Associate Professor Sean O'Byrne

Associate Professor Sean O'Byrne

Associate Professor

B. Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. University of New England

M. Sc. Ph. D. in Physics, Australian National University

UNSW Canberra
School of Eng & Tech

Sean O'Byrne is a Associate Professor in the UNSW Canberra School of Engineering and Information Technology



Research Experience
Hypersonics and re-entry physics
Sensors for hypersonic flight testing
Laser spectroscopy
Tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy 
Laser-induced fluorescence
Laser-enhanced ignition in high-speed diffusive flames 
Laser-based sensors for emissions monitoring, engine diagnostics
Thermal and chemical nonequilibrium in hypersonic flows
Aviation safety - laser pointer attacks on pilots 

Teaching Experience
Research-led, project-based teaching
Courses taught include - Hypersonics, Microcontroller-based instrumentation

Additional Experience
NRC Postdoctoral fellow
NASA Langley Reserach Center, Hampton, VA, USA (2002-2003)
New South Global Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW@ADFA, Canberra Australia (2004-2006)

Consulting Interests
Industrial application of laser-based diagnostics
Gaeous mixing and pollutant dispersion measurement

Hypersonic technologies and their applications

Phone
+61 2 5114 5190
Location
Building 17 Room GF06 School of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, PO Box 7916, Canberra BC ACT 2610, AUSTRALIA
  • Book Chapters | 2019
    Le Page LM; O’Byrne S; Gai SL, 2019, 'The Effect of Adaptive Sampling on Fluorescence Velocimetry Measurements in High-Speed Flows', in 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves 1, Springer International Publishing, pp. 345 - 352, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91020-8_39
    Book Chapters | 2019
    O’Byrne S; McCormack R; Kleine H, 2019, 'Liquid-Coupled Dual Piston Driver for Small-Scale Impulse Facilities', in 31st International Symposium on Shock Waves 2, Springer International Publishing, pp. 205 - 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91017-8_25
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Deepak NR; Gai SL; O’ Byrne S; Moss JN, 2015, 'Hypersonic High-Enthalpy Flow in a Leading-Edge Separation', in 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves 1, Springer International Publishing, pp. 521 - 526, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16835-7_82
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Munusamy K; Kleine H; O'Byrne S, 2024, 'Measurement of binary diffusion at elevated Knudsen numbers using laser absorption spectroscopy', Physics of Fluids, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0186603
    Journal articles | 2023
    Pollock L; O'Byrne S; Wild G, 2023, 'Quality assurance of uncured polymer matrix prepregs through the application of non-destructive methods', NDT and E International, 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2022.102761
    Journal articles | 2021
    Currao GMD; McQuellin LP; Neely AJ; Gai SL; O’Byrne S; Zander F; Buttsworth DR; McNamara JJ; Jahn I, 2021, 'Hypersonic oscillating shock-wave/boundary-layer interaction on a flat plate', AIAA Journal, 59, pp. 940 - 959, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J059590
    Journal articles | 2020
    Gao R; Sharipov F; Liow JL, 2020, 'Experimental investigation of the separation of binary gaseous mixtures flowing through a capillary tube', Physics of Fluids, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0024928
    Journal articles | 2020
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2020, 'The effect of fuel injection location on supersonic hydrogen combustion in a cavity-based model scramjet combustor', Energies, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13010193
    Journal articles | 2020
    Le Page LM; Barrett M; O'Byrne S; Gai SL, 2020, 'Laser-induced fluorescence velocimetry for a hypersonic leading-edge separation', Physics of Fluids, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0004266
    Journal articles | 2020
    Manoharan R; Boyson T; O'Byrne S, 2020, 'Temperature measurements of the background gas and metastable argon atoms in N2/Ar nanosecond repetitively pulsed discharges', Plasma Sources Science and Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6595/abbd88
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ong EES; O’Byrne S; Liow JL, 2019, 'Yield stress measurement of a thixotropic colloid', Rheologica Acta, 58, pp. 383 - 401, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00397-019-01154-y
    Journal articles | 2019
    Prakash R; Le Page LM; McQuellin LP; Gai SL; O’Byrne S, 2019, 'Direct simulation Monte Carlo computations and experiments on leading-edge separation in rarefied hypersonic flow', Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 879, pp. 633 - 681, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2019.692
    Journal articles | 2018
    Gao R; O'Byrne S; Liow JL; Boyson TK, 2018, 'An experimental study of pressure distribution nonlinearity in a circular micro-tube', Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 97, pp. 468 - 483, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2018.05.020
    Journal articles | 2018
    Kaebe BD; Robins NP; Boyson TK; Kleine H; O’Byrne S, 2018, '1.6 MHz scanning rate direct absorption temperature measurements using a single vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser diode', Applied Optics, 57, pp. 5680 - 5687, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.57.00568
    Journal articles | 2018
    Krishna Y; O’Byrne S; Munuswamy K; Jagadeesh G, 2018, 'Effect of noise-induced wavelength fluctuation in tunable diode lasers on narrow-linewidth absorption measurements', Applied Optics, 57, pp. 4943 - 4949, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.57.004943
    Journal articles | 2018
    Krishna Y; Sheehe SL; O'Byrne S, 2018, 'Detection of spatial variation in hypersonic nozzle flow using diode laser spectroscopy', AIAA Journal, 56, pp. 2930 - 2935, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J056732
    Journal articles | 2018
    Prakash R; Gai S; O'Byrne S, 2018, 'A direct simulation Monte Carlo study of hypersonic leading-edge separation with rarefaction effects', Physics of Fluids, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5030931
    Journal articles | 2017
    Do Q; Obyrne S; Liu M; Zhang L, 2017, 'Piezoresistive Behavior of MWCNT-UHMWPE Composite for Compressive Stress Sensing Applications', IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 16, pp. 265 - 273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNANO.2017.2662087
    Journal articles | 2017
    Dogariu A; Goldberg BM; O'Byrne S; Miles RB, 2017, 'Species-Independent Femtosecond Localized Electric Field Measurement', Physical Review Applied, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.7.024024
    Journal articles | 2017
    Gao R; O Byrne S; Sheehe SL; Kurtz J; Liow JL, 2017, 'Transient gas viscosity measurement using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy', Experiments in Fluids, 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00348-017-2438-3
    Journal articles | 2017
    Le Page LM; O'Byrne S, 2017, 'An adaptive sampling algorithm for Doppler-shift fluorescence velocimetry in high-speed flows', Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 190, pp. 69 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2017.01.022
    Journal articles | 2016
    Krishna Y; O'byrne S, 2016, 'Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy as a flow diagnostic Tool: A reviewreview', Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, 96, pp. 17 - 28
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kurtz J; Aizengendler M; Krishna Y; Walsh P; O'Byrne S, 2016, 'Rugged, scramjet inlet temperature and velocity sensor: Design and ground test', AIAA Journal, 54, pp. 399 - 407, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J054303
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kurtz J; Wittig S; O'Byrne S, 2016, 'Applicability of a counterpropagating laser airspeed sensor to aircraft flight regimes', Journal of Aircraft, 53, pp. 439 - 450, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.C033357
    Journal articles | 2016
    Kurtz JJ; O'Byrne S, 2016, 'Multiple receivers in a high-resolution near-infrared heterodyne spectrometer', Optics Express, 24, pp. 23838 - 23838, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.24.023838
    Journal articles | 2016
    Manoharan R; Boyson TK; O'Byrne S, 2016, 'Time-resolved temperature and number density measurements in a repetitively pulsed nanosecond-duration discharge', Physics of Plasmas, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4972876
    Journal articles | 2016
    Manoharan R, 2016, 'Time-resolved temperature and number density measurements in a repetitively pulsed nanosecond-duration discharge', Physics of Plasmas, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4972876
    Journal articles | 2015
    Gao P; O'Byrne S; Fletcher JE, 2015, 'A power-electronics-based modular nanosecond pulse generation system for plasma-assisted ignition', IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, 4, pp. 227 - 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1541/ieejjia.4.227
    Journal articles | 2015
    Goldberg BM; Shkurenkov I; O'Byrne S; Adamovich IV; Lempert WR, 2015, 'Electric field measurements in a dielectric barrier nanosecond pulse discharge with sub-nanosecond time resolution', Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0963-0252/24/3/035010
    Journal articles | 2015
    Kurtz J; Aizengendler M; Krishna Y; Brown M; O'Byrne S; walsh P, 2015, 'Subsonic In-Flight Temperature and Pressure Measurements Using a Scramjet Inlet Flow Sensor', AIAA Journal, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J054207
    Journal articles | 2015
    Mudford NR; O'Byrne S; Neely A; Buttsworth D; Balage S, 2015, 'Hypersonic wind-tunnel free-flying experiments with onboard instrumentation', Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 52, pp. 231 - 242, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.A32887
    Journal articles | 2015
    Santoso J; Manoharan R; O'Byrne S; Corr CS, 2015, 'Negative hydrogen ion production in a helicon plasma source', Physics of Plasmas, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4931469
    Journal articles | 2014
    Brieschenk S; O'Byrne S; Kleine H, 2014, 'Ignition characteristics of laser-ionized fuel injected into a hypersonic crossflow', Combustion and Flame, 161, pp. 1015 - 1025, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.combustflame.2013.09.024
    Journal articles | 2014
    Krishna Y; O'Byrne S; Kurtz JJ, 2014, 'Baseline correction for stray light in log-ratio diode laser absorption measurements', Applied Optics, 53, pp. 4128 - 4135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.53.004128
    Journal articles | 2014
    Krishna Y; O'Byrne S; Wittig S; Kurtz JJ, 2014, 'Numerically Determining Mach Number and Orientation in Hypersonic Inlets Using Absorption Spectroscopy', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 31, pp. 123 - 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.B35187
    Journal articles | 2014
    O'Byrne S; Gai SL; Kaseman T; Krishna Y; Kleine HH; Neely A, 2014, 'Thermal Nonequilibrium in Hypersonic Separated Flow', , http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada614176
    Journal articles | 2013
    Brieschenk S; Kleine H; O'Byrne S, 2013, 'Laser ignition of hypersonic air–hydrogen flow', Shock Waves, 23, pp. 439 - 452, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00193-013-0447-6
    Journal articles | 2013
    Brieschenk S; Kleine H; O'Byrne S, 2013, 'On the measurement of laser-induced plasma breakdown thresholds', Journal of Applied Physics, 114, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4819806
    Journal articles | 2013
    Brieschenk S; O''byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2013, 'Visualization of jet development in laser-induced plasmas', Optics Letters, 38, pp. 664 - 666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.38.000664
    Journal articles | 2012
    Brieschenk S; Gehre RM; Wheatley V; Boyce RR; Kleine H; O'Byrne S, 2012, 'Jet interaction in a hypersonic flow: A comparison between PLIF thermometry and computational simulation', 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences 2012, ICAS 2012, 3, pp. 2523 - 2533
    Journal articles | 2011
    Hruschka RB; O''Byrne S; Kleine HH, 2011, 'Comparison of velocity and temperature measurements with simulations in a hypersonic wake flow', Experiments in Fluids, 51, pp. 407 - 421, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00348-011-1039-9
    Journal articles | 2010
    Hruschka RB; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2010, 'Two-component Doppler-shift fluorescence velocimetry applied to a generic planetary entry probe model', Experiments in Fluids, 48, pp. 1109 - 1120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00348-009-0794-3
    Journal articles | 2008
    Hruschka RB; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2008, 'Diode-laser-based near-resonantly enhanced flow visualization in shock tunnels', Applied Optics, 47, pp. 4352 - 4360
    Journal articles | 2008
    Jeong E; O Byrne SB; Jeung I; Houwong A, 2008, 'Investigation of Supersonic Combustion with Angled Injