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Publications

Al-Dayeh, M., M.I. Desai, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, G.M. Mason and J.E. Mazur. “Composition and Spectral Properties of the 1 AU Quiet-Time Suprathermal Population During Solar Cycle 23.” Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 693, (2009): 1,588–1,600: doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/693/2/1588.

Anderson Jr., C.E. and D.L. Orphal. “An Examination of Deviations from Hydrodynamic Penetration Theory.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, 35, (2008): 1,386–1,392.

Anderson Jr., C.E., D.L. Orphal, T. Behner and D.W. Templeton. “Failure and Penetration Response of Borosilicate Glass During Short-Rod Impact.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, 36, (2009): 789–798.

Benke, R.R., D.M. Hooper, J.S. Durham, D.R. Bannon, K.L. Compton, M. Necsoiu and R.N. McGinnis Jr. “Measurement of Airborne Particle Concentrations Near the Sunset Crater Volcano, Arizona.” Health Physics, Vol. 96, (2009): 97–117.

Bitner, M.A., M.J. Richter, J.H. Lacy, G.J. Herczeg, T.K. Greathouse, D.T. Jaffe, C. Salyk, G.A. Blake, D.J. Hollenbach, G.W. Doppmann, J.R. Najita and T. Currie. “The TEXES Survey for H2 Emission from Protoplanetary Disks.” Astrophysical Journal, 688, (2008): 1,326–1,344.

Chiang, K.T. and L. Yang. “Development of Crevice-Free Electrodes for Multielectrode Array Sensor for Applications at High Temperatures.” Corrosion, Vol. 64, No. 10, (2008): 805–812.

Chiang, K.T., L. Yang, R. Wei and K. Coulter. “Development of Diamond-Like Carbon Coated Electrodes for Corrosion Sensor Applications at High Temperatures.” Thin Solid Films, Vol. 517, No. 3, (2008): 1,120–1,124.

Desai, M.I. and D. Burgess. “Particle Acceleration at Coronal Mass Ejection-Driven Interplanetary Shocks and the Earth’s Bow Shock.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, A00B06 (2008): doi:10.1029/2006GL027277.

Ebert, R.W., D.J. McComas, H.A. Elliott, R.J. Forsyth and J.T. Gosling. “Bulk Properties of the Slow and Fast Solar Wind and Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections Measured by Ulysses: Three Polar Orbits of Observations.” Journal of Geophysical Research, 114, A01109, (2009): doi: 10.1029/2008JA013631.

Ellis, C.A., M.A. Miller, J.F. Spencer, J. Zukerman-Schpector and R.T. Tiekink. “Co crystallization Experiments of Thiocarbamides with Bipyridine-Type Molecules.” CrystEngComm, (2009): doi: 10.1039/b822555a.

Encrenaz, T., T.K. Greathouse, M.J. Richter, B. Bezard, T. Fouchet, F. Lefevre, F. Montmessin, F. Forget, S. Lebonnois and S.K. Atreya. “Simultaneous Mapping of H2O and H2O2 on Mars from Infrared High-Resolution Imaging Spectroscopy.” Icarus, 195, (2008): 547–556.

Hill, T.W., M.F. Thomsen, M.G. Henderson, R.L. Tokar, A.J. Coates, H.J. McAndrews, G.R. Lewis, D.G. Mitchell, C.M. Jackman, C.T. Russell, M.K. Dougherty, F.J. Crary and D.T. Young. “Plasmoids In 1 Saturn’s Magnetotail.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, A01214, (2008): doi:10.1029/2007ja012626.

Koci, C.P., Y. Ra, R. Krieger, M. Andrie, D.E. Foster, R.M. Siewert, R.P. Durrett, I. Ekoto and P.C. Miles. “Detailed Unburned Hydrocarbon Investigations in a Highly Dilute Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Regime.” SAE Technical Paper Series, (2009): Paper No. 2009-01-0928.

Lach, E., C.E. Anderson Jr., V. Schirm and G. Koerber. “Hypervelocity Impact into a High Strength and Ductile Steel Alloy.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, Vol. 35, (2008): 1,625–1,630.

Lee, Y.D., R.C. McClung and G.G. Chell. “An Efficient Stress Intensity Factor Solution Scheme for Corner Cracks at Holes under Bivariant Stressing.” Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, Vol. 31, No. 11, (2008): 1,004–1,016.

Loge, F.J., E. Lambertini, M.A. Borchardt, H. Basagaoglu and T.R. Ginn. “Effects of Etiological Agent and Bather Shedding of Pathogens on Interpretation of Epidemiological Data Used to Establish Recreational Water Quality Standards.” Risk Analysis, No. 29, (2009): 257–266.

McAndrews, H.J., C.J. Owen, M. Thomsen, B. Lavraud, A. Coates, M. Dougherty and D.T. Young. “Evidence for Reconnection at Saturn’s Magnetopause.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, (2008): doi:10.1029/2007JA012581.

McComas, D.J. “ENA Imaging of the Inner Heliosheath—Preparing for the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX).” Space Science Reviews, 143, (2009): 125–138: doi: 10.1007/s11214-008-9410-8.

McComas, D.J., F. Allegrini, F. Bagenal, P. Casey, P. Delamere, D. Demkee, G. Dunn, H. Elliott, J. Hanley, K. Johnson, J. Langle, G. Miller, S. Pope, M. Reno, B. Rodriguez, N. Schwadron, P. Valek and S. Weidner. “The Solar Wind Around Pluto (SWAP) Instrument Aboard New Horizons.” Space Science Reviews, 140, (2008): 261–313: doi:10.1007/s11214-007-9205-3.

McComas, D.J. , F. Allegrini, J. Baldonado, B. Blake, P.C. Brandt, J. Burch, J. Clemmons, W. Crain, D. Delapp, R. DeMajistre, D. Everett, H. Fahr, L. Friesen, H. Funsten, J. Goldstein, M. Gruntman, R. Harbaugh, et. al. “The Two Wide-Angle Imaging Neutral-Atom Spectrometers (TWINS) NASA Mission-of-Opportunity.” Space Science Reviews, Vol. 142, (2009): 157–231: doi:10.1007/s11214-008-9467-4.

Menietti, J.D., O. Santolik, A.M. Rymer, G.B. Hospodarsky, A.M. Persoon, D.A. Gurnett, A.J. Coates and D.T. Young. “Analysis of Plasma Waves Observed within Local Plasma Injections Seen in Saturn’s Magnetosphere.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, A05213, (2008): doi:10.1029/2007JA012856.

Miller, M.A., C.Y. Wang and G.N. Merrill. “Experimental and Theoretical Investigation into Hydrogen Storage via Spillover in IRMOF-8.” The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, No. 113, (2009): 3,222–3,231.

Millwater, H.R., B. Shook, W.L. Francis and M.P. Enright. “Simulation of Recurring Automated Inspections on Probability-of-Fracture Estimates.” Structural Health Monitoring, No. 7, (2008): 293–307.

Osidele, O.O., O. Pensado, J. McMurry and S. Mohanty. “A Decision-Analysis Framework to Support Risk Assessment for Geologic Radioactive Waste Disposal Systems.” The Integrated Assessment Journal, Vol. 8, No. 2, (2008): 127–136.

Painter, S., H. Basagaoglu and A.G. Liu. “Robust Representation of Dry Cells in Single-Layer MODFLOW Models.” Ground Water, No. 46, (2008): 873–881.

Pantermuehl, P.J., A. Rivera and D. Bullock. “High Speed Reciprocating Compressor Foundation Vibration.” GMC Today, (2008): 14–16.

Parra, J.O., D.C. Domaschk and P.C. Xu. “Modeling and Inversion of Cross-Dipole Full Waveforms for Azimuthal Anisotropy.” World Oil, No. 230, (2009): 80–82.

Patrick, E.L., G.D. Earle, W.T. Kasprzak and P.R. Mahaffy. “Development of a Silicon Carbide Molecular Beam Nozzle for Simulating Planetary Flybys and Low-Earth Orbit.” Proceedings of the 25th Space Simulation Conference, SS08, (2008): 6–8.

Richardson, J.D., Y. Liu, C. Wang and D.J. McComas. “Determining the LIC H Density from the Solar Wind Slowdown.” Astronomy and Astrophysics, 491, (2008): 1–5.

Rymer, A.M., B.H. Mauk, T.W. Hill, C.P. Paranicas, A.J. Coates and D.T. Young. “Electron Circulation in Saturn’s Magnetosphere.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, A01201, (2008): doi:10.1029/2007JA012589.

Schwadron, N.A. and D.J. McComas. “The Solar Wind Power from Magnetic Flux.” The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 686, (2008): L33–L36.

Smart, K.J., S. Busetti, K. Scott, and R.M. Slatt. “Outcrop Fracture Characterization of Pennsylvanian Jackfork Group Sandstones, Ouachita Mountains, Southeastern Oklahoma.”  In Stratigraphic and Structural Evolution of the Ouachita Mountains and Arkoma Basin, Southeastern Oklahoma and West central Arkansas: Applications to Petroleum Exploration: 2004 Field Symposium Oklahoma Geological Survey Circular, 112B, (2008): 63–72.

Smith, C.B., S. Agaian and D. Akopian. “A Wavelet-Denoising Approach Using Polynomial Threshold Operators.” IEEE Signal Processing Letters, Vol. 15, (2008): 906–909.

Smith H.T., M. Shappirio, R.E. Johnson, D. Reisenfeld, E.C. Sittler, F.J. Crary, D.J. McComas and D.T. Young. “Enceladus: A Potential Source of Ammonia Products and Molecular Nitrogen for Saturn’s Magnetosphere.” Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 113, A11206, (2008): doi:10.1029/2008JA013352.

Song, F.M. “Simple Algorithms for 1D Oxygen Concentration Profile in an Occluded Region.” Corrosion Science, No. 50, (2008): 3,287–3,295.

Song, F.M. and N. Sridhar. “Modeling Pipeline Corrosion Under a Disbonded Coating Under the Influence of Underneath Flow.” Corrosion, Vol. 64, No. 1, (2008): 40–50.

Song, F.M. and N. Sridhar. “Modeling Pipeline Crevice Corrosion Under a Disbonded Coating With or Without Cathodic Protection Under Transient and Steady-State Conditions.” Corrosion Science, No. 50, (2008): 70–83.

Stern, S.A., D.C. Slater, J. Scherrer, J. Stone, G. Dirks, M.H. Versteeg, M. Davis, G.R. Gladstone, J.W. Parker, L.A. Young and O.H.W. Siegmund. “ALICE: The Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph Aboard the New Horizons Pluto-Kuiper Belt Mission.” Space Science Review, No. 140 (2008): 155–187.

Sun, A.Y., A. Morris and S. Mohanty. “Comparison of Deterministic Ensemble Kalman Filters for Assimilating Hydrogeological Data.” Advances in Water Resources, Vol. 32, No. 2, (2009): 280–292.

Waite Jr., J.H., D.T. Young, A.J. Coates, F.J. Crary, B. Magee, K. Mandt and J. Westlake. “The Source of Heavy Organics and Aerosols in Titan’s Atmosphere.” Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Symposium S251, (2008): 321–326: doi:10.1017/S1743921308021844.

Walker, J.D. “From Columbia to Discovery: Understanding the Impact Threat to the Space Shuttle.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, 36, (2009): 303–317.

Walker, J.D. and S. Chocron. “Near-Earth Object Deflection Using Conventional Explosives.” International Journal of Impact Engineering, 35, (2008): 1,473–1,477.

Wang, L., F.H. Yang, R.T. Yang and M.A. Miller. “Effect of Surface Oxygen Groups in Carbons on Hydrogen Storage by Spillover.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, No. 48, (2009): 2,920–2,926.

Young, L.A., S.A. Stern, H.A. Weaver, F. Bagenal, R.P. Binzel, B. Buratti, A.F. Cheng, D. Cruikshank, G.R. Gladstone, W.M. Grundy, D.P. Hinson, et al. “New Horizons: Anticipated Scientific Investigations at the Pluto System.” Space Science Reviews, 140, (2008): 93–127: doi: 10.1007/s11214-008-9462-9.

Zhu, Q., J.H. Lacy, D.T. Jaffe, M.J. Richter and T.K. Greathouse. “[Ne II] Observations of Gas Motions in Compact and Ultracompact H II Regions.” Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, 177, (2008): 584–612.

 

Presentations

Al-Dayeh, M., M.I. Desai, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, G.M. Mason and J.E. Mazur. “Composition and Spectral Properties of the 1 AU Quiet-Time Suprathermal Ion Population During Solar Cycle 23.” Paper presented at the 2008 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Abstract SH43A-1647, San Francisco, December 2008 and at the 3rd STEREO—Science Working Group Meeting in Pasadena, Calif., February 2009.

