Education
Dec 1978 Columbia University, New York, New York D.E.Sc., Engineering Mechanics, Guggenheim Fellow
Dec 1975 University of Utah, off campus program, San Antonio, Texas M.B.A. without specialization
May 1973 Columbia University, New York, New York M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Guggenheim Fellow
Jun 1972 U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado B.S., Engineering Mechanics & Aeronautical Engineering
Professional Experience
Jul 2009 – Mar 2018 ATA Engineering San Diego, CA Senior Technical Advisor
Oct 2000 – Jul 2009 (Retired) Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology Member of Engineering Staff
Jun 1999 – Oct 2000 University of Idaho at Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, ID Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
Dec 1997 – Jun 1999 Prescient Technologies, Inc. Boston, MA Director of Implementation Services
Sep 1997 – Nov 1997 Boeing Reusable Space Systems On Contract From H. L. Yoh Company CAD/CAM Development Engineer
Jan 1986 – Aug 1997 Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology Member of Technical Staff
Jun 1972 – Jan 1986 U.S. Air Force Regular Commission, Awarded Meritorious Service Medal and Commendation Medal twice. Top secret clearance.
USAF personnel relocation policies resulted in the following assignments:
'85 – '86: Chief, Power Technology Branch, Aero Propulsion Laboratory, WrightPatterson AFB, Ohio. Responsible for 3 groups totaling 34 people involved in contracted and in-house research and development of auxiliary power, hydraulics, battery and thermal management technology.
'83 – '85: System Vibration Engineer, Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Program manager and principal investigator in active structural vibration control of space structures.
'79 – '83: Assist. Prof. of Aeronautics, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Taught graduate level courses in finite element analysis, dynamics, fluids and fatigue. Research advisor for Masters Theses and Systems Engineering Group Design Projects.
'83 – '86: Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering, promoted Jan 85 to Adjunct Professor in Aeronautical Engineering.
'76 '78: Doctoral Student, Guggenheim Fellow, Columbia University, New York, NY. Demonstrated a unified finite element technique for computation of fluid structure interaction.
'73 – '76: Project Engineer, San Antonio Air Logistics Center, San Antonio, Texas. T-38 Aerodynamicist and C-5 Structural Engineer.
'72 – '73: Masters Student, Columbia University, New York, NY. Guggenheim Fellow. Studied in the Institute of Flight Structures.
Publications
Archival, Peer Reviewed or Refereed Publications
Briggs, C. and Little, P., “Impacts of Organizational Culture and Personality Traits on Decision Making in Technical Organizations,” International Journal of Systems Engineering, Vol 11, No 1, Jan 2008.
Briggs, H.C. and Sampson, M, “Tying Requirements to Design Artifacts,” Proceedings of the INCOSE 2006 International Symposium, Orlando, Florida, July 9-13, 2006.
Bahill, T., and Briggs, C, “The Systems Engineering Started in the Middle Process: a consensus of systems engineers and project managers,” Systems Engineering, The Journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2001, pp156-167.
Briggs, H.C., “On the Role of CAx in Design Education,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 17 Number 4, 2001.
Charles R. DeVore, Hugh C. Briggs and Aaron R. DeWispelare, “Application of multiple objective optimization techniques to finite element model tuning,” Computers & Structures, Volume 24, Issue 5, Pages 683-690 (1986).
Invited Papers
Briggs, C., “A Survey of Integrated Tools for Air Vehicle Design, Part I,” Paper AIAA 2015-0802, Proceedings of the 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, 5-9 Jan, 2015.
Briggs, C., “A Survey of Integrated Tools for Air Vehicle Design, Part II,” Paper AIAA 2015-0803, Proceedings of the 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, 5-9 Jan, 2015.
Briggs, C., “Multi-Disciplinary Mechanical Modeling, Management and Exchange,” Invited Presentation, INCOSE Model-Based Systems Engineering Workshop, Jacksonville, FL, 21-22 January, 2012.
Briggs, C., Brown, G., Siebenaler, D., Faoro, J, and Rowe, S., “Model Based Definition,” Paper AIAA 2010-3138, Proceedings of the 51th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, 12 – 15 Apr, 2010.
Briggs, H.C., “CMMI Guidelines for Design Engineering,” Paper AIAA-2008-2336, Proceedings of the 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schamburg, IL, 7 – 10 Apr, 2008.
Briggs, H.C., “Tying Requirements to Design Artifacts,” Design/Simulation Workshop, Collaborative Product Development Associates, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, 12 Dec, 2007.
Briggs, H.C. and Stuckey, J, “Requirements for a CAE Data Model,” Design/Simulation Integration Workshop, Collaborative Product Development Associates, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, 15 March, 2006.
Briggs, H.C., “A Process for Design Engineering,” Paper AIAA-2004-6128, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2004 Conference, 27-29 September, 2004, San Diego, CA.
Linick, T.D. & Briggs, H.C., “Developing the JPL Engineering Processes,” Paper AIAA2004-6129, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2004 Conference, 27-29 September, 2004, San Diego, CA. Awarded Best Paper in Session.
Briggs, H.C., “Real-Time Operating Systems Issues,” Invited Presentation, 2nd Autonomy Workshop, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 6 Aug, 1997.
Thomas, N.W., Ames, C.K., & Briggs, H.C., “Reengineering the Systems Engineering Process: The Project Design Center and Flight System Testbed,” Invited Paper presented at the Systems Engineering Workshop, ESTEC, The Netherlands, 28-30 Nov, 1995.
Briggs, H.C., “Reengineering the JPL Project Design Process,” Invited Paper presented at the Fourth Specialized Conference on Operations Research and Engineering Design of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS),St. Louis MI, 2427 Oct, 1995.
Briggs, H.C., “The JPL Project Design Center,” Invited Paper, 2nd NASA Electronic Documentation Workshop, Hyatt Rickie’s, Palo Alto, CA, 24-26 May, 1995.
Briggs, H.C., “A Clear View for Astronomers,” Photonics Spectrum, November, 1991.
Travossos, R.H., K.A. Farry, and H.C. Briggs, “The Application of Systolic Array Processor Technology to Real-Time Control,” Invited Paper, 1985 ASME International Computers in Engineering, Boston, Mass, August 1985
Complete Publications List
Briggs, C., “Design and Implementation of a Flutter Suppression Experiment.” Paper AIAA 2017-4357, Proceedings of the AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Denver, CO, 5-9 June, 2017.
Briggs, C., Kammer, D., White, A., and Schwartz, D., “Integration of Structural Uncertainty and Robust Control,” Paper AIAA 2017-0185, Proceedings of the 58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Grapevine, TX, 9-13 Jan, 2017.
Briggs, C., Strawson, J., and Bewley, T., “Extending Low-Cost Linux Computers for Education and Applications in Embedded Control and Robotics, “ Paper AIAA 20160825, Proceedings of the 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, San Diego, CA, 4-8 Jan, 2016.
Bewley, T., Strawson, J., and Briggs, C., “Leveraging Open Standards and Credit-CardSized Linux Computers in Embedded Control & Robotics Education,” Paper AIAA 2015-0801, Proceedings of the 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, 5-9 Jan, 2015.
Briggs, C., “A Survey of Integrated Tools for Air Vehicle Design, Part I,” Paper AIAA 2015-0802, Proceedings of the 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, 5-9 Jan, 2015.
Briggs, C., “A Survey of Integrated Tools for Air Vehicle Design, Part II,” Paper AIAA 2015-0803, Proceedings of the 56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Kissimmee, FL, 5-9 Jan, 2015.
Antoun, George G. and Briggs, C., “Using Abaqus to Enable Accurate Stress Predictions of a Multi-Body System with Sliding Contact,” Simulia Community Conference, Providence, RI, 19-22 May, 2014.
Briggs, C., “Tracking Design Evolution in Aircraft Structural Modeling,” Paper AIAA2014-0216, AIAA SciTech Conference, National Harbor, MD, 13-17 January, 2014.
Briggs, C., “Tracking Design Evolution in Aircraft Structural Modeling,” Siemens PLM Connections Americas User Conference, Dallas, TX, 3-6 June, 2013.
Briggs, C., “A Comparison of Design and Analysis Processes,” Paper AIAA-2012-1809, Proceedings of the 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, 23 – 26 Apr, 2012.
Briggs, C. “Multi-Disciplinary Mechanical Modeling, Management and Exchange,” Invited Presentation, INCOSE Model-Based Systems Engineering Workshop, Jacksonville, FL, 21-22 January, 2012.
Briggs, C., “CFD Model Preparation in Aero-Mechanical Design,” Proceedings of the 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Nashville, TN, 9-12 Jan 2012.
Briggs, C., “Recent Progress in Design Education,” Proceedings of the 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Nashville, TN, 9-12 Jan 2012.
Briggs, C., “Aeromechanical Analysis of a Business Jet,” Siemens PLM Connections Americas User Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2-5 June 2011.
Briggs, C., and Kuhnla, R., “Aircraft Structural Modeling In Aero-Mechanical Design,” Paper AIAA-2011-1979, Proceedings of the 52nd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver, CO, 4 – 7 Apr, 2011.
Briggs, C., “Modeling for CFD In Aero-Mechanical Design,” Paper AIAA-2011-289, Proceedings of the 49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4 – 7 January, 2011.
Briggs, C., “Flexible Multibody Analysis of a Wing Flap Drive Mechanism,” Siemens PLM Connections Americas User Conference 2010, Dallas, TX, 28 June – 1 July, 2010.
Briggs, C., Brown, G., Siebenaler, D., Faoro, J, and Rowe, S., “Model Based Definition,” Paper AIAA 2010-3138, Proceedings of the 51th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, 12 – 15 Apr, 2010.
Briggs, C., “Application of Integrated Aero- Mechanical Tools to Design of a Flap Drive System,” Paper AIAA-2010-2784, Proceedings of the 51th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, 12 – 15 Apr, 2010.
Briggs, C., “Process Improvement Through Tool Integration In Aero- Mechanical Design,” Paper AIAA-2010-0311, Proceedings of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, FL, 4 – 7 January, 2010.
Briggs, C, “Aero-Mechanical Aircraft Design Examples,” Siemens PLM Connections Americas User Conference 2009, Nashville, TN, 1-4 June, 2009.
Briggs, C, “Improving Tools and Processes in Mechanical Design Collaboration,” Paper AIAA-2009-2580, Proceedings of the 50th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Palm Springs, CA, 4 – 7 May, 2009.
Briggs, H.C., “Record Management And Design Reuse,” Paper AIAA-2008-2005, Proceedings of the 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schamburg, IL, 7 – 10 Apr, 2008. Briggs, H.C., “Model Error Budgets,” Paper AIAA-2008-2173, Proceedings of the 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schamburg, IL, 7 – 10 Apr, 2008.
Briggs, H.C., “CMMI Guidelines for Design Engineering,” Paper AIAA-2008-2336, Proceedings of the 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Schamburg, IL, 7 – 10 Apr, 2008.
Briggs, H.C., “Tying Requirements to Design Artifacts,” Design/Simulation Workshop, Collaborative Product Development Associates, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, 12 Dec, 2007.
Briggs, C. and Little, P., “Impacts of Organizational Culture and Personality Traits on Decision Making in Technical Organizations,” International Journal of Systems Engineering, Vol 11, No 1, Jan 2008.
Briggs, H.C., “Managing Analysis Models in the Design Process,” Paper AIAA-20072286, 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, 23 – 26 Apr, 2007.
Briggs, H.C. and Sampson, M, “Tying Requirements to Design Artifacts,” Proceedings of the INCOSE 2006 International Symposium, Orlando, Florida, July 9-13, 2006.
Briggs, H.C., “Optomechanical Modeling in Mechanical Design,” PLMWorld 2006, Long Beach, CA, 8-12 May, 2006.
Knutson, K. and Briggs, H.C., “Practical Approaches to CAE in Collaborative Design,” PLMWorld 2006, Long Beach, CA, 8-12 May, 2006.
Briggs, H.C., Phillips, C.J., and Orzewalla, M.A, “Integrated Modeling of Advanced Opto-Mechanical Systems,” Paper AIAA-2006-2215, 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, 1 – 4 May 2006.
Briggs, H.C., “Knowledge Management In The Engineering Design Environment,” Paper AIAA-2006-2238, 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, 1 – 4 May 2006.
Lindensmith, C.A.; Briggs, H.C.; Beregovski, Y; Feria, V.A.; Goullioud, R.; Gursel, Y.; Hahn, I.; Kinsella, G.; Orzewalla, M.; Phillips, C.; Development and Validation of High Precision Models for SIM Planetquest,” Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, 4-11 March, 2006.
Briggs, H.C. and Stuckey, J, “Requirements for a CAE Data Model,” Design/Simulation Integration Workshop, Collaborative Product Development Associates, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, 15 March, 2006.
Briggs, H.C., and Knutson, K, “Integrated Modeling and Analysis Using TeamCenter Engineering,” PLMWorld 2005, Dallas, TX, 2-5 May, 2005.
Knutson, K, and Briggs, H.C., “Innovative Computing Techniques for NX Analysis and Post Processing To Fill Emerging Needs,” PLMWorld 2005, Dallas, TX, 2-5 May, 2005.
Briggs, H.C., “A Process for Design Engineering,” Paper AIAA-2004-6128, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2004 Conference, 27-29 September, 2004, San Diego, CA.
Linick, T.D. & Briggs, H.C., “Developing the JPL Engineering Processes,” Paper AIAA2004-6129, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2004 Conference, 27-29 September, 2004, San Diego, CA. Awarded Best Paper in Session.
Bahill, T., and Briggs, C, “The Systems Engineering Started in the Middle Process: a consensus of systems engineers and project managers,” Systems Engineering, The Journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2001, pp156-167.
Bahill, T., and Briggs, C, “When Systems Engineering Starts in the Middle of a Project,” Proceedings of the INCOSE 10th Annual International Symposium, pp. 565-571, July 1620, 2000, Minneapolis, MN.
Briggs, H.C., “On the Role of CAx in Design Education.” Proceedings of Designing Design Education for the 21st Century, Center for Design Education, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA, 19-21 May, 1999. Accepted August, 2000 for inclusion in special issue of International Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 17 Number 4, 2001.
Briggs, H.C., “Real-Time Operating Systems Issues,” Invited Presentation, 2nd Autonomy Workshop, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 6 Aug, 1997. Ames, C.; Burleigh, S; Briggs, H.; Auernheimer, B; “An Environment for Incremental Development of Distributed Extensible Asynchronous Real-time Systems”, In 4th International Workshop On Parallel And Distributed Real-Time Systems (WPDRTS), Honolulu, HI, April 15-16, 1996
Thomas, N.W., Ames, C.K., & Briggs, H.C., “Reengineering the Systems Engineering Process: The Project Design Center and Flight System Testbed,” Invited Paper presented at the Systems Engineering Workshop, ESTEC, The Netherlands, 28-30 Nov, 1995.
Briggs, H.C., “Reengineering the JPL Project Design Process,” Invited Paper presented at the Fourth Specialized Conference on Operations Research and Engineering Design of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS),St. Louis MI, 2427 Oct, 1995.
Briggs, H.C., “The JPL Project Design Center,” Invited Paper, 2nd NASA Electronic Documentation Workshop, Hyatt Rickie’s, Palo Alto, CA, 24-26 May, 1995.
Briggs, H.C. and Ames, C. “Experimental Attitude Control Simulation Architecture for System Development and Integration,” 18th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, Keystone, CO 1-5 February, 1995.
Melody, J.W. and Briggs, H.C., “Analysis of structural and optical interactions of the precision optical interferometer in space (POINTS),” Spaceborne Interferometry; Robert D. Reasenberg; Ed., Proc. SPIE Vol. 1947, 1993 , p. 44-57.
S.B. Shaklan, J.W. Yu, and Briggs, H.C., “Integrated structural and optical modeling of the orbiting stellar interferometer,” Space Astronomical Telescopes and Instruments II; P.Y.Bely and J.B. Breckinridge, Eds., Proc SPIE Vol 1945, 1993, pp.124-132.
L. Needels and H.C. Briggs, “Multidisciplinary Analysis of Segmented Reflector Telescopes,” 16th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, AAS-93-026, Keystone, Colorado, February 6-10, 1993. Briggs, H.C., “An Integrated Modeling and Design Tool for Advanced Optical Spacecraft,” Paper AIAA-92-4701-CP, 4th AIAA/AF/NASA/ OAI Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Cleveland, OH, 21-23 September, 1992.
Briggs, H.C. and L. Needels, “Integrated Modeling of an Interferometer Test Bed,” 1st IEEE Conference on Control Applications, Dayton, Oh, 23-26 September, 1992.
Briggs, H.C., “Integrated Multidisciplinary Modeling for Advanced Optical Missions: Technology Requirements, Final Report,” JPL D-9934, 10 July, 1992.
Briggs, H.C., “IMOS Integration Workbench User Guide,” JPL D-9836, 1 June, 1992.
Briggs, H.C., L. Needels and B.M. Levine, “Integrated Modeling of Advanced Optical Systems,” Proceedings of the Fifth NASA/DoD Control/Structure Interaction Technology Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV, 3-6 March, 1992.
Briggs, H.C. and L. Needels, “Integrated Multidisciplinary Analysis of Segmented Reflector Telescopes,” Paper 1696-18, SPIE Conference on Controls for Optical Systems, Orlando, Fla, 20-24 April, 1992.
Briggs, H.C., “Integrated Modeling and Design of Advanced Optical Systems,” Paper AIAA 92-1249, 1992 Aerospace Design Conference, Irvine, California, 3-6 February, 1992.
Ryaciotaki-Boussalis, H. A. ; Briggs, H. C., and Ih, C. C., “Dynamic Performance Modeling and Stability Analysis of a Segmented Reflector Telescope,” IEEE American Controls Conference, pp 1705-170, 1991 Briggs, H.C., “A Clear View for Astronomers,” Photonics Spectrum, November, 1991.
Briggs, H.C., “Control/Structure Interaction Conceptual Design Tool,” Proceedings of the Third Air Force/NASA Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization,” San Francisco, California, 24-26 September, 1990.
J. Fanson, Briggs, H., Chu, C., Lurie, B., Smith, R., Eldred, D., and Liu, D., “JPL CSI Phase-0 Experiment Results and Real Time Control Computer,” Proceedings of the Fourth NASA/DoD Control/Structure Interaction Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida, 5-7 November, 1990.
Redding, D.C., and Briggs, H.C., “Optical Modeling for Control/Structure/Optics Problems,” Proceedings of the Fourth NASA/DoD Control/Structure Interaction Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida, 5-7 November, 1990.
Briggs, H.C., “An Integrated Structure/Optics/Control Modeling and Analysis Software Breadboard,” Proceedings of the Fourth NASA/DoD Control/Structure Interaction Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida, 5-7 November, 1990.
Redding, D.C., Levine, B.M., Breckinridge, W.G., Briggs, H.C., and Laskin, R.A., “Optics for Control/Structure/Optics Interaction” Proceedings of the Fourth NASA/DoD Control/Structure Interaction Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida, 5-7 November, 1990.
Briggs, H.C., Redding, D.C., and Ih, C.C., “Integrated Control/Structure/Optics Dynamic Performance Modeling of a Segmented Reflector Telescope,” Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 3-4 May, 1990.
Ih, C.C., Briggs, H.C., and Wang, S.J., “3-D Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of a Precision Segmented Reflector Telescope,” Proceedings of the Twenty First Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 3-4 May, 1990.
Briggs, H.C., “Requirements Analysis for Structural Control Technology Real-Time Control Computer Equipment,” JPL D-6905, 15 December, 1989.
Briggs, H.C., and Layman, W.E., “CSI Design Methodology,” Proceedings 3rd Annual Conference on Aerospace Computational Controls, Oxnard, CA, 28-30 August, 1989.
Briggs, H.C., “Real-Time Control Computer Architecture for CSI Test Bed Laboratory,” Proceedings 3rd Annual Conference on Aerospace Computational Controls, Oxnard, CA, 28-30 August, 1989.
Mettler, E., et. al., “PSR Figure Control System Architecture,” SPIE Active Optics Conference, Orlando, Fla., March 1989.
Briggs, H.C., “Controls and Controls/Structures Interaction,” presentation to Space Materials, Structures, Dynamics and Control Committee, AFSC-NASA Space Technology Interdependency Group, 22 Feb 1989.
Briggs, H.C., “Real-Time Control Systems,” 9 Feb 1989, JPL Internal Memorandum.
Briggs, H.C., “Use of Multiple Objective Optimization in CSI Design,” 6 Feb 1989, JPL Internal Memorandum.
Briggs, H.C., and Chuang, L., “Matlab Tools for CSI Damping Modeling,” 2 May 1989, JPL Internal Memorandum.
Briggs, H.C., DeWispelare, A.R., and Robinson, D., “Improving Reliability Design in the System Design Process,” Paper 881349, SAE Aerotech '88, October, 1988.
Agronin, M., et. al., “Precision Segmented Reflector Figure Control System Concept Definition Report,” JPL D-5895, Oct. 1988.
Briggs, H.C., “CSI Reference Mission Selection,” 20 Oct 1988, JPL Internal Memorandum.
Briggs, H.C., T. Kia, S.A. McCabe, and C.E. Bell, “Earth Observing System Instrument Pointing Control Modelling for Polar Orbiting Platforms,” Paper AIAA-87-0022, AIAA 25th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 1987.
Briggs, H.C., “Experimental Investigation of Large Space Structure Vibration Control,” AFWAL-TR-85-251-FIBG, Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, January, 1986.
Briggs, H.C., DeWispelare, A.R., and DeVore, C.R., “Application of Multiple Objective Optimization Techniques to Finite Element Model Tuning,” Proceedings AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS 24th Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, May 1983 and Computers and Structures, Vol 24, No 5, 1986, pp 683-689.
Briggs, H.C. and Mankins, J.C., “Space Station Technology Development Mission Experiment Definition Study, Technology Theme: Space Structures (Dynamics and Control), Final Report,” JPL D-3893, December 1986.
Travossos, R.H., K.A. Farry, and H.C. Briggs, “The Application of Systolic Array Processor Technology to Real-Time Control,” Invited Paper, 1985 ASME International Computers in Engineering, Boston, Mass, August 1985.
Briggs, H.C. and DeWispelare, A.R., “Interaction Analyses and Interpretive Structural Modelling in Program Planning and System Design,” AU-AFIT-EN-TR-85-3, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May, 1985.
Briggs, H.C., and London, G.G. Jr., “Sensitivity of Flutter Computations to Common Modelling Practices,” 11th Mini-Symposium, March 1985, Dayton, Oh.
Briggs, H.C., “Finite Element Modeling of Dynamic Nozzle Starting,” Proceedings AIAA/ASME/SAE 20th Joint Propulsion Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 11-13 June 1984.
Briggs, H.C., “Evaluation of Flutter Impact for Repaired T-38 Stabilizers,” paper AIAA1984-904, Proceedings 25th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/SAE Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, May 1984.
Briggs, H.C., “Application of Fuzzy Logic to System Interaction Models,” Proceedings AIAA/Dayton Chapter 10th Mini-Symposium, March 1984, Dayton, Oh.
Briggs, H.C., and Pearson, J., “Laboratory Testing of Large Space Structures–A National Facility Approach,” Proceedings Ninth DARPA Strategic Space Symposium, October 1983.
Bubb, K., DeWispelare, A.R., and Briggs, H.C., “Vector Optimization Applied to Survivability Methodology Evaluation,” Proceedings AIAA/Dayton Chapter 9th MiniSymposium, 22 March 1983, Dayton, Oh.
Briggs, H.C. and DeWispelare, A.R., “Finite Element Model Tuning Via Multiple Objective Optimization Techniques, Proceedings of the AIAA (Dayton-Cincinnati Section) 9th Annual Mini-Symposium on Aerospace Science and Technology, 22 March 1983.
Briggs, H.C. and London, G.G., “Flutter Investigation of Repaired T-38 Horizontal Stabilizers Using NASTRAN,” Proceedings of the AIAA (Dayton-Cincinnati Section) 9th Annual Mini-Symposium on Aerospace Science and Technology, 22 March 1983.
Briggs, H.C., “Recent Experiences with Small Computers at the Air Force Institute of Technology,” SESA Experimental Techniques, April 1983.
Briggs, H.C., and Chrisinger, L.E., “A New Capability for Elastic Aircraft Airloads via NASTRAN,” Proceedings 10th NASTRAN User's Colloquium, May 1982.
Briggs, H.C., “Distributed Processing for Engineering Education Support,” Proceedings of the ISMM International Symposium on Mini and Microcomputers in Control and Measurement, San Francisco, May 1981.
Briggs, H.C. and Bieniek, M.P., “Finite Element Analysis of Waves in Fluids,” Proceedings of the Third Specialty Conference of the ASC