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The Stability of NiTi shape memory alloys and actuator applications

Morgan, Neil (Cranfield University; College of Defence Technology; Department of Materials and Medical Sciences, 1999-10)

Recent research and development in the area of shape memory alloys (SMA) continues to yield novel and unique results. Of the alloys that display the effect NiTi alloys have found the most commercial interest resulting in ...
Gun barrel design optimisation using finite element analysis

Hameed, Amer (2000)

The strength of a gun barrel is a function of the residual circumferential stress at the bore. This stress is known to be affected by the properties of the gun barrel material, especially the Bauschinger effect. This thesis ...
Stab resistant body armour

Horsfall, Ian (Cranfield University, 2000-03)

There is now a widely accepted need for stab resistant body armour for the police in the UK. However, very little research has been done on knife resistant systems and the penetration mechanics of sharp projectiles are ...
Sensors, measurement fusion and missile trajectory optimisation

Moody, Leigh (Cranfield University; College of Defence Technology; Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors, 2003-07)

When considering advances in “smart” weapons it is clear that air-launched systems have adopted an integrated approach to meet rigorous requirements, whereas air-defence systems have not. The demands on sensors, ...
Interfacial and durability aspects of extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric sensors in carbon fibre composites

Etches, J A (Cranfield UniversityCollege of Defence Technology; Engineering Systems Department, 2003-09)

This thesis is concerned with the interfacial and durability aspects of Extrinsic Fabry- Perot Interferometric (EFPI) sensors embedded in carbon fibre reinforced composites. Fibre optic sensors are being used in many ...
A Nonlinear, Unsteady, Aerodynamic Model for Insect-like Flapping Wings in the Hover with Micro Air Vehicle Applications

Ansari, Salman Ahmad (Cranfield UniversityCDS, 2004)

The essence of this PhD thesis is the analytical, aerodynamic modelling, as opposed to using grid-based methods such as CFD, of insect-like flapping wings in the hover for micro air vehicle applications. A key feature of ...
The Armed Forces of Australia, Britain and Canada and the impact of culture on joint, combined and multi-national operations : a methodology for profiling national and organisational cultural values and assessing their influence in the international workplace

Stocker, A. (Cranfield UniversityDepartment of Defence Management & Security Analysis (DDMSA), 2004-01)

This study identifies the influence of national and military organisational values on the cultures of the armed forces of Australia, Britain and Canada, in order to assess the impact of culture on Joint, Combined and ...
The Microwave properties of tissue and other lossy dielectrics

Alabaster, Clive M. (Cranfield UniversityCollege of Defence Technology; Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors, 2004-03)

This thesis describes work on the theoretical modelling and experimental measurement of the complex permittivity of dielectrics. The main focus of research has been into the characterisation of permittivity of planar and ...
A systems approach to the design of personal armour for explosive ordnance disposal

Couldrick, C A (Cranfield UniversityCollege of Defence Technology; Engineering Systems Department, 2004-11)

A qualitative description of the personal armour design system is elicited by comparing armour throughout the ages. Inputs that 'shape' designs are the materials technology, threat, wearer, task and environment. The emergent ...
Non-invasively assessed skeletal bone status and its relationship to the biomechanical properties and condition of cancellous bone

Cook, R. B. (Cranfield UniversityDefence College of Management and Technology; Cranfield Postgraduate Medical School; Department of Materials and Medical Sciences, 2005-12)

Cancellous bone constitutes much of the volume of bone which makes up axial skeletal sites such as the vertebrae of the spine and the femoral neck. However the increased vascularity of cancellous bone compared with ...
Models for the Dynamic Simulation of Tank Track Components

Allen, P. (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department (ESD), 2006-01)

This project has been sponsored by QinetiQ Limited (QinetiQ); whose aim it is to model the dynamics of a prototype high-speed military tracked vehicle. Specifically their objective is to describe the mechanism by which ...
Pre-stressed advanced fibre reinforced composites fabrication and mechanical performance

Krishnamurthy, S. (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department (ESD), 2006-02)

Advanced composite materials have high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance and durability and are extensively used in aerospace, energy and defence industries. This research concentrates on minimising the ...
The vulnerability of laser warning systems against guided weapons based on low power lasers

Al-Jaberi, Mubarak (Cranfield UniversityDepartment of Aerospace, Power & Sensors (DAPS), 2006-04-28)

Laser assisted weapons, such as laser guided bombs, laser guided missiles and laser beam-riding missiles pose a significant threat to military assets in the modern battlefield. Laser beam-riding missiles are particularly ...
Social Structures in the Regular Combat Arms Units of the British Army: A Model

Kirke, C. M. St G. (Cranfield UniversityDepartment of Defence Management & Security Analysis (DDMSA), 2006-05-04)

An original model is presented for describing, analysing, and predicting soldiers’ behaviour in current regular combat arms units in the British Army. It was derived, using social anthropological techniques, during ...
Overcoming the odds – integration of intelligence agencies in Columbia

Roldan, Vicente Echandia (2006-08-11)

Colombia has been seriously affected by terrorism and criminal organizations operating in its territory. FARC, ELN, AUC, and drug trafficking organizations operating in the country have developed into a regional threat and ...
Numerical analysis of buried mine explosions with emphasis on effect of soil properties on loading

Fiserova, D. (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department (ESD), 2006-10-30)

During armed conflicts or peace-support operations, most casualties are attributed to vehicle-landmine accidents and thus, mine protection fea-tures are a prerequisite for vehicles serving in these areas. Previously, ...
Micro-machining Techniques for the Fabrication of Fibre Fabry-Perot Sensors

Machavaram, V. R. (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department (ESD), 2006-10-30)

Fabry-Perot optical fibre sensors have been used extensively for measuring a variety of parameters such as strain, temperature, pressure and vibration. Conventional extrinsic fibre Fabry-Perot sensors are associated with ...
Physical modelling of low-cost modifications to the Crump Weir in order to improve fish passage : evelopment of favourable swimming conditions and investigation of the hydrometric effect

Servais, S A (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department, 2006-12-12)

More than 350 Crump-type weirs (which are triangular in profile) form part of the Environment Agency's hydrometric network in rivers across England and Wales. These weirs operate as effective measurement structures and ...
From capability to concept: Fusion of systems analysis techniques for derivation of future

Sparks, Emma S. (Cranfield UniversityEngineering Systems Department, 2007-03-27)

The intent of this thesis is to define a set of processes for use within UK Government dismounted soldier systems research that will provide stakeholders with auditable and traceable information to understand gaps in ...
Design of a Tube Launched Man Portable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Proctor, S (Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors, 2007-03-29)

The aim of the MSc was to design a man portable tube launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The resulting UAV has a vertically staggered wing layout and a V-tail. The UAV has folding wings and tail to allow the deployment ...

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