Wu, W., McCue, L.S., and Roy, C., “The Method of Manufactured Solutions Applied to Chaotic Systems,” Nonlinear Dynamics, 2011, Volume 63, Issue 4, pp. 667-679.
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Modeling ship equations of roll motion using neural networks
Xing, Z. and McCue, L.S., “Modeling ship equations of roll motion using neural networks,” Naval Engineers Journal, 2010, Volume 122, Issue 3, pp. 49-60.
Validation: a historical look and two suggested techniques
Story, W.R., Xing, Z., Wu, W., and McCue, L.S., “Validation: a historical look and two suggested techniques,” ITTC Workshop on Seakeeping – V&V for Non-linear Seakeeping Analysis-, Seoul, Korea, October, 2010.
Improved prediction of the threshold of surf-riding of a ship in steep following seas
Wu, W., Spyrou, K.J., and McCue, L.S., “Improved prediction of the threshold of surf-riding of a ship in steep following seas” Ocean Engineering, 2010, Volume 37, pp. 1103-1110.
SPH Boundary Deficiency Correction for Improved Boundary Conditions at Deformable Surfaces
Jones, V., Yang, Q., and McCue, L., “SPH Boundary Deficiency Correction for Improved Boundary Conditions at Deformable Surfaces,” Ship Science and Technology/Ciencia y Tecnología de Buques, Volume 4, Number 7, July 2010.
Concepts and conclusions from the 2010 Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute on Dynamics and Control of Manned and Unmanned Marine Vehicles
McCue, L., Sanjuan. M., and Hubbard, R., “Concepts and conclusions from the 2010 Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute on Dynamics and Control of Manned and Unmanned Marine Vehicles,” Ship Science and Technology/Ciencia y Tecnología de Buques, Volume 4, Number 7, July 2010.
Numerical Study on Fluid Structure Interaction Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and the Finite Element Method
Yang, Q., Jones, V., and McCue, L., “Numerical Study on Fluid Structure Interaction Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and the Finite Element Method” 5th International SPHERIC Workshop, Manchester UK, June, 2010.
Melnikov’s method applied to a multi-DOF ship model
Wu, W. and McCue, L., “Melnikov’s method applied to a multi-DOF ship model,” 11th International Ship Stability Workshop, Wageningen, The Netherlands, June, 2010.
Give them what they want: A look at student directed curriculum revision in a summer bridge camp
McCue, L., Waller, T., Crede, E., and Gaines, J., “Give them what they want: A look at student directed curriculum revision in a summer bridge camp,” ASEE-SE Annual Conference, Blacksburg, VA, April 2010.
Wan Wu, PhD
Congratulations to Wan Wu on successfully defending her PhD! Read it here: Analytical and Numerical Methods Applied to Nonlinear Vessel Dynamics and Code Verification for Chaotic Systems. For more on Wan’s work, click on the tag ‘Wu‘ on this site.
Taking a break from academia
Watford, B., Crumpton-Young, L., Davidson, S., McCue, L., and Schulz, N., “Taking a break from academia,” panel discussion with summary paper, 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, June, 2009.
Modeling, verification, and validation of chaotic systems with application to ship motions and the Lorenz oscillator
McCue, L.S., Wu, W., Story, W.R., and Xing, Z., “Modeling, verification, and validation of chaotic systems with application to ship motions and the Lorenz oscillator,” 2009 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, HI, June, 2009.
Parameter identification for two nonlinear models of ship rolling using neural networks
Xing, Z. and McCue, L.S., “Parameter identification for two nonlinear models of ship rolling using neural networks,” 10th International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 2009.
Rob Story, MS
W. Robert Story, MS thesis “Application of Lyapunov Exponents to Strange Attractors and Intact & Damaged Ship Stability,” successfully defended April 29, 2009. Recipient of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ ETD Master’s Thesis Award in the “Innovative Application of Technology to Scholarship in a Master’s Thesis” category. For more on Rob’s work, click on the tag ‘Story‘ on this site.
Application of the extended Melnikov’s method for single-degree-of-freedom vessel roll motion
Wu, W. and McCue, L.S. “Application of the extended Melnikov’s method for single-degree-of-freedom vessel roll motion” Ocean Engineering, 2008, Volume 35, Numbers 17-18, pp. 1739-1746.
Discussion on analytical approaches to the study of vessel dynamics
Alford, L., Banik, A., Belenky, V., Ellermann, K., Hashimoto, H., Maki, A., McCue, L., Neves, M.A.S., Rodriguez, C., Troesch, A., Umeda, N., and Weems, K., “Discussion on analytical approaches to the study of vessel dynamics – Outcomes of the two part minisymposium at the 2007 SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems –” Marine Technology, 2008, Volume 45, Number 4, pp. 211-220.