Alger, T.F. and B.W. Mangold. “Dedicated EGR: A New Concept in High Efficiency Engines.” SAE Paper 2009-01-0694, presented at the Society of Automotive Engineers Congress, Detroit, April 2009.

Allegrini, F., M.I. Desai, M. Al-Dayeh and G.M. Mason. “Solar Cycle Variations of Heavy Ion Abundances Associated With CME-Driven Interplanetary Shocks.” Paper presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, December 2008.

Allegrini, F., M.I. Desai, M. Al-Dayeh and G.M. Mason. “Solar Cycle Variations of Suprathermal Fe/O and He3/He4 Abundance Ratios Associated With CME-Driven Interplanetary Shocks.” Paper presented at the 2008 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Abstract SH23C-03, San Francisco, December 2008.

Allsup, C.B. “Lean, Clean and Energy.” Paper presented at the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) 2008 Environmental Seminar—Back to Basics, San Antonio, October 2008.

Anderson, B.R., R.M. Skoug, J.T. Steinberg and D.J. McComas. “Comparison of the Width and Intensity of the Suprathermal Electron Strahl in General Solar Wind and ICME Solar Wind.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Anderson Jr., C.E. “Impact of Long and Short Rods into Glass.” Paper presented at the Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Trondheim, Norway, February 2009.

Avery, P.A. ”Cooperative Autonomy Within Intelligent Transportation Systems.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Bonivtch, A.R., L.F. Bonewald and D.P. Nicolella. “Microstructural Variation in the Bone Matrix and Cell Attachments Modify Strain Amplification on the Osteocyte.” Paper presented at the 17th Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Las Vegas, February 2009.

Bonivtch, A.R., J. Ling, J.X. Jiang, M.E. Van Dyke, L.F. Bonewald and D.P. Nicolella. “Fluid Flow Induces an Increase in Cell Strain and Intracellular Calcium Production in Osteocytes.” Paper presented at the 10th Annual North Carolina Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Conference, Research Triangle Park, N.C., November 2008, and at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 2009.

Bonivtch, A.R., J.T. Mathis and M.E.Van Dyke. “Strain Transduction in Cells Seeded on a Scaffold Exposed to Uni-Axial Stretching: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Study.” Paper presented at the 10th Annual North Carolina Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Conference, Research Triangle Park, N.C., November 2008, and at the Tissue Engineering International and Regenerative Medicine Society—North America 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition, San Diego, December 2008, and at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 2009.

Boyd, J. “Don’t Be the Auditor from Hell.” Paper presented at the 25th Society of Quality Assurance Meeting and Training, San Diego, April 2009.

Boyd, J. “Motivating Employees in a Compliance Organization.” Paper presented at the 25th Society of Quality Assurance Meeting and Training, San Diego, April 2009.

Boyd, J., R. Siconolfi, C. Bens, D. Richardson, B. Nowatzke and G. Wester. “Continual Quality Improvement—Expanding the QA Toolbox Training.” Paper presented at the 25th Society of Quality Assurance Meeting and Training, San Diego, April 2009.

Brown, M.A. and K.C. Kozak. “Autonomous Application of the 4D/RCS Architecture Within the Southwest Safe Transport Initiative.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Brown, M.A. and G. McWilliams. ”Application of the 4D/RCS Architecture Within the Southwest Safe Transport Initiative.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Burkhardt, G.L., A. Parvin, T. Goyen, R.F. Tennis and R.H. Peterson. “Remote-Field Eddy Current Inspection Tool for Small-Diameter Unpiggable Pipelines.” Paper presented at the 7th International Pipeline Conference, Calgary, Canada, September 2008.

Chan, K.S., M.P. Enright, J.P. Moody, P. Golden, R. Chandra and A. Pentz. “Residual Stress Profiles for Mitigating Fretting Fatigue in Gas Turbine Engine Disks.” Paper presented in the proceedings of the TMS MS&T Symposium on Fatigue: Mechanisms, Theory, Experiments and Industry Practice, TMS, San Francisco, February 2009 and at the Propulsion-Safety and Affordable Readiness Conference (P-SAR), Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 2009.

Chaufray, J.Y., R. Modolo, F. Leblanc, G. Chanteur, J.L. Bertaux, E. Quemerais and K.D. Retherford. “Atmospheric Escape at Mars.” Paper presented at the Mars Atmosphere Modeling Workshop, Williamsburg, Va., November 2008.

Chiang, K.T. and B. Lanning. “Development of Nanostructured, Field Effect Transistor Sensors for Environmental Conditions Leading to Corrosion.” Paper 3068, presented at the 17th International Corrosion Congress, Las Vegas, October 2008.

Chocron, S., J.D. Walker, C.E. Anderson Jr., K.A. Dannemann and A. Nicholls. “A Preliminary Mohr-Columbia Model for CTH to Predict Long-Rod Penetration into Borosilicate Glass.” Paper presented at the 33rd Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, Fla., January 2009.

Clarke, J.T., J. Nichols, J.C. Gérard, D. Grodent, K.C. Hansen, W. Kurth, G.R. Gladstone, J. Duval, S. Wannawichian, E. Bunce, S.W.H. Cowley, F. Crary, M. Dougherty, L. Lamy, D. Mitchell, W. Pryor, K. Retherford, T. Stallard, B. Zieger, P. Zarka and B. Cecconi. “The Degree of Correlation of Jovian and Saturnian Auroral Emissions with Solar Wind Conditions.” Paper presented at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Desai, M.I., G.M. Mason and R. Müller-Mellin. “The Spatial Distribution of Upstream Ion Events Measured by ACE, Wind, and STEREO-A Near the Earth’s Bow Shock.” Paper presented at the 37th Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly and 50th Anniversary, Montreal, Canada, July 2008, and at the 2008 Huntsville Workshop: The Physical Processes for Energy and Plasma Transport across Magnetic Boundaries, Huntsville, Ala., October 2008.

Desai, M.I., G.M. Mason, R. Müller-Mellin, A. Korth, U. Mall, J.R. Dwyer and T.T. von Rosenvinge. “The Spatial Distribution of Upstream Ion Events from the Earth’s Bow Shock Measured by ACE, Wind and STEREO.” Paper presented at the 3rd STEREO—Science Working Group Meeting in Pasadena, Calif., February 2009.

