Graduate Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Reachability Prediction and Optimal Path Planning for Autonomous Ocean Vehicles 

      Mule, Ellen M. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      For intelligent ocean exploration and sustainable ocean utilization, the need for smart autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), surface craft, and small aircraft is rapidly increasing. Creating time-optimal navigation routes ...

    • Analytical Model for Orbital Motion Under J₂ 

      Nedungadi Martinod, Marco Antonio (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      As the number of operational satellites and debris objects in Earth orbit continues to accelerate, the ability to predict orbital trajectories with both accuracy and efficiency has become an indispensable capability. ...

    • Characterization of Transonic Fan Response to Inlet Distortion 

      Levy, Benjamin Adam (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      This thesis seeks to characterize transonic fan response to three-dimensional inlet flow distortion, which is a challenge of business jet propulsor-airframe integration. The specific context is ensuring fan operability in ...