Areas: Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aero-propulsion related systems modeling, simulation and optimization
This laboratory focuses on the development of models for aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and vehicle properties with the aim of producing models of systems which are of sufficient fidelity to be useful in trade and performance studies while maintaining sufficient computational efficiencies to be of practical use for large numbers of simulations.
Research Interests:
- Aerodynamics
- Propulsion
- Optimization
- Statistical Learning
- System Modeling
Keywords/Tags
- Aerodynamics Propulsion Optimization Statistical Learning Aerospace System Modeling FlightStream Rocket Propulsion Panel Methods Aircraft Design Tools Continuing Education
Research:
- Modeling of Solid Rocket Motors
- Solid Rocket Motor Systems
- Ramjet Systems
- Liquid Rocket Systems
- Earth to Orbit Launch Systems
- Development of Propeller Drive Mechanism
- Optimization of Wind Turbines and Propellers
- Freight Truck Drag Reduction
- Specialized testing of Component Drag
- Nonintrusive Optical Diagnostics
- Analysis of Launch Vehicle Aeroacoustics
- SCRAMJET Propulsion
- Optimal Rotorcraft Design
- Hypersonic Vehicle Design
