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Thomas T. Myers

Senior Vice President and Technical Director

Thomas T. MyersB.S. Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 1969

M.S. Mechanics and Structures, University of California, Los Angeles, 1975

Mr. Myers has broad interests in vehicle dynamics and control including applications to aerospace, automotive and marine vehicles.  Over his career he has managed or served as Principal Investigator on many Government research contracts and consulting projects in these technology areas.  He is currently Principal Investigator for an Army project, entitled Free fall Analysis and Simulation Tool (FAST), dealing with the aerodynamics and dynamics of free fall parachutists. 

Previously Mr. Myers was the Principal Investigator of a Missile Defense Agency project to develop an autonomous flight control system for the MDA High Altitude Airship (HAA).  Earlier he developed a variable speed aerial refueling drogue concept under an Air Force contract.  Mr. Myers was Principal Investigator on a NASA study of the STI Dynamic Icing Detection System (DIDS) intended to detect aircraft icing through near real time aerodynamic parameter identification. He developed a concept for a high aspect ratio/high range guided airdrop vehicle concept under an Air Force contract.

Under an ONR contract he conducted a study of the dynamics and control of cranes on Navy crane ships. His earlier research and development work included hypersonic flying qualities for the National Aerospace Plane (NASP), ground handling dynamics of a Navy trainer aircraft, aeroservoelastic control for hypersonic aircraft, and the dynamics of high agility fighter aircraft.  He led STI projects involving the NASA/Navy F-8 Oblique Wing Research Aircraft, the Advanced Tactical Fighter, the X-31 supermaneuverable aircraft, Direct Force Control aircraft, the X-29 and Space Shuttle.  Prior to joining STI in 1973, Mr. Myers worked in the Aerodynamics Group of Rockwell International on the B-1 bomber and Space Shuttle stability and control.  Mr. Myers is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a member of SAE, and the SAE/IEEE Aerospace Control and Guidance Systems Committee. 

Selected Bibliography

T. T. Myers, C.-Y. Liang, Ph.D., R. Mittal, Ph.D., F. Najjar, Ph.D., A. vonLoebbecke, and J. Craley, “Free Fall Analysis and Simulation Tool (FAST),” presented at 20th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar, Seattle, WA, 4-7 May 2009. (AIAA 2009-2919, STI-P-731)

G. D. Modica, T. Nehrkorn, and T. T. Myers, “An Investigation of Stratospheric Winds in Support of the High Altitude Airship,” presented at 13th Conference on Aviation Range and Aerospace Meteorology (ARAM), New Orleans, LA, 20-24 January 2008. (STI-P-724)

B. P. Danowsky and T. T. Myers, “Considerations in the Lateral Stability Characteristics of Airship Dynamics,” presented at AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, Hawaii, 18 - 21 August 2008. (AIAA 2008-6872, STI-P-717)

G. D. Modica, T. Nehrkorn, and T. T. Myers, “The Development of a Vertical Wind Shear Model for the Lower Stratosphere In Support of the High Altitude Airship,” presented at 12th Conference on Aviation Range and Aerospace Meteorology (ARAM), Atlanta, GA, 30 January - 02 February 2006. (STI-P-669)

J. G. Howe, D. Lee, Ph.D., J. P. Chrstos, Ph.D., O. Balling, Ph.D., T. T. Myers, R. W. Allen, D. J. Gorsich, and A. Reid, “Further Analysis of Potential Road/Terrain Characterization Rating Metrics,” presented at SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Chicago, IL, November 2, 2005. (SAE 2005-01-3562, STI-P-664)

J. G. Howe, D. Lee, Ph.D., J. P. Chrstos, Ph.D., T. T. Myers, R. W. Allen, D. J. Gorsich, and A. Reid, “Analysis of Potential Road/Terrain Characterization Rating Metrics,” SAE Transactions: Journal of Commercial Vehicles, vol. 113, no. 2, 2004. (SAE 2004-01-2640, STI-P-628)

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J. G. Howe, D. Lee, Ph.D., J. P. Chrstos, Ph.D., T. T. Myers, R. W.  Allen, D. J. Gorsich, and A. Reid, “Analysis of Potential Road/Terrain   Characterization Rating Metrics,” SAE Transactions: Journal of   Commercial Vehicles, vol. 113, no. 2, 2004. (SAE 2004-01-2640,  STI-P-628)

J. G. Howe, J. P. Chrstos, Ph.D., R. W. Allen, T. T. Myers, D. Lee,  Ph.D., C.-Y. Liang, Ph.D., D. J. Gorsich, and A. Reid, “Quarter car   model stress analysis for terrain/road profile ratings,” International   Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), vol. 36, no. 2/3, pp. 248-269, 2004.  (STI-P-643)

J. G. Howe, D. Lee, Ph.D., C.-Y. Liang, Ph.D., J. P. Chrstos, Ph.D.,  T. T. Myers, R. W. Allen, D. J. Gorsich, and A. J. Scott, “Development   of a Road/Terrain Characterization Rating Tool,” presented at SAE Truck   & Bus Conference, Fort Worth, TX, November 10-11, 2003. (SAE   2003-01-3408, STI-P-627)

D. H. Klyde, T. T. Myers, R. E. Magdaleno, and J. G. Reinsberg,  “Identification of the Dominant Ground Handling Characteristics of a   Navy Jet Trainer,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 25,  no. 3, pp. 546-552, 2002. (AIAA 2000-3903, STI-P-568)

D. H. Klyde, R. E. Magdaleno, T. T. Myers, and J. G. Reinsberg,  “Development and Evaluation of Aircraft Ground Handling Maneuvers and   Metrics,” presented at AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference and   Exhibit, Montreal, Canada, August 6-9, 2001. (AIAA 2001-4011, STI-P-578)

