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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Multidisciplinary Simulation"”.
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Stochastic modeling of flows behind a square cylinder with uncertain Reynolds numbers
… (DO) methodology developed at MIT in the Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation Systems Group. Specifically, we examine the effects of the Reynolds number on stochastic fluid flows behind a square cylinder and evaluate computational schemes to do so. We review existing …
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Reconfigurable satellite constellations for geo-spatially adaptive Earth observation missions
… approaches by utilizing Satellite Tool Kit (STK) simulations and Earth observation mission databases. This thesis investigates the design and optimization of ReCon in low Earth orbits. A multidisciplinary simulation model is developed, to which optimization techniques are applied for both …
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Statistical field estimation and scale estimation for complex coastal regions and archipelagos
… The existing multi-scale OA approach of the Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation and Assimilation System consists of the successive utilization of Kalman update steps, one for each scale and for each correlation across scales. In the present work, the approach is extended to field mapping …
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Time-optimal path planning for sea-surface vehicles under the effects of strong currents and winds
… general methodology has been explored by the Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation Systems group (MSEAS) at MIT, however this is the first instance of wind effects being taken into account. Previous research explored vessels and isotropy, where the nominal speed of the …
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Coastal ocean variability off the coast of Taiwan in response to Typhoon Morakot : river forcing, atmospheric forcing, and cold dome dynamics
… canyons and steep slopes using the MIT Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation and Assimilation Systems (MSEAS) primitive-equation ocean model. We did this by focusing on the complex region surrounding Taiwan, and the period of time immediately following the passage of Typhoon Morakot. …
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Coastal ocean variability off the coast of Taiwan in response to typhoon Morakot : river forcing, atmospheric forcing, and cold dome dynamics
… canyons and steep slopes using the MIT Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation and Assimilation Systems (MSEAS) primitive-equation ocean model. We did this by focusing on the complex region surrounding Taiwan, and the period of time immediately following the passage of Typhoon Morakot. …
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Reachability prediction and optimal path planning for autonomous ocean vehicles
… the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation Systems (MIT-MSEAS) time-optimal and hazard-time-optimal path planning theory and schemes based on exact Hamilton–Jacobi partial differential equations (PDEs) and Level Set methods. We apply …
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Upwelling dynamics off Monterey Bay : heat flux and temperature variability, and their sensitivities
… surface waters. Using the models of the MIT Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation System (MSEAS) group, we conduct a large set of simulation sensitivity studies to determine which variables are dominant controls for upwelling events in the Monterey Bay region. Our …
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Parameter estimation and adaptive modeling studies in ocean mixing
… schemes in real-time forecasting using the MIT Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation System (MSEAS). The MSEAS model currently contains the free surface hydrostatic primitive equation model from the Harvard Ocean Prediction System (HOPS), a barotropic tidal prediction …
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Neural-Network and Fuzzy-Logic Learning and Control of Linear and Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
… The first topic of this research is based on a multidisciplinary simulation, which includes ship-motion simulation by means of a numerical model called LAMP, the modeling of fins and computation of the hydrodynamic forces produced by them, and a neural-network/fuzzy-logic controller. LAMP is …
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Adaptive Stochastic Reduced-Order Modeling for Autonomous Ocean Platforms
… fields from multi-resolution, data-assimilative Multidisciplinary Simulation, Estimation, and Assimilation Systems (MSEAS) reanalyses, specifically from the real-time exercises in the Middle Atlantic Bight region. We also highlight our results using the Navy’s Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model …
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Multistate analysis and design : case studies in aerospace design and long endurance systems
… was enabled through the development of a multidisciplinary simulation based design model for evaluation of multistate aircraft performance. A medium-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle is designed in the second case study, first from a single-sortie, ultra long endurance …
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Ein modulares Verfahren für die numerische aeroelastische Analyse von Luftfahrzeugen
In order to assure economic efficiency and operational safety of new aircrafts, it is necessary to accurately consider the interaction of the elastic aircraft structure and the airflow in early stages of design. For a reliable prediction of effects arising from the interaction of the fluid and the …