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1. Trajectory Optimization for an Ideal Solar Sail Model Using Pseudospectral Optimal Control

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Open Access
Author:
Pini, Alex James
Title:
Trajectory Optimization for an Ideal Solar Sail Model Using Pseudospectral Optimal Control
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
pseudospectral
solar sail
ideal
optimization
trajectory
optimal control
File:
Download Pini_Honors_Thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Supervisor
David Bradley Spencer, Faculty Reader
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Thesis Honors Advisor

4. A Simulation Optimization Technique for Optimal Resource Allocation During Job Shop Ramp-Up

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Open Access
Author:
Kluthe, Nicholas Arthur
Title:
A Simulation Optimization Technique for Optimal Resource Allocation During Job Shop Ramp-Up
Area of Honors:
Industrial Engineering
Keywords:
resource allocation
job shop
optimization
simulation
ramp-up
File:
Download Kluthe_Thesis_2011.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Deborah Jean Medeiros, Thesis Supervisor
Deborah Jean Medeiros, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Paul M Griffin, Thesis Honors Advisor

5. Particle Swarm Optimization Applied to Orbital Maneuvers in Astrodynamics

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Open Access
Author:
Trageser, Katherine Helen
Title:
Particle Swarm Optimization Applied to Orbital Maneuvers in Astrodynamics
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
optimization
orbit
particle
swarm
maneuver
transfer
thrust
inclination
space
astrodynamics
File:
Download Trageser_Katherine_ParticleSwarm.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Thesis Honors Advisor
David Bradley Spencer, Faculty Reader

6. Optimization of teff fermentation by Lactobacillus coryniformis starter culture and investigation of sorghum and buckwheat as substitute components in injera batter

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Open Access
Author:
Strobel, Scott Alan
Title:
Optimization of teff fermentation by Lactobacillus coryniformis starter culture and investigation of sorghum and buckwheat as substitute components in injera batter
Area of Honors:
Food Science
Keywords:
injera
fermentation
starter cultures
teff
buckwheat
sorghum
optimization
modified Gompertz model
File:
Download Strobel_Scott_injera.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Gregory Ray Ziegler, Thesis Supervisor
Robert F Roberts, Thesis Honors Advisor
Ali Demirci, Faculty Reader

7. Reducing The Monthly Electricity Bill Using Real-time Pricing Optimization

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Open Access
Author:
Chen, Kewei
Title:
Reducing The Monthly Electricity Bill Using Real-time Pricing Optimization
Area of Honors:
Computer Science
Keywords:
electricity
bill
optimization
RRTP
real-time pricing
renewable energy
peak power
scheduling
solar energy
wind energy
File:
Download Chen_Real_Time_Electricity_Optimization.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Bhuvan Urgaonkar, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John Joseph Hannan, Thesis Honors Advisor

8. Investigation And Benchmarking Of Quadratic Optimization Algorithms For The Study Of Control Systems

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Open Access
Author:
Bahr, Adam M
Title:
Investigation And Benchmarking Of Quadratic Optimization Algorithms For The Study Of Control Systems
Area of Honors:
Electrical Engineering
Keywords:
control systems
optimization
quadratic optimization
quadratic programming
File:
Download Adam_Bahr_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Constantino Manuel Lagoa, Thesis Supervisor
John Douglas Mitchell, Thesis Honors Advisor

10. Investigation of Initialization Methods for Particle Swarm Optimization of Finite-thrust Orbital Transfers

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Open Access
Author:
Honeychuck, Matthew C
Title:
Investigation of Initialization Methods for Particle Swarm Optimization of Finite-thrust Orbital Transfers
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
particle
swarm
optimization
finite
thrust
orbital
transfer
Sobol
File:
Download Honeychuck_Matthew_particleswarmoptimization.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Honors Advisor
David Bradley Spencer, Faculty Reader
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Faculty Reader

11. Biomimetic Methods of Optimizing Two-impulse Orbital Transfers

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Open Access
Author:
Borowski, Alexander David
Title:
Biomimetic Methods of Optimizing Two-impulse Orbital Transfers
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
optimization
orbit
aerospace
trajectory
particle
swarm
bacteria
foraging
File:
Download Borowski_Alexander_-_Biomimetic_Methods_of_Optimizaing_Two-Impulse_Orbital_Transfers.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Honors Advisor
David Bradley Spencer, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Faculty Reader

13. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES ON USER DESIGN PERFORMANCE USING QUADCOPTERS IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURAL BATTERIES

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Open Access
Author:
Nolff, Andrew James
Title:
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES ON USER DESIGN PERFORMANCE USING QUADCOPTERS IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURAL BATTERIES
Area of Honors:
Engineering Science
Keywords:
structural batteries
quadcopters
optimization
graphical user interfaces
energy storage
dynamics
aerodynamics
File:
Download Nolff_Andrew_QuadDesignTool.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Mary I Frecker, Thesis Supervisor
Joseph Lawrence Rose, Thesis Honors Advisor

18. Design and Analysis of Inverted Landing Mechanism and Biomimetic Strategy for Small-scale Quadrotors

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Open Access
Author:
Davis, Brian
Title:
Design and Analysis of Inverted Landing Mechanism and Biomimetic Strategy for Small-scale Quadrotors
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
biomimetic
quadrotor
quadcopter
drone
optimization
mechanical design
robot
robotics
simulation
inverted landing
fly
insect
landing
control
RREV
relative retinal rate of expansion
landing gear
landing mechanism
perching
perception
multirotor
uav
unmanned aerial vehicle
Crazyflie
File:
Download DESIGN_AND_ANALYSIS_OF_INVERTED_LANDING_MECHANISM_AND_BIOMIMETIC_STRATEGY_FOR_SMALL-SCALE_QUADROTORS_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Bo Cheng, Thesis Supervisor
Bo Cheng, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jean-Michel Mongeau, Faculty Reader

19. Optimal Design of Additively Manufactured Fin Topology for a Two-Phase Flow Channel Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms

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Author:
Luu, Anthony
Title:
Optimal Design of Additively Manufactured Fin Topology for a Two-Phase Flow Channel Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
fins
topology
optimization
heat transfer
genetic algorithm
two-phase flow
multi-objective optimization
additive manufacturing
mechanical engineering
File:
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Thesis Supervisors:
Matthew J Rau, Thesis Supervisor
Anne Elizabeth Martin, Thesis Honors Advisor
Mary I Frecker, Thesis Supervisor