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.
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., 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.
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 20-21, 2013.
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, 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., “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