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Arritt, B.J., Robertson, L.M., Williams, A.D., Henderson, B.K., Buckley, S.J., Ganley, J.M., Welsh, J.S., Ouyang, L., Beard, S., Clayton E. H., Todd, M.D., Doyle D., Zagrai, A., “Structural Health Monitoring; an Enabler for Responsive Satellites,” Proceeding of the 49th Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SDM), Schaumburg, Illinois, April 7-10, 2008.
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Arritt, B.J., Todd, M.D., Ouyang, L., Doyle, D., Clayton, E.H., Zagrai, A.N., Kumar, A., Beard, S.J., Ganley, J.M., “Structural Health Monitoring,” Proceedings of the 15th SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March 9-13, 2008.
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Clayton, E.H., Kennel, M.B., Fasel T.R., Todd, M.D., Stabb, M.C., Arritt, B.J., “Active Ultrasonic Joint Integrity Adjudication for Real-time Structural Health Monitoring,” Proceedings of the 15th SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March 9-13, 2008.
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Fasel, T.R., Kennel, M.B., Todd, M.D., Clayton, E.H., Stabb, M.C., Park, G., “Bolted Joint Damage Assessment Using Chaotic Probes,” Proceedings of the 26th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC XXVI), Orlando, Florida, February 4-7, 2008.
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B. J. Arritt, S. J. Buckley, J. M. Ganley, A. Kumar, E. H. Clayton, R. Hannum, M. D. Todd, M. B. Kennel, J. Welsh, S. Beard, M. C. Stabb, Q. Xinlin, P. Wegner, “Responsive Satellites and the Need for Structural Health Monitoring,” 6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, September 11 – 13, 2007
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E. H. Clayton, Y. Qian, O. Orjih, S. J. Dyke, A. Mita, C. Lu, “Off-the-Shelf Modal Analysis: Structural Health Monitoring with Motes,” In proceedings of the 24th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC-XXIV), St. Louis, MO, January 29 – February 2, 2006.
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Clayton, E. H., Dyke, S. J., Lu, C. (2006). “In-situ Damage Detection and Localization Implementing Distributed Smart Sensor Technology”, Fourth World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring, San Diego, CA.
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Song, W., Giraldo, D. F., Clayton, E. H., Dyke, S. J., Ciacedo, J. M. (2006). “Application of ARMAV for Modal Identification of the Emerson Bridge”, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS06), Porto, Portugal.
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Boesch, D.A., Reid, J.D., and Bielenberg R.W., “Detailed Tire Modeling for Crash Applications,” ICrash 2006, Athens Greece, 4th-7th July 2006.
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Boesch, D.A., and Reid, J.D., “Further Improvements to the Truck Model for Roadside Safety Simulation – Suspension and Steering,” 5th European LS-DYNA Users Conference, May 25-26, 2005.
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Clayton, E. H., Koh, B. H., Xing, G., Fok, C. L., Dyke, S. J., Lu, C. (2005). “Damage Detection and Correlation-based Localization Using Wireless Mote Sensors”, Proceedings of the 13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED05), Limassol, Cyprus.
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Kammer, D.C., Cessna, J., and Kostuch, A., “An Effective Mass Measure for Selecting Free-Free Target Modes,” 22nd International Modal Analysis Conference, Detroit, Michigan, 2004.
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Stern, T.G., and DeLapp, S., “Techniques for Magnetic Cleanliness on Spacecraft Solar Arrays,” 2nd International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, August 16-19, 2004.
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White, M., Whatley, W., and Kostuch, A., “Advanced Biofidelic Lower Extremity (ABLE) Prosthesis Development,” Pediatric and Foot and Ankle: New Horizons in Clinical Treatment and Innovative Technology Symposium, National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD, November 15, 2003.
Flanigan, C.C., and Stabb, M.C.,”An Assessment of MSC.NASTRAN Residual Vector Methodology for Dynamic Loads Analysis,” 18th International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 7-10, 2000.
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Flanigan, C.C., “Modal Testing Basics: FEM for the Test Engineer,” 18th International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 7-10, 2000.
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flanigan, C.C., “A Residual Flexibility Approach to Launch Vehicle Liftoff Loads Analysis,” AIAA 89-1336, 30th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Mobile, Alabama, April, 1989.
Flanigan, C.C., “Efficient and Accurate Procedures for Calculating Data Recovery Matrices,” 1989 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March 13-17, 1989.
Brillhart, R.D., D.L. Hunt, C.C. Flanigan, R. Guinn, R. Hull, “Transfer Orbit Stage Modal Survey – Model Correlation,” 7th International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 30 – February 2, 1989.
Brillhart, R.D., D.L. Hunt, C.C. Flanigan, R. Guinn, R. Hull, “Transfer Orbit Stage Modal Survey – Measurement of Free-free Modes and Residual Flexibility,” 7th International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 30 – February 2, 1989.
Flanigan, C.C., “Test-Analysis Correlation Using Design Sensitivity and Optimization – Does It Work?” Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE Technical Paper Series 881531, Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, California, October 3-6, 1988.
Flanigan, C.C., “Accurate and Efficient Mode Acceleration Data Recovery for Superelement Models,” 1988 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March, 1988.
Flanigan, C.C., “Test-Analysis Correlation Using Design Sensitivity and Optimization,” Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE Technical Paper Series 871743, Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, California, October 5-8, 1987.
Flanigan, C.C., “Test-Analysis Correlation of the STS Centaur Using Design Sensitivity and Optimization Methods,” 5th International Modal Analysis Conference, London, England, April, 1987.
Kammer, D.C., C.C. Flanigan, W. Dreyer, “A Superelement Approach to Test-Approach Model Development,” 4th International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, California, February 3-6, 1986.
Flanigan, C.C., “An Alternate Method for Mode Acceleration Data Recovery in MSC/NASTRAN,” 1981 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March, 1981.
Flanigan, C.C., “Methods for Calculating and Using Modal Initial Conditions in MSC/NASTRAN,” 1980 MSC/NASTRAN World Users Conference, Los Angeles, California, March 1980.