Theses and Papers in the Graduate Program in Acoustics (2000-2009)

2009

The Effects of Near Surface Shallow Water Sound Velocity Profile
M.Eng. Paper by Charles W. Brooks; supervised by Russell C. Burkhardt
Adaptive Noise Cancellation for X-Ray Tube Roller-Element Bearing Fault Signal Analysis
M.Eng. Paper by Ian S. Hunt; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
A Wave Superposition Method Formulated in Digital Acoustic Space
Ph.D. Thesis by Yong-Sin Hwang; supervised by Gary H. Koopman and Victor W. Sparrow
Synthetic Aperture Sonar Image Statistics
Ph.D. Thesis by Shawn F. Johnson; supervised by Anthony P. Lyons
Effects of Boundary Variability on the Statistics of Received Signal Parameters
M.S. Thesis by Jeremy M. Joseph; supervised by R. Lee Culver
Structure-Borne Source Scaling and its Application in Statistical Energy Analysis Modeling
M.Eng. Paper by Michael C. Lang; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
High Amplitude Loudspeaker Testing: Collection of Prognostic Health Monitoring Data for Elecro-Mechanical Actuators
M.Eng. Paper by Scott D. Laurin; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Infrasonic Pistonphone Calibration
Ph.D. Thesis by Timothy M. Marston; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrelson
Measuring Voice Coil Fatigue in Micro Loudspeakers
M.Eng. Paper by Eric S. Penrod; supervised by Martin W. Trethewey
Use of Multi-Input Single-Output Methods to Improve Measurement Reliability for Road Noise in Automobiles
M.Eng. Paper by Robert J. Schubert; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Review of Vertical Water-Source Heat Pump Noise and Vibration Criteria, Sources and Control for Mid and High-Rise Residential Buildings
M.Eng. Paper by Mary K. Su; supervised by David C. Swanson
De-Reverberation and Echo Removal by Signal Processing
M.Eng. Paper by Robert A. Williams; supervised by David C. Swanson
Optimized Constraints for the Linearized Geoacoustic Inverse Problem
Ph.D. Thesis by Megan Sue Ballard; supervised by Kyle Becker
Low Wavenumber Turbine Boundary Layer Wall Pressure and Shear Stress Measurements from Vibration Data on a Cylinder in Pipe Flow
Ph.D. Thesis by William Bonness; supervised by Dean Capone
Individual Killer Whale Vocal Variation During Intra-group Behavioral Dynamics
Ph.D. Thesis by Dawn Grebner; supervised by David Bradley
Investigation of Laser Doppler Anemometer in Developing a Velocity-Based Measurement Technique
Ph.D. Thesis by Ki-Won Jung; supervised by Anthony Atchley
Design and Fabrication of a Speaker System for the Reproduction of 5.1 Multichannel Audio
M.Eng. Paper by Scott Porter; Supervised by David C. Swanson

2008

Directivity and Spectral Source Noise Characterization of Commercial Aircraft During Landing with Thrust Reverser Engagement
M.S. Thesis by Bradley Mark Dunkin; supervised by Anthony Atchley
Atmospheric Effects on Voice Command Intelligibility from Acoustic Hail and Warning
M.S. Thesis by Jason H. Bostron; supervised by Timothy A. Brungart and Timothy E. McDevitt
C-4 Explosion Characterization and Common Transducer Analysis Through Application of Digital Corrections for Condenser Microphones
M.S. Thesis by Paul S. Burkhalter; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow and Thomas B. Gabrielson
Rotorcraft Interior Noise Validation Using Statistical Energy Analysis
M.Eng. Paper by Donald J. Butts; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU Isolette Acoustical Design
M.Eng. Paper by Travis J. Davis; supervised by David C. Swanson
Passive Acoustic Localization of Subsonic and Supersonic Projectiles Using a Distributed Array of Microphones
M.Eng. Paper by Douglas D. Dougherty; Russell C. Burkhardt
Numerical Simulations of Acoustics Problems Using the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Method
Ph.D. Thesis by Amanda D. Hanford; supervised by Lyle N. Long
Forward Scatter Object Detection Using Intensity Processing
M.Eng. Paper by John H. Joseph; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson
Acoustical Banner Absorption Coefficients: Laboratory Testing of In-Situ Installation
M.Eng. Paper by Amanda L. Kachur; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Factors that Influence the Lock-In of Flow Instabilities with Structural-Acoustic Systems
Ph.D. Thesis by Kristin Lai-Fook Cody; supervised by Stepehn A. Hambric
Sonic Boom Postprocessing Functions to Simulate Atmospheric Turbulence Effects
Ph.D. Thesis by Lance L. Locey; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Sonar Detection of a Rigid Sphere in Water
M.Eng. Paper by Michael S. Lotito; supervised by R. Lee Culver
Measurements on Galfenol Material and Transducers
M.S. Thesis by Ryan S. Scott; supervised by Richard J. Meyer, Jr.
Dynamic Considerations for Composite Metal-Rubber Laminate Acoustic Power Coupling Bellows with Application to Thermoacoustic Refrigeration
Ph.D. Thesis by Robert W. Smith; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Notes on Acoustics for Undergraduates
M.Eng. Paper by Ryan B. terMeulen; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Localization of Low Frequency Sounds
M.Eng. Paper by Greg J. Zastoupil; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow

2007

The Estimated Signal Parameter Detector: Incorporating Acoustic Variability into the Signal Processing to Detect Stochastic Signals Based on the Received Statistics
M.S. Thesis by Jeffrey A. Ballard; supervised by R. Lee Culver
End-Element Anomalies in Medical Ultrasonic Transducer Arrays
M.S. Thesis by Christopher J. Beers; supervised by Nadine B. Smith
Ultrasonic Measurements of Liquids using Pulsed and Continuous Wave Methods
M.Eng. Paper by Neil W. Bostrom; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Review of Noise Produced by Rotating Stall in Centrifugal Pumps
M.Eng. Paper by Glenn N. Clark; supervised by Dean E. Capone
Localization of Sounds in Reverberant Enclosures: Influence of Signal Duration
M.Eng. Paper by Fernando Marcos del Solar Dorrego; supervised by David C. Swanson
Nonlinear Material Structural Dynamics
M.Eng. Paper by Brian W. Donald; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Single-Point Nonlinearity Indicators for the Propagation of High-Amplitude Acoustic Signals
Ph.D. Thesis by Lauren E. Falco; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
The Cepstrum as a Technique for Detecting Broadband Signals in Noise
M.Eng. Paper by Ricky M. Fillhart; supervised by Russell C. Burkhardt
Investigation of Automobile Fuel Pump Tones and Fuel Tank Modal Response
M.Eng. Paper by Daniel J. Gorsich; supervised by Dean E. Capone
Dosimetry for Recreational Listening Devices: A Framework Model for Estimation of Sound Pressure Level
M.Eng. Paper by Scott C. Grinker; supervised by Donald C. Barber
Discrete-Frequency and Broadband Noise Radiation from Diesel Engine Cooling Fans
Ph.D. Thesis by Geon-Seok Kim; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle and Timothy A. Brungart
A System to Record Courtship Songs of the Fruit Fly, Drosophila Melanogaster
M.Eng. Paper by Kaolin A. Kinsey; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson
Introduction to Two-Way Loudspeaker Systems and Components
M.Eng. Paper by John S. Krueger; supervised by Donald C. Barber
Eddies and Ring Currents in the Open Ocean
M.Eng. Paper by Mark Labrecque; supervised by David L. Bradley
The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business Building Acoustic Renovation
M.Eng. Paper by Kent Lau; supervised by David C. Swanson
Gear System Resonance and Vibratory Response The Comparison and Explanation of Derivation Methods
M.Eng. Paper by Kimberly A. Lefkowitz; supervised by William D. Mark
Alternate Approach of Using Spectral Decomposition for the Identification of Structural Resonant Regions
M.Eng. Paper by Steven M. Mankevich; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Localization Accuracy Sensitivity to Temporal Variations in the Sound Velocity Profile
M.Eng. Paper by Laura J. Martel; supervised by Anthony P. Lyons
An Investigation of Flexural Wave Energy Flow Sensitivity to Crack Damage in Thin Beams
M.S. Thesis by Randall T. May; supervised by Karl M. Reichard and Stephen C. Conlon
Applied Investigation into HVAC Duct End Reflection
M.Eng. Paper by Emanuel Mouratidis; supervised by Dean E. Capone
Simulation of Binaural Recordings for Critical Listening
M.S. Thesis by Karl F. Mueller; supervised by Robert M. Keolian
A Laboratory Assessment of Noise Annoyance Due to Low-Frequency Aircraft Noise
M.S. Thesis by Matthew L. Nickerson; supervised by Thoms B. Gabrielson
Development of a Muffler Predictive Code and Application to the Design of a Muffler
M.Eng. Paper by Paul J. Pedersen; supervised by David C. Swanson
On the Exploration of Nanoscale Acoustic Structures
M.S. Thesis by Kevin R. Richardson; supervised by Stephen J. Fonash
Optimization of a Plate of a Cast Aluminum Engine Cover for Minimum Radiated Sound Power
M.Eng. Paper by Mark F. Rudnicki; supervised by Dean E. Capone
An Application of the Finite Element Analysis Method to the Structural Vibration of Small Plastic Loudspeaker Enclosures
M.Eng. Paper by Andre Schevciw; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Aircraft Noise Simulation
M.Eng. Paper by Troy Schultz; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Thermal Effects in High Power High Duty Cycle Transducers
M.S. Thesis by Michael R. Thibeault; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Acoustical Modelling of Aero-Engine Combustor System
M.Eng. Paper by Man-Chun Tse; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson
Measured Green’s Functions in a Capped Cylindrical Shell
M.Eng. Paper by Joel R. Tuss; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
String Design in the Modern Mechano-Acoustic Piano and Longitudinal Wave Mode Tuning
M.Eng. Paper by David R. Wade; supervised by Richard L. Tutwiler

