Aerospace Engineering Department faculty actively collaborate with internationally and domestically recognized aerospace industry partners. Faculty research promotes innovation and transformation within the discipline. Faculty serve in collaborative and advisory roles supporting numerous student-led research projects, including those supporting NASA programs.
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Submissions from 2009
Underpowered Aircraft - Performance and Operational Possibilities, Andrew S. Ezzard, Michael R. Vallone, and Robert A. McDonald
Lessons Learned from the Numerical Investigations on the VFE-2 Configuration, Willy Fritz and Russell M. Cummings
Comparison of Overset Grid and Grid Deformation Techniques Applied to 2-Dimensional NACA Airfoils, Charles M. Hoke, Robert K. Decker, Russell M. Cummings, David R. McDaniel, and Scott A. Morton
Lower-Order Aerodynamic Loads Modeling of a Maneuvering Generic Fighter Using DDES Simulations, Tiger L. Jeans, David R. McDaniel, Russell M. Cummings, and Keith Bergeron
A Surface Parameterization Method for Airfoil Optimization and High Lift 2D Geometries Utilizing the CST Methodology, Kevin A. Lane and David D. Marshall
Comparisons of Computational Fluid Dynamics Solutions of static and Manoeuvering Fighter Aircraft with Flight Test Data, David R. McDaniel, Russell M. Cummings, K. Bergeron, Scott A. Morton, and J. P. Dean
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Error Reduction for Complex Systems, Robert A. McDonald
Senior Design at Cal Poly: A Recipe for Success, Robert A. McDonald, Jordi Puig-Suari, Dave Esposto, and Bruce Wright
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of an Extreme Aspect Ration HALE UAV, Bryan Morrisey and Robert A. McDonald
Numerical Solutions for the CAWAPI Configuration on Unstructured Grids at USAFA, United States, Scott A. Morton, David R. McDaniel, and Russell M. Cummings
Shock Effects on Delta Wing Vortex Breakdown, Lucy A. Schiavetta, Okko J. Boelens, Simone Crippa, Russell M. Cummings, Willy Fritz, and Ken J. Badcock
Application of Volterra Functions to X-31 Aircraft Model Motion, United States Air Force Academy and Russell M. Cummings
Propulsion System Modeling and Takeoff Distance Calculations for a Powered-Lift Aircraft with Circulation-Control Wing Aerodynamics, Mark Waters, Cassey Anthony, Gregory McKenzie, and David D. Marshall
Submissions from 2008
Short Takeoff Performance using Circulation Control, Tyler Ball, Scott Turner, and David D. Marshall
An Undergraduate Computational Aerodynamics Curriculum, Keith Bergeron, Russell M. Cummings, Capt Robert Decker, Maj Jacob Freeman, Capt Charlie Hoke, Jurgen Seidel, Scott A. Morton, and David M. Mcdaniel
Numerical Prediction and Wind Tunnel Experiment for a Pitching Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, Russell M. Cummings, Scott A. Morton, and Stefan G. Siegel
Detached-Eddy Simulation of the Vortical Flowfield about the VFE-2 DeltaWing, Russell M. Cummings and Andreas Schϋtte
Aerodynamic Performance Enhancement of a NACA 66-206 Airfoil Using Supersonic Channel Airfoil Design, David Giles and David D. Marshall
Aerodynamic Analysis of a Generic Fighter with a Chine Fuselage/Delta Wing Configuration Using Delayed Detached-Eddy Simulation, Tiger L. Jeans, David R. McDaniel, Russell M. Cummings, and William H. Mason
Introduction of Software Development Practices into Aerospace Engineering Curriculum, David D. Marshall and Eric A. Mehiel
An Evaluation of Proposed Formula 1 Aerodynamic Regulations Changes Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Robert L. Perry and David D. Marshall
Gaussian Process Metamodeling Applied to a Circulation Control Wing, Scott Turner, Tyler Ball, and David D. Marshall
Submissions from 2007
Circulation Control and Its Application to Extreme Short Take-Off and Landing Vehicles, Julianna B. de la Montanya and David D. Marshall
The Onset for Compressibility Effects for Aerofoils in Ground Effect, G. Doig, T.J. Barber, E. Leonardi, and A.J. Neely
Wing-Nacelle Assembly Multidisciplinary Performance Optimization, Yevgeniy M. Gisin and David D. Marshall