Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Carr
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Contact Information
Education
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2005)
Masters of Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH (2007)
Doctor of Philosophy, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH (2017)
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado (2023 – present)
International Program Officer, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Tokyo, Japan (2020 – 2023)
Deputy Program Manager, Vanguard, AFRL/RQ, WPAFB, Ohio (2018 – 2020)
Deployed Chief of Plans and Programs, 435 AEW, AFAFRICA, Ramstein, Germany (2018)
Branch Chief, Design and Analysis Branch, Aerospace Systems Directorate, AFRL, WPAFB, Ohio (2017 – 2018)
PhD Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Ohio (2014 – 2017)
Flight Test Engineer, 412 TW, AFTC, Edwards AFB, California (2011 – 2014)
Exchange Engineer, AFOSR/ESEP, Toulouse, France (2009 – 2011)
Developmental Engineer, AFRL/RBCD, WPAFB, Ohio (2007 – 2009)
MS Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Ohio (2005 – 2007)
Honors & Awards
Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School (SOS), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama (2011)
Distinguished Graduate, MS, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (2007)
Publications
R. W. Carr, R. G. Cobb, M. Pachter, S. Pierce, “Solution of a Pursuit–Evasion Game Using a Near-Optimal Strategy”, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 41, Issue 4, Dec 2017, https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G002911.
R. W. Carr and R. G. Cobb, “An Energy Based Objective for Solving an Optimal Missile Evasion Problem”, 2017 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Grapevine, TX, 2017, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-1016.
R. W. Carr, J. Torf, and R. Cobb, “Cooperative Control for Missile Evasion”, 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Jan 2016, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-1862.
R. W. Carr and E. Lagimoniere, “A Range Safety Footprint Analysis for the Dream Chaser Engineering Test Article Using Trajectory Optimization”, 2013 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Boston, MA, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-4647.
R. W. Carr, T. Jorris, and E. Paulson, “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for a Reusable Launch Vehicle Using Multiple-Phase Pseudospectral Optimization”, 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Apr 2012, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1350.
R. W. Carr, S. Rexius, and K. Bull, T. Jorris, “Trajectory Analysis Program for Determining Range Safety Considerations for a Reusable Launch Vehicle Using Multiple-Phase Pseudospectral Optimization”, 28th Aerodynamic Measurement Technology, Ground Testing, and Flight Testing Conference, Jun 2012, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-3081.
R. W. Carr, R. Branam, and J. Camberos, “Quantifying Non-Equilibrium Using Entropy Generation”, 14th AIAA/AHI Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, November 2006, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2006-7967.
R. W. Carr, R. Branam, and J. Camberos, “Quantifying Non-Equilibrium Using Entropy Generation”, 45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Jan 2007, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2007-1127.
E. R. Prince, J. A. Hess, R. G. Cobb, and R. W. Carr, “Elliptical Orbit Proximity Operations Differential Games,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Mar 2019, https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G004031.
J. A. Lechniak, C. C. Chinske, R. W. Carr, and T. R. Jorris, “Calculating Expectation of Casualty for Hypersonic Reusable Launch Vehicles,” AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Jan 2015, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-1908.
J. Downey, R. W. Carr, K. Bull, and T. R. Jorris, “Design of Experiments Using Response Surface Methods to Optimize Simulated Reentry Trajectories,” 28th Aerodynamic Measurement Technology, Ground Testing, and Flight Testing Conference, June 2012, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-2726.
M. Itasse, J. M. Moschetta, Y. Ameho, R. W. Carr, “Equilibrium Transition Study for a Hybrid MAV”, International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles, December 2011:229-245, doi:10.1260/1756-8293.3.4.229.
C. D. Hendrix, M. J. Veth, R. W. Carr, “LQG control design for a hovering micro air vehicle using an optical tracking system”, “LQG control design for a hovering micro air vehicle using an optical tracking system,” 2009 IEEE Aerospace conference, Big Sky, MT, 2009, pp. 1-14, https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO.2009.4839610.
J. Boyce, R. W. Carr, D. Chipman, D. Hunsaker, G. Larson, N. Hopkins and J. Bowman, “Design of “Iris”, a Small Autonomous Surveillance UAV,” 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Jan 2006, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2006-824.