2006

Using Fluid Velocity in Lieu of Impeller Speed for Dimensional Analysis and a Method for Estimating Fluidborne Noise Due to Flow Turbulence within Centrifugal Pumps
M.Eng. Paper by Joselito D. Argarin; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Grating Lobe Reduction in Transducer Arrays through Structural Filtering of Supercritical Plates
Ph.D. Thesis by Brian E. Anderson; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Analysis of Audio Transducers Using Bond Graphs
M.Eng. Paper by Benjamin I. Bachrach; supervised by Richard L. Tutwiler
Determining Optimum Locations for Loudspeaker Placement in Home Theater Systems
M.Eng. Paper by Aditya G. Balani; supervised by David C. Swanson
Analysis of Electromagnetic Electric Guitar Pickups
M.Eng. Paper by Fanuel T. Ban; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Investigation of Powertrain Vibration Signatures
M.Eng. Paper by William S. Bederaux-Cayne; supervised by Martin W. Trethewey
Methods for Determining an Effective Hydraulic Radius for Complex Geometry Porous Materials
M.S. Thesis by Linde Clark; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Crust and Upper Mantle Structure of West Antarctica from a Sparse Seismic Array
Ph.D. Thesis by Tongjun Cho; supervised by Sridhar Anandakrishnan
Long Time Constant Piezoelectric Force Sensors
M.S. Thesis by Aaron M. Foulk; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
An Experimental Investigation of the Structural Wave Scattering Due to Impedance Discontinuities on a Cylindrical Structure
M.Eng. Paper by Ryan J. Glotzbecker; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Analysis of Solid-State Transducers
M.Eng. Paper by Thomas Gmeiner; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Characterization of the Free Vibration Response of a Fluid-Filled Cylindrical Enclosure
M.Eng. Paper by Lance B. Goddard; supervised by John B. Fahnline
Prediction of Sound Radiation from Lightly Damped Cylindrical Shells Using an Integrated FEM/BEM Approach
M.Eng. Paper by Andrew J. Graybill; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Vibration and Rattle Community Impact Due to Low Frequency Aircraft Noise
M.S. Thesis by Erin M. Horan; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Performance of an Acoustical Gas Analyzer as a Biohydrogen Detector
M.S. Thesis by Miguel A. Horta; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Design, Development, and Evaluation of Focused Ultrasound Arrays for Transesophageal Cardiac Ablations
Ph.D. Thesis by Hotaik Lee; supervised by Nadine B. Smith
Adjustable Acoustics at The Illinois State University Performing Arts Center
M.Eng. Paper by Russell E. Lewis; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Nonlinear Propagation of High-Frequency Energy from Blast Waves as it Pertains to Bat Hearing
Ph.D. Thesis by Alexandra Loubeau; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
The Effect of Ocean Variability on Acoustic Variability: Tilt and Spice
M.S. Thesis by Joy E. Lyons; supervised by David L. Bradley
Diffraction Correction and Low-Frequency Response Extension for Condenser Microphones
M.S. Thesis by Timothy M. Marston; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson
Acoustic Intensity Methods and Their Applications to Vector Sensor Use and Design
Ph.D. Thesis by Nathan K. Naluai; supevised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Aero-Acoustic Noise Generation of a Lawnmower Deck
M.Eng. Paper by Christopher A. Peak; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Information Theoretic Approaches to Machinery Health Monitoring
M.S. Thesis by Bryon J. Rattmann; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Characterization and Modeling of Elastomeric Isolation Mounts Using Measured Response Data
M.Eng. Paper by Christopher J. Rock; supervised by Martin W. Trethewey
Assessing the Accuracy of Measuring Sound Intensity and Sound Power with an Automated Moving Probe
M.Eng. Paper by Randall T. Rozema; supervised by Gary H. Koopmann
Subjective Response to Low-Frequency Aircraft Noise
M.S. Thesis by Peter J. Shapiro; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
The Effect of Topology on the Dynamical Behavior of Oscillator Networks
Ph.D. Thesis by Daniel P. Valente; supervised by David C. Swanson
Acoustic Propagation through Bubble Clouds
Ph.D. Thesis by Thomas C. Weber; supervised by Anthony P. Lyons
Numerical Simulation of Multi-Dimensional Acoustic Propagation in Air Including the Effects of Molecular Relaxation
Ph.D. Thesis by Mark S. Wochner; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley

2005

Predicting Turbulent Boundary Layer Wall Pressure Fluctuations in Adverse Pressure Gradients
M.Eng. Paper by Frank J. Aldrich; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Damage Detection of Polymer Insulators Using Vibration Response
M.Eng. Paper by Peter B. Allen; supervised by Marty W. Trethewey
An Experimental Approach for Fault Detection in Swing-Type Check Valves
M.S. Thesis by Jeffrey A. Bracken; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
Acoustic Beamforming Using Vector Sensors Near a Baffle
M.Eng. Paper by Thomas G. Cehelnik; supervised by Russell C. Burkhardt
Inline Structural Acoustical Silencers in Air-Filled Ducts
M.Eng. Paper by Wade Conklin; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
An Investigation into Lossless Sensor Fusion for Detection
M.Eng. Paper by Elizabeth R. Cosharek; supervised by Michael J. Roan
Scintillation Index of High Frequency Acoustic Signals Forward-Scattered by the Ocean Surface
M.S. Thesis by Benjamin Cotté; supervised by David L. Bradley
Considerations for Optimization of 1-3 Piezocomposites for Increased Drive, Sonar Transmit Applications
M.Eng. Paper by Barry J. Doust; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Measurement Uncertainty in Random Incidence Sound Absorption Testing
M.Eng. Paper by Russell L. Edwards; supervised by Timothy A. Brungart
Auralized Discrete Reflections in Speech and Music
M.Eng. Paper by Adam R. Foxwell; supervised by Dean E. Capone
Prediction of Nonlinear Jet Noise Propagation
Ph.D. Thesis by Kent L. Gee; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
The Diffraction Correction for Small Microphones and its Effect on the Measurement of High Frequency, High Amplitude Acoustic Pulses
M.S. Thesis by Catelyn M. Gifford; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Blind Deconvolution of a Dynamic Noisy Channel Using Model-Based Signal Processing Techniques
Ph. D. Thesis by Mark R. Gramann; supervised by Michael J. Roan
Low-Frequency Commercial Aircraft Noise Characterization During Start of Takeoff Roll and Thrust Reverser
M.S. Thesis by Rémy M. Gutierrez; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley and Kathleen K. Hodgdon
Techniques in Piezoelectric Transducer Health Monitoring
M.S. Thesis by Eli M. Hughes; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
A Comparison of the Normal Tolerance Limit and Bootstrap Methods with Application to Spacecraft Acoustic Environments
M.Eng. Paper by William O. Hughes; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Managing Uncertainties in Acoustic Simulation and Variability in Acoustic Performance of Elevators
M.Eng. Paper by Vijay Jayachandran; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Characterization of Porous Material Used for Thermoacoustic Devices
Ph.D. Thesis by Jin Liu; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Rectangular Cymbal Arrays for Ultrasonic Transdermal Insulin Delivery
M.S. Thesis by Joseph Luis; supervised by Nadine B.Smith
Fluids and Combustion Facility: Combustion Integrated Rack Modal Model Correlation
M.Eng. Paper by Mark E. McNelis; supervised by Marty W. Trethewey
Determination of Shell-Radiated Noise of an Automotive Engine Air Intake System Using Numerical and Experimental Techniques
M.Eng. Paper by David J. Moenssen: supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
An Investigative Approach to the Understanding and Reduction of Powertrain-Related Whine Noise in Automotive Vehicles
M.Eng. Paper by Ronald J. Perri; supervised by William D. Mark
Virtual Acoustic Source Synthesis via Wavenumber Space-Time Signal Processing
M.S. Thesis by Steven S. Smith; supervised by David C. Swanson
An Evaluation of Friction and Impact Induced Acoustic Behavior of Selected Automotive Materials
M.Eng. Paper by Martin A. Trapp; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley and Kathleen K. Hodgdon
Analysis of the Effective Coupling Coefficient of a Terfenol-D Tonpilz Transducer
M.S. Thesis by Marvin Velazquez; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Modalities for the Optimization of Ultrasound Transmission Through the Human Skull
Ph.D. Thesis by Phillip J. White; supervised by Nadine B. Smith
An Experimental Technique for Mapping the Acoustic Mode-Shapes of an Air-Filled Cavity
M.Eng. Paper by Tom L. Zobrist; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley

2004

Nonlinear Acoustic Simulations using an Object-Oriented, Parallel Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Method
M.S. Thesis by Amanda L. Danforth; supervised by Lyle N. Long
Water Tunnel Acoustic Measurements Using a Time Reversal Mirror
Ph.D. Thesis by Christopher D. Barber; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
The Design, Construction, and Performance of a High-Frequency, High-Power Thermoacoustic-Stirling Engine
Ph.D. Thesis by Kevin J. Bastyr; supervised by Robert M. Keolian
St. Lawrence Blue Whale Vocalizations: Correlation with Temporal, Spatial and Biological Parameters
Ph.D. Thesis by Catherine L. Berchok; supervised by David L. Bradley
Theoretical Rotor Noise Computation Methodology and Comparison to Measured Data
M.Eng. Paper by Bryce A. Docker, supervised by Kenneth S. Brentner
Acoustic Minor Losses in High Amplitude Resonators with Single Sided Junctions
Ph.D. Thesis by Andrew J. Doller; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Structural Acoustic Measurements of a Large, Thin-Walled Cylindrical Shell and a Small, Thick-Walled Pipe with a Ninety-Degree Elbow, Under Water Loading
M.S. Thesis by Benjamin J. Doty; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
An Investigation of Transducer Joints and their Thermal Limitations for High Power, High Duty Cycle Operation
M.S. Thesis by Jesse T. Gratke; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
A Novel Approach to Dynamic Modeling of Nonlinear Impact Isolation
M.S. Thesis by Tyrone L. Jones; supervised by David C. Swanson
The Effect of a Crack or Slot on the Resonance Wavenumbers and Resonance Frequencies of a Vibrating Beam
Ph.D. Thesis by David G. Kasper; supervised by David C. Swanson
Diffraction of Sound by Different Barriers on a Rigid Ground Using Sysnoise
M.Eng.Paper by Ok Kyun J. Lee; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Reduction of Low Frequency Sound Pressure Variability in a Small Enclosure by Use of a Source with Frequency-Independent Radiated Power
M.S. Thesis by Alexandra Loubeau; supervised by Jiri Tichy
A Study of Source Modeling Methods Applicable to Directional Impulse Response Auralizations
Ph.D. Thesis by John R. MacGillivray; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Continuing Developments and Applications of Inertial Type Underwater Acoustic Intensity Probes
Ph.D. Thesis by James A. McConnell; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
An Evolution of Compact Thermoacoustic Refrigerator Design
Ph.D. Thesis by Matthew E. Poese; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Time Domain Impedance Modeling of Perforate Liners Including the Effects of Bias and Grazing Flows
M.Eng. Paper by John W. Premo; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Acoustic Intensity Methods in Classical Scattering
Ph. D. Thesis by Brian R. Rapids; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
The Effect of Near-Surface Ocean Currents on High-Frequency Underwater Acoustic Signal Intensity
M. S. Thesis by Rachel A. Romond; supervised by David L. Bradley
Rayleigh Streaming Simulation Using the Vorticity Transport Equation
Ph.D. Thesis by Debbie Sastrapradja; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Measurement of Acoustic Streaming in a Standing Wave Using Laser Doppler Anemometry
Ph.D. Thesis by Michael W. Thompson; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Acoustic Lumped-Parameter Designs for Cellular Telephone Microspeaker Enclosures
M.Eng. Paper by Michael D. Townsend; supervised by William Thompson, Jr.
Flush Mounted Microphone Installation Effects for Low Speed Flow, High Bandwidth Applications
M.Eng. Paper by Steven L. Underbrink; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Heat Exchange in Oscillating Flow, with Application to Thermoacoustic Devices that have neither Stack nor Regenerator
Ph.D. Thesis by Ray S. Wakeland; supervised by Robert M. Keolian
Effect of Ventilated Gas Cavity on Turbulent Boundary Layer Wall Pressure Fluctuations
M.S. Thesis by Steve D. Young; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle and Timothy A. Brungart

2003

Measuring Ambient Ocean Bubble Fields Using a Multi-Beam Sonar
M.S. Thesis by Steve G. Adelman; supervised by David L. Bradley
Low Frequency Underwater Sound Projector Designs and Applications
M.Eng. Paper by Terence J. Berkley; supervised by William Thompson, Jr.
Noise Reduction of a Vaneaxial Fan for a Continuous Mining Machine
M.S. Thesis by Benjamin A. Carter; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Experimental Investigation of the Vibroacoustic Response Characteristics of Rib-Stiffened Panels with Simple and Complex Attachments
Ph.D. Thesis by Stephen C. Conlon; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Parameter Selection in the Green’s Function Parabolic Equation for Outdoor Sound Propagation Over Varied Terrain
Ph.D. Thesis by Jennifer L. Cooper; supervised by David C. Swanson
Structural Intensity in Thin Plates Excited by Distributed Random Fluctuating Pressure Fields
Ph.D. Thesis by Michael J. Daley; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Fluid-Filled Passive Sonar Calibration Spheres: Design, Fabrication and Testing
M.Eng. Paper by David M.Deveau; supervised by Anthony P. Lyons
Measurement and Analysis of Blank Tire Tread Vibration and Radiated Noise
M.S. Thesis by Erin L. Dugan; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Effect of Sample Rate and Effective Number of Bits on Machinery Condition Monitoring Algorithms
M.S. Thesis by Jason D. Estep; supervised by Karl M. Reichard
The Wavenumber Spectra of Vibrations on a Rib Stiffened Cylinder
M.Eng. Paper by Sandra L. Gavin; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Air Sound Quality Metric Development and Subjective Correlation
M.S. Thesis by Kathleen K. Hodgdon; supervised by Russell C. Burkhardt
Reduction of Low Frequency Sound Pressure Variability in a Small Enclosure by Use of a Source with Frequency-Independent Radiated Power
M.S. Thesis by Alexandra Loubeau; supervised by Jiri Tichy
An Examination of the Properties of the Polar Arc Array of Microphones for use in Acoustic Beamforming for Static Jet Engine Noise Tests
M.Eng. Paper by Michael M. Martinez; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Certifying a Large Reverberation Room for the Measurement of Sound Power Levels of Broad Band Sources Containing Significant Discrete Frequency Components
M.Eng. Paper by Anthony S. Mason; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
A Supplemental Software Program for the Exposure Smart Hearing Protector
M.S. Thesis by Edward T. Nykaza; supervised by Thomas A. Frank
Telepresence with Mobile Robots
M.Eng. Paper by Rajdeep Pradhan; supervised by Lyle N. Long
Effect of Ocean Surface Profiles on Near-Surface Steady-State Acoustic Scattering: A Finite Element Analysis
M.Eng. Paper by Nathaniel Rivera; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
Active Control of Spectral Detail Radiated by an Air-Loaded Impacted Membrane
Ph.D. Thesis by J. Douglas Rollow IV; supervised by David C. Swanson
Time-Varying Autoregressive Modelling for Nonstationary Acoustic Signal and its Frequency Analysis
Ph.D. Thesis by Chukiet Sodsri; supervised by David C. Swanson
Loudness Metrics Applied to Air Conditioning Compressors
M.Eng. Paper by Miles E. Strand; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley and Kathleen K. Hodgdon
An Analytic Model for Acoustic Scattering from an Impedance Cylinder Placed Normal to an Impedance Plane
Ph.D. Thesis by Michelle E. Swearingen; supervised by David C. Swanson
Optimal Spatial Filtering for Design of a Conformal Velocity Sonar Array
Ph.D. Thesis by Charles M. Traweek; supervised by Leon H. Sibul
A Neural Network Algorithm for System Modeling, Global Extrapolation, and Parameter Estimation for Acoustical Data
Ph.D. Thesis by John P. Velas; supervised by Sabih I. Hayek
Heat Exchangers in Oscillating Flow, with Application to Thermoacoustic Devices that have Neither Stack nor Regenerator
Ph.D. Thesis by Ray S. Wakeland; supervised by Robert M. Keolian

2002

Loss and Heat Exchange Evaluation for a Large Thermoacoustic Refrigerator
M.S. Thesis by Christopher L. Davies; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Upper Mantle Seismic Velocity Structure Beneath the Tanzania Carton, East Africa
M.S. Thesis by Juliette Florentin; supervised by Andrew A. Nyblade
Unsteady Forces and Sound Caused by Boundary Layer Turbulence Entering a Turbomachinery Rotor
Ph.D. Thesis by Joseph R. Gavin; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Method for Non-Invasive Secondary Path Modelling for the Filtered-X LMS Algorithm
Ph.D. Thesis by Benjamin J. Kim; supervised by David C. Swanson
Investigation of an Underwater Acoustic Intensity Vector Sensor
Ph.D. Thesis by Kang Kim; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
Sound Radiation of Plates Effects of Stiffening and Curvature
M.Eng. Paper by Armand A. Luzi; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
An Examination of the Utility of Ultrasonic Force Microscopy for Grain Size Characterization in the Copper Damascene Process
M.Eng. Paper by Paul R. Moran; supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson
Loss Factor Prediction for Folded Beam Waveguide Absorbers using Translational and Rotational Degree of Freedom Frequency Response Function Coupling
M.S. Thesis by Andrew D. Munro; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Design and Application of a Fluid Control and Measurement System for a Large Thermoacoustic Refrigeration Device
M.S. Thesis by Nathan K. Naluai; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Cyclic and Radial Variation of Ultrasonic Backscatter from Flowing Porcine Blood
Ph.D. Thesis by Dong-Guk Paeng; supervised by K. Kirk Shung
Reliability and Validity of the Fit-Check Test for Measuring Attenuation of Hearing Protectors
M.S. Thesis by Jessica L. Passis; supervised by Thomas A. Frank
Shallow Water Ocean Reverberation Data Analysis and Extraction of Seafloor Geo-Acoustic Parameters Below 4KHZ
Ph.D. Thesis by John R. Preston; supervised by Ralph R. Goodman
Wall Pressure Fluctuations Beneath Polymer Modified Turbulent Boundary Layers
M.S. Thesis by Karen R. Shandera; supervised by Timothy A. Brungart
Modal Tracking for the Estimation of Failure in a Tensioned Band
M.S. Thesis by John M. Spencer; supervised by David C. Swanson
Sound Attenuation in a Probe Microphone with Temperature Gradient
M.Eng. Paper by Bruce J. Tobis; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Localization of Sub-Sea Earthquakes and Underwater Explosions Using Hydroacoustic Reflections and Matched-Field Processing
M.Eng. Paper by Zachery M.Upton; supervised by Anthony P. Lyons
Use of the Gear Mesh Vibration Instantaneous Phase Observable for Prognosis of Tooth Bending Fatigue Failure
Ph.D. Thesis by Michael B. Van Dyke; supervised by Karl M. Reichard and David C. Swanson
The Effects of Stage Configurations in a Recital Hall
M.S. Thesis by Wonyoung Yang; supervised by Jiri Tichy and Kathleen K. Hodgdon

2001

Electrical Biasing of Piezoelectri Transducers
M.S. Thesis by Paul G. Bednarchik; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Sub-Band Modulation in Active Sonar
M.S. Thesis by Eric R. Boeker; supervised by Dennis W. Ricker
Numerical Models for the Vibration Response of and Radiation from Micro-Loudspeakers
M.S. Thesis by Anthony R. Bontomase; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
Hybrid Structural Acoustic Modeling
M.Eng. Paper by Michael V. Cardente; supervised by John B. Fahnline
Effects of Secondary Source Placement on the Attenuation of Sound Power Radiated by Point Sources in a Free Field
M.S. Thesis by Jennifer L. Cooper; supervised by Jiri Tichy
Design Construction and Measurement of a Large Solar Powered Thermoacoustic Cooler
Ph.D. Thesis by Reh-Lin Chen; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Torsionally-Resonant Toroidal Standing-Wave Resonator
M.S. Thesis by Scott Diehl; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
An Acoustical Analysis of Infant/Toddler Classrooms in Childcare Centers
M.S. Thesis by Matthew V. Golden; supervised by Thomas A. Frank
Characterization of a 10-Kilowatt Linear Motor/Alternator for use in Thermoacoustic Refrigeration
M.S. Thesis by John F. Heake; supervised by Steven L. Garrett
Acoustic Rock Stress Estimation
M.Eng. Paper by Michael R. Kane; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Effect of the Ocean Environment on the Coherence of Broadband Signals
M.S. Thesis by Joe G. Keranen; supervised by David L. Bradley
Simulation of the Parametric Array for Audio Applications
M.S. Thesis by Wontak Kim; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow
A Wideband Characterization of the Acoustic Spreading Function in the Surface Layer of the Atmosphere
Ph.D. Thesis by Mark P. Mahon; supervised by David C. Swanson
Vibration Feature Extraction for Smart Sensors
M.Eng. Paper by Kenneth P. Maynard; supervised by Martin W. Trethewey and Karl M. Reichard
Structural Intensity for a Thin, Infinite Length, Cylindrical Shell
M.Eng. Paper by Derek C. Lang; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
The Effects of Mother Wavelet, Target Aspect Angle and Signal to Noise Ratio on Wavelet Denoising of Actual Target Echoes
M.Eng. Paper by Rebecca E. Nadel; supervised by Lora G. Weiss
Transfer Matrix Method and Finite Element Method for Fluid-Filled Pipe System Analysis
M.S. Thesis by Duk W. Park; supervised by Yun-Fan Hwang
Range Dependent Random Variations of Sound Velocity Profiles in Littoral Waters: An Investigation
M.Eng. Paper by Thomas J. Pastore; supervised by David L. Bradley
An Investigation of Optimal Power Absorption as a Noise Control Technique
Ph.D. Thesis by Stephen J. Sharp; supervised by Gary H. Koopmann
Noise Radiation from a Riding Lawnmower
M.S. Thesis by Christian M. Skinner; supervised by Courtney B. Burroughs
A Review of Tire Noise Generation Mechanisms and Tire Noise Control U.S. Patent No. 5,865,921
M.Eng. Paper by Paul Zakelj; supervised by Victor W. Sparrow

2000

The Effect on Jet Flow Structure and Acoustics of Suspending a Flexible Filament within the Jet
M.Eng. Paper by Bruce A. Anderson; supervised by >Timothy A. Brungart
Bubble Entrainment in Liquid Helium
M.S. Thesis by Antonios Apostolou; supervised by Julian D. Maynard
Crack Detection in Simple and Complex Beam-Like Structures Using Modal Analysis
M.S. Thesis by Sevag H. Arzoumanian; supervised by David C. Swanson
Characterization of Machinery Condition Using Structural Surface Intensity
M.S. Thesis by Jeffrey C. Banks; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
Wide Bandwidth Hybrid Transducer Transmit Matching
M.S. Thesis by Eric M. Bienert; supervised by W. Jack Hughes
Propagation over the Varying Bottom of Dabob Bay Using the Ray Shooting Technique of the Eigenray Model Ratrack
M.S. Thesis by Judith L. Cerenzia; supervised by Diana F. McCammon
Response of Non-homogeneous Panels with Complex Attachments to Diffuse Acoustic Loading
M.S. Thesis by Stephen C. Conlon; supervised by Stephen A. Hambric
A Survey of Alternative Covariance Matrix Estimators for Use in Acoustic Arrays
M.Eng. Thesis by Steven N. Harp; supervised by R. Lee Culver
Two-Dimensional Ultrasound Phased Array for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
M.S. Thesis by Janelle L. Helser; supervised by Nadine B. Smith
Active Control of Sound Transmission Through Partitions Composed of Discretely Controlled Modules
Ph.D. Thesis by Timothy W. Leishman; supervised by Jiri Tichy
Acoustic Emissions from Unsteady Transitional Boundary Layer Flow Structures
Ph.D. Thesis by Richard C. Marboe; supervised by Gerald C. Lauchle
High Frequency Ultrasound Measurements of the Attenuation and Backscatter from Biological Tissues
Ph.D. Thesis by Subha Maruvada; supervised by K. Kirk Shung
Three-Dimensional Modal Response in Coupled Enclosures
M.S. Thesis by Dorothy A. Najolia; supervised by Anthony A. Atchley
Sensitivity Analysis of an Estimator-Correlator fot eh Detection of Spread Tartgets with Multiple Discrete Highlights
Ph.D. Thesis by Roger W. Schwenke; supervised by Leon H. Sibul
Sound Propagation Through a Complex Bubble-Filled Medium
M.S. Thesis by Trudy L. Philip; Supervised by David L. Bradley
A Virtual Array Model of Sound Propagation from a High-Loss to a Low-Loss Medium
M.S. Thesis by Michael E. Thompson; Supervised by Russell Burkhardt
Investigation of Loudspeaker System Low Frequency Performance via Modal Analysis Techniques
M.Eng. Paper by James M. Quigley; Supervised by Martin W. Trethewey
A Theoretical Study on Electro-Mechanical Coupling Coefficient of PZT Ceramic with Consideration of the Geometrical Size
M.Eng. Paper by Qiang Zhang; Supervised by K. Kirk Shung
Optimal SNR Signal Processing for Modeled Acoustic Transient Propagation Forward-Scattered from a Rough Sea Surface
M.Eng. Paper by Edward H. Yoerger; Supervised by Ralph Goodman
Modeling of 1-3 Connectivity Piezoelectric Composite Transducers
M.Eng. Paper by Peter M. Pavlov; Supervised by Thomas B. Gabrielson