Desai, M.I., M. Al-Dayeh, G.M. Mason, C.M.S. Cohen, R.A. Leske, R.A. Mewaldt and G. Li. “Solar Energetic Particle Acceleration at Coronal Mass Ejection-Driven Shocks.” Paper presented at the 2008 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Abstract SH22A-05, San Francisco, December 2008.

Duffer, C.E., G.M. Light, A.R. Puchot and S.E. Winterberg. “Use of MsS Inspection and Monitoring Guided Wave Technology at High Temperatures.” Paper presented at the 18th Annual ASNT Research Symposium and Spring Conference, St. Louis, March 2009.

Duffer, C.E., C.J. Thwing and G.M. Light. “Magnetostrictive Sensors (MsS) for Structural Health Monitoring of Aircraft.” Paper presented at the 18th Annual ASNT Research Symposium & Spring Conference, St. Louis, March 2009.

Duru, F., D.A. Gurnett, R.A. Frahm and J.D. Winningham. “Evidence of a Transient Ionopause at Mars Identified from the Excitation of Local Electron Plasma Oscillations.” Paper presented at the EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract P13B-1316, San Francisco, December 2008.

Dykes, S.G. and C.D. King. “Applying Network-Based Statistical Anomaly Detection to the Insider Threat Problem.” Paper presented at The University of Texas Friends of Computer Science Colloquium, Austin, Texas, November 2008.

Dykes, S.G. and C.D. King. “Autonomous System Traceback.” Paper presented at the Cybersecurity Applications and Technologies Conference for Homeland Security (CATCH), Washington, March 2009.

Encrenaz, T., T.K. Greathouse, M. Bitner, A. Kruger, M.J. Richter, J.H. Lacy, B. Bézard, T. Fouchet, F. Lefevre, F. Forget and S.K. Atreya. “Ground-based Infrared Observations of Water Vapor and Hydrogen Peroxide in the Atmosphere of Mars.” Paper presented at the American Astronomical Society, DPS Meeting, Ithaca, N.Y., September 2008 and at the 3rd International Workshop on The Mars Atmosphere: Modeling and Observations, Williamsburg, Va., November 2008.

Enright, M.P. “Forecasting Future Damage Based on Nonparametric Treatment of Previously Applied Load Values.” Paper presented at the 10th Boeing Structures Technical Interchange, San Antonio, December 2008.

Evans, P.T. ”Regional Assets: The Road to Innovation.” Panelist at the Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster Conference, San Antonio, November 2008.

Feist, M.D. “Determination of PEMS Measurement Allowances for Gaseous Emissions Regulated Under the Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine In-Use Testing Program Part 1—Project Overview and PEMS Evaluation Procedures.” SAE Paper 2009-01-094, presented at the Society of Automotive Engineers Congress, Detroit, April 2009.

Feldman, P.D., H.A. Weaver, K.D. Retherford, G.R. Gladstone, D.F. Strobel and S.A. Stern. “Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) Observations of Jovian Aurora at the Time of the New Horizons Flyby.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Frahm, R.A., J.R. Sharber, J.D. Winningham, S.J. Jeffers, C.A. Gonzalez, J. Mukerjee, M. Muller, J.R. Scherrer, R. Link, M.W. Liemohn, J.U. Kozyra, A.J. Coates, D.R. Linder, S. Barabash, R. Lundin and A. Fedorov. “Escape of Mars Photoionized Electrons from Carbon Dioxide and Atomic Oxygen in 2004.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Supplement, Abstract P13B-1321, San Francisco, December 2008.

Ghosh, A., F. Ferrante and M. Enright. “Reliability of a Rock Slope Against Plane Sliding Failure.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Rock Joints and Jointed Rock Masses, Tucson, Ariz., January 2009.

Greathouse, T.K., S.B. Strong, J.I. Moses and T.E. Dowling. “A Radiative Seasonal Climate Model Applied to Saturn.” Paper presented at the American Astronomical Society, DPS Meeting, Ithaca, N.Y., September 2008.

Greathouse, T.K., S.B. Strong, J.I. Moses, G. Orton, L. Fletcher and T. Dowling. “A General Radiative Seasonal Climate Model Applied to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Abstract P21B-06, San Francisco, December 2008.

Grothues, H.L. and M. Partee. “Successful Application of Systems Engineering for Complex Statewide ITS Deployments.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Heller, R.W. “Advanced Traffic Management Managed Lanes Implementation.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Henkener, J.A. “Replacement HOV Hull Design and Fabrication Status.” Paper presented at the Underwater Intervention 2009 Conference, New Orleans, March 2009.

Huebner, W.F., L.N. Johnson, D.C. Boice, P. Bradley, S. Chocron, A. Ghosh, P.T. Giguere, R. Goldstein, J.A. Guzik, J.J. Keady, J. Mukherjee, W. Patrick, C. Plesko, J.D. Walker and K. Wohletz. “A Comprehensive Program for Countermeasures Against Potentially Hazardous Objects (PHOs).” Paper presented at the International Conference: 100 Years Since Tunguska Phenomenon: Past, Present and Future. Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, June 2008.

Johnson, J. and B. Fariello. ”Integrated Corridor Management Concepts for a Medium Sized Urban Area – Lessons Learned from San Antonio.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Kanekal, S., M.I. Desai, H.A. Elliott, B. Klecker and M. Al-Dayeh. “SEP Access to the Terrestrial Magnetosphere: Corrrelative Studies of Interplanetary Parameters and Magnetospheric SEP Characteristics.” Paper presented at the 37th Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly and 50th Anniversary, Montreal, July 2008.

Kanekal, S., M. Al-Dayeh, M. I. Desai, H. A. Elliott, and B. Klecker. “Relating Solar Energetic Proton Populations Observed Within the Terrestrial Magnetosphere to Coronal Mass Ejections, Magnetic Flux Ropes Observations at 1 AU.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Abstract SH23B-1643, San Francisco, December 2008.

Killough, R.L. “SwRI Cyber Activities.” Paper presented at the Multi-Agency Cyber Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM), Dayton, Ohio, January 2009.

Klar, R.A., C.C. Mangels, S.G. Dykes and M.L. Brysch. “Design Considerations for Adapting Legacy System Architectures to SpaceWire.” Paper presented at the International SpaceWire Conference 2008, Nara, Japan, November 2008.

Klar, R.A., C.W. Howard, C.C. Mangels, R.W. Harmon and M.P. Wasiewicz. “A Hybrid Hardware-Software Architecture for Implementation of the CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP).” Paper presented at the Flight Software Workshop (FSW-08), Columbia, Md., November 2008.

