Theses/Project Reports from 2017
The Collisional Evolution of Orbital Debris in Geopotential Wells and Disposal Orbits, Benjamin Polzine
Mass Estimation Through Fusion of Astrometric and Photometric Data Collection with Application to High Area-to-Mass Ratio Objects, Matthew Richardson
Manufacturing and Instrumentation of an Open End Compressed Air Shock Tube, Josue O. Ruiz
Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization Suite (STOPS): Optimization of Low-Thrust Interplanetary Spacecraft Trajectories Using Modern Optimization Techniques, Shane P. Sheehan
Orbital Determination Feasibility of LEO Nanosatellites Using Small Aperture Telescopes, Michael R. Strange
The Effect of Biocomposite Material in a Composite Structure Under Compression Loading, Benjamin Andrew Sweeney
Theses/Project Reports from 2016
Effects of Curing Cycle and Loading Rates on the Bearing Stress of Double Shear Composite Joints, Mateja Andrejic
Risk-Based Approach to Assessment of Advanced Technologies for Conceptual Design, Adipratnia Asmady
Assessment of Asymmetric Flight on Solar UAS, Eric Belfield
Effect of Low Velocity Impact on the Vibrational Behavior of a Composite Wing, Richard M. De Luna
Design, Manufacture, Dynamic Testing, and Finite Element Analysis of a Composite 6u Cubesat, Yanina Soledad Hallak
A Solution to the Circular Restricted N Body Problem in Planetary Systems, Jay R. Iuliano
Subsystem Failure Analysis Within the Horizon Simulation Framework, Ian M. Lunsford
SysML Based CubeSat Model Design and Integration with the Horizon Simulation Framework, Shaun Luther
Integration and Qualification of the P-PODs on the Vega Maiden Flight, Ryan Nugent
Development of Cal Poly's Shock Table, Christopher D. Risner
Evaluation of Efficiency of Various Materials to Shield from Radiation in Space Using the Monte Carlo Transport Code Called FLUKA, Roman Savinov
Autonomous Formation Flying and Proximity Operations Using Differential Drag On the Mars Atmosphere, Andres Eduardo Villa
Nanosatellite Probes in Interplanetary Space: An Augmented Cassini Mission, Trent T. Voris
An Iteration on the Horizon Simulation Framework to Include .NET and Python Scripting, Morgan Yost
Theses/Project Reports from 2015
Divergent Plume Reduction of a High-Efficiency Multistage Plasma Thruster, Christopher M. Barlog
The Creation, Analysis, and Verification of a Comprehensive Model of a Micro Ion Thruster, Maxwell J. Bodnar
Axisymmetric Bi-propellant Air Augmented Rocket Testing with Annular Cavity Mixing Enhancement, Allen A. C. Capatina
Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization Suite (STOpS): Optimization of Multiple Gravity Assist Spacecraft Trajectories Using Modern Optimization Techniques, Timothy J. Fitzgerald
Development of Tools Needed for Radiation Analysis of a Cubesat Deployer Using Oltaris, Marycarmen Gonzalez-Dorbecker