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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