Koci, C.P., Y. Ra, R. Krieger, M. Andrie, D.E. Foster, R.M. Siewert and R.P. Durrett. “Multiple-Event Fuel Injection Investigations in a Highly-Dilute Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Regime.” Paper presented at the SAE World Congress, Detroit, April 2009.

Koci, C.P., Y. Ra, R. Krieger, M. Andrie, D.E. Foster, R.M. Siewert, R.P. Durrett, I. Ekoto and P.C. Miles. “Detailed Unburned Hydrocarbon Investigations in a Highly Dilute Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Regime.” Paper presented at the SAE World Congress, Detroit, April 2009.

Koets, M.A., M.D. Lillywhite, S.J. Sprouffske and P.K. Sturgeon. “Integrating Navigation and Infrastructure Information to Identify the Roadway Occupied by a Vehicle.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Kozarev, K., N.A. Schwadron, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Townsend, M.I. Desai and R. Hatcher. “Initial Validation of the Earth-Moon-Mars Radiation Environment Module.” Paper presented at the 2008 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Abstract SA51A-1544, San Francisco, December 2008.

Li, G., G.M. Mason, R.A. Mewaldt, M.I. Desai, M. Al-Dayeh, C.M.S. Cohen, R.A. Leske, D.K. Haggerty, O. Verkhoglyadova and G.P. Zank. “Modeling the Transport of Protons and Heavy Ions in SEP Events.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Abstract SH23C-07, San Francisco, December 2008.

Livi, S.A., F. Allegrini, M. Collier, M. Desai, A. Galvin, J. Kasper, L. Kistler, K. Korreck, S. Lepri, D.J. McComas, N. Schwadron, T. Zurbuchen, C. Owen, P. Louarn, R. Bruno and E. Marsch. “Solar Wind Measurements on Solar Orbiter: Discovering the Links Between the Solar Wind and the Atmosphere of Our Sun.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Loomis, J.G. “A Risk Management Approach to Embedded Security.” Paper presented at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley, San Jose, Calif., March 2009.

Mackler, D., J. Jahn, D. McComas, C. Pollock, D. Schaefer and P. Valek. “ENA Emission from Low Altitude: A Survey of Medium Energy Neutral Atom (MENA) Observations from IMAGE.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Madhavan, P., L. Bensch and X. Tao. “Advances in Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Hydraulic Filter Elements—Application to the Study of Aircraft Hydraulic Filter Elements.” Paper presented at the 9th International Filtration Conference, San Antonio, November 2008.

Marsden, R., E.J. Smith, D.J. McComas and K. Issautier. “The Solar Cycle, Solar Wind and Heliospheric Magnetic Field: Ulysses Latitude Scans at Two Solar Minima.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

McClung, R.C. “Some Structural Integrity Issues Associated with Advanced Surface Enhancement Methods.” Paper presented at the First International Conference on Laser Peening, Houston, December 2008.

McClung, R.C., J.W. Cardinal and C.F. Popelar. “Overview of NASGRO Capabilities.” Paper presented at the ASTM E08/F04 Workshop on What’s Available in Fatigue Lifetime Predictive Software. St. Louis, November 2008.

McClung, R.C. and M.P. Enright. “A Probabilistic Analysis Framework for Bimodal Fatigue Life Behavior.” Paper presented at the Propulsion-Safety and Affordable Readiness (P-SAR) Conference, Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 2009.

McClung, R.C. and M.P. Enright. “Bimodal Fatigue Life Behavior: A Formal Analysis Framework.” Paper presented at the Materials Science and Technology 2008 Conference, Pittsburgh, October 2008.

McComas, D.J. “The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) —In Space and Observing ENAs.” Paper presented at the Voyagers in the Heliosheath: Observations, Models, and Plasma Physics Conference, Kauai, Hawaii, January 2009.

McComas, D.J. “The Two Wide-Angle Imaging Neutral-Atom Spectrometers (TWINS) NASA Mission-of-Opportunity—Up and Operational.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

McGehee, J.P. “Multi-Site Spatially Diverse Demodulation of HF Propagated Signals.” Paper presented at MILCOM 2008, San Diego, November 2008.

McWilliams, G.T. and K.C. Kozak. “Autonomous Vehicle Navigation for Robust On-Road Driving.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Mentzer, C.I. and K.C. Kozak. “Vision Processing Techniques for Lane Detection and Their Fusion for Increased System Robustness.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Mewaldt, R.A., E. Chollet, C.M.S. Cohen, M. Looper, G.M. Mason, A. Vourlidas, J. Giacalone, D.K. Haggerty, M.I. Desai and R. Selesnick. “Large Solar Energetic Particle Events of Solar Cycle 23.” Paper presented at the 37th Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly and 50th Anniversary, Montreal, July 2008.

Mintz, T.S. and D. Dunn. “Atmospheric Chamber Testing to Evaluate Chloride Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking of Type 304, 304L, and 316L Stainless Steel.” Paper presented at the NACE CORROSION 2009 Conference, Atlanta, March 2009.

Mintz, T.S. and X. He. “Modeling of Hydrogen Uphill Diffusion in Dissimilar Titanium Welds.” Paper presented at the NACE CORROSION 2009 Conference, Atlanta, March 2009.

Moore, J.J, and M.G. Nored. “Novel Concepts for the Compression of Large Volumes of Carbon Dioxide.” Paper GT2008-50924, presented at the ASME Turbo Expo 2008: Power for Land, Sea and Air, Berlin, June 2008.

Moore, J.J. and D.L. Ransom. “Refinement of Physics Based Approach Used in the Prediction of Impeller Rotordynamic Forces for Centrifugal Compressors.” Paper GT2008-51484 presented at the ASME Turbo Expo 2008: Power for Land, Sea and Air, Berlin, June 2008.

Moryl, J.A., H.E. Webb, J.L. Alvarez and J.R. Deres. “Application and Use of the Argos System for Stratospheric Airship and Payload Technology Development.” Paper presented at the Argos User’s Conference, Annapolis, Md., October 2008.

Necsoiu, M., S. Leprince, C. Dinwiddie, D. Hooper and G. Walter. “Recent Migration Rates of the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Alaska: Technologic and Scientific Implications for Planetary Dune Systems.” Paper 2074, presented at the 40th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, March 2009.

Nored, M.G. and M. Wilcox. “Waste Heat Recovery Technology Overview.” Paper presented at the Gas-Electric Partnership, Houston, February 2009.

