In this thesis, we examine two data-driven solutions to problems in operational networks. The first problem is concerned with assessing the resilience of the US air transportation network from an operational perspective. ...

The exceptional mechanical properties of metallic nanolayers originate from the high density of nanoscale interfaces. However, conflicting observations in the relationship between mechanical properties and interlayer ...

Robust and predictable aerodynamic performance of unmanned aerial vehicles at the limits of their design envelope is critical for safety and mission adaptability. Deployable aerodynamic surfaces, such as flaps or slats, ...

A new transonic wind tunnel facility was designed and built on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus to enhance testing capabilities of the transonic flow regime. The new tunnel will expand the experimental ...

This thesis documents the design, fabrication, and characterization of a new intermittent-blowdown compressible shear layer wind tunnel built at the Gas Dynamics Laboratory (GDL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ...

The study of aircraft icing is critical to ensure the safety of any aircraft that might experience icing conditions in flight, including general, commercial, and military aviation. The certification of modern commercial ...

IlliniSat-2 bus is the second generation of a general model on which multiple-production of CubeSats are based upon. The IlliniSat-2 bus consists of Command and Data Handling system, Power Generation and Distribution system, ...

This present work is focused on the development of an IEC thruster based on the jet mode of operation. Discharge characteristics of the IEC jet mode were studied. Current, thermal power, thermal efficiency and thrust ...