Helpful Links

    Navigate OHIO

    About OHIO Admission Athletics
    Academics Life at OHIO

    Connect With Us

    Russ College of Engineering and Technology
    Stocker Center
    Athens, OH 45701

    Jay Wilhelm

    Jay Wilhelm
    Director of Avionics Engineering Center, Associate Professor in ME
    Stocker Center 265
    Avionics Engineering Center
    Mechanical Engineering
    Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment
    wilhelj1@ohio.edu
    740.593.1508

    Research Interests:Aerial Robotics, Energy Neutral Sensors, UAV design and testing, flight simulation

    Journal Article, Academic Journal (31)

    • Geng, R., Wilhelm, J. (2024). Deep Learning Approach to Cooperative Localization for Uncrewed Aerial Systems. Under Review - AIAA Journal of Aerospace Information Systems.
    • Huston, R., Wilhelm, J. (2024). Enhance Road Detection Data Processing of LiDAR Point Clouds to Specifically Identify Unmarked Gravel Rural Roads. Under Review - Journal of Autonomous Vehicles and Systems.
    • Tennant, K., Jordan, B., Strader, N., Varadharajan Idhaiam, K., Jerabek, M., Wilhelm, J., Reynolds, D., Sabolsky, E. (2024). Wireless Passive Ceramic Sensor for Far-Field Temperature Measurement at High Temperatures. 5 . Sensors; 24: 1407.
    • Hawes, N., Wilhelm, J. (2023). Overtaking Collision Avoidance for Small Autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft Using Geometric Keep Out Zones. Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering; 2: 1334291.
    • Tuttle, T., Wilhelm, J. (2022). Minimal length multi-segment clothoid return paths for vehicles with turn rate constraints. Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering; 1: 982808.
    • Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2022). Trilateration Positioning Using Hybrid Camera–LiDAR System with Spherical Landmark Surface Fitting. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics.
    • English, J., Wilhelm, J. (2021). A Defender-Aware Attacking Guidance Policy for the TAD Differential Game. Accepted for publication: Journal of Aerospace Information Systems.
    • Pandit, M., Eapen, J., Sabillon, G., Caulfield, M., Moreno, A., Wilhelm, J., Ruyle, J., Bridge, E., Proppe, D. (2021). Anthropogenic noise alters parental behavior and nestling developmental patterns, but not fledging condition. 4 . Behavioral Ecology; 32.
    • English, J., Wilhelm, J. (2021). Defender-Aware Attacking Guidance Policy for the Target--Attacker--Defender Differential Game. 6 . Journal of Aerospace Information Systems; 18: 366--376.
    • Pandit, M., Eapen, J., Sabillon, G., Caulfield, M., Moreno, A., Wilhelm, J., Ruyle, J., Bridge, E., Proppe, D. (2021). Noise alters eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) parental care and increases nestling body condition. 4 . Behavioral Ecology; 32.
    • Bridge, E., Wilhelm, J., Pandit, M., Moreno, A., Curry, C., Pearson, T., Proppe, D., Holwerda, C., Eadie, J., Stair, T., others, . (2019). An Arduino-based RFID Platform for Animal Research. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution; 7: 257.
    • McGaughy, K., Wilhelm, J., Reza, T. (2019). Ion Selective Electrodes for Flue Gas Desulfurization Wastewater Monitoring: Effects of Ionic Strength on Selective Ions. 15 . Applied Sciences; 9: 3085.
    • Wilhelm, J., Clem, G. (2019). Vector Field UAV Guidance for Path Following and Obstacle Avoidance with Minimal Deviation. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics; 1--9.
    • Wilhelm, J., Clem, G., Eberhart, G. (2017). Direct Entry Minimal Path UAV Loitering Path Planning. 2 . Aerospace; 4: 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/aerospace4020023 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Nix, A., Panther, C., Huebsch, W., Smith, J. (2017). Dynamic Circulation Control for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine using Virtual Solidity Matching. 04 . Smart Grid and Renewable Energy; 8: 99.
    • Wilhelm, J., Blackshire, S., Lanzone, M. (2017). Energy-Neutral Data Collection Rate Control for IoT Animal Behavior Monitors. 11 . Applied Sciences; 7: 1169. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app7111169 .