Norton, M.G., D.N. McIlroy, G. Corti and M.A. Miller. “Silica Nanosprings—A Novel Nanostructured Material for Hydrogen Storage.” Paper presented at the Clean Technology Conference, Houston, May 2009.

Nuckols, M.L. and J.A. Henkener. “Thermal Protection of Divers’ Hands using Super-Insulation Aerogel Materials.” Paper presented at the Underwater Intervention 2009, New Orleans, March 2009.

Orton, G., L. Fletcher, P. Yanamandra-Fisher, C. Leyrat, T. Greathouse, P. Parrish, T. Encrenaz and A. Simon-Miller. “Polar Phenomena in Outer Planet Atmospheres.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Abstract P11B-1272, San Francisco, December 2008.

Patrick, E.L., G.D. Earle, W.T. Kasprzak and P.R. Mahaffy. “Development of a Silicon Carbide Molecular Beam Nozzle for Simulating Planetary Flybys and Low-Earth Orbit.” Paper presented at the 25th Space Simulation Conference, Annapolis, Md., October 2008.

Perez, J.D., E.W. Grimes, J. Goldstein and D.J. McComas. “Geomagnetic Storms Driven by CIRs as Seen by the TWINS ENA Imagers.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Pevler, A.E. and M.E. Pilcher. “HPM Threats and Ideas on Attribution.” Paper presented at the Joint IED Defeat Test Board (JTB) Modeling & Simulation Working Group (MSWG) Meeting, San Antonio, March 2009.

Pollock, C., F. Allegrini, F. Crary, M. Desai, P. Louarn, D.J. McComas and S. Weidner. “The Juno Jovian Auroral Distributions Experiment (JADE).” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Pollock, C., F. Allegrini, F.C. Crary, M.I. Desai, P. Louarn, D.J. McComas and S. Weidner. “The Juno Jovian Auroral Distributions Experiment (JADE).” Paper presented at the 2008 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Abstract SM41B-1677, San Francisco, December 2008.

Prested, C., N. Schwadron, D.J. McComas, M. Opher, G. Crew, R. Vanderspek, K. Maynard, K. Goodrich, S. Fuselier, H. Funsten, P. Janzen, H. Kucharek, E. Moebius, D. Reisenfeld, L. Peterson and L. Saul. “Effects Non-Uniform Flux Transfer and Empirically Based Heliosheath Plasma Distributions on Global Maps of Heliospheric Energetic Neutral Atoms.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Puchot, A.R., C.E. Duffer, A.C. Cobb and G.M. Light. “Recent Innovations Using Magnetostrictive Sensors for Nondestructive Evaluation.” Paper presented at the 16th Annual International Symposium on SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, March 2009.

Rafferty, W.J. “Helping Hand for Local Business.” Paper presented at the Masters Leadership Program, San Antonio, February 2009.

Rafferty, W.J. “Passing the Grade: Creating the Culture for Success through Lean Transformation.” Paper presented at the First Industry Meeting/Industry Advisory Council Meeting of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems, San Antonio, November 2008.

Ransom, D.L. ”Leveraging the Strengths of Commercial Finite Element Modeling Codes and Custom Engineered Software to Solve Atypical Rotordynamic Problems.” Paper presented at the ASME Turbo Expo, Berlin, June 2008.

Ransom, D.L., A. Masala, J.J. Moore, G. Vannini and M. Camatti.Ê”Numerical and Experimental Simulation of a Vertical High Speed Motorcompressor Rotor Drop onto Catcher Bearings.” Paper presented at the 11th International Symposium on Magnetic Bearings (ISMB), Nara, Japan, August 2008.

Redfield, J.B. “The Drive to Hybridize our Cars and Trucks —Where is it Leading?” Paper presented at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, March 2009.

Retherford, K.D., S.A. Stern, D.C. Slater, R.G. Gladstone, M.W. Davis, J.W. Parker, A.J. Steffl, T.K. Greathouse, N.J. Cunningham and J.R. Spencer. “Ultraviolet Spectrograph Concepts for the Outer Planet Flagship Mission.” Paper presented at the Outer Planet Flagship Mission Instrument Workshop, Monrovia, Calif., June 2008, and at the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences (AAS/DPS) Meeting, Ithaca, N.Y., October 2008.

Schriver, D., M. Ashour-Abdalla, F. Coroniti, P. Travnicek, V. Decyk, J.D. Winningham, J.S. Pickett, O. Santolik and M.L. Goldstein. “Generation of Chorus Waves and Their Effects on Electrons.” Paper presented at the American Geophysical Union 2008 Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract SM33A-1763, San Francisco, December 2008.

Schwadron, N.A. and D.J. McComas. “The Solar Wind Power from Magnetic Flux.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco December 2008.

Sharp, C.A. “Determination of PEMS Measurement Allowances for Gaseous Emissions Regulated Under the Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine In-Use Testing Program Part 3ÑResults and Validation.” SAE Paper 2009-01-0938, presented at the SAE Congress, Detroit, April 2009.

Shukla, P.K., R. Pabalan and L. Yang. “Assessment of Nickel-Based Alloy Passive Film Stability Through Thermodynamic Modeling.” Paper 09426, presented at the NACE CORROSION 2009 Conference, Houston, April 2009.

Skoug, R.M., J.T. Steinberg, B.R. Anderson, C.A. de Koning, J.T. Gosling and D.J. McComas. “Backscattering of Solar Electron Burst Distributions.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 2008.

Smith, C.W., M.A. Lee, J.A. Tessein, V.S. Vorotnikov, D. Sodatis, N. Leuchanka, Z. Laforet, M. Winder, D.K. Haggerty, M.I. Desai, Q. Hu, A. Culver and G. Isman. “Preliminary Results on Shock-Associated Energetic Particle Events with Focus on Seed Populations.” Paper presented at the Solar Heliospheric and Interplanetary Environment (SHINE) Workshop, Zermat, Utah, June 2008.

Smith, C.W., M.A. Lee, J.A. Tessein, V.S. Vorotnikov, D. Sodatis, N. Leuchanka, Z. Laforet, M. Winder, D.K. Haggerty, M.I. Desai, Q. Hu, A. Culver and G, Isman. “The Excitation of Magnetic Waves by Solar Energetic Particle Populations.” Paper presented at the Solar Heliospheric and Interplanetary Environment (SHINE) Workshop, Zermat, Utah, June 2008.

Song, F.M. “Exploring to Predict Pipeline High-pH SCC Crack Growth Rate.” Paper 64671, presented at the 7th International Pipeline Conference, Calgary, Canada, October 2008.

Song, F.M. “Overall Mechanisms of High pH and Near-Neutral pH SCC, Models for Forecasting SCC Susceptible Locations and Simple Algorithms for Predicting High pH SCC Crack Growth Rates.” Paper 8129, presented at the Annual NACE International Conference, New Orleans, March 2008.

Song, F.M. “Simple Algorithms for 1D Oxygen Concentration Profile in an Occluded Region.” Paper 8581, presented at the Annual NACE International Conference, New Orleans, March 2008.

Song, F.M. and N. Sridhar. “Modeling Pipeline Corrosion Under a Disbonded Coating Under the Influence of Slow Flow Underneath.” Paper 8145, presented at the Annual NACE International Conference, New Orleans, March 2008.

Sturgeon, P.K. and S.J. Sprouffske. “Maintaining Device Anonymity While Disseminating Information in a 3-Dimensional Plane.” Paper presented at the 2008 ITS World Congress, New York, November 2008.

Tapley, M. “New Horizons: First Mission to the 'Lost' Planet.” Paper presented at The University of Texas Center for Space Research Seminar Series, Austin, Texas, March 2009.

Treuhaft, M. and G. Rosenberg. “EM Filter Technology and Applications.” Paper presented at the 9th International Filtration Conference, San Antonio, November 2008.

Tsang, S.M., A.J. Coates, G.H. Jones, R.A. Frahm, D. Winningham, A. Fedorov, S. Barabash and R. Lundin. “Photoelectrons at Venus in the Ionosphere and the Tail.” Paper presented at the EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract P13B-1312, San Francisco, December 2008.

Whittaker, I.C., M. Grande, G. Guymer, B. Pintér, S. Barabash, A. Federov, C. Mazelle, A. Sauvaud, R. Lundin, C. Russell, Y. Futaana, M. Fränz, T. L. Zhang, H. Andersson, K. Brinkfeldt, A. Grigoriev, M. Holmström, et. al. “The Effect of Fast and Slow Solar Wind on the Venusian Upper Atmosphere.” Paper presented at the 2008 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract P13B-1311, San Francisco, December 2008.

Wurpts, M.J. “Updating an Obsolete Trainer Using Passive Haptics and Pressure Sensors.” Paper presented at the IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2009, Lafayette, La., March 2009.

Xu, P.C. and J.O. Parra. “A New and Validated Method for the Inversion of Shear Anisotropy from Cross-Dipole Logs.” Paper presented at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Conference, Beijing, April 2009.

Yang, L. and K.T. Chiang. “Electrochemical Behavior and Internal Current of the Most Anodic Electrode in a Coupled Multielectrode Array Sensor.” Paper 3145, presented at the 17th International Corrosion Congress, Las Vegas, October 2008.

Yang, L., K.T. Chiang and P.K. Shukla. “Internal Current Effects on Localized Corrosion Rate Measurements Using Coupled Multielectrode Array Sensors.” Paper 09446, presented at the NACE CORROSION 2009 Conference, Houston, April 2009.

 

Internal Research

Funded October 1, 2008

Anderson, F.S. "Improvements to an In-Situ Geochronology, Geolocation and Nuclear Forensics Larmis Instrument."

Bichon, B., J. McFarland and D. Riha. "Treatment of Multiple Failure Modes and Epistemic Uncertainties with the Efficient Global Reliability Analysis Method."

Boehme, J. "Active Electrochromic Thermal Control Devices."

Boice, D. and W. Huebner. "Development of SwRI's Comet Modeling Capabilities."

Chan, K. and W. Liang. "First-Principles Computational Methodology for Designing Advanced Lithium Batteries."

Cobb, A. "A Matching Pursuit Approach for Ultrasonic Signal Enhancement and Characterizing Corrosion Damage of Buried Anchor Rods."

Cormier, A. "Investigation of Criteria for the Selection and Application of Software-Defined Radio Standards."

Duncan, S. and D. Gordon. "Identification of Question Types Based on Theories of Reasoning: Informing the Expert Knowledge Capture Process."

Flannigan, C. "Automatic 3D Point Cloud to CAD Model Registration for Robotic Applications."

Fussner, D. and G. Bailey. "A Multi-Variable Study of Diesel Geartrain NVH Performance."

Gomez, C. and A. Faw. "Measuring Yields for Toxic Gases from Materials During Different Stages of Fire Development Under Dynamic Conditions."

Holladay, K. and R. Parker. "Automated Discovery of High-Value Temporal Relations in Large Sets of Signal Event Data."

Ling, J., N. Nitin, J. Harris and X. Cheng. "Development of Mesenchymal Stem-Cell Expansion Device Ñ A Stem-Cell Bioreactor."

Nguyen, M-J., H. Waite, G. Miller, E. Patrick, J. Grimes, J. Westlake, B. Khare and C. McKay. "New Experimental Set-up: Simulation of Titan's Upper Atmosphere."

Nicolella, D. "Understanding Bone Mechanobiology."

Randolph, L."Investigation into Configuration Methods for Adding External Data Sources to a Common Website."

Rasche, G. and J. Price. "Hardware Hypervisor and Dataflow Tracking for Enhanced System Control and Monitoring."

Sharp, J.M. "Effect of Wall Characteristics on Thermal Exposure in Fire-Resistance Tests of Power Cable."

Smith, C. "Automatic Analysis of SIGINT Using Geo-Political Information."

Vickers, D., K. Jackson and A. Virani. "Investigation of Law-Governed Interactions as a Mechanism to Provide Coordination Among Service-Oriented Architectures."

Wei, R. "Nanocomposite Coating Performance Stability Study."

Zhan, R., S. Eakle and R. Rothbauer. "Development of a Urea Evaporation and Mixing System to Improve SCR Catalyst Performance."

Funded January 1, 2009

Amann, M. "Lubricant Cetane Number Effects on Spark Ignition Engine Knock."

Ballew, M. "Investigation of Transient Engine Performance Analysis Methods."

Bartlett, G. and P. Hvass. "Metrology Referenced Roving Accurate Manipulator Ñ MR Roam."

Cardenas, C. and G. Mabey. "Using Multicast in Frontier."

Carmichael, N., C. Guerra, S. Sherman and R. Mason. "Prognosis and Confirmation of A-10/TF34-100A Engine Stalls."

Casey, R. "Compressive Sampling of Multi-Channel Data."

Dinwiddie, C., J. Myers, R. McGinnis and M. Chan. "Palo Duro Canyon State Park Study of Conical Hematite Concretions."

Garcia, C., W. Price and A. Simons. "Development of Synchronization Techniques for Low Power OFDM Applications."

Gingrich, J. "Impact of Alternative Liquid Fuels on Highly Dilute Engines."

Griffith, L. "Design, Modeling and Fabrication of Metamaterials."

Howett, C. "Investigations of Possible Mechanisms for Jovian Cloud Coloration."

Jaeckle, T. and H. Webb. "Sensor Monitoring, Control and Data Collection Using Micro Satellite Transceivers."

Johns, S., A. Misra and S. Novosad. "Investigation into the Applicability of Flex 3 Technology to Support Mapping and Spatial Data Visualization on Web Pages."

Landreth, R. and D. Van Rheeden. "An Investigation of the Minimum Power Required for Ionospheric Sounding."

Lu, Q. "Preliminary Investigation of Control Approaches for Active DPF Regeneration during Transient Conditions."

Megel, M., B. Westmoreland and M. Tussing. "Causal Investigation of Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Structural Limitations to Peak Cylinder Pressure and Development of Architecture Sufficient for Model Year 2015 Pressure Requirements Ñ Phase 2."

Morris, A., D. Ferrill, R. McGinnis Jr., J. McFarland, B. Bichon and D. Riha. "Stress Inversion from Geologic Data."

Nored, M., V. Iyengar, K. Brun and C. Roberts. "Proof-of-Concept of a Novel Oxy-Combustion Burner Design."

Ogasawara, K., S. Livi and D. McComas. "Development of a Laboratory Prototype of Medium-Energy Electron Spectrometer (MESP) Using Multi-Pixel Avalanche Photodiodes."

Pan, J. "Quantification of Carcinogenic Pollutants in Oils."

Pickens, K. "Advanced Architectures for Mass Spectra Deconvolution."

Pollock, C., R. Michell, P. Valek, G. Miller, D. White and C. Beebe. "A Study of Out-of-Sight Electro-Optics."

Redfield, J. "Service Subscription to the 2007/2008 Hydrogen Technology Information Service."

Rossini, G., N. Nitin and J. Ling. "Screening Technology for Tissue Regeneration."

Sarlashkar, J. "Sliding Mode Control of High-EGR Diesel Engines."

Siemsen, P., B. Nance and R. Rittimann. "Investigation and Development of a Lightweight, Efficient, Low-RCS

Multi-Function Antenna by Combining Conductive Composite Materials with Traditional Conductive Materials and Conductive Foams."

Smith, C. "Waterbottle."

Tavares, S. and J. Moore. "A Novel Facility for Low-Cost Aerodynamic Testing of Single-Stage Centrifugal Compressors."

Untermeyer, T. "Radiometer Detection of Unintentional Radiation (RADUR)."

Walter, G., M. Necsoiu and C. Dinwiddie. "Kobuk Valley National Park Landscape Change Detection Using Remotely Sensed Data and Geomorphologic Assessments."

Weber, P. and R. Zhan. "Integrated Aftertreatment Systems to Reduce Emissions from Gasoline- and Alternative-Fueled Engines."

 

SwRI Patents

BAlger, T.F. II, D. Mehta and C.E. Roberts Jr. "Benchtop Test System for Testing Spark Plug Durability." U.S. Patent No. 7,495,447. February 2009.

Anderson, A.M., G.J. Johnston, C.C. Webb, M.J. Heimrich, T.R. Gabehart and B.B. Bykowski. "Component Evaluations Using Non-Engine Based Test System." U.S. Patent No. 7,412,335. August 2008.

Bernardo, A.B., G.L. Burkhardt, A.E. Nicholls and W.M. Gray. "Measurement of Constitutive Properties of a Powder Specimen Subject to Compressive Axial and Radial Loading, Using Eddy Current Sensing."U.S. Patent No. 7,469,596. December 2008.

Burkhardt, G.L., A.J. Parvin Jr. and T.H. Goyen. "Variable-Diameter Electromagnetic Coil." U.S. Patent No. 7,459,999. December 2008.

Cerwin, S.A. and D.B. Chang. "System and Method for Sensitive Photon Detection." U.S. Patent No. 7,372,031. May 2008.

Couvillion, W.C. Jr., R.R. Lopez and J. Ling. "Virtual Reality System Locomotion Interface Utilizing a Pressure-Sensing Mat." U.S. Patent No. 7,381,152. June 2008.

Couvillion, W.C. Jr., R.R. Lopez and J. Ling. "Virtual Reality System Locomotion Interface Utilizing a Pressure-Sensing Mat." U.S. Patent No. 7,381,153. June 2008.

Dunn, D.S. and C.S. Brossia. "Semi-Permanent Reference Electrode." U.S. Patent No. 7,459,067. December 2008.

Kwun, H. and S.Y. Kim. "Method and Apparatus for Inspecting Pipelines from an In-Line Inspection Vehicle Using Magnetostrictive Probes." U.S. Patent No. RE40,515. September 2008.

Kwun, H., H. Matsumoto and J.F. Crane. "Method and Device for Long-Range Guided-Wave Inspection of Fire Side of Waterwall Tubes in Boilers." U.S. Patent No. 7,474,092. January 2009.

Saylor, K.J., G.L. Ragsdale, J.R. Gaddy and S.R. Gray. "System and Method for Simulating Audio Communications Using a Computer Network." U.S. Patent No. 7,466,827. December 2008.

Scribner, C.J. "Methods for Removing a Dispersed Lubricious Coating from a Substrate." U.S. Patent No. 7,465,360. December 2008.

Senia, S., S. Minica, E.S. Senia, W.L. Wildey, G. Rimmer and E.D. Moore. "Endodontic Reamer and Files." U.S. Patent No. 7,481,652. January 2009.

Thomas, C.R., B.R. Hauser and D.P. Branyon. "Single-Ended Barrel Engine with Double-Ended, Double Roller Pistons." U.S. Patent No. 7,464,673. December 2008.

Vail, N. "Targeted Delivery of Bioactive Factors to the Systemic Skeleton." U.S. Patent No. 7,381,426. June 2008.

Zhan, R. and Y. Huang. "Regeneration Control for Diesel Particulate Filter for Treating Diesel Engine Exhaust." U.S. Patent No. 7,412,822. August 2008.
 

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