp. Mech., 40:4, 376-383 (2000).

^ Prabhu, S. and J. Lambros. Effect of mode mixity on K-dominance and three- dimensionality in cracked plates. Int. J. Fract., 104:1, 51-69 (2000).

^ Santare, M. H. and J. Lambros. Use of a graded finite element to model the behavior of nonhomogeneous materials. J. Appl. Mech., 64:1, 819-822 (2000).

Propulsion and Combustion
^ Burton, R. L., F. Rysanek, E. A. Antonsen, M. J. Wilson, and S. S. Bushman. Pulsed plasma thruster performance for microspacecraft propulsion. In Micropropulsion for Small Spacecraft, AIAA Progress Series, 187, Chapter 13 (2000).

^ Krier, H., R. L. Burton, and J. C. Melcher. Combustion of aluminum particles in solid rocket motor flows. In Solid Propellant Chemistry, Combustion, and Motor Interior Ballistics, AIAA Progress Series, 185, Chapter 2.2 (2000).

Structural Dynamics
^ Liew, K. W., L. A. Bergman, T. Y. Ng, and K. Y. Lam. Three-dimensional vibration of cylindrical shell panels-solution by continuum and discrete approaches. Comput. Mech., 26, 208-221 (2000).

^ Ma, X., T. A. Nayfeh, A. F. Vakakis, and L. A. Bergman . Experimental verification of shock reduction achieved through non-linear localization. J. Sound Vibr., 230:5, 1177-1184 (2000).

^ Pesterev, A. V. and L. A. Bergman. An improved series expansion to the solution of the moving oscillator problem. ASCE J. Vibr. Acoust., 122:1, 54-61 (2000).

^ Yang, B., C. A. Tan, and L. A. Bergman. A direct numerical procedure for the solution of moving oscillator problems. ASCE J. Eng. Mech., 126:5, 462-469 (2000).

Structural Mechanics
^ Hilton, H. H.. Aerospace structures in the first year of the new millennium and beyond. Aerosp. Am., 38:12, 70-71 (3000).

Systems and Control
^ Melody, J. W., T. Basar, W. R. Perkins, and P. G. Voulgaris. Parameter identification for in-flight detection of aircraft icing. Control Eng. Pract., 8, 985-1001 (2000).

Two-phase Flow
^ Loth, E.. Numerical approaches to dilute two-phase flow. Prog. Energ. Combust. Sci., 26:3, 161-223 (2000).

^ Ford, B. and E. Loth. Diffusion of ellipsoidal bubbles in a turbulent shear layer. Int. J. Multiphase Flow, 26, 503-516 (2000).