The symmetric flutter and response characteristics of a class of tailless .sailplanes-:are investigated combining rigid--body dynamics with elastic modes of deformation. The methods used are based on the normal mode approach ...

This thesis considers the application of nonlinear control theory in two subjects pertinent to weapon applications. Initially, Section 2 considers the development of a simple nonlinear autopilot for a Laser Guided Bomb ...

A computer program is developed to determine the buckling stress and deflections of symmetric corrugated core sandwich panels. In the program freedom for lateral deflections at core to face-plate junction is allowed ...

Briefly, the basic theory of externally pressurized air bearings which provides shaft support, with very low friction in high speed devices, has been discussed in this paper. Some considerations have been given to the ...

An experimental investigation has been carried out to study and understand the influence of an end plate boundary layer on half delta wing models at low Reynolds Number. The programme involved measurements in two facilities: ...

The objective of this thesis was to investigate flame radiation and smoke emission phenomena in a combustor typical of those in use in aircraft gas turbine engines. One of the primary aspects of the investigation was ...

Approximately 65% of the world's commercial jet fleet consists of narrowbody, single-aisle aircraft with a capacity of 70 to 170 seats. The trend since deregulation in the US has been towards hub-and-spoke networks and a ...

This thesis describes two studies conducted within a naturalistic decision making paradigm. Study One examines the choice of university for master level education. This decision is presented as a consequential choice decision ...

During this study a new solution adaptive scheme was developed which applied the structured Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR) algorithm directly into a Chimera grid system. Two new Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) ...

The landing phase of any flight is the most important one with respect to safety. For a high bypass ratio turbofan engine, aircraft deceleration can be achieved by the use of thrust reversers, lift spoilers and brakes. The ...