Journal Publications
2022
C. Butler, M. Costello, and B. Dickinson, “Aerodynamic Stabilization of a Finless Projectile with Active Nose Deflection,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol 59, No 5, pp 1592-1601, 2022.
2021
C. Butler, M. Costello, “Vehicle Design in Aerial Robotics,” Current Robotics Reports, Vol 2, No 4, pp 415–426, 2021.
A. Krishnan, A. Krishnan, M. Costello, “Suppression of Ground Resonance in Rotorcraft using Active Landing Gear,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, pp 1–13, 2021.
2020
A. Krishnan, A. Krishnan, J. Kearney, M. Costello, A. Glezer, “Aero-Driven Bleed-Air Applied to Roll Control,” Journal of Aircraft, Vol 57, No 4, pp 652-663, 2020.
C. Di Leo, B. León, J. Wachlin, M. Kurien, A. Krishnan, A. Krishnan, J. Rimoli, M. Costello, “Design of a Crashworthy Cable-Driven Four-Bar Link Robotic Landing Gear System,” Journal of Aircraft, Vol 57, No 2, pp 224–244, 2020.
2019
M. Cacan, M. Costello, “Human in the Loop Control of Guided Airdrop Systems," Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol 84, pp 1141-1149, 2019. (PDF)
M. Gross, M. Costello, “Smart Projectile Parameter Estimation Using Meta-Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol 56, No 5, pp 1508-1519, 2019. (PDF)
J. Wachlin, M. Ward, M. Costello, “In-canopy Sensors for State Estimation of Precision Guided Airdrop Systems,” Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol 90, pp 357–367, 2019. (PDF)
2018
M. Dowling, M. Costello, “Feasibility Study of a Wind Energy Harvesting System for Guided Airdrop Systems," Journal of Aircraft, Vol 55, No 5, pp 2127-2136, 2018. (PDF)
M. Cacan, M. Costello, “Adaptive Control of Precision Guided Airdrop Systems with Highly Uncertain Dynamics,”Journal of Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 41, No 5, pp 1025-1035, 2018. (PDF)
Z. Yiming, P. Tsiotras, M. Costello, “Optimal Aircraft Trajectories for Wind Extraction,” Journal of Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Dynamics, Vol 41, No 2, pp 488-496, 2018. (PDF)
2017
M. Cacan, E. Scheuermann, M. Costello, “GPS Denied Navigation of Autonomous Parafoil Systems Using Beacon Measurements from a Single Location,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, Vol 140, No 4, DS-16-1547, DOI: 10.1115/1.4037654, 2017. (PDF)
M. Cacan, E. Scheuermann, M. Ward, M. Costello, "Utilizing Ground-Based LIDAR Measurements to Aid Autonomous Airdrop Systems," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Vol 231, No 10, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954410017705402, 2017. (PDF)
D. Kim, L. Strickland, M. Gross, J. Rogers, M. Costello, F. Fresconi and I. Celmins, ”Actuator Design and Flight Testing of an Active Microspoiler-Equipped Projectile,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, Vol 139, No 11, doi: 10.1115/1.40368082017, 2017. (PDF)
2016
C. Montalvo, M. Costello, "Avoiding Lockout Instability for Towed Parafoil Systems." Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2016. (PDF)
Kiefer JJ, Ward MM, Costello MM. "Rotorcraft Hard Landing Mitigation Using Robotic Landing Gear." ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. 2016;138(3):031003-031003-11. doi:10.1115/1.4032286.(PDF)
2015
E. Leylek, M. Costello, "Use of Compliant Hinges to Tailor Flight Dynamics of Unmanned Aircraft," Journal of Aircraft, DOI: 10.2514/1.C033056, 2015. (PDF)
E. Scheuermann, M. Ward, M. Cacan, M. Costello, "Combined Lateral and Longitudinal Control of Parafoils Using Upper-Surface Canopy Spoilers," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, DOI: 10.2514/1.G000892, 2015. (PDF)
S. Zarovy, M. Costello, "Extended State Observer for Helicopter Mass and Center-of-Gravity Estimation," Journal of Aircraft, DOI: 10.2514/1.C033112, 2015. (PDF)
M. Cacan, E. Scheuermann, M. Ward, M. Costello, N. Slegers, “Autonomous Airdrop Systems Employing Ground Wind Measurements for Improved Landing Accuracy,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2015.2405851, 2015. (PDF)
C. Montalvo, and M. Costello. "Meta Aircraft Flight Dynamics." Journal of Aircraft, Vol 52, No 1, pp 107-115, 2015.(PDF)
E. Scheuermann, M. Costello, J. Sahu, S. Silton, “Aerodynamic Characterization of a Microspoiler System for Supersonic Finned Projectiles," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol 52, No 1, pp 253-263, 2015. (PDF)
F. Fresconi, I. Clemins, S. Silton, M. Costello, “High Maneuverability Projectile Flight Using Low Cost Components,” Aerospace Science and Technology, Volume 41, February 2015, Pages 175–188, 2015. (PDF)
2014
M. Gross, and M. Costello. "Impact point model predictive control of a spin-stabilized projectile with instability protection." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering October 2014 vol. 228 no. 12 2215-2225 (PDF)
J. Dykes, M. Costello, F. Fresconi, "Periodic Projectile Linear Theory for Aerodynamically Asymmetric Projectiles," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, Vol 228, No 11, pp 2094-2107, 2014. (PDF)
M. Ward, S. Culpepper, M. Costello, "Parafoil Control Using Payload Weight Shift," Journal of Aircraft, 51.1 (2014): 204-215. (PDF)
2013
L. Kaviratna, M. Costello, N. Slegers, "Projectile Fire Control Algorithm in a Spatially Varying Wind Field," Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, 10.11 (2013): 497-511. (PDF)
M. Ward, A. Gavrilovski, M. Costello, "Glide Slope Control Authority for Parafoil Canopies with Variable Incidence Angle", Journal of Aircraft, 50.5 (2013): 1504-1513. (PDF)
M. Ward, M. Costello, “Adaptive Glide Slope Control for Parafoil and Payload Aircraft,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 36.4 (2013): 1019-1034. (PDF)
E. Scheuermann, M. Costello, “Specialized Algorithm for Navigation of a Micro Hopping Air Vehicle Using Only IMU Sensors,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 135.2 (2013): 024505. (PDF)
S. Zarovy, M. Costello, A. Mehta, "Experimental Method for Studying Gust Effects on Micro Rotorcraft," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering 227.4 (2013): 703-713. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, G. Cooper, “Design Considerations for Stability of Liquid Payload Projectiles,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 50.1 (2013): 169-178. (PDF)
2012
J. Dykes, C. Montalvo, M. Costello, J. Sahu, “Use of Micro Spoilers for Control of Finned Projectiles,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 94.6 (2012): 1131-1140. (PDF)
E. Leylek, M. Ward, M. Costello, “Flight Dynamic Simulation for Multibody Aircraft Configurations,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35.6 (2012): 1828-1842. (PDF)
A. Gavrilovski, M. Ward, M. Costello, “Parafoil Control Authority with Upper Surface Canopy Spoilers,” Journal of Aircraft, 49.5 (2012): 1391-1397. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Smart Projectile State Estimation Using Evidence Theory,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35.3 (2012): 824-833. (PDF)
G. Cooper, F. Fresconi, M. Costello, “Flight Stability of an Asymmetric Projectile with Activating Canards,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 49.1 (2012): 130-135. (PDF)
M. Ward, M. Costello, N. Slegers, “Specialized System Identification for Parafoil and Payload Systems,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35.2 (2012): 588-597. (PDF)
J. Rogers, N. Slegers, M. Costello, “A Method for Defining Wind Turbine Setback Standards,” Wind Energy, 15.2 (2012): 289–303. (PDF)
F. Fresconi, G. Cooper, I.Celmins, J. DeSpirito, M. Costello, "Flight Mechanics of a Novel Guided Spin-Stabilized Projectile Concept," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, 226.3 (2012): 327-340. (PDF)
2011
C. Montalvo, M. Costello, “Effect of Canard Stall on Projectile Roll and Pitch Damping,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, 225.9 (2011): 1003-1011. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, T. Harkins, M. Hamaoui, “Effective Use of Magnetometer Feedback for Smart Projectile Applications,” Navigation, 58.3 (2011): 203-219. (PDF)
G. Cooper, M. Costello, “Trajectory Prediction of Spin Stabilized Projectiles with a Liquid Payload,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 48.4 (2011): 664-672. (PDF)
J. Wright, M. Costello, “Use of Ground Based Signals of Opportunity for Smart Projectile Navigation,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, 225.1 (2011): 63-76. (PDF)
F. Fresconi, G. Cooper, M. Costello, “Practical Assessment of Real-Time Impact Point Estimators for Smart Weapons,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, 24.1 (2011): 1-11. (PDF)
2010
J. Rogers, M. Costello, D. Hepner, “A Roll Orientation Estimator for Smart Projectiles Using Thermopile Sensors,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 34.3 (2010): 688-697. (PDF)
M. Ward, M. Costello, N. Slegers, “On the Benefits of In-Flight System Identification for Autonomous Airdrop Systems,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 33.5 (2010): 1313-1326. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Design of a Roll-Stabilized Mortar Projectile with Reciprocating Canards,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 33.4 (2010): 1026-1034. (PDF)
2009
N. Slegers, J. Rogers, M. Costello, M. Puga, P. Arons, “Modeling the Risk of a Failed Wind Turbine Blade Impacting a Power Transmission Line,” Wind Engineering, 33.6 (2009): 587-606. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “A Variable Stability Projectile Using an Internal Moving Mass,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, 223.7 (2009): 927-938. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Cantilever Beam Design for Projectile Internal Moving Mass Systems,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 131.5 (2009): 051008. (PDF)
E. Beyer, M. Costello, “Measured and Simulated Motion of a Hopping Rotochute,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 32.5 (2009): 1560-1569. (PDF)
M. Abraham, M. Costello, “In-Flight Estimation of Helicopter Gross Weight and Mass Center Location,” Journal of Aircraft, 46.3 (2009): 1042-1049. (PDF)
E. Beyer, M. Costello, “Performance of a Hopping Rotochute," International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles, Multi-Science Publishing Company, 1.2 (2009): 121-137. (PDF)
2008
M. Costello, J. Sahu, "Using computational fluid dynamic/rigid body dynamic results to generate aerodynamic models for projectile flight simulation." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering 222.7 (2008): 1067-1079. (PDF)
D. Ollerenshaw, M. Costello, “Model Predictive Control of a Direct Fire Projectile Equipped with Canards,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 130.6 (2008): 061010. (PDF)
D. Ollerenshaw, M. Costello, “Simplified Projectile Swerve Solution for General Control Inputs,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 31.5 (2008): 1259-1265. (PDF)
J. Rogers, M. Costello, “Control Authority of a Projectile Equipped with a Controllable Internal Translating Mass,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 31.5 (2008): 1323-1333. (PDF)
N. Slegers, E. Beyer, M. Costello, “Use of Variable Incidence Angle for Glide Slope Control of Autonomous Parafoils,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 31.3 (2008): 585-596. (PDF)
2007
J. Kokes, M. Costello, J. Sahu, “Generating an Aerodynamic Model for Projectile Flight Simulation Using Unsteady Time Accurate Computational Fluid Dynamic Results,” WIT Transactions on Modeling and Simulation, 45 (2007): 31-54. (PDF)
E. Beyer, M. Costello, “Flight Dynamics and Control Authority of Flap-Controlled Open Boxes,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 30.3 (2007): 827-834. (PDF)
N. Slegers, M. Costello, “Variable Structure Observer for Control Bias on Unmanned Air Vehicles,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 30.1 (2007): 281-286. (PDF)
2006
G. Frost, M. Costello, “Control Authority of a Projectile Equipped with an Internal Unbalanced Part,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 128.4 (2006): 1005-1012. (PDF)
N. Slegers, J. Kyle, M. Costello, “A Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Technique for Unmanned Air Vehicles,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 29.5 (2006): 1179-1188. (PDF)
J. Kyle, M. Costello, “Comparison of Measured and Simulated Motion of a Scaled Dragline Excavation System,” Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 44.9 (2006): 816-833. (PDF)
2005
M. Costello, C. Webb, “Angular Rate Estimation Using an Array of Fixed and Vibrating Triaxial Acceleration Measurements,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 42.6 (2005): 1133-1137. (PDF)
L. Hainz, M. Costello, “Modified Projectile Linear Theory for Rapid Trajectory Prediction,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 28.5 (2005): pp 1006-1014. (PDF)
N. Slegers, M. Costello, “Model Predictive Control of a Parafoil and Payload System,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 28.4 (2005): pp 816-821. (PDF)
2004
G. Frost, M. Costello, “Simulation of a Mortar Launched, Parachute Deployed Battlefield Imaging System,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 126.3 (2004): 583-594. (PDF)
Cooper, M. Costello, “Flight Dynamic Response of Spinning Projectiles to Lateral Impulsive Loads,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 126.3 (2004): 605-613. (PDF)
M. Costello, J. Kyle, “A Method for Calculating Static Conditions of a Dragline Excavation System Using Dynamic Simulation,” Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 40 (2004): 233-247. (PDF)
M. Erickson, M. Costello, “Production Line Calibration for Sensors on Actively Controlled Bullets,” Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 126.2 (2004): 368-376. (PDF)
G. Frost, M. Costello, “Linear Theory of a Projectile with a Rotating Internal Part in Atmospheric Flight,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 27.5 (2004): 898-906. (PDF)
2003
N. Slegers, M. Costello, “Aspects of Control for a Parafoil and Payload System,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 26.6 (2003): 898-905. (PDF)
G. Frost, M. Costello, “Bomb Damage Assessment using a Dispensed Sensor Projectile,” IEEE Journal on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 39.3 (2003): 813-823. (PDF)