Technical Publications | Tye Langston

Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal Publications and Conference Proceedings

Parchment, Charnelle, Gonzalez, David, Mahfuz, Hassan, Langston, Tye, “A Reinforced Polymer Structure for Diving Suits to Replace Foamed Neoprene”, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Portland, OR, Nov. 24.

Mahfuz, Prado-Correia, Irons, Carlsson, Masory, Langston, “Structural Modification of UHMWPE through Hybridization and CNT Reinforcement for Ballistic Applications”, J Appl Polym Sci., May 4, 2023.

Langston, Tye, Singh, Shane, Hunt, Jeffrey, “Noise Characteristics of the Kirby Morgan 37 Surface-supplied Diving Helmet Under Simulated Diving Conditions”, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150(6), pp. 4213-4218, 2021.

Mahfuz, Prado-Correia, Irons, Carlsson, Masory, Langston, “Modification of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Ballistic Fibers for Enhanced Performance”, TechConnect World Innov., Washington DC, Oct. 18-20, 2021.

Langston, Tye, “An Analytical Model for the Ballistic Performance of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene Composites”, Journal of Composite Structures, 179 (2017) pp. 245-257.

Langston, Tye, “Reflectance Based Skin Detection in the SWIR Band and its Application to Video”, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 046026, 10(4), pp. 1-25, 2016.

Langston, Tye, “The Tensile Behavior of High Strength Carbon Fibers”, Journal of Microscopy and Microanalysis, 22(4), pp. 841-4, 2016.

Langston, Tye, A. and Granata, Richard, D., “Influence of nitric acid treatment time on the mechanical and surface properties of high-strength carbon fibers”, Journal of Composite Materials, 48(3), pp. 259-76, 2014.

Langston, T.A., “Wettability of Nitric Acid Oxidized Carbon Fibers”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics & Composites, 29 (14), pp. 2156-69, 2010.

Langston, T. A., “Photoluminescent Detection of Dissolved Underwater Trace Explosives’, The Scientific World Journal, 10, pp. 546-62, 2010.

Langston, T. A., Granata, R. D., “Fiber cohesion and its impact on the use of oxidizing carbon fiber surface treatments in composites”, 13th European Conference on Composite Materials, June 2008.

Davis, C., Mahfuz, H., Reynolds, J., Hargrove, K. and Langston, T., “Investigating Nanoparticle Reinforced Polymers for Improved Detection of Trace Explosive Vapors”, ASNE Day 2012, Arlington, VA, February 9-10, 2012.

Davis, C., Mahfuz, H., and Langston, T., “Nano-sensors for Explosives Detection” NEEC Summer Conference, Norfolk, VA on 13-15 June 2011.

Davis, C., Mahfuz, H., Reynolds, J., Hargrove, K. and Langston, T., “Investigating Nanoparticle Reinforced Polymers for Improved Detection of Trace Explosive Vapors”, NEEC Mid-Annum Technical Review, Ann Arbor, MI, March 22-24, 2012.

Davis, C., Mahfuz, H., and Langston, T., “Nano-sensors for Explosives Detection” NEEC Summer Conference, Philadelphia, PA, May 22-24 2012.

Davis, C., Mahfuz, H., Reynolds, J., Hargrove, K. and Langston, T., “Investigating Nanoparticle Films for Improved Detection of Trace Explosive Vapors”, NanoFlorida 2012 Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, September 28-29, 2012.

Patents

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, “Multi-layer Flexible Compression-Resistant Insulation Composite Material”, Patent Pending.

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, “Bonding Method to Attach Elastic Sheet Material to Deforming Structure”, Patent Pending (Navy Case No. 210923).

Langston, Tye, Maglich, Dane, “Endless Track Anti-peel-off Mechanism”, Patent Pending (Navy No. 113,653).

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, Maglich, Dane, “Magnetic Crawler/Vehicle Removal Ramp”, Patent Pending (Navy No. 210,248).

Langston, Tye, Maglich, Dane, “Vehicle/Crawler Surface Separation Safety Device”, Patent Pending (Navy No. 210,247).

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, “Multi-layer Flexible Compression-Resistant Insulation Composite Material”, Patent Pending (Navy No. 210,922).

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, Balding, Tyler, “Flexible and Compression-Resistant, Thermally-insulating Composite”, Patent Pending (Navy Case No. 113627).

Langston, Tye, Maglich, Dane, “Track Drive with Turning Links”, Patent Pending, (Navy Case No 112984).

Langston, Tye, Maglich, Dane, “Track Drive with Spring-Biased Feet”, U.S. Patent 11,981,377, May 14, 2024.

Langston, Tye, Wentworth, Brian, Le, Bryan, “System to Monitor Pulse and Oxygen Saturation Levels in Divers”, Patent Pending (Navy Case No. 109,689) October 5, 2018.

Langston, Tye, Mahfuz, H., “Compression and Thermally Resistant Carbon Nanotube Dive Suit Material”, Patent Application (Navy Case No. 104127).

Langston, Tye, A., Arrieta, Rodolfo, T. and Clem, Ted, R., “System and Method for Airborne Deployment of Object Designed for Waterborne Task”, U.S. Patent 9056679, June 16, 2015.

Langston, Tye, A., “Micro-balloon composite underwater dive suit”, Patent Application (Navy Case No. 101,787).

Published Technical Reports

Langston, Tye, Singh, Shane, Hooker, Derek, “Expeditionary Life Support Real-Time Mixed Gas System”, NSWC PCD TR-2022-014, Oct. 2022.

Langston, Tye, “Unmanned Testing Evaluation of the Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Electric Resistive Active Thermal System (ERATS) Short Report”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-012, Aug. 2022.

Langston, Tye, “Unmanned Testing Evaluation of the Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Electric Resistive Active Thermal System (ERATS) Full Technical Results Report”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-013, Aug. 2022.

Langston, Tye, “Unmanned Testing Evaluation of the Avon Protection Electric Resistive Active Thermal System (ERATS) Short Report”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-008, Mar. 2022.

Langston, Tye, “Unmanned Testing Evaluation of the Avon Protection Electric Resistive Active Thermal System (ERATS) Full Technical Results Report”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-009, Mar. 2022.

Langston, Tye, Kintzele, Dylan, “Dive Helmet In-ear Communications System (DiveEar) Diving Environment Characterization”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-006, Mar. 2022.

Langston, Tye, Flores, Wilmer, Flynn, Cameron, Malphurs, Dave, “Characterization of Microphones and Hydrophones in Hyperbaric Diving Gas Environments”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-005, Mar. 2022.

Langston, Tye, Kintzele, Dylan, Kamath, Ajit, “Synthetic Hybrid Impact Energy Limiting Defense (SHIELD) Ballistic Model for National Institute of Justice IIIA Body Armor”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022-004, Feb. 2022.

Langston, Tye, Swedberg, David, Kintzele, Dylan, Balding, Tyler, Eichler, Figueroa, Roscelin, McGhee, E’Shidanya “Diver Extreme Environmental Protection (DEEP) Next Generation Dive Suit Material”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2022/TBD, October 2021.

Langston, Tye, Maglich, Dane, Manley, Rich, Scott, Jason, Kirke, Michael, Swedberg, David, “Rapid Ascent Magnetic Boarding (RAMBO) Manned/Unmanned Hull Crawler”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2021/002, March 2021.

Langston, Tye, Singh, Shane, Camperman, John, “Kirby Morgan 37 Helmet Quieting System Life Support and Noise Evaluations”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2019/001, August 2020.

Langston, Tye, Wentworth, Brian, Le, Bryan, “Development of a Pulse Oximeter to Independently Monitor Oxygen levels in Rebreather Divers”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2019/017, August 2019.

Langston, Tye, Singh, Shane, Camperman, John, “Kirby Morgan 37 Helmet Quieting System Life Support and Noise Evaluations”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2019/001, 2019.

Langston, Tye, “Modeling the probability of mine detection of an air-deployable self-surveying neutralizer UUV”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2016/010, October 2016.

Langston, Tye, “A Three-layer Integral Armor Solution for Low Weight and Enhanced Ballistic Protection”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR-2016/007, May 12, 2016.

Delcomyn, C., Langston, T., Toole, B., Malvoso, L., Brown, P., Dzadek, N., Anderson, R., “Reactive Nanoparticle Materials (RNP): Enhanced Warfighter Operational Capabilities”, Technical Report No. NSWC PCD TR2016/008, October 31, 2011.

Langston, Tye, “Modeling, testing, and recommendations for Virginia class torpedo tube launch, breech and muzzle door operation”, Northrop Grumman Newport News Technical Report, May 2003.

Smythe, R., Bethea, R., Crimmons, A., Langston, T., “Measurements and modifications to quiet the acoustic signature of the Virginia class brine pressure exchanger”, Northrop Grumman Newport News Technical Report, December 2002.

Langston, T, Albert, D., Grayson, A., “Troubleshooting, analysis, and recommendations for the SEAWOLF external hydraulic system and power plant”, Newport News Shipbuilding Technical Report, October 2001.

Langston, Tye, “Modeling, shipboard testing, and recommendations for SEAWOLF class main ballast tank (MBT) vent valve stalling and submergence times”, Newport News Shipbuilding Technical Report, February 8, 2000.

PhD Dissertation and Master’s Thesis

Langston, Tye, “Chemical Method and Device to Detect Underwater Trace Explosives via Photo-Luminescence”, Master of Science Thesis, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University, December 2006.

Langston, Tye, “The Effects of Nitric Acid and Silane Surface Treatments on Carbon Fibers and Carbon/Vinyl Ester Composites Before and After Seawater Exposure”, Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University, December 2008.