TECHNICAL PAPERS: 1990 - 1999
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1999
Flanigan, C.C., and Nielsen, D., "Updated Dynamic Analysis Methods for the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor," 1999 MSC.NASTRAN World Users Conference, Long Beach, California.
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1998
Mast, Jeffrey R., Donald J. Graff, and C. Douglas Botos, "Modal Test and Correlation of the Castor IVA Solid Rocket Motor," AIAA-98-1794, 39th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ASH/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Long Beach, California, April 20-23, 1998.
Flanigan, C.C., "Status and Future Outlook of Correlation and Model Updating," keynote address for the 16th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference, Santa Barbara, California. February 2-5, 1998.
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Flanigan, C.C., "Model Reduction Using Guyan, IRS, And Dynamic Methods," 16th International Modal Analysis Conference, Santa Barbara, California, February 2-5, 1998.
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1996
Flanigan, C.C., and Stabb, M.C., "Aeroelastic Design and Analysis of Winged Launch Vehicles," AIAA 96-1230, AIAA Dynamics Specialists Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 18-19, 1996.
Stabb, M. C., Brillhart, R., Flanigan, C. C., Pinkham, R., "Aeroelastic Analysis and Test of the Pegasus XL Launch Vehicle," 16th Aerospace Testing Seminar, Manhattan Beach, California, March 12-14, 1996.
Brillhart, R., Hensley, D., Stabb, M. C., Pinkham, R., "Pegasus XL Fin Dynamic Characterization for Flutter Evaluation," 14th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, February 12-15, 1996.
Flanigan, C.C., and Stabb, M.C., "Comparison of Automated Methods for Optimum Accelerometer Selection," 14th International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, February 12-15, 1996.
Mazzoleni, A. P., Hall, C. D., Stabb, M. C., "Double Averaging Approach to the Study of Spinup Dynamics of Flexible Satellites," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1996, pp. 54-59.
1995
Stabb, M. C., Blelloch, P. A., "Application of Flexibility Shapes to Sensor Selection," 13th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, February 13-16, 1995.
Stabb, M. C., Blelloch, P. A., "A Genetic Algorithm for Optimally Selecting Accelerometer Locations," 13th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, February 13-16, 1995.
1994
Blelloch, P. A., Stabb, M. C., "Selecting Accelerometer Locations Using Flexibility Shapes," SAVAIC Shock and Vibration Symposium, pp. 253-261, San Diego, California, October 31- November 3, 1994.
Flanigan, C.C., "Accurate Enforced Motion Analysis Using MSC/NASTRAN Superelements," 1994 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Orlando, Florida, June 20-24, 1994.
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Stabb, M. C., Gray G. L., "Chaos in Controlled, Gravity Gradient Satellite Pitch Dynamics via the Method of Melnikov - Saddle Stabilization," AIAA Dynamics Specialists Conference, Paper AIAA 94-1671, Hilton Head, South Carolina, April 21-22, 1994.
Flanigan, C., and J. Freymiller, "Using Dynamic Expansion to Improve Test-Analysis Correlation," 12th International Modal Analysis Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 31-February 3, 1994.
Mazzoleni, A. P., Hall, C. D., Stabb, M. C., "Spinup Dynamics of Dual-Spin Satellites with Flexible Appendages," AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Paper AAS 94-147, Cocoa Beach, Florida, February 14-16, 1994.
1993
Stabb, M. C., A. L. Schlack, "Pointing Accuracy of a Dual-Spin Satellite due to Torsional Appendage Vibration," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 16, No. 4, 1993, pp. 630-635.
Stabb, M. C., A. L. Schlack, "The Influence of Appendage Vibration on the Pointing Accuracy of a Dual-Spin Satellite," Proceedings of the 1993 AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Paper AAS 93-116, Pasadena, California, February 22-24, 1993.
Gray, G. L., M. C. Stabb, "Chaos in Controlled, Gravity Gradient Satellite Pitch Dynamics via the Method of Melnikov, Part I - Center Stabilization," AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Paper AAS 93-132, Pasadena, California, February 22-24, 1993.
Flanigan, C., and D. Hunt, "Integration of Pretest Analysis and Model Correlation Methods for Modal Surveys," 11th International Modal Analysis Conference, Kissimmee, Florida, February 1-4, 1993.
1992
Flanigan, C., J. Habermeyer, and D. Hunt, "Test and Analysis Challenges for Large Space Structures," IAF-92-0316, 43rd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, Washington, D.C., August 28-September 5, 1992.
Flanigan, C.C., "Hydroelastic Analysis of Incompressible Fluids Using SDRC I-DEAS and MSC/NASTRAN," 1992 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, May 18-22, 1992.
Flanigan, C., A. Abdallah, and R. Manella, "Implementation of the Benfield-Hruda Modal Synthesis Method in MSC/NASTRAN," 1992 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, May 18-22, 1992.
Flanigan, C., and D. Botos, "Automated Selection of Accelerometer Locations for Modal Survey Tests," 10th International Modal Analysis Conference, San Diego, California, February 3-6, 1992.
1991
Kammer, D.C., and C.C. Flanigan, "Development of Test-Analysis Models for Large Space Structures Using Substructure Representations," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, March-April, 1991, Volume 28, Number 2, pp. 244-250.
Flanigan, C.C., "Correlation of Finite Element Models Using Mode Shape Design Sensitivity," 9th International Modal Analysis Conference, Firenza, Italy, April 15-18 1991.
Flanigan, C.C., "Development of the IRS Component Dynamic Reduction Method for Substructure Analysis," AIAA 91-1336, 32nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural,Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Baltimore, MD, April 8-10, 1991.Flanigan, C.C., "Advanced Coupled Loads Analysis Using MSC/NASTRAN," 1991 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March 11-15, 1991.
1990
Flanigan, C.C., "Implementation of the IRS Dynamic Reduction Method in MSC/NASTRAN," 1990 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March 26-30, 1990.
Freed, A.M., C.C. Flanigan, "A Comparison of Test-Analysis Model Reduction Methods," 8th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 29 - February 1, 1990.