Aerodynamic Characterization of a Generic High-Speed Projectile Configuration

R Pokela, R Kumar, JD Vasile… - Journal of Spacecraft and …, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
A combined experimental and numerical study was conducted on a generic projectile
configuration with low-aspect-ratio fins. The main objectives of this study were to …

Roll Orientation-Dependent Aerodynamics of a Long Range Projectile

JD Vasile, J Sahu - AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-0023. vid A computational
investigation was performed to determine the aerodynamic coefficients dependence on roll …

Combining sparse and dense databases to form a robust aerodynamic model for a long-range, high-speed projectile

BT Burchett, JD Vasile, J Bryson - AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-0419. vid Several aerodynamic
databases are combined to form an aerodynamic model for a high-speed, longrange …

Experimental and computational aerodynamic characterization of a generic high-speed projectile configuration

RC Pokela, R Kumar, JD Vasile - AIAA Aviation 2021 Forum, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-2607. vid An experimental study
involving force and moment measurements, high-speed shadowgraphy, and surface oil flow …

A high fidelity roll dependent aerodynamic model for a long range, high speed missile

BT Burchett, JL Paul, JD Vasile, J Bryson - AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-0420. vid Several methods are
applied to capture the roll-dependent aerodynamics of a high-speed missile. An inviscid …

Modeling and flight dynamics of a projectile with nonlinear, roll-dependent aerodynamics

J Bryson, JD Vasile, BC Gruenwald, J Saju… - AIAA Scitech 2021 …, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-0823. vid Improved
maneuverability for long-range projectiles is a key technology that enables both range …

A Comparison of Partially and Fully Integrated Guidance and Flight Control Optimized with Reinforcement Meta-Learning

B Gaudet, R Furfaro - AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-1628. vid We use reinforcement
meta-learning to optimize and evaluate two integrated guidance and flight control systems …

Linear parameter varying model predictive control of a high-speed projectile

J Bryson, BC Gruenwald - AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-1585. vid In this paper, a model
predictive control (MPC) strategy is implemented on a high-speed guided projectile. The …

Surface Pressure Measurements on an Axisymmetric Body with Fins Using Pressure Sensitive Paint

RC Pokela, J Gustavsson, R Kumar - AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-3677. vid An experimental study
was conducted on an axisymmetric body with fins using pressure sensitive paint to acquire …

Free-Flight of a Propelled Axisymmetric Vehicle in a Hypersonic Ground-Test Facility

LP McQuellin, DR Buttsworth - AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
High-speed vehicle aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and wake signatures can be profoundly
influenced by propulsive effects. Free-flight model techniques in high speed ground-test …