    • Cyders, T., DiGiovanni, J., Wilhelm, J. (2017). Characterization of natural and recoil-induced vibration of an AR-15 rifle at the cheekbone-stock interface. 5 . The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America; 141: 3833-3833. http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4988516 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Rojas, J., Eberhart, G., Perhinschi, M. (2017). Heterogeneous Aerial Platform Adaptive Mission Planning Using Genetic Algorithms. 01 . Unmanned Systems; 05: 19-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s2301385017500029 .
    • Miller, T., Brooks, R., Lanzone, M., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., Tremblay, Junior A, ., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A., Katzner, T. (2016). Limitations and mechanisms influencing the migratory performance of soaring birds. 1 . Ibis; 158: 116–134.
    • Griffin, C., Huebsch, W., Rothmayer, A., Wilhelm, J. (2016). Numerical and Experimental Study on the Ability of Dynamic Roughness to Alter the Development of a Leading Edge Vortex. 2 . Fluid Mechanics; 3.
    • Darrah, M., Wilhelm, J., Munasinghe, T., Yokum, S., Sorton, E., Rojas, J., Wathen, M. (2015). A Flexible Genetic Algorithm System for Multi UAV Surveillance: Algorithm and Flight Testing. 49 . Unmanned Systems Journal; 3.
    • Miller,T.A., ., Brooks, R., Lanzone, M., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., OMalley, K., Maisonneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A., Katzner, T. (2015). Selective pressures and resource availability drive space use and movement patterns of a long-lived migratory avian predator. Journal of Avian Biology, Under-Review.
    • Duerr, A., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Maisonneuve, C., Tremblay, Junior, ., Wilhelm, J., Katzner, T. (2014). Flight response of slope-soaring birds to seasonal variation in thermal generation. Functional Ecology, Accepted for Publication.
    • Wilhelm, J., Close, J. (2014). Roll and Pitch Produced During an Uneven Wing Deployment of a Hybrid Projectile. 1 . SAE International Journal of Aerospace; 7: 16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2112 .
    • Miller, T., Brooks, R., Lanzone, M., Cooper, J., Tremblay, J., Maisonneuve, C., O'Malley, K., Brandes, D., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A., Katzner, T. (2014). Selective pressures and resource availability drive space use and movement patterns of a long-lived migratory avian predator. Journal of Avian Biology, Under-Review.
    • Miller, T., Brooks, R., Lanzone, M., Cooper, J., Tremblay, J., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A., Katzner, T. (2014). Time, energy, and beyond - limitations and mechanisms influencing migratory performance of soaring birds. Ecography, Under-Review.
    • Wilhelm, J., Close, J., Huebsch, W., Gautam, M. (2013). A De-Spin and Wings-Leveling Controller for a 40 mm Hybrid Projectile. 2 . SAE International Journal of Aerospace; 6: 683-692. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-2262 .
    • Cain, R., Browning, P., Huebsch, W., Wilhelm, J. (2013). Investigation of Small Scale Pulsed Detonation Engines and Feasibility Study for Implementation with Disposable Unmanned Aerial Systems. 2 . SAE International Journal of Aerospace; 6: 785-790. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-2304 .
    • Browning, P., Cain, R., LaBarbara, K., Huebsch, W., Wilhelm, J. (2011). An Experimental Investigation of the Transient Effects Associated with Wing Deployment During Ballistic Flight. 2 . SAE Int. J. Aerosp.; 4: 1097–1105.
    • Hard, S., Wilhelm, J., Pertl, F., Smith, J. (2011). GPU Cuda Performance on Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional VAWT Vortex Models. 1 . International Journal of Scientific and Statistical Computing (IJSSC); 2.
    • Wilhelm, J., Browning, P., Gautam, M., Huebsch, W. (2011). Preliminary Systems Evaluation for a Guidable Extended Range Tube Launched-UAV. 2 . SAE International Journal of Aerospace; 4: 859-864. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-2559 .

