* indicates student of Dr. Schmitz
Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
18 Jha, P. K., Churchfield, M. J., and S. Schmitz, S., 2015, Blade Load Unsteadiness and Turbulence Statistics in an Actuator-Line Computed Turbine-Turbine Interaction Problem, Under Review, ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering.
17 Kody, F.*, Corle, E. L.*, Maughmer, M. D., and S. Schmitz, 2015, Higher-Harmonic Deployment of Trailing-Edge Flaps for Rotor-Performance Enhancement and Vibration Reduction, Under Review, AIAA Journal of Aircraft.
16 Reich, D.*, Shenoy, R., Smith, M. , and S. Schmitz, 2015, A Review of 60 Years of Rotor Hub Wake Physics (1954-2014), Under Review, Journal of the American Helicopter Society.
15 Schmitz, S., and J. G. Coder, 2015, Inviscid Circulatory-Pressure Field Derived from the Navier-Stokes Equations. AIAA Journal 53(1):33-41.
14 Schmitz, S., 2014, Finite-Domain Viscous Correction to the Kutta-Joukowski Theorem in Incompressible Flow. AIAA Journal 52(9):2079-2083.
13 Reich, D.*, Elbing, B., Berezin, C., and S. Schmitz, 2014, Water Tunnel Flow Diagnostics of Wake Structures Downstream of a Model Helicopter Rotor Hub. Journal of the American Helicopter Society 59 032001 (12 pages).
12 Jha, P.*, Churchfield, M. J., Moriarty, P. J., and S. Schmitz, 2014. Guidelines for Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-type Grids. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering 136:031003-11.
11 Dowler, J. L.*, and S. Schmitz, 2014. A Solution-Based Stall Delay Model for Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines. Accepted with Minor Revisions, Wind Energy.
10 Mena, I., Schmitz, S., and D. K. McLaughlin, 2014. An Evaluation of a Course that Introduces Undergraduate Students to Authentic Aerospace Engineering Research, Under Review, Advances in Engineering Education.
9 Kody, F.*, Bramesfeld, G, and S. Schmitz, 2013. An Efficient Methodology for Using a Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Winglet Design. Technical Soaring 37(3):45-56.
8 Yiqiang, H., Palacios, J., and S. Schmitz. 2012. Scaled Ice Accretion Experiments on a Rotating Wind Turbine Blade, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics 109:55-67.
7 Schmitz, S., Bhagwat, M., Moulton, M. A., Caradonna F. X., and J. J. Chattot. 2009. The Prediction and Validation of Hover Performance and Detailed Blade Loads, Journal of the American Helicopter Society 54 032004 (12 pages).
6 Schmitz, S. 2009. On the Tip-Vortex Strength of Low-Drag Wings in Lifting-Line Theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics Journal, Technical Note 17:356-359.
5 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2007. Flow Physics and Stokes’ Theorem in Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, Computers and Fluids 36:1583-1587, also in Computational Fluid Dynamics 2006, Springer :801-806.
4 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2007. Method for Aerodynamic Analysis of Wind Turbines at Peak Power, AIAA Journal of Propulsion and Power, Technical Note 23:243-246.
3 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2006. Characterization of Three-Dimensional Effects for the Rotating and Parked NREL Phase VI Wind Turbine, ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering 128:445-454.
2 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2006. A Coupled Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Solver for the Numerical Analysis of Wind Turbines, Computers and Fluids 35:742-745, also in Computational Fluid Dynamics 2004, Springer :289-294.
1 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2005. A Parallelized Coupled Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Solver, ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering 127:475-487.
Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings
5 Suzuki, K., Schmitz, S., Ouyang, H, and J. J. Chattot, 2014. Extension of an Unsteady Hybrid Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Solver to Wind Turbine Aerodynamic Simulations at Higher Yaw Angles, Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, GT2014-25596.
4 Mena, I., and S. Schmitz, 2013, An Exploratory Study of the Research Mentor Experience in a Novel Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Course, Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Conference and Exposition.
3 McLaughlin, D., K., Schmitz, S., and I. Mena, 2013, Report on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students in a Novel Aerospace Engineering Course Integrating Teaching and Research, Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Conference and Exposition.
2 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2006. Characterization of Three-Dimensional Effects for the Rotating and Parked NREL Phase VI Wind Turbine, AIAA-2006-0392.
1 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2005. Application of a Parallelized Coupled Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Solver to the NREL Phase VI Rotor, AIAA-2005-0593, A Collection of the 2005 ASME Wind Energy Symposium Technical Papers :167-179.
Conference Proceedings, Presentations
31 Corle, E. L.*, Schmitz, S., Yang, T., and K. S. Brentner, 2015. Efficient Active Rotor Concepts for In-Plane Noise Reduction, AIAA-2015-0789.
30 Churchfield, M. J., Wang, Z.*, and S. Schmitz, 2015. Modeling Wind Turbine Tower and Nacelle Effects within an Actuator Line Model, AIAA-2015-0214.
29 Blasco, P. M.*, Palacios, J., and S. Schmitz, 2015. Investigation of Wind Turbine Power Generation During Atmospheric Icing by Multi-Disciplinary Experimentation, AIAA-2015-0496.
28 Jha, P.*, Duque, E. P. N., Bashioum, J. L.*, and S. Schmitz, S., 2014. Turbulent Transport Phenomena in the Wakes of Wind Turbines, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 70th Annual National Forum.
27 Reich, D.*, Schmitz, S., Shenoy, R., and M. Smith, 2014. An Assessment of the Long-Age Unsteady Rotor Hub Wake Physics for Empennage Analysis, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 70th Annual National Forum.
26 Yang, T., Brentner, K. S., Corle, E. L.*, and S. Schmitz, 2014. Understanding In-Plane Noise Control and Loading for Active Noise Control, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 70th Annual National Forum.
25 Kody, F.*, Corle, E.*, Maughmer, M. D., and S. Schmitz, 2014. Non-Harmonic Deployment of Trailing Edge Flaps for Rotor Performance Enhancement and Vibration Reduction, AHS 5th Decennial Aeromechanics Specialists’ Conference.
24 Jha, P.*, Churchfield, M. J., Moriarty, P. J., and S. Schmitz, 2014. The Effect of Various Actuator-Line Modeling Approaches on Turbine-Turbine Interactions and Wake-Turbulence Statistics in Atmospheric Boundary-Layer Flow, AIAA-2014-0710.
23 Motta-Mena, J., Jha, P.*, Campbell, R., Schmitz, S., and J. G. Brasseur, 2014. Coupling of a Fluid-Structure Interaction – Actuator Line Solver for Implementation in a Cyber Wind Facility, AIAA-2014-0717.
22 Jha, P. *, and S. Schmitz. 2013. An Actuator Curve Embedding Method to Model Wind Turbine Wakes, (abstract) Bulletin of the American Physical Society :58.
21 Reich, D.*, Elbing, B., and S. Schmitz, 2013, Experimental Investigation of a Helicopter Rotor Hub Wake(abstract) Bulletin of the American Physical Society :58.
20 Jha, P.*, Churchfield, M. J., Moriarty, P. J., and S. Schmitz, 2013. On Turbine-Turbine Interactions Subject to Atmospheric Boundary-Layer Inflow - The Effect of Various Actuator-Line Approaches, International Conference on Future Technologies for Wind Energy, Laramie, WY, Oct. 7-9.
19 Reich, D.*, Elbing, B., Berezin, C., and S. Schmitz, 2013, Water Tunnel Flow Diagnostics of Wake Structures Downstream of a Model Helicopter Rotor Hub, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 69th Annual National Forum.
18 Kody, F.*, Maughmer, M. D., and S. Schmitz, 2013, Non-Harmonic Deployment of Active Devices for Rotor Performance Enhancement, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 69th Annual National Forum.
17 Schmitz, S., and P. K. Jha*, 2013, Modeling the Wakes of Wind Turbines and Rotorcraft Using the Actuator-Line Method in an OpenFOAM – LES Solver, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 69th Annual National Forum.
16 Kody, F.*, Bramesfeld, G, and S. Schmitz, 2013. Winglet Design for Sailplanes Using Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm, AIAA-2013-0781.
15 Dowler, J. L.*, and S. Schmitz, 2013. A Solution-Based Stall Delay Model for Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines, AIAA-2013-0912.
14 Jha, P.*, Churchfield, M. J., Moriarty, P. J., and S. Schmitz, 2013. Accuracy of State-of-the-Art Actuator-Line Modeling for Wind Turbine Wakes, AIAA-2013-0608.
13 Jha, P. *, Churchfield, M., Moriarty, P., and S. Schmitz. 2012. Accuracy of Current Actuator-Line Modeling Methods in Predicting Blade Loads and Wakes of Wind Turbines, (abstract) Bulletin of the American Physical Society :57(17):43.
12 Brasseur, J., Vijayakumar, G., Lavely, A., Nandi, T., Jayaraman, B., Jha, P.*, Dunbar, A., Motta-Mena, J., Haupt, S., Craven, B., Campbell, R., S. Schmitz, and E. Paterson. 2012. The Penn State “Cyber Wind Facility”, (abstract) Bulletin of the American Physical Society :57(17):241.
11 Jha, P.*, Brillembourg, D.*, and S. Schmitz. 2012. Wind Turbines under Atmospheric Icing Conditions – Ice Accretion Modeling, Aerodynamics, and Control Strategies for Mitigating Performance Degradation, AIAA-2012-1287.
10 Schmitz, S. 2011. The Kutta-Zhukovsky Lift Theorem revisited: Alteration due to the Viscous Wake, (abstract) Bulletin of the American Physical Society :56(18):128.
9 Suzuki, K., Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2010. Analysis of a Swept Wind Turbine Blade Using a Hybrid Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Model, Computational Fluid Dynamics 2010, Springer :213-218.
8 Schmitz, S., Bhagwat, M., and F. X. Caradonna. 2010. Physical and Numerical Issues in the Prediction of Free Wake Hover Performance, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 66th Annual National Forum.
7 Schmitz, S., Bhagwat, M., and F. X. Caradonna. 2009. A Generalized Potential Method for Modeling Rotor Wake Flows, AIAA-2009-3856.
6 Bhagwat, M., Caradonna, F. X., and S. Schmitz. 2009. Some Applications and Developments of the Vorticity Embedded Potential Model for Rotor Flow, Rotorcraft Wake Prediction Basic Research Workshop Proceedings :327-336.
5 Bhagwat, M., Caradonna, F. X., Schmitz, S., and M. A. Moulton. 2008. Similarity Scaling Trends Using a Hybrid CFD-based Hover Performance Tool, Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society 64th Annual National Forum.
4 Schmitz, S., Chattot, J. J., Bhagwat, M., Moulton, M. A., and F. X. Caradonna. 2008. The Prediction and Validation of Hover Performance and Detailed Blade Loads, American Helicopter Society Aeromechanics Specialist’s Conference.
3 Schmitz, S., Bhagwat, M., Moulton, M. A., and F. X. Caradonna. 2008. A Contour Coupling Methodology for Helicopter Hover Performance Analysis, AIAA-2008-0404.
2 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2005. Influence of the Vortical Wake behind Wind Turbines using a Coupled Navier-Stokes/Vortex-Panel Methodology, Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics 2005, Elsevier Ltd. :832-836.
1 Schmitz, S., and J. J. Chattot. 2005. Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamics of the NREL Phase VI Rotor near Peak Power, AIAA-2005-4850.