Thesis (M.S.)--Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2009. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed May 13, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-71).

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, August, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187).

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Dr. Steven Van Sciver, Florida State University, College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Sept. 23, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, August, 2004. / Title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187)

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wo dimensions. Pseudo-GPS was integrated into the testbed to allow for independent verification and validation of a vehicle's performance. The docking simulator was developed by integrating computer hardware and attitude sensors into a newly-designed vehicle architecture to support its navigation and control needs. A position and attitude estimator was created to fuse the vehicle's sensor inputs. A control system was designed to allow for position control through eight thrusters and attitude control through the use of a reaction wheel. Finally, experiments of proximity navigation were conducted. One experiment established the versatility of the vehicle's control system by performing a closed loop maneuver. A second experiment successfully demonstrated a complete docking scenario.

Approved for public release, distribution unlimited / Over the past few decades, advances in aeronautic and control technologies have established a new vision for future air transportation systems. NASA has initiated the motion with several programs supporting the "highway of the sky," a system of launch pads and air pathways enabling smaller and more easily piloted aircraft to travel the open space above instead of busy freeways and crowded city streets. Previous investigations into crossflow fan technology as a propulsion source have identified its potential for use in personal aircraft and vertical takeoff and landing applications. To further development, performance characteristics must be determined for the possible configurations and under variable conditions to understand factors critical to design. This experiment studied flow characteristics of a crossflow fan incorporating 30 blades of six inch length in a six inch diameter rotor. Comparison was made against the performance of a fan of similar design but one-fourth the length span previously tested. Results were plotted for various parameters along constant speed lines of operation and general trends were determined. These results were used to quantitatively deduce scaling relationships for this device. / US Navy (USN) author.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-110).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2001. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Supervisor: E. Glenn Lightsey. Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI Company.