Our Problem Statement was formulated by Dr. Luigi Cicolani, of the Center for Excellence for Informations Technology at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field CA. Dr. Cicolani has also graciously provided to us his time and knowledge as we have tackled this design challenge.
Dr. Cicolani works in the Flight Control and Cockpit Integration Branch and Specializes in Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Slung Loads.