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Kantha, Lakshmi

Professor Emerita/Emeritus

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Research

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  • My principal research interest is modeling of oceans and oceanic processes. However, my current research focus is turbulent mixing in the oceans and the atmosphere. A related research activity is synergistic use of VHF radars and UAVs to study turbulent and layered structures in the lower moist troposphere through weeks-long field campaigns at a dedicated MST radar facility in Shigaraki, Japan. Another is study of mixing in the upper layers of the Bay of Bengal, which affects the intra-seasonal variability of Indian monsoon. I also study the use of radiosondes and GPS occultations to locate and quantify turbulence in the troposphere and the lower stratosphere, for applications to aviation safety. I also work on Aerospace related topics, such as the state of the commercial aircraft industry.

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  • Oceans, Atmosphere, Turbulence, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Rockets, Aircraft Engines, MST radars, UAVs

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Teaching

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  • ASEN 4013 - Foundations of Propulsion
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    Describes aerothermodynamics and design of both rocket and air-breathing engines. Includes ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and turboprop engines, as well as liquid, solid, and hybrid rockets.
  • ASEN 5018 - Graduate Projects I
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Exposes MS and PhD students to project management and systems engineering disciplines while working a complex aerospace engineering project as part of a project team. The project team may perform some or all of the following project activities during this first semester of the two-semester course sequence: requirements, definition, design and design review, build, test, and verification. Recommended prerequisite: ASEN 4138 or ASEN 5148 or ASEN 5158 or instructor consent required.
  • ASEN 5053 - Space Propulsion
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
    This course is designed to teach the theory, analysis and design of modern space propulsion systems. Lectures describe the thermodynamics of rocket propulsion and nozzle flow theory, followed by in-depth study of cold gas thrusters, monopropellant and bipropellant liquid rockets, solid and hybrid rockets, electric propulsion, nuclear rockets, and solar sails. If time permits, other exotic propulsion technologies will be dealt with.
  • ASEN 5063 - Aircraft Propulsion
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2020
    Designed to teach the theory, analysis and design of engines used for aircraft propulsion. Will deal with engine selection, engine performance, analysis and design of various components of modern aircraft engines, with emphasis on recent developments. Recommended prerequisite: ASEN 4013 or equivalent or instructor consent required.
  • ASEN 6028 - Graduate Projects II
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Exposes MS and PhD students to leadership positions in project management and systems engineering while working a complex aerospace engineering project as part of a project team. The project team may perform some or all of the following project activities during this second semester of the two-semester course sequence: requirements definition, design and design review, build, test, and verification. Recommended prerequisite: ASEN 4138 or ASEN 5148 or ASEN 5018 or ASEN 5158 or instructor consent required.

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