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Huntsville, Alabama Area

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Analyze feasibility of commercial space launch systems, develop internal analysis tools and applications.

Boulder, Co

- Designed and implemented an extensible software framework for laboratory simulations- Designed and implemented visual navigation and control systems for autonomous craft- Expanded laboratory hardware capabilities and inventory- Used robotic ground vehicles for relative motion simulations of spacecraft (and other vehicle) formations

- Learned to use POST trajectory analysis software as part of Marshall Space Flight Center’s Advanced Concepts Office- Conducted & designed trajectory analyses for Ares I & Ares V launch vehicles- Designed conceptual, parametric study model of Ares V by integrating design & analysis tools- Conducted trade studies on vehicle configuration and performance for Ares V- Conducted rapid turn-around concept analysis on several vehicles, including concept studies for NASA administrative… Show more - Learned to use POST trajectory analysis software as part of Marshall Space Flight Center’s Advanced Concepts Office- Conducted & designed trajectory analyses for Ares I & Ares V launch vehicles- Designed conceptual, parametric study model of Ares V by integrating design & analysis tools- Conducted trade studies on vehicle configuration and performance for Ares V- Conducted rapid turn-around concept analysis on several vehicles, including concept studies for NASA administrative officials.- Investigated and mapped laboratory hardware and software configurations at MSFC’s Contact Dynamic Simulation Laboratory- Created specifications and algorithm for a custom real-time Ethernet network protocol (ShareSync) Show less

Huntsville, Alabama Area

- Researched designs for mobile orbital propellant depots and Lunar transfer vehicles.- Assisted in the mission architecture design of the Habot concept for Lunar exploration. (An expansion of 2004 research/design.)- Created computer models/visualizations of architecture related to the Habot concept.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

- Researched designs for robotic walking machines.- Assisted in the design and development of the Habot concept for Lunar exploration.- Solved problem of Habot storage within existing launch vehicle shroud.- Created computer models/visualizations for the Habot concept.- Designed conceptual airlock module to complement the Habot functionality.- Added to the group’s working knowledge of 3D modeling software.

Master'S Degree, Aerospace Engineering, 3.68

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace Engineering, 3.72

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Tau, Alpha Lambda Delta, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma.