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Simulation and Experimental Testing of Additively Manufactured Strain Gauges
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Additive manufacturing has seen a rapid increase as a method of fabricating both
design phase prototypes and end-user products. The increase in development of the technology has driven the development of new products such ...
Development and Testing of a Steerable Cruciform Parachute System
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
This thesis focuses on the development of a parachute payload system which is
capable of precision aerial delivery yet only represents a modest cost increase over ballistic unguided systems. In order to develop such a ...
Extended Range Tactical Resupply Using Tailless UAV
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
An alternative approach for precision aerial delivery utilizing a flying wing for
controllable forward glide is presented. Although effective, current delivery methods
either display a lack of control, or require close ...
Evaluation of Pilot and Quadcopter Performance from Open Loop Mission Oriented Flight Testing
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
Ease of control, portability and efficiency in versatile applications have made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) very popular. Considering various usefulness, safe operation of UAV is important and to ensure safe operation, ...
Viability and Validation of Near-Passive Descent Control for Quadrotor Systems
(2020)
A quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle capable of lifting small payloads can be used to deliver small payloads from high altitudes rapidly and with high accuracy. This thesis explores the viability of three methods for ...
Development and Viability of an Inverted Descent Quadrotor for Precision Aerial Delivery
(2021)
The field of Precision Aerial Delivery strives for the highest standard of accuracy, with sights set on delivering payloads from high altitudes to mere feet from goal locations. Quadrotors, due to high maneuverability and ...
Design, Modeling and Testing of a Cascaded Heading Stabilization Controller for a Cruciform Parachute System
(2021)
The work presented in this thesis pertains to the advancement of an existing novel aerial delivery platform that utilizes a cruciform parachute canopy. The cruciform design represents a compromise between the simplicity ...
Implementation and Assessment of State Estimation Algorithms in Simulation and Real-World Applications
(2021)
State estimation algorithms are important mathematical tools for engineers and are capable of improving system modeling capabilities and scenario outcomes. Typically, systems utilize a variety of sensors to measure certain ...
The Development of an Adaptive Electromagnetic Testing Method
(2019)
This thesis focuses on the development of an adaptive method for conducting electromagnetic interference testing, which increases the efficiency of this kind of testing. The
goal of this kind of testing is to find ...
Strain Gauge Utilization for Aerial Vehicle Dynamic Load Measurement
(2016)
The strain gauge is a commonly used tool for dynamic load and strain measurement of a system. The work presented in this thesis describes the development and evaluation of strain gauges applied to both an aerodynamic ...
Overcoming the Challenges of Using Unmanned Aircraft for Bridge Inspections
(2016)
Applications for small unmanned aerial vehicles have exploded over the past
decade. Small size, maneuverability, low cost, and versatility enable utilization for applications
not readily accessible by traditional manned ...
Assessment of genetic algorithm based assignment strategies for unmanned systems using the multiple traveling salesman problem with moving targets
(2021)
The continuous and rapid advancements in autonomous unmanned systems technologies presents increasingly sophisticated threats to military operations. These threats necessitate the prioritization of improved strategies for ...