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Conceptual Design Optimization of an Augmented Stability Aircraft Incorporating Dynamic Response Performance Constraints 

Welstead, Jason (2014-12-10)
This research focused on incorporating stability and control into a multidisciplinary design optimization on a Boeing 737-class advanced concept called the D8.2b. A new method of evaluating the aircraft handling performance ...

Control System Development for Autonomous Aerobatic Maneuvering with a Fixed-Wing Aircraft 

Reitz, Brian (2014-12-04)
The increasing popularity of unmanned aircraft today has led to the development of more sophisticated vehicles with greater operating capabilities. The multirole nature of many civil and military unmanned aircraft along ...

Preliminary Design Optimization of an Amphibious Aircraft 

Cary, Jason (2011-08-02)
An amphibious aircraft combines the speed and range benefits of a conventional aircraft with the ability to land and takeoff on open water. There are other appealing factors to operating an amphibious aircraft including ...