    Patent (2)

    • Wilhelm, J., Bourlai, T., Wowczuk, Z., Ferrell, W., Amerman, S., Osia, N., Esposito, P., Upton, T. Apparatuses, systems, and methods for confirming identity. US9922238B2.
    • Zhu, J., Wilhelm, J., Williams II, R., Uijt de Haag, M., Bartone, C., Liu, J., Chelberg, D., Liu, C., DiBenedetto, M. An Integrated, Scalable All-Weather, All-Terrain, All-Time, Autonomous Perimeter Monitoring and Ground Inspection System, Provisional patent application. OU16018.

    Conference Proceeding (54)

    • Variny, M., Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2024). Adaptive Cruise Control for Small UAS Leader-Follower Formation Flight. 0986.
    • Gauthier, D., Biederman, N., Gyovai, B., Wilhelm, J. (2024). Digital Twin of a DC Brushless Electric Motor-Propeller System with Application to Drone Dynamics. 2359.
    • Wright, C., Biederman, N., Gyovai, B., Gauthier, D., Wilhelm, J. (2024). Small jet engine reservoir computing digital twin. 0784.
    • Geng, R., Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2023). Artificial Neural Network Cooperative Localization for Autonomous Systems. 0109.
    • Moleski, T., Tuttle, T., Wilhelm, J. (2023). Effects of Intercept Point Placement On Clothoid Path Recovery Time After Collision Avoidance. 2671.
    • Browne, J., Neuhart, C., Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2022). Minimal Deviation from Mission Path After Automated Collision Avoidance for Small Fixed Wing UAVs. 0275.
    • Veley, L., Polacek, A., Wright, E., Mugharbel, A., Wilhelm, J. (2022). Ohio University Design Project: S-duct Inlet. 0781.
    • Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2021). Effects of Velocity and Known Pose Injection Rate on Scan Matching 2D SLAM Accuracy. 1582.
    • Tuttle, T., Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2021). Multi-Rotor Path-following Performance using Vector Field Guidance and Velocity Control. 0782.
    • Kelley, A., Mikalsen, E., Bowman, J., Geng, R., Evans, M., Wilhelm, J. (2021). Ohio University Design Project: Thrust Vectoring and Anti-Windmilling Mechanisms. 0482.
    • English, J., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Collision Avoidance in OpenUxAS. 0880.
    • English, J., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Collision Avoidance in OpenUxAS. 0880.
    • Browne, J., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Impacts of Sensor and Hook Configuration on Perching Maneuvers for a Quadcopter UAV. 2297.
    • Browne, J., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Simulation to Determine the Sensor Requirements for UAV Perching through Evaluating the Impacts of Sensor and Hook Configuration on Perching Maneuvers. 2297.
    • Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Trilateration Positioning Using Hybrid Camera-LiDAR System. 0393.
    • Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2020). Trilateration Positioning Using Hybrid Camera-LiDAR System. 0393.
    • Clem, G., Wilhelm, J., Casbeer, D., Weintraub, I., Grymin, D. (2019). An Intercept and Following Strategy for a Multi-rotor Platform using a Modified Proportional Navigation. 0683.
    • Wilhelm, J., Clem, G., Casbeer, D. (2019). Circumnavigation and obstacle avoidance guidance for UAVs using Gradient Vector Fields. 1791.
    • Zhu, Y., Moleski, T., Wilhelm, J. (2019). Evaluation of Decay Functions for Vector Field Based Obstacle Avoidance. 1058.
    • Wilhelm, J., Eberhart, G. (2018). Development of a Ground Effect BEMT Analysis Method for Multirotor sUAS. 0747.
    • Fritz, T., Dunkle, A., Huebsch, W., Wilhelm, J. (2017). Analysis of 3D Printed Titanium Rocket Nozzle. 0510.
    • Cyders, T., DiGiovanni, J., Jay, W. (2017). Characterization of natural and recoil-induced vibration of an AR-15 rifle at the cheekbone-stock interface. 1 . 30: 065011.
    • McGaughy, K., Wilhelm, J., Reza, T. (2017). Performance of Ion Selective Electrodes (ISE) on Wastewaters from Power Plants.
    • Fritz, T., Huebsch, W., Wilhelm, J. (2017). Analysis of 3D Printed Titanium Rocket Nozzle. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-0510 .
    • Eberhart, G., Wilhelm, J. (2017). Impact of Varied Power Setting on Thrust of Multi-Rotor VTOL sUAS in Ground Effect. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-0226 .
    • Ali, Muhammad,, ., Alam, Khairul,, ., Junghun, Choi,, ., Wilhelm, J., Myers, Kyle,, ., Jenson, Sean,, ., Brookshank, Mike,, ., Gillespie, Joesph,, ., Walker, R. (2016). Performance evaluation of thrust washer bearings using a customized bench scale test rig. ASME: ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
    • Wilhelm, J., Rojas, J. (2016). Development of an Area of Interest Extended Coverage Loitering Path Planner. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-0255 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Close, J., Huebsch, W. (2014). Guidance and Range Extension Control System for a Hybrid Projectile. SAE International; http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2175 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Gioia, C., Huebsch, W., Gautam, M. (2013). Hybrid Projectile Transformation Condition Detection System for Extended Selectable Range. SAE International; http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-2203 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Jackson, E., Browning, P., Huebsch, W., Mucino, V., Gautam, M. (2012). Flight Simulation of a Hybrid Projectile to Estimate the Impact of Launch Angle on Range Extension. 615–620.
    • Napolillo, Z., Hamburg, S., Browning, P., Huebsch, W., Wilhelm, J., Gautam, M. (2012). Shopfoil: Design of Unoptimized Airfoils. 451–458.
    • Jackson, E., Wilhelm, J., Browning, P., Mucino, V., Gautam, M. (2012). Simplified Interior Ballistics Analysis of a Hybrid Projectile Prototype. 251–260.
    • Minehart, R., Browning, P., Wilhelm, J., Hamburg, S., Gautam, M., Huebsch, W. (2011). A Comparison of Wing Stowing Designs Focused on Increased Continuous Payload Volume for Projectile Applications. 2011-01-2782 . SAE Technical Paper.
    • Wilhelm, J., Gautam, M., Ronen, S. (2011). MIST: An operational ground surveillance camera. 129–135.
    • Panther, C., Williams, K., Wilhelm, J., Smith, J. (2010). Experimental Testing of a Wind Tunnel Model for Use in a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. ASME; 153–161. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1615388 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Nawrocki, A., Hard, S., Smith, J. (2010). Controller Design Methodology for a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2010-4405 .
    • Nawrocki, A., Hard, S., Wilhelm, J., Clarke, M., Smith, J. (2010). Testing of a Sliding Gate Valve for Circulation Control Wind Turbines. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2010-4712 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Nawrocki, A., Hard, S., Smith, J. (2010). Controller Design Methodology for a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2010-4405 .
    • Nawrocki, A., Hard, S., Wilhelm, J., Clarke, M., Smith, J. (2010). Testing of a Sliding Gate Valve for Circulation Control Wind Turbines. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2010-4712 .
    • Graham, H., Panther, C., Hubbell, M., Wilhelm, J., Angle, G., Smith, J. (2009). Airfoil Selection for a Straight Bladed Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. ASME; 579–584. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1647851 .
    • McGrain, D., Angle, G., Wilhelm, J., Pertl, E., Smith, J. (2009). Circulation Control Applied to Wind Turbines. ASME; 905–910. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1648092 .
    • Graham, H., Hubbell, M., Panther, C., Wilhelm, J., Angle, G., Smith, J. (2009). Circulation Controlled Airfoil Analysis Through 360 Degrees Angle of Attack. 571–577.
    • Wilhelm, J., Panther, C., Pertl, F., Smith, J. (2009). Momentum Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. ASME; 1009–1017. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1648109 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Pertl, E., Pertl, F., Smith, J. (2009). Performance Predictions of a Circulation Controlled-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With Solidity Control. ASME; 1001–1007. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1648108 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Panther, C., Pertl, F., Smith, J. (2009). Vortex Analytical Model of a Circulation Controlled Vertical Axis Wind Turbine. ASME; 993–1000. http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1648106 .
    • Lyons, M., Wilhelm, J., Kweder, J., Angle, G., Hard, S., Hubbell, M., Smith, J. (2008). Deflection and Vibration Reduction of a Wind Tunnel Test Stand. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2008-3702 .
    • Angle, G., Kweder, J., Hubbell, M., Smith, J., Wilhelm, J. (2008). Experimental Investigation Into a 10:1 Elliptical Airfoil with Circulation Control Augmentation for Rotorcraft Use. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2008-3873 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Pertl, F., Willdfire, P., Smith, J. (2008). Ignition Energy Testing of the Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonator with Air- Liquefied-Petroleum-Gas Mixtures. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2008-3775 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Smith, J., Smith, J. (2008). Development of a small-scale computer cluster. 69610N–69610N-9. http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=836055 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Auld, J., Smith, J. (2008). Development of a standardized differential-reflective bioassay for microbial pathogens. 69540V–69540V-11. http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1332243 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Smith, J. (2006). Automatic Control Implementation and Upgraded Electrical System Design for the Oculus 2.0 Sensor Platform. SAE International; http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3874 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Smith, J. (2006). Aircraft voice intercommunications system design for Project Oculus. SPIE-Intl Soc Optical Eng; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.666097 .
    • Wilhelm, J., Lowery, A., Pertl, F., Nutter, R., Smith, J. (2005). Electromagnetic Compliance Issues of Project Oculus. 2005-01-3394 . Warrendale, PA: SAE International; http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2005-01-3394 .
    • Hardin, J., Wowczuk, Z., Lowery, A., Wilhelm, J., Pertl, F., Smith, J. (2005). Maintenance Issues and Fail Safes of the Oculus Sensor Platform System. 2005-01-3427 . Warrendale, PA: SAE International; http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2005-01-3427 .

    Other (1)

    • Bourlai, T., Wowczuk, Z., Ferrell, W., Amerman, S., Wilhelm, J., Osia, N., Patrick, R Esposito II, ., Upton, T. (2018). Apparatuses, systems, and methods for confirming identity. Google Patents.
    View Site in Mobile | Classic
    Share by: