Theses and Papers in the Graduate Program in Acoustics (1990-1999)

1999

Modeling the Unsteady Forces on a Finite-Length Circular Cylinder in Cross-Flow
Ph.D. Thesis by Dean E. Capone; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Efficient Computation of Normal-Mode Underwater Acoustic Propagation at High Frequencies
M.S. Thesis by Terry J. Deveau; supervised by David L. Bradley
The Design and Fabrication of a Fiber Optic Flexural Disk Accelerometer
M.S. Thesis by Andrew J. Doller; supervised by Steven L. Garrett and Karl M. Reichard
Acoustical Scattering from Atmospheric Turbulence
M.S. Thesis by Angelina M. Freeman; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
A New Wavelet Basis for the Decomposition of Gear Motion Error Signals and its Application to Gearbox Diagnostics
M.S. Thesis by Antonio J. Miller; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Characterization of Folded Beam Waveguide Absorbers for Damping of Flexural Vibrations of a Thick Plate
M.S. Thesis by Carl M. Pray; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric and Timothy E. McDevitt
A Kalman Filtering Approach to the Wideband Spreading Function Estimation and Updating
Ph.D. Thesis by Michael J. Roan; supervised by Leon H. Sibul
A Study of Tire/Pavement Interaction Noise Using Nearfield Acoustical Holography
Ph.D. Thesis by Richard J. Ruhala; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Comparison of Measured and Predicted Sound Radiation from Micro-Loudspeakers
M.S. Thesis by Jennifer A. Shaw; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Wavelet Parameters for Speech Synthesis
M.S. Thesis by Brian C. Tuttle; supervised by C.P. Janota
Lessons From a Thermoacoustics Refrigeration Demonstration Device
M.S. Thesis by Ray S. Wakeland; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Radiation Mechanisms from Bowed Violins
Ph.D. Thesis by Lily M. Wang; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Hydrodynamic Lift and Drag Fluctuations of a Sphere
Ph. D. thesis by Jack Wang; supervised by G. C. Lauchle
Investigation of a Dual-Stack Annular Thermoacoustic Prime Mover
M.S. Thesis by Brent A. Carter; Supervised by Anthony Atchley
A Reciprocity Technique for Modeling Road Noise Transmission into Vehicles
M.S. Thesis by John S. Knight; Supervised by Courtney Burroughs
Delta-Sigma Modulated Audio Test Signals
M.Eng. Paper by Russell A. Siggelkoe; Supervised by Karl A. Reichard
Design and Testing of an Extended Path Sonic Anemometer for Atmospheric Turbulence Measurements
M.Eng. Paper by Chia-Ning Ao; Supervised by Dennis W. Thomson

1998

A Velocity Gradient Underwater Acoustic Intensity Sensor
M.S. Thesis by Kevin Bastyr; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Sensitivity of Scattering Function Estimates to Physical Parameter Measurement Errors with Applications to the Wavelet Transform Domain Estimator-Correlator
Ph.D. Thesis by Deborah M. Grove; supervised by Lora G. Weiss
An Acoustic Interferometer for Measuring Sound Speed Variations in a Turbulent Fluid
M.S. Thesis by Michael Daley; supervised by Ken Gilbert
Performance Measurements of the SETAC Thermoacoustic Refrigerator
M.S. Thesis by Anat Grant; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Detection of Surface Defects in a Bearing Using Electromagnetic Flux
M.S. Thesis by Ellen M. Bradley; supervised by David C. Swanson
The Characterization of Delay Spread Channels Using Cross Correlation Processing
Ph.D. Thesis by James J. Kisenwether; supervised byDennis W. Ricker
Measurement and Calculation of Individual Head-Related Transfer Functions Using a Boundary Element Model Including the Measurement and Effect of Skin and Hair Impedance
Ph.D. Thesis by Brian F. Katz; supervised by Jiri Tichy
Characterization of Dispersive Material Effects on Spread Spectrum Acoustic Signals
M.S. Thesis by Daniel G. LaPointe; supervised by Karl M. Reichard and Randy K. Young
A Development of Various Techniques for Investigating Ray Chaos in Underwater Acoustic Propagation
Ph.D. Thesis by Martin A. Mazur; supervised by Kenneth E. Gilbert
Atmospheric Acoustic Propagation: Characterization of Magnitude and Phase Variability
Ph.D. Thesis by David E. Norris; supervised by Dennis W. Thomson
Active Minimization of Energy Density in a Three-Dimensional Enclosure
Ph.D. Thesis by John W. Parkins; supervised by Scott D. Sommerfeldt and Jiri Tichy
Performance Measurements on a Thermoacoustic Refrigerator Driven at High Amplitudes
M.S. Thesis by Matthew E. Poese; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Effects of Realistic Ocean Features on Sonic Boom Noise Penetration into the Ocean: A Computational Analysis
Ph.D. Thesis by Judith L. Rochat; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Thin Film Characterization with Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy
M.Eng. Paper by Phillip J. White; supervised by Julian D. Maynard
Exponential Pulse Propagation in a Pekeris Waveguide by the Method of Normal Modes
M.S. Thesis by Laurie Bothell; Supervised by D.F. McCammon
Two-Dimensional Fourier Analysis of Helicopter Flyover Noise
M.S. Thesis by Odilyn Santa Maria; Supervised by Phillip J. Morris
Feature Prediction and Tracking for Monitoring the Condition of Complex Mechanical Systems
M.S. Thesis by Katherine T. McClintic; Supervised by Karl Reichard and David L. Hall
Application of Spectral Correlation Signal Processing Techniques to Localize a BPSK Modulated Acoustics Source
M.S. Thesis by Gerard Michaud; Supervised by David C. Swanson
Development of a Speech Intelligibility Based Method of hearing Protector Selection
Ph.D. Thesis by Efrem R. Reeves; Supervised by Claus P. Janota
The Separation of the Structure-Borne Sound Intensity of Bending and Longitudinal Waves Using a Wave Decomposition Technique
Ph.D. Thesis by Richard Szwerc; Supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs and Timothy E. McDevitt
Air Bubbles in Seawater: Origin, Acoustic Properties and Applications
M.Eng. Paper by Christopher H. Abdnour; Supervised by David L. Bradley
The Effects of Bubble Layer Structure and Water Column Stability on Acoustics Backscatter
M.Eng. Paper by Kathryn K. Bekker; Supervised by Kenneth E. Gilbert

1997

Laser-Modulated Phase-Stepping Digital Shearography for the Quantitative Analysis of Structural Vibration
Ph.D. Thesis by Benjamin A. Bard; supervised by B. R. Tittmann
In-Depth Analysis of a Stationary, Shallow Water, Temperature Profile
M.Eng. Paper by Derek K. Burnett; supervised by D.F. McCammon
Boundary Condition Effects on Turbulent Boundary Layer Wall Pressure Fluctuations
Ph.D. Thesis by Timothy A. Brungart; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
The Effect of Aircraft Maneuvers on Sonic Boom Noise Penetration Into a Flat Ocean
M.S. Thesis by Tracie J. Ferguson; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Flow-Induced Sound from Turbulent Boundary Layer Separation Over a Rearward Facing Step
Ph.D. Thesis by Walter A. Kargurs; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Inversion of Normal Incidence Backscatter Data from Gaseous Sediments
M.Eng. Paper by Timothy J. Kulbago; supervised by Kenneth E. Gilbert
Cyclic Variation of Ultrasonic Backscattering from Porcine Whole Blood Under Pulsatile Flow
Ph.D. by Yu-Hong Lin; supervised by K. Kirk Shung
Sensitivity of a Computational Version of the Kirchoff Integral Theorem to Surface Discretization
M.S. Thesis by John A. Mills III; supervised by D. E. Thomson
Experimental Methods and Results of Homomorphic Decomposition and Synthesis of Speech
M.S. Thesis by Michael W. Roeckel; supervised by C. L. Ackerman
Sound Localization Simulation via Wavefront Recreation
M.S. Thesis by Debbie Sastrapradja; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Properties of Ultrasonic Transducers
M.Eng. Paper by Marguerite V. Schrupp (Hoefling); supervised by W. Jack Hughes
The Development of an Active Trim Panel Using Vibrational Error Sensors
M.S. Thesis by Stephan J. Sharp; supervised by Gary H. Koopman
Investigation of Mechanisms that Cause Changes to Bottom Reverberation Fluctuation Statistics
Ph.D. by Linda S. Sheckler (Deliman); supervised by Diana F. McCammon
Measurement of Flexural Intensity Using a Dual Mode Fiber Optic Sensor
M.S. Thesis by Bernard J. Sklanka; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Normal Mode Theory of Underwater Acoustic Propagation: Derivation and Experimental Results
M.Eng. Paper by Todd A. Smart; supervised by R.R. Goodman
A Current-Drive Method for Distortion Reduction in Moving-Coil Loudspeakers
M.Eng. Paper by Gerald R. Stanley; supervised by David C. Swanson
Experiments on the Noise Produced by Naturally Occurring Instability Modes in Centrifugal Turbomachinery
M.S. Thesis by Todd S. Wolownik; supervised by D.K. McLaughlin

1996

The Effect on Beamforming and Sonar Self-Noise of an Unintentional Random Distribution of Phase-Reversed Elements in a Cylindrical Sonar Array
M.Eng. Paper by Donald C. Barber; supervised by R. L. Culver
The Focusing Properties of an Acoustic Thin Lens and Zone Plate
M.Eng. Paper by John R. Craig; supervised by W. J. Hughes
Computational Technique for Phase Space Analysis of Signals
M.Eng. Paper by Gordon M. Curran; supervised by C. L. Ackerman
Bubble Formation, Movement and Measurement
M.Eng. Paper by Laurie A. Galvin; supervised by D. F. McCammon
Analysis of the Sound Field and Energy Requirements of Pressure- and Intensity-Based Active Control Schemes in a Finite Duct with Non-Rigid Sources
M.S. Thesis by Scott M. Hirsch; supervised by Karl M. Reichard and David C. Swanson
Flow-Induced Self Noise on Spherical and Cylindrical Sensors
M.S. Thesis by Andrew R. Jones; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
A Model for Bending Wave Power Measurement Error Resulting from the Presence of Longitudinal Waves
M.S. Thesis by Kelly Q. Kay; supervised by David C. Swanson
A Modal Analysis Technique for Observing Precursors to Mechanical Failure
M.S. Thesis by Douglas P. Koehn, supervised by D. C. Swanson
Experimental Estimation of Scattering Functions Utilizing the UPF Receiver
M.S. Thesis by Christopher J. Link; supervised by R. L. Culver
Active Control of Discrete-Frequency Noise from Small Subsonic Fans
M.S. Thesis by John R. MacGillivray; supervised by G.C. Lauchle
Reflection, Radiation, and Coupling of Higher Order Modes at Discontinuities in Finite Length Rigid Walled Rectangular Ducts
Ph.D. Thesis by Ralph T. Muehleisen; supervised by D. C. Swanson
Estimates of the Wavenumber-Frequency Spectra for the Non-Homogeneous Streamwise Transition Flow Pressure Field
M.S. Thesis by Ronald I. Ochsenknecht; supervised by G. C. Lauchle
Multiple-Reference Adaptive Noise Control in Enclosures
M.S. Thesis by Zane M. Rhea; supervised by C. B. Burroughs and S. D. Sommerfeldt
Elastic Properties of Novel Materials Using PVDF Film and Resonant Acoustic Spectroscopy
Ph.D. Thesis by Philip S. Spoor; supervised by J. D. Maynard
Acoustic Intensity Probe Array
M.S. Thesis by David J. Van Tol; supervised by W. J. Hughes
Matched Field Processing on an Underwater Surveillance Environment: An Overview of Methods and Required Modeling
M.Eng. Paper by Pierre A. Viens; supervised by C. L. Ackerman

1995

Modeling of Bending Waves Using Explicit and Implicit Finite Difference Schemes
M.Eng. Paper by John J.L. Beard; supervised by V. Sparrow
Effect of Various Surface Height Distribution Properties on Acoustic Backscattering Statistics
M.S. Thesis by Kyle M. Becker; supervised by R.L.Culver
Measurement and Visualization of Instantaneous Power Flow in Steady-state Acoustic Fields
Ph.D. Thesis by Thomas H. Burns; supervised by W. Thompson, Jr. and Courtney B. Burroughs
A Superposition Model for the Study of Acoustic Radiation by Finite Length Cylinders
M.S. Thesis by Mark J. Bregar; supervised by O.H. McDaniel
Underwater Linear Horn Array Simulator
M.S. Thesis by Stephen C. Butler; supervised by W.J. Hughes
A Narrow-Band Investigation of the Seat-Dip Phenomenon
M.S. Thesis by David A. Greenberg; supervised by C.B. Burroughs
Performance Criteria for Coherent Interping Reverberation Suppression
M.Eng. Paper by Douglas J. Grimmett; supervised by R.L. Culver
An Exact Analysis of Pressure-Based and Energy Density-Based Strategies for Minimizing the Sound Field in an Impedance-Terminated Duct
M.S. Thesis by Steven R. Grosz; supervised by J. Tichy
Acoustic Backscattering from Fish: A Tutorial Overview
M.Eng. Paper by Kevin R. Gustafson; supervised by F.Menotti
Gender Differences and the Development of the Frequency Importance Functions Using the Articulation Index
M.S. Thesis by Mary C. Herr; supervised by C.P. Janota
Calibration and Validation of an Interfacial Acoustic Intensity Probe
M.S. Thesis by Paul C. Janzen; supervised by G. H. Koopman
Analysis of High Percision Ball Bearing Noise
M.Eng. Paper by Thuong K. Mac; supervised by O.H. McDaniel
Remote Determination of Sound Speed in an Elastic Medium
M.S. Thesis by Todd A. Matthias; supervised by R.L. Culver
Estimation of Shallow-Water Backscattering Strength from Sonar Reverberation Data and the Sonar Equation
M.Eng. Paper by Jason T. Mirise, supervised by R. R. Goodman
Estimation of Signal Source Level in the Presence of Multipath Using Cepstral Processing Techniques
M.Eng. Paper by Duane L. Nightingale; supervised by A.D. Stuart
A Numerical Study of Weak Step Shocks that Focus in Two Dimensions
Ph.D. Thesis by Andrew A. Piacsek; supervised by A. D. Pierce
Two Applications of Sound Intensity for Industrial Noise Control Engineering
M.Eng. Paper by Eugene M. Reindel; supervised by J.S. Lamancusa
The Theory of Fuzzy Structures and its Application to Waves in Plates and Shells
Ph.D. Thesis by Daniel A. Russell; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Estimating Acoustic Radiation from a Bernoulli-Euler Beam Using Shaped Polyvinylidene Fluoride Film
M.S. Thesis by Brian L. Scott; supervised by S.D. Sommerfeldt
Time-Frequency Processing Methods for Short Term Acoustic Transients
M.Eng. Paper by Michael W. Slater; supervised by L.H. Sibul
Fundamentals of Guitar Acoustics
M.Eng. Paper by John W. Tepper; supervised by S.D. Sommerfeldt
Application of Skudrzyk’s Mean Value Theory Toward Predicting the Vibration of Fluid-Loaded Plates
M.S. Thesis by Rendell R. Torres; supervised by V.W. Sparrow and A.D. Stuart
Practical Considerations in Focused Array Design for Passive Broad-Band Source Mapping Applications
M.Eng. Paper by James R. Underbrink; supervised by R.L. Culver
Kaneohe Acoustic Thermometer Interpreted with the Meandering of a Modelled Subtropical Front
M.S. Thesis by Michael J. Zelman; supervised by J.L. Spiesberger

1994

Eigenvalue Tests and Distributions for Small Sample Order Determination for Complex Wishart Matrices
Ph.D. Thesis by Curtis I. Caldwell; supervised by L. H. Sibul
Time Averaged Pressure Distribution Calculations for Finite Amplitude Standing Waves
M.S. Thesis by Reh-Lin Chen; supervised by V.W. Sparrow
Design and Analysis of a Cylindrical Nearfield Calibration Array
M.S. Thesis by Philip A. Ferlino; supervised by W. J. Hughes
Ensemble Averaging Experiments to Measure the Directivity of Centrifugal Turbomachinery
M.Eng. Paper by Matthew L. Hettenhouse; supervised by D. K. McLaughlin
A Feasibility Study for Actively Controlling the Radiated Acoustic Power of a 345/115 KV Autotransformer
M.S. Thesis by Bruce M. Jagolinzer; supervised by G. H. Koopmann
Determination of Phase Modulating Function from a Power Spectrum Definition
M.S. Thesis by David G. Kasper; supervised by C.L. Ackerman
Extension to the Image Method Model of Sound Propagation in a Room
Ph.D. Thesis by Paul S. Kovitz; supervised by D. C. Swanson
A Wavelet Model for Vocalic Speech Coarticulation
Ph.D. Thesis by Robert C. Lange; supervised by C. P. Janota
Dispersion Relations for Waves on Fluid-Loaded Elastic Hollow Cylinders and Cylindrical Shells
Ph.D. Thesis by Martin G. Manley; supervised by A. D. Pierce
Wave Phenomena on Fluid-Loaded Cylindrical Shells
Ph.D. Thesis by Steve L. Means; supervised by A. D. Pierce
The Effects of Fuzzy Attachments on Compressional and Shear Waves in a Plate
M.S. Thesis by Judy Rochat; supervised by V.W. Sparrow
Advanced Time-Frequency Analysis: Theory and Application to Machinery Condition Assessment
M.Eng. Paper by Robert A. Rohrbaugh; supervised by L. H. Sibul
Lattice Gas Models for Sound Propagation Simulation
Ph.D. Thesis by Yasushi Sudo; supervised by V. W. Sparrow
An Alias Reduction Technique in Digital Signal Processing with no Transition Band
M.Eng. Paper by Michael W. Yargus; supervised by C. L. Ackerman
A Study of Acoustic Backscatter from the Near-Surface Oceanic Bubble Layer
M.Eng. Paper by Lucy J. Kulbago; Supervised by Kenneth E. Gilbert

1993

A Review of Electroacoustic Transducer Calibration Methods in Anechoic Water Tanks
M.Eng. Paper by Lisa L. Arrieta; supervised by W. Hughes and R. Kerlin
A Method for Predicting Noise Reduction from a Vibrating Plate Using Modal Analysis and a Point Source Acoustic Model
M.S. Thesis by Daniel L. Battazzo; supervised by O.H. McDaniel
Calculation of Turbulent Boundary Layer Wall Pressure
M.S. Thesis by Dean Capone; supervised by G.C. Lauchle
Calibration and Application of a High Frequency Parametric Array
M.S. Thesis by Brain L. Davies; supervised by R.L. Culver
Acoustic Power and Velocimetry Measurements: An Analysis of Systematic Quantization Errors
M.Eng. Paper by Philip M. Devan; supervised by L. Sibul
The Generalized Inverse Source Method for the Computation of Acoustic Fields
Ph.D. Thesis by John B. Fahnline; supervised by G. Koopmann
Automotive Alternator Ventilation Noise
M.S. Thesis by Dean M. Frederick; supervised by G. Lauchle
State Space Coupling of Acoustic (Boundary Element) and Structural (Finite Element) Models for Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis
Ph.D. Thesis by Jeffery A. Giordano; supervised by G. Koopmann
Uncertainty Product Scattering Function Estimation
M.S. Thesis by Micheal J. Gustafson; supervised by D.W. Ricker
Simulation of Correlated Noise
M.Eng. Paper by Celeste Z. Hansel; supervised by A.D. Stuart
Experimental Studies of Uncertainties in Calculated Dimensions for Two Dynamical Systems; The Lorenz Model and Atmospherically Propagated Tones
M.S. Thesis by Scott D. Hansen; supervised by D. W. Thomson
Visualization of Particle Interaction and Agglomeration in an Acoustic Field
Ph.D. Thesis by Thomas L. Hoffmann; supervised by G. Koopmann
A Two-Stage Position Estimator Used as a Kalman Filter
M.Eng. Paper by Dianne L. Hutchins; supervised by C. L. Ackerman
Micrometeorological Effects on Acoustic Line of Sight Signal Propagation
M.S. Thesis by Edward R. Maniet, Jr.; supervised by D. W. Thomson
Probability Density Functions on Source Locations Parameterized by Range and Bearing
M.S. Thesis by Stephen D. Martin; supervised by Dr. J. Dzielski
Physical Theory of Narrow-Band Sounds Associated with Intracranial Aneurysms
Ph.D. Thesis by T. Douglas Mast; supervised by A.D. Pierce
The Effect of Body Geometry on the Flow Noise of Cylinders in Cross Flow
Ph.D. Thesis by James F. McEachern; supervised by G.C. Lauchle
Acoustic Intensity Measurements In the Presence of Low Mach Number Flow
M.S. Thesis by Toby D. McNeal; supervised by G. C. Lauchle
A Review of Signal Detection Using the Bispectrum with Applications in Underwater Acoustics
M.Eng. Paper by Gary L. Morella; supervised by C. L. Ackerman
Statistical Characteristics of Bistatic Surface Scatter and Mean Bistatic Surface Scattering Strengths
Ph.D. Thesis by Peter D. Neumann; supervised by R. L. Culver
An Analytic Model for the Resonant Vibrations of Rectangular Plates of Variable Curvature and Thickness
M.S. Thesis by Mashiko Okajima; supervised by C. Burroughs
Conditional Probability Density Functions Arising in Bearing Estimation
M.S. Thesis by Michael J. Roan; supervised by J. E. Dzielski
Vibration Response of and Propagation in Fluid-Loaded Finite Plates
M.Eng. Paper by Donald E. Smith; supervised by C. B. Burroughs
Wideband Inverse Scattering and Wideband Deconvolution of Acoustic Signals Using Wavelet Transforms
Ph.D. Thesis by Lora G. Weiss; supervised by L. Sibul and R. Young
Computer Modeling of Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Transducers
M.S. Thesis by Michael J. Zipparo; supervised by W. J. Hughes

