Recent Publications
M. Ward, M. Costello, N. Slegers, “Specialized System Identification for Parafoil and Payload Aircraft,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
F. Fresconi, G. Cooper, I.Celmins, J. DeSpirito, M. Costello, "Flight Mechanics of a Novel Guided Spin-Stabilized Projectile Concept," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
J. Rogers, N. Slegers, M. Costello, “A Method for Defining Wind Turbine Setback Standards,” Wind Energy, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
J. Rogers, M. Costello, T. Harkins, M. Hamaoui, “Effective Use of Magnetometer Feedback for Smart Projectile Applications,” Navigation, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
G. Cooper, F. Fresconi, M. Costello, “Flight Stability of an Asymmetric Projectile with Activating Canards,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
G. Cooper, M. Costello, “Trajectory Prediction of Spin Stabilized Projectiles with a Liquid Payload,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Accepted for Publication, 2011.
C. Montalvo, M. Costello, “Effect of Canard Stall on Projectile Roll and Pitch Damping,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, 2011. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, D. Hepner, “A Roll Orientation Estimator for Smart Projectiles Using Thermopile Sensors,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 34, No 3, pp 688-697, 2011. (PDF)
J. Wright, M. Costello, “Use of Ground Based Signals of Opportunity for Smart Projectile Navigation,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, Vol 225, No 1, pp 63-76, 2011. (PDF)
F. Fresconi, G. Cooper, M. Costello, “Practical Assessment of Real-Time Impact Point Estimators for Smart Weapons,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, Vol 24, No 1, pp 1-11, 2011. (PDF)
M. Ward, M. Costello, N. Slegers, “On the Benefits of In-Flight System Identification for Autonomous Airdrop Systems,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 33, No 5, 2010. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Design of a Roll-Stabilized Mortar Projectile with Reciprocating Canards,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 33, No 4, pp 1026-1034, 2010. (PDF)
N. Slegers, J. Rogers, M. Costello, M. Puga, P. Arons, “Modeling the Risk of a Failed Wind Turbine Blade Impacting a Power Transmission Line,” Wind Engineering, Vol 33, No 6, pp 587-606, 2009. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “A Variable Stability Projectile Using an Internal Moving Mass,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, pp 927-938, 2009. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Cantilever Beam Design for Projectile Internal Moving Mass Systems,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, Vol 131, No 5, 2009. (PDF)
E. Beyer, M. Costello, “Measured and Simulated Motion of a Hopping Rotochute,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 32, No 5, 2009. (PDF)
M. Abraham, M. Costello, “In-Flight Estimation of Helicopter Gross Weight and Mass Center Location,” Journal of Aircraft, Vol 46, No 3, pp 1042-1049, 2009. (PDF)
E. Beyer, M. Costello, Performance of a Hopping Rotochute, International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles, Multi-Science Publishing Company, Vol 1, No 2, pp 121-137, 2009. (PDF)