T. T. Myers, D. H. Klyde, and R. E. Magdaleno, “The Dynamic Icing   Detection System (DIDS),” presented at AIAA 38th Aerospace Sciences   Meeting and Exhibition, Reno, NV, January 10-13, 2000. (AIAA 2000-0364,  STI-P-562)

R. W. Allen, T. T. Myers, T. J. Rosenthal, and D. H. Klyde, “The   Effect of Tire Characteristics on Vehicle Handling and Stability,” SAE   Transactions Journal of Passenger Car - Mechanical Systems, vol. 109,  no., 2000. (SAE 2000-01-0698, STI-P-563)

R. W. Allen, Z. Parseghian, T. T. Myers, and D. Damos, “Performance   Tests for Assessing Fitness for Duty,” presented at Tenth International   Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Columbus, OH, May 3-6, 1999.  (STI-P-557)

D. T. McRuer, D. H. Klyde, and T. T. Myers, “Development of a   Comprehensive PIO Theory,” presented at AIAA Atmospheric Flight   Mechanics Conference, San Diego, CA, July 29-31, 1996. (AIAA 96-3433,  STI-P-524)

D. H. Klyde, D. T. McRuer, and T. T. Myers, “Pilot-Induced   Oscillation Analysis and Prediction with Actuator Rate Limiting,”  Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 81-89,  1996. (AIAA 96-3432, STI-P-523A)

P. M. Thompson, T. T. Myers, and C. Suchomel, “Conventional   Longitudinal Axis Autopilot Design for a Hypersonic Vehicle,” presented   at AIAA 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting & Exhibit, Reno, NV, January   9-12 1995. (SAE 95-0556)

T. T. Myers, D. H. Klyde, D. T. McRuer, and C. Suchomel, “Influence   of Path-Attitude Lag in Hypersonic Flying Qualities,” presented at AIAA   33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 9-12   1995. (AIAA 95-0555)

G. L. Larson, D. H. Klyde, T. T. Myers, D. T. McRuer, and C.  Suchomel, “Military Missions and Linearized Model for a Hypersonic   Vehicle,” presented at AIAA 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit,  Reno, NV, January 9-12 1995. (AIAA 95-0851)

R. W. Allen, T. T. Myers, and T. J. Rosenthal, “Vehicle Stability   Considerations with Automatic and Four Wheel Steering Systems,”  presented at IPC-7 Conference, Phoenix, AZ, June 1993. (STI-P-492)

D. T. McRuer and T. T. Myers, “Perspective on Hypersonic Vehicle   Dynamic Deficiencies and Flying Qualities,” presented at 10th National   Aerospace Plane Symposium, Monterey, CA, April 23-26, 1991. (STI-P-467)

P. Cheng, S. Chan, T. T. Myers, D. H. Klyde, and D. T. McRuer,  “Aeroservoelastic Stabilization Techniques for Hypersonic Flight   Vehicles,” presented at AIAA Third International Aerospace Planes   Conference, Orlando, FL, December 3-5, 1991. (AIAA 91-5056, STI-P-484)

D. T. McRuer, T. T. Myers, and P. M. Thompson, Ph.D. , “Literal   Singular-Value-Based Flight Control System Design Techniques,” Journal   of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 913-919, 1989.  (AIAA 86-2712, STI-P-418)

D. T. McRuer, D. E. Johnston, T. T. Myers, and R. H. Hoh, “Space Shuttle   Experience and NASP Flying Qualities,” presented at 5th National   Aero-Space Plane Symposium, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA,  Oct. 18-21, 1988. (STI-P-431)

T. T. Myers, D. T. McRuer, and D. E. Johnston, “Flying Qualities   Analysis for Nonlinear Large Amplitude,” presented at AIAA/ASEE Aircraft   Design, Systems and Operation Meeting, St. Louis, MO, Sept. 14-16,  1987. (AIAA 87-2904, STI-P-413)

D. T. McRuer and T. T. Myers, “Connections Between Conventional and   Singular-Value-Based Multi-Vehicle Flight Control System Design   Techniques,” presented at AIAA/AHS/ASEE Aircraft Systems, Design &  Technology Meeting, Dayton, OH, Oct. 20-22, 1986. (AIAA 86-2712,  STI-P-393)

D. T. McRuer, D. E. Johnston, and T. T. Myers, “A Perspective on   Superaugmented Flight Control Advantages and Problems,” Journal of   Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 530-540, 1984.  (AGARD CP-384, STI-P-358)

T. T. Myers, D. McRuer, and D. E. Johnston, “Space Shuttle Flying   Qualities and Flight Control System Assessment,” presented at AIAA   Guidance and Control Conference, San Diego, CA, August 9-11, 1982.

W. A. Johnson, T. T. Myers, R. J. DiMarco, and R. W. Allen, “A   Downhill Grade Severity Rating System,” presented at SAE Truck Meeting   & Exposition, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, MI, Nov. 9-12 1981. (SAE   811263, STI-P-292)

R. Hoh, T. T. Myers, and I. L. Ashkenas, “Development of a Tentative   Flying Qualities Criterion for Aircraft with Independent Control of Six   Degrees of Freedom—Analysis and Flight Test,” presented at AGARD Flight   Mechanics Panel Meeting, Florence, Italy, 9-11 Oct. 1981 1981.

S. J. Craig, R. F. Ringland, and T. T. Myers, “Design Considerations   for CCV Control Mode Implementation,” presented at AIAA Atmospheric   Flight Mechanics Conference, Boulder, CO, Aug. 6-8, 1979.