1992

Robust Adaptive Processing for Application to Underwater Acoustic Arrays
Ph.D. Thesis by Russell C. Burkhardt; supervised by L. Sibul
A Study of the Mutual Radiation Effects of a Dual-Ported Loudspeaker System Using the Acoustic Intensity Technique
M.S. Thesis by Thomas H. Burns; supervised by J. Tichy
The Application of Active Noise Control to the Problem of Low Frequency Engine Noise in Automobile Interiors
M.S. Thesis by Robert F. Deuel; supervised by J. Tichy
Quantification of Sonic Boom Signature Distortions from Propagation through Atmospheric Turbulence
M.S. Thesis by Thomas A. Gionfriddo; supervised by V. Sparrow
Reduction of Plate Vibration and Acoustic Radiation via Adaptively Controlled Boundaries
M.S. Thesis by Deborah A. Gruenhagen; supervised by C. Burroughs and S. Sommerfeldt
Active Vibration Control of Adaptive Flexible Structures, Using Piezoelectric Smart Sensors and Actuators
Ph.D. Thesis by Suk-Yoon Hong; supervised by V. Varadan
Feasibility for Ultrasonic Characterization of the Surface Roughness of Atherosclerotic Plaque
M.S. Thesis by Duane D. Hughes; supervised by K. Shung
Scattering Function Identification via Constrained Iterative Deconvolution
Ph.D. Thesis by Blane L. Johnson; supervised by D. Ricker
Near-Field Acoustical Holography in Cylindrical Spaces
Ph.D. Thesis by Charles J. Konzelman, supervised by C. Burroughs
Modification of Program CHIEF to Compute Sound Scattering from An Arbitrary Body with Mixed Boundary Conditions
M.S. Thesis by Chen-Huei Lin; supervised by W. Thompson, Jr.
The Development and Implementation of Digital Acoustic Nearfield Holography in a Circular Cylindrical Coordinate System
M.S. Thesis by Timothy W. Luce; supervised by S. Hayek
Maximum Likelihood Estimation of the Locations of Multiple Sources in an Acoustic Waveguide
Ph.D. Thesis by Adam N. Mirkin; supervised by L. Sibul
An Energy-Density-Based Control Strategy for Minimizing the Sound Field in Enclosures
M.S. Thesis by Peter J. Nashif; supervised by S. Sommerfeldt
Experimental Analysis of the Aeroacoustics of Cascaded Airfoils
M.S. Thesis by Lori A. Perry; supervised by G. Lauchle
Practical Applications and Limitations of Cepstral Analysis in Underwater Acoustics
M.Eng. Paper by Stephen M. Sanelli; supervised by A. Stuart
Acoustic Tomographic Monitoring of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Ph.D. Thesis by David K. Wilson; supervised by D. Thomson
Bubble Related Acoustic Phenomena
M.Eng. Thesis by Brian D. Wittick; supervised by G. Lauchle
Acoustic Radiation from a Point-Excited Infinite Bilaminar Plate
Ph.D. Thesis by Si Hwan Yum; supervised by S. Hayek
Construction and Evaluation of a Noise-Suppressing Hydrophone
M.S. Thesis by Saadi J. Zain; supervised by W. Thompson, Jr.

1991

Multichannel Adaptive Vibration Control of a Mounted Plate
M.S. Thesis by Lance B. Bischoff; supervised by S. Sommerfeldt
The Intelligibility of Words, Sentences, and Continuous Discourse, Using the Articulation Index
Ph.D. Thesis by Rory A. DePaolis; supervised by C. P. Janota
The Effects of Sediment Porosity on Acoustic Reflection and Transmission at the Seafloor
Ph.D. Thesis by Charles W. Holland; supervised by O.T. McDaniel
Structural Power Flow
M.Eng. Paper by Michael A. Kaaland; supervised by A. Stuart
Acoustic Scattering from a Rigid Prolate Spheroid
M.S. Thesis by Robert D. Kollars; supervised by A. Stuart
Experimental Study of the Mechanism of Sound Generation by Rotating Stall in Centrifugal Turbomachines
Ph.D. Thesis by Luc Mongeau; supervised by D. Thomson
Experimental and Statistical Analysis of Outdoor Sound Propagation and the Effects of Meteorological Conditions
M.S. Thesis by Charles T. Moritz; supervised by J.S. Lamancusa
Development and Analysis of 1-3 Composites for Medical Ultrasound Transducer Applications
Ph.D. Thesis by Clyde G. Oakley; supervised by W. Thompson, Jr.
Active Noise Control of Low Frequency Sound Inside Enclosures
M.S. Thesis by Jeffrey M. Orzechowski; supervised by J. Tichy
A Study of Transient Vibrations in Condensing Two-Phase Flow
M.S. Thesis by Andrew A. Piacsek; supervised by O.H. McDaniel
Application of Acoustic Intensity to an Automobile Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning System
M.S. Thesis by Micheal E. Sullivan; supervised by G.C. Lauchle
Bottom Contour Influence on Ray Tracing
M.Eng. Paper by Shaari S. Unger; supervised by D. McCammon

1990

A Modal Analysis of Submerged Composite Plates Using Digital Speckle Pattern Interferometry
M.S. Thesis by Thomas F. Bergen; supervised by M. Pechersky
Application of Active Noise Cancellation for Source Identification and Monitoring in a Modal Environment
Ph.D. Thesis by Wen-Shyang Chiu; supervised by J. Tichy
Extension of the Low Frequency Limits for Calibration in a Finite Semireverberant Water Tank
M.S. Thesis by Mark E. Geleskie; supervised by W. J. Hughes
The Prediction and Measurement of Acoustic Absorption in High Temperature Atmospheric Gas Mixtures, Using a Specially Designed Plate-Diaphragm Capacitive High Temperature Acoustic Transducer
Ph.D. Thesis by Wallace R. A. George; supervised by G. H. Koopmann
Underwater Acoustic Intensity
M.Eng. Paper by Francis J. Gobris; supervised by A. D. Stuart
Angle Sample Variance of Azimuthally Spread Scattering Processes, Using a Two-Element Array
M.S. Thesis by James R. Johnescu; supervised by D. W. Ricker
Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station Underwater Acoustic Measurement and Analysis: An Overview
M.Eng. Paper by Marilee A. Keys; supervised by O. McDaniel
Propagation of Elastic Waves on Thin Cylindrical Shells at Frequencies Below the Ring Frequency
M.Eng. Paper by Spiro Kouzoupis; supervised by A. Pierce
A Basic Introduction into the Concepts of Magnetic Field, Harmonic Pattern and Envelope Analysis Techniques
M.Eng. Paper by John S. Lorber, Jr.; supervised by M. J. Pechersky
The Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Two-Hydrophone Intensity Probe to Determine the Feasibility and Limitations of Underwater Intensity, Energy Density, and Impedance Measurements
M.S. Thesis by Jeffrey P. Segota; supervised by D. Ricker
A System Model of the Guitar
Ph.D. Thesis by Harold A. Zintel; supervised by G. Koopmann