Research
Lunar Surface Systems, Large Deployable Space Structures
Publications
Journal Papers
T. Jones, H. Bart-Smith, M. Mikulas and J. Watson, "Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Large Pretensioned Space Structures", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, Jan-Feb 2007.
Conference Papers
T. Jones, J. Watson, M. Mikulas, and H. Bart-Smith, "Design and Analysis of Tension-Aligned Large Aperture Sensorcraft", AIAA-2008-1775, 49th AIAA / ASME / ASCE / AHS / ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, Apr. 7-10, 2008.
M. Mikulas, T. Murphey, and T. Jones, "Tension Aligned Deployable Structures for Large 1-D and 2-D Array Applications", AIAA-2008-2243, 49th AIAA / ASME / ASCE / AHS / ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, Apr. 7-10, 2008
Doggett, W. R., King, B. D., Jones, T.C., Dorsey, J. T., and Mikulas, M. M., "Design and Field Test of a Mass Efficient Crane For Lunar Payload Handling and Inspection - The Lunar Surface Manipulation System", AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, Sep 9-11 2008.
Dorsey, J. T., Jones, T.C., Doggett, W. R., King, B. D., and Mikulas, M. M., "Developments Increasing the Performance, Operational Versatility and Automation of a Lunar Manipulator", AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, Sep 14-17, 2009.
Doggett, W. R., Roithmayr, C. M., King, B. D., Jones, T.C., Dorsey, J. T., and Mikulas, M. M., "Automation of a Versatile Crane (the LSMS) for Lunar Outpost Construction, Maintenance and Inspection", AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, Sep 14-17, 2009.
Conference Presentations
T. Jones, "Analysis and Design Methodology for Tension-Aligned Surface Structures", 4th Workshop on Large Space Systems Technology, Aug 14-16, 2007.
T. Jones, "Lunar Surface Systems Technology Requirements for Polymeric Composites" Certification of Composites for Constellation program Workshop, Hampton, VA, Sep 10th, 2008 |