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1. Biologically Inspired Wing Tip Geometry Optimization

Keyword:: winglet, Genetic Algorithms, vortex strength, tip vortices, and Optimization
Creator:: Marinelli, Andrea T
Advisor:: Olinger, David J.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-05-11
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: MS
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering

2. A Novel Localization System for Experimental Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Keyword:: sonar signal processing, sonar applications, and Sonar position measurement
Creator:: Morin, Russell Walter
Advisor:: Hussein, Islam
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-04-21
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: MS
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering

3. Evaluation of Corrosion and Wear of Non-Skid Deck Surfaces in Marine Environments

Keyword:: friction, Corrosion, Non-skid, wear, and Surface Metrology
Creator:: Lockwood, Amy M
Advisor:: Sisson, Richard D.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-04-29
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: ME
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering

4. Surface Characterization of Cricket Balls Using Area-scale Fractal Analysis

Keyword:: Roughness, swing, and drag
Creator:: Paracha, Omair I
Advisor:: Brown, Christopher A.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-01-15
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: MS
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering

5. MRI-Compatible Pneumatic Actuation Control Algorithm Evaluation and Test System Development

Keyword:: MRI-compatible lock, sliding mode control, pneumatic actuator, and MRI-compatible robot
Creator:: Wang, Yi
Advisor:: Fischer, Gregory S.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-09-23
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: MS
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering

6. Electron Energy Distribution Measurements in the Plume Region of a Low Current Hollow Cathode

Keyword:: druyvesteyn method, Langmuir probe, Plasma, distribution function, Electric Propulsion, and hollow cathode
Creator:: Behlman, Nicholas James
Advisor:: Blandino, John J.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2010-01-12
Resource Type:: Thesis
Degree:: MS
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering