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WHY Consider John
Cipolla and AeroRocket
Demonstrated
exceptional creativity in Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and
composite material analysis for aerospace applications.
Proven computer programming ability using Microsoft Visual Basic,
FORTRAN and C++. Not just theoretical but "real world" experience in
subsonic, supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnel testing and related CFD
analysis and experiments.
Highly
experienced
in the industrial use of sophisticated numerical analysis
techniques to enhance productivity and reduce final product
cost.
John Cipolla
Chief Aerodynamicist
AeroRocket and WarpMetrics
Professional Interests
Aerodynamics, structures, materials, applied mechanics
and space propulsion.
Also, Computational Fluid
Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA),
General Relativity, quantum mechanics, particle physics and
composite materials analysis & design.
Wind Tunnel Testing and Aerodynamics
AeroRocket provides wind tunnel testing for the
determination of LIFT (CL)
and DRAG (CD) coefficients for almost any aerodynamic shape using
its own subsonic wind tunnel for the
low cost of only $25 per hour. The wind
tunnel at AeroRocket's disposal was developed in-house to
provide a wide range of lift, drag, velocity and pressure profile
measurements for any shape imaginable. The test section is 7 inches
wide x 10 inches high x 16
inches
long. Maximum test section velocity is 80 ft/sec without a test
item installed. The AeroRocket wind tunnel is ideal for measuring
the subsonic drag of unusual designs and shapes not treated
by AeroDRAG or other rocket analysis
computer programs until the development of AeroCFD®
and VisualCFD.
The AeroRocket subsonic wind tunnel is ideal
for measuring drag and lift using the in-house built two-component
force balance system.
The AeroRocket
subsonic wind tunnel is routinely used for defining the aerodynamic
properties of new designs and for validating the design of vehicles
like the Schafer Corporation ultra-high altitude V-Ship.
AeroRocket's new supersonic
blow-down wind
tunnel having an inside-diameter of 1.03 inches and Mach 3
capability is operational and being used to design the
HFV-3X spacecraft for transonic and
supersonic flow. In addition,
John Cipolla's unique expertise in the
fabrication of miniature supersonic wind tunnel models allows testing realistic shapes
for accurate flow field and CD measurements for a wide variety of R&D
applications, including the HFV-3X and other supersonic designs.
Primary Aerospace/Mechanical engineer for the 800 foot long
Aeroballistic Research Facility
(ARF) located at Eglin
AFB in Florida. For ARF development, John Cipolla designed the
free-flight
instrumentation used to measure
subsonic, supersonic
and hypersonic projectile position, velocity, stability derivatives
(CNa,
CMa) and
aerodynamic coefficients (Xcp, Cd, CL). Free-flight tests conducted in
the ARF are used to validate innovative high speed projectile
designs and related Computational Fluid Dynamics results. The ARF engineering design effort continues to have a
direct positive impact on many Army, USAF and NASA projects.
John Cipolla utilized the ARF to publish papers concerning the
Interferometric analysis of a
cone-cylinder-flare body in hypersonic flight and the analysis
of slender missile configurations in supersonic flight.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
and Propulsion
CFD
EXPERIENCE: Project manager and principal developer of new
Computational Fluid Dynamics and rocket analysis
computer software. Developed AeroCFD®
for the subsonic analysis of model rockets and VisualCFD
for the
compressible fluid flow analysis of full-scale rockets. VisualCFD
is a three-dimensional axisymmetric and
two-dimensional finite-volume numerical analysis computer
program that solves the steady and unsteady inviscid Euler
equations for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flow.
VisualCFD
generates flow fields by applying automatic numerical
grid generation and mesh distribution around a library of
standard aerodynamic shapes. Complex CFD solutions are achieved
in minutes rather than hours greatly increasing aerodynamic
design productivity.
PROPULSION EXPERIENCE: Developed
AeroIsp
an affordable program for the generation of thrust-time predictions for new
solid fuel rocket motors and curve-fit analyses of new
rocket propellants. Developed several other software applications
for the analysis of model rocket, high power rocket and
professional (full-scale) rocket aerodynamics. Specifically, developed
Nozzle and AeroSpike for the performance analysis of standard nozzles
and the next generation aerospike rocket motors. For
the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) developed the first magnetic field finite element
analysis (FEA) computer program for determining the internal and
external forces
experienced by electro-magnetically (EM)
propelled hypervelocity projectiles. Later,
other companies developed similar magnetic field finite element
analysis capability, but John Cipolla's magnetic field finite element
analysis was the first available at Eglin AFB for modeling electro-magnetically
launched hypervelocity projectiles.
FLUENT and GAMBIT used to solve complex 3-dimensional turbulent fluid flows in process control
valves. Using Fluent CFD
John
Cipolla invented an
innovative
valve trim or insert capable of controlling cavitation and reducing valve induced noise
level by several dB. This new valve insert design was made
possible because John Cipolla was able to draw upon previous aerospace experience
where similar methods and devices are used to reduce sound pressure level in
aircraft open bomb bays when operating in the transonic, supersonic
and hypersonic environment.
Related Aerodynamics and CFD Experience
--Software development for new grid generation and CFD flow solver
algorithms.
--Project manager for a USAF project to analyze separation
of bodies in hypersonic flow.
--Developed methods to model high-temperature equilibrium flows
for hypersonic vehicles.
--Program management of new CFD program code development at Wright
Laboratory.
--Aeroelastic and structural analyses of F-15, F-16, A-10 and B-52 aircraft/weapon
compatibility.
--Participated in the development of electro-magnetically (EM)
launched projectiles for SDI.
--Aerodynamics and structural analyses for the AMRAAM air-to-air
missile.
John Cipolla's "firsts" in the areas of aerodynamics and CFD
--Developed 3-D multi-block missile CFD model using
the CRAY-2 super computer.
--Developed a fully viscous cavity flow CFD simulation
of a fighter aircraft open bomb bay.
--Predicted total missile drag and free flight static
stability derivatives using EAGLE CFD code.
Aerospace Structural Analysis
Experienced in the industrial
use of sophisticated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods to enhance productivity
and reduce final product cost. This valuable experience has been in the
areas of static and dynamic analyses using
MSC/NASTRAN and COSMOS/M finite element analysis software.
Developed and coded several FEA computer programs for USAF in-house
use in the areas of structural analysis, fluid dynamics and electromagnetic
and magnetic fields. Experience using AutoCAD and ProEngineer computer aided
design software for sophisticated design efforts. Finally, solid
experience using PDEase2D for the analysis
of field problems in structural mechanics and fluid dynamics.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS: Performed complex structural and aeroelastic analyses of
USAF aircraft/store compatibility for flight test certification.
Planed and performed engineering studies for the design and
flight test of weapons being procured by the Air Force Materiel
Command. Incorporated several new armament and launcher
combinations into the F-15 and F-16 aircraft flutter
simulations. This work required in-depth knowledge of MSC/NASTRAN to
perform aeroelastic and flutter simulations of the F-111, F-15
and F-16 aircraft. During Desert Storm, certified the GBU-28
laser guided super bomb called the "Bunker Buster" for carriage
aboard the F-111 and F-15 aircraft. Finally, for the Strategic
Defense Initiative (SDI) analyzed the dynamic response of EM launched kinetic kill vehicles (KKV)
accelerated to 100,000 G's. MSC/NASTRAN and classical stress
analyses used to determine Von Mises stress levels in the
projectile airframe during electro-magnetic rail gun launch.
COMPOSITE MATERIALS:
While working for the USAF developed the algorithm and matrix
equation solution
for the in-house paper,
"Aeroelastic
Analysis of a Forward-Swept Wing with Stiffness Cross-Coupling".
This analysis made possible the rapid parametric design of composite material forward-swept wings.
Also, experienced
in the theoretical analysis of aerospace structures that use
composite materials for stiffness cross-coupling like
forward-swept wings, composite shells and single-piece filament-wound
graphite epoxy casings for
solid fuel rocket motors.
Developed methods to model carbon-carbon composite material nose cone ablation
for EM launched SDI
projectiles. Also, performed a finite element structural
analysis for an early GBU-15 composite-wing transonic
de-lamination problem.
PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS (ACOUSTICS): While working for Raytheon
developed a FORTRAN-77 based computer program for the design of
underwater sonar transducers. PESAP (Piezo-Electric
Structural Analysis Program) incorporated
an electrodynamic piezoelectric finite element in addition to
the standard constant strain finite element. PESAP successfully
predicted resonance frequency, modal patterns, input electrical
admittance verses frequency and modal displacements for several
U.S. Navy underwater sonar transducers. PESAP more accurately
modeled the interaction between complex modes of vibration and
the acoustic environment than other methods that were available.
Warp Drive Basic Research
John
Cipolla is performing innovative new research in the area of
warp drive
technology for faster than light star travel. The
image to the left shows a spacecraft being propelled while
enclosed within an artificially generated warp bubble.
A warp bubble based on the
concepts of General Relativity uses opposing regions of expanding
and contracting spacetime for propelling a starship at velocities exceeding
the speed of light. This is a work in progress based on
a new method for warping spacetime to generate
warp bubble disturbances without the need for exotic
matter or negative energy.
Computer Programming
Experience
Self-employed aerospace engineer and
computer programmer. Deeply involved in desktop publishing for
the Internet and the application of computer programs for producing
high impact graphics and animations for e-commerce web pages. Extensive
experience using UNIX, Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Related Computer Programming Experience
--CFD code development using FORTRAN-77.
--Developed
AeroDRAG to compute rocket drag to Mach 20.
--Developed CFD applications for model rockets:
AeroCFD®
& 2D-WING™, etc.
--Developed CFD applications for high speed rockets:
HyperCFD
and VisualCFD.
--Experienced in industrial R&D and web page computer programming.
--Create, operate and manage the AeroRocket e-Commerce web site.
--Internet publishing using Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
--Automated several ASME Code pressure vessel design computer
programs using VB-6.
--Mathematical capability enhanced by Maple V, MathCAD, Theorist and Excel.
Patents and Trademarks
John Cipolla registered the
AeroCFD®
trademark (number 2992220) with the United Stares Patent and
Trademark Office on September 6, 2005 for the following
description of Goods and Services: COMPUTER SOFTWARE THAT USES
THE METHODS OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) FOR THE
PREDICTION OF MODEL ROCKET DRAG, LIFT AND MOMENT COEFFICIENTS;
THIS SOFTWARE IS USED FOR DESIGNING MORE AERODYNAMICALLY
EFFICIENT ROCKETS.
Some Technical Publications
1. V-Ship Wind Tunnel Drag and Lift Estimation
Compared to Cylinder Cross-Flow Simulation. Schafer Corp.
2. Spool Rocket Drag and Center of Pressure Measurement. Developed using the AeroRocket wind tunnel.
3. Fluent Multi-Phase Control Valve Analysis; Process Control
Valve Cavitation and Noise Analysis. New design patent.
4. Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of an
Elliptical Pipe for High Pressure/Temperature Application.
5. Computational and Experimental Interferometric Analysis of a
Cone-Cylinder Flare Body; AIAA paper.
6. Aerodynamic Test and Analysis of a Slender Generic Missile
Configuration; AIAA paper.
7. Program EAGLE Users Manual, Introduction and Grid
Applications; AFATL-TR-88-117, Vol. I and Vol. II.
8. Radiating Head Flexure and Its Effect on Transducer
Performance; JASA, Raytheon S.S.D.
9. A Unique Ballistic Tunnel Measurement System; AFSC Paper
describing the Aeroballistic Research Facility.
10. Aeroelastic Analysis of a Forward-Swept Wing with Stiffness Cross-Coupling. USAF.
Software Expertise
Visual Basic 6, FORTRAN 77/90, C++, UNIX,
FLUENT & GAMBIT, MSC/NASTRAN, COSMOS/M, Excel, MathCAD, Photoshop, FrontPage,
PDEase2D for differential equations and various CAD software
packages.
Areas
of Expertise
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Finite
Element Analysis (FEA) |
Computational
Fluid Dynamics (CFD) |
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Numerical
Grid Generation for FEA & CFD |
Composite
Materials Analysis |
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Visual
Basic/FORTRAN/C++ Programming |
Rocket and
Space Propulsion |
Associations
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AIAA - American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Senior
Member since 1981 |
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Pi-Tau-Sigma - Mechanical Engineering Scholastic
Honor Society |
Education/Training
AeroRocket Trademark
and Copyright
The vast majority of
software purchasers comply with AeroRocket's software
license. Even those who have made the honest
mistake of infringing on copyright or trademark have quickly corrected those mistakes when contacted. However, there are individuals or companies that after being politely
contacted about copyright or trademark infringement continue to defy
AeroRocket's request for compliance. Individuals who
continue to defy AeroRocket copyright or trademark are listed on the
Sales Banned List
because of their
continued defiance. The total number of individuals on this list are
small but making it on this list means these individuals or companies are not
eligible for software upgrades and are not permitted to benefit from AeroRocket
subsonic/supersonic wind tunnel testing and consulting services.
Specific Terms of Employment
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