2014 DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS
BETTINGER, ROBERT A., The Prospect of Responsive Spacecraft Using Aeroassisted, Trans-Atmospheric Maneuvers. AFIT/ENY/DS/14J-13. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
BROUSSARD, COREY M., Multistatic Initial Orbit Determination Techniques Using Wideband Receivers. AFIT/ENY/DS/14M-01. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard G. Cobb. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
DOYLE, DANIEL D., Real-Time, Multiple, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, Computer Vision Tracking, and 3D Position Estimating System for Small Unmanned Aircraft System Metrology. AFIT/ENY/DS/13D-08. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. black. Sponsor: AFOSR.
LEIGH, ABRAHAM M., Navigation Solution for a Multiple Satellite and Multiple Ground Architecture. AFIT/ENY/DS/14S-01. Faculty Advisor: Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
SHOWALTER, DANIEL J., Optimal Autonomous Spacecraft Resiliency Maneuvers Using Metaheuristics. AFIT/ENY/DS/14S-29. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: USSTATCOM.
SIMMONS, JOSEPH R., Design and Evaluation of Dual-Expander Aerospike Nozzle Upper Stage Engine. AFIT/ENY/DS/14S-06. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
ABBATE, EVELYN A., Disaggregated Imaging Spacecraft Constellation Optimization with a Genetic Algorithm. AFIT/ENY/14M-02. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: N/A.
BASEL, JAMES P., Analysis of Geolocation Approaches Using Satellites. AFIT/ENY/14M-07. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
BENNETT, BENJAMIN M., Systems Engineering Approach to Automated Cueing for LEO Satellite Tracking. AFIT/ENY/14M-53. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard G. Cobb. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
DALTON, DEVIN K., Ground Target Overflight and Orbital Maneuvering via Atmospheric Maneuvering. AFIT/ENY/14M-12. Faculty Advisor: Lt Col Ronald J. Simmons. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
DANNEMEYER, ERIN R., Design and Analysis of an Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) for AFIT's 6U Standard Bus. AFIT/ENY/14M-14. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard G. Cobb. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
DENEVE, ELIZABETH-ANN R., Informing Spacecraft Maneuver Decisions to Reduce Probability of Collision. AFIT/ENY/14M-15. Faculty Advisor: Dr. William E. Wiesel, Jr. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
DIGIACOMO, WILLIAM J., Feasibility Assessment of Repurposing an Aerial Radio Frequency Geolcation Sensor to the Space Environment. AFIT/ENY/14M-16. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard G. Cobb. Sponsor: N/A.
DRAS, LUKE C., Model Uncertainty and Test of a Segmented Mirror Telescope. AFIT/ENY/14M-18. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard G. Cobb. Sponsor: NPS.
DUNK, ADAM B., Applying KAM Theory to Highly Eccentric Orbits. AFIT/ENY/14M-19. Faculty Advisor: Dr. William e. Wiesel, Jr. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
FIELDS, ANDREW R., Continuous Control Artificial Potential Function Methods and Optimal Control. AFIT/ENY/14M-20. Faculty Advisor: Lt Col Jeremy S. Agte. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
GRUNWALD, WARREN C., Design of a Programmable Star Tracker-Based Reference System for a Simulated Spacecraft. AFIT/ENY/14M-22. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
HATZUNG, DANIEL M., Thermal Characterization of the Air Force Institute of Technology Solar Simulation Thermal Vacuum Chamber. AFIT/ENY/14M-23. Faculty Advisor: Maj James L. Rutledge. Sponsor: AFRL/Rv.
HELLER, JASON C., Feasibility of Very Large Sparse Aperture Deployable Antennas. AFIT/ENY/14M-24. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alan L. Jennings. Sponsor: AFOSR.
KENERLEY, KYLE D., Computer Vision Tracking using Particle Filters for 3D Position Estimation. AFIT/ENY/14M-28. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alan L. Jennings. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
KESTER, BRIAN W., Development of a Concept of Operations for the FalconSAT-7 CubeSat. AFIT/ENY/14M-29. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: DARPA.
LATTA III, ROBERT C., Structural Analysis of a 6U CubeSat Chassis. AFIT/ENY/14M-30. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
MITCHELL, KURT A., Characterizing the Effects of Sensor Degradation on SOSI Network Performance. AFIT/ENY/14M-54. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: N/A.
PERRY, DOMINIC A., Space Object Self-Tracker Hardware Analysis and Environmental Testing. AFIT/ENY/14M-39. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
SCHAFFER, MEGAN A., Space Object Self-Tracker Experiments. AFIT/ENY/14M-43. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric D. Swenson. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
STICKNEY, HEATHER M., Performance Characterization, Development and Application of Artificial Potential Function Guidance Methods. AFIT/ENY/14M-44. Faculty Advisor: Lt Col Jeremy S. Agte. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.
UNRUH, REBECCA A., Data Fusion for Decision Support. AFIT/ENY/14M-48. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jonathan T. Black. Sponsor: AFRL/RV.