Nonlinear dynamics applied to the validation of computational methods
McCue, L.S., Story, W.R., and Reed, A.M., “Nonlinear dynamics applied to the validation of computational methods,” 27th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, Seoul, Korea, October, 2008.
Modal analysis of the ice-structure interaction problem
Venturella, M., Patil, M. and McCue, L., “Modal analysis of the ice-structure interaction problem,” OMAE2008-57099, Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2008), Estoril, Portugal, June, 2008.
Sea-based aviation to bridge the gap between aerospace and naval engineering students
McCue, L.S. and Pace, C., “Sea-based aviation to bridge the gap between aerospace and naval engineering students,” 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Pittsburg, PA, June, 2008.
David Grant, MS
David Grant, MS thesis “Full Scale Investigation of Bilge Keel Effectiveness at Forward Speed,” successfully defended April 28, 2008. For more on David’s work, click on the tag ‘Grant‘ on this site.
Michael Venturella, MS
Lt. Michael Venturella, MS thesis “Modal Analysis of the Ice-Structure Interaction Problem,” successfully defended April 15, 2008 (co-advised with Mayuresh Patil). For more on Michael’s work, click on the tag ‘Venturella‘ on this site.
Motion prediction envelopes for intact and damaged hulls
McCue, L.S., “Motion prediction envelopes for intact and damaged hulls,” Proceedings of the 10th International Ship Stability Workshop, Korea, March, 2008.
On the parametric resonance of tumblehome hullforms in a longitudinal seaway
McCue, L.S., Campbell, B., and Belknap, W., “On the parametric resonance of tumblehome hullforms in a longitudinal seaway,” Naval Engineers Journal 2007, Volume 119, Issue 3, pp. 35-44.
Assessing the effectiveness of dynamic deck motion limit systems
Sherman, B., McCue, L.S., Bi, P., and Milgram, J., “Assessing the effectiveness of dynamic deck motion limit systems,” Conference Paper No. PRADS2007-20290, 10th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships and Other Floating Structures, Houston, Texas, October, 2007.
A numerical feasibility study of a parametric roll advance warning system
McCue, L.S. and Bulian, G., “A numerical feasibility study of a parametric roll advance warning system,” Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 2007, Volume 129, Issue 3, pp. 165-175. Originally presented at the 25th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2006), Hamburg, Germany, June, 2006.
Approximation of ship equations of motion from time series data
McCue, L.S. and Campbell, B., “Approximation of ship equations of motion from time series data,” 9th International Ship Stability Workshop, Hamburg, Germany, August, 2007.
Dynamic stability of flared and tumblehome hull forms in waves
Bassler, C., Peters, A., Campbell, B., Belknap, W., and McCue, L.S., “Dynamic stability of flared and tumblehome hull forms in waves,” 9th International Ship Stability Workshop, Hamburg, Germany, August, 2007.
Melnikov’s method for ship motions without the constraint of small linear-damping
Wu, W. and McCue, L.S., “Melnikov’s method for ship motions without the constraint of small linear-damping,” IUTAM Symposium on Fluid-Structure Interaction in Ocean Engineering, Hamburg, Germany, July, 2007.
The instructional design and redesign of an undergraduate-level, simulator-based course on ‘Flight Test Techniques
Cotting, M.C., McCue, L.S., and Durham, W.C., “The instructional design and redesign of an undergraduate-level, simulator-based course on ‘Flight Test Techniques,’” ASEE Conference Paper No. AC2007-93, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007.
Distance learning in the graduate-level ocean engineering curriculum
Brown, A., Hughes, O., McCue, L.S., Neu, W., and Tretola, B., “Distance learning in the graduate-level ocean engineering curriculum,” ASEE Conference Paper No. AC2007-49, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007.
Embracing the middle ground: Engaging on- and off-campus students within the same ‘classroom’
McCue, L.S. and Scales, G.R., “Embracing the middle ground: Engaging on- and off-campus students within the same ‘classroom,’” ASEE-SE Conference Paper No. 2007015MCC, 2007 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, April 2007.
Brook Sherman, MS
Lt. Brook Sherman, MS thesis “The Examination and Evaluation of Dynamic Ship Quiescence Prediction and Detection Methods for Application in the Ship-Helicopter Dynamic Interface,” successfully defended April 16, 2007. For more on Brook’s work, click on the tag ‘Sherman‘ on this site.
Simulator-based flight test engineering as a capstone to the dynamics and control curriculum
Cotting, M.C., McCue, L.S., and Durham, W.C., “Simulator-based flight test engineering as a capstone to the dynamics and control curriculum,” AIAA Conference Paper No. AIAA-2007-0699, 45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, January, 2007.
Reconciling experimental and numerical data: techniques of nonlinear seakeeping code validation
McCue, L.S., Belknap, W., and Campbell, B., “Reconciling experimental and numerical data: techniques of nonlinear seakeeping code validation,” invited submission to Marine Systems and Ocean Technology, 2006, Volume 2, Numbers 1-2, pp. 55-62. Originally presented at the 8th International Ship Stability Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2005.
Design wave elevations leading to extreme roll motion
Alford, L.K., Troesch, A.W., and McCue, L.S., “Design wave elevations leading to extreme roll motion,” invited submission to Marine Systems and Ocean Technology, 2006, Volume 2, Numbers 1-2, pp. 45-53. Originally presented at the 8th International Ship Stability Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2005.
Real-time identification of behavior leading to capsize
McCue, L.S., Bassler, C., and Belknap, W., “Real-time identification of behavior leading to capsize,” 9th International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles (STAB 2006), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September, 2006.
Coupling between sloshing and ship roll motion: Comparison between nonlinear potential theory and SPH
Delorme, L., Bulian, G., McCue, L.S., and Souto-Iglesias, A., “Coupling between sloshing and ship roll motion: Comparison between nonlinear potential theory and SPH,” 26th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, Rome, Italy, September, 2006.
A combined numerical-empirical method to calculate finite time Lyapunov exponents…
McCue, L.S. and Troesch, A.W. “A combined numerical-empirical method to calculate finite time Lyapunov exponents from experimental time series with application to vessel capsizing,” Ocean Engineering, 2006, Volume 33, Issue 13, pp. 1796-1813.
A numerical feasibility study of a parametric roll advance warning system
McCue, L.S. and Bulian, G., “A numerical feasibility study of a parametric roll advance warning system,” ASME Conference Paper No. OMAE2006-92277, 25th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2006), Hamburg, Germany, June, 2006.
Case studies: catastrophic vessel dynamics in extreme sea conditions
Story, W., LeCroy, B., Pace, C., Palmer, M., and McCue, L.S., “Case studies: catastrophic vessel dynamics in extreme sea conditions,” ASEE Conference Paper No. 2006-469, 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, June, 2006.
Experimental and numerical investigation into the effects of initial conditions on a three degree of freedom capsize model
Lee, Y.-W., McCue, L.S., Obar, M.S., and Troesch, A.W., “Experimental and numerical investigation into the effects of initial conditions on a three degree of freedom capsize model,”Journal of Ship Research, 2006, Volume 50, Number 1, pp. 63-84.
An overview of the minisymposium on ‘Extreme Ship Dynamics’…
McCue, L.S., Alford, L., Belknap, W., Bulian, G., Delorme, L., Francescutto, A., Lugni, C., Troesch, A.W., and Vakakis, A., “An overview of the minisymposium on ‘Extreme Ship Dynamics’ presented at the 2005 SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems,” Marine Technology, 2006, Volume 43, No. 1, pp. 55-61.
Reconciling experimental and numerical data: techniques of nonlinear seakeeping code validation
McCue, L.S., Belknap, W., and Campbell, B., “Reconciling experimental and numerical data: techniques of nonlinear seakeeping code validation,” 8th International Ship Stability Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2005.
Applications of finite-time Lyapunov exponents to the study of capsize in beam seas
McCue, L.S., “Applications of finite-time Lyapunov exponents to the study of capsize in beam seas,” 8th International Ship Stability Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2005.
Design wave elevations leading to extreme roll motion
Alford, L.K., Troesch, A.W., and McCue, L.S., “Design wave elevations leading to extreme roll motion,” 8th International Ship Stability Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2005.
Identification of nonlinear and chaotic behavior in model-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier experimental data
McCue, L.S. and Troesch, A.W., “Identification of nonlinear and chaotic behavior in model-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier experimental data,” ASME Conference Paper No. DETC2005-84459, ASME 2005 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Long Beach, CA, September 2005.
Probabilistic determination of critical wave height for a multi-degree of freedom capsize model
McCue, L.S. and Troesch, A.W., “Probabilistic determination of critical wave height for a multi-degree of freedom capsize model,” Ocean Engineering, 2005, Volume 32, Issue 13, pp. 1608-1622.
Use of Lyapunov exponents to predict chaotic vessel motions
McCue, L.S. and Troesch, A.W., “Use of Lyapunov exponents to predict chaotic vessel motions,” 7th International Ship Stability Workshop, Shanghai, China, November, 2004.
The effect of coupled heave/heave velocity or sway/sway velocity initial conditions on capsize modeling
McCue, L.S. and Troesch, A.W., “The effect of coupled heave/heave velocity or sway/sway velocity initial conditions on capsize modeling,” 8th International Conference on the Stability of Ships and Marine Vehicles, Madrid, Spain, September, 2003.