Dr. Alfred Edward Lynam
U.S. Citizen
807 Windwood Place Birthdate: 7/25/1987
Morgantown, WV 26505Date: 12/16/2014
Office: 304-293-3423
Email:
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics, May 2012
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Thesis Title: “Mission Design and Navigation of Multiple-Satellite-Aided Capture
Trajectories and Cyclers for Missions to Jupiter”
Major Area: Astrodynamics and Space Applications
Minor Area: Aerospace Systems
Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.00
Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, December 2009
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Major Area: Astrodynamics and Space Applications
Minor Area: Dynamics and Control
Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics with Distinction, May 2008
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Major Area: Dynamics and Control
Minor Area: Propulsion
Cumulative GPA: 3.92/4.00
Funded Research: November 2013-July 2014
Subcontract from NASA through JPL: “Modification of JPL Small Body AutoNav Tools for Outer Planet Satellite Tours”.
PI: Dr. Alfred E. Lynam
JPL Project Advisor: Dr. Shyam Bhaskaran
Award Funding: $24,664.
Journal Publications:
1)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Interplanetary Trajectories for Multiple Satellite-Aided Capture at Jupiter,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 34, No. 5, September-October 2011.
2)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Laplace-Resonant Triple-Cyclers for Missions to Jupiter,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 69, Nos. 3-4, August-September 2011, pp. 158-167.
3)Landry, S.J. and Lynam, A.E., “A Safe Zone for Closely-Spaced Parallel Approaches,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Engineering Note, Vol. 34, No. 2, March-April 2011, pp. 608-613.
4)Lynam, A.E., Kloster, K.W., and Longuski, J.M., “Multiple-Satellite-Aided Capture Trajectories at Jupiter using the Laplace Resonance,” Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 109, No. 1, January 2011, pp. 59-84.
5)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Preliminary Analysis for the Navigation of Multiple-satellite-aided Capture Sequences at Jupiter,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 79, October-November 2012, pp. 33-43.
6)Lynam, A.E., “Broad-search Algorithms for the Spacecraft Trajectory Design of Callisto-Ganymede-Io Triple Flyby Sequences from 2024-2040, Part I: Heuristic Reduction of the Search Space.” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 94, No. 1, January-February 2014, pp. 246-252.
7)Lynam, A.E., “Broad-search Algorithms for the Spacecraft Trajectory Design of Callisto-Ganymede-Io Triple Flyby Sequences from 2024-2040, Part II: Lambert Pathfinding and Trajectory Solutions.”Acta Astronautica,Vol. 94, No. 1, January-February 2014, pp. 253-261.
8)Patrick, S.K., Lynam, A.E., “Optimal SEP Trajectories from Earth to Jupiter with Triple Flyby Capture”, submitted to the Journal of the Astronautical Sciences.
9)Didion, A., Lynam, A.E., “Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto-Io-Ganymede Triple Flyby Capture at Jupiter”, submitted to the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
10)Lynam, A.E., “Broad-Search Algorithms for Finding Triple- and Quadruple-satellite-aided Captures at Jupiter from 2020-2080”, submitted to Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy.
Conference Papers:
1)Lynam, A.E., Kloster, K.W., and Longuski, J.M., “An Assessment of Multiple-Satellite-Aided Capture at Jupiter,” AAS Paper 09-424, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, August 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.
2)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Interplanetary Trajectories for Multiple-Satellite-Aided Capture at Jupiter,” AIAA Paper 2010-8254, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, August 2010, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
3)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Resonant Triple-Cyclers in the Jovian System,” AIAA Paper 2010-8256, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, August 2010, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
4)Lynam, A.E. and Longuski, J.M., “Preliminary Analysis for the Navigation of Multiple-Satellite-Aided Capture Sequences at Jupiter,” AAS Paper 11-534, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, August 2011, Girdwood, AK.
5)Lynam, A.E., “Broad-search Algorithms for the Spacecraft Trajectory Design of Callisto-Ganymede-Io Triple Flyby Sequences from 2024-2040, Part I: Heuristic Reduction of the Search Space.” AAS Paper No. 13–803, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, August 2013.
6)Lynam, A.E., “Broad-search Algorithms for the Spacecraft Trajectory Design of Callisto-Ganymede-Io Triple Flyby Sequences from 2024-2040, Part II: Lambert Pathfinding and Trajectory Solutions.” AAS Paper No. 13–804, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, August 2013.
7)Didion, A., Lynam, A.E., “Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto-Io-Ganymede Triple Flyby Capture at Jupiter”, AIAA Paper 2014-4106, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, August 2014.
8)Patrick, S.K., Lynam, A.E., “Optimal SEP Trajectories from Earth to Jupiter with Triple Flyby Capture”, AIAA 2014-4218, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, August 2014.
Work Experience:
Assistant Professor at WVUAugust 2012-present
As an assistant professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at WVU, I have taught four classes. Additionally, I have submitted several proposals, published three papers, and received one funded subcontract from JPL.I am also advising two graduate students.
NASA/JPL Engineering Internship May 2008-August 2008
I compared the effectiveness of three Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) software programs (MALTO, MIDAS, and Impact) at designing interplanetary missions with impulsive thrust. I demonstrated that MALTO and Impact (newer software) were capable replacing MIDAS (older software), so MIDAS could be successfully retired.
Honors/Awards:
Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, June 2011-May 2012
Purdue Forever Fellowship, Nov 2010 – Aug 2011
Charles C. Chappelle Fellowship, Aug 2008 – July 2009
Tau Beta Pi Member, Member Class of Fall 2007
National Merit Finalist and scholarship winner, 2005
Computer Skills Summary:
MATLAB/Simulink, Mathematica, LaTeX, Microsoft Office, JPL’s MALTO and Mystic, AGI’s STK, Goddard’s GMAT software, C, C++, and CUDA (a GPU programming language).
References:
Dr. James M. Longuski (advisor)
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics,Purdue University,
701 W. Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045
Office Phone: (765) 494-5139, Home Phone: (765) 423-1287,
Email:
Dr. Kathleen Howell
Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics,Purdue University,
701 W. Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045
Office Phone: (765) 494-5786
Email:
Dr. Steven Landry
Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering,Purdue University,
315 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2023
Phone: (765) 494-6256
Email:
Dr. Damon Landau
Mission Design Engineer, Outer Planet Mission Analysis Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, M/S 301-121
4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA 91109
Phone: (626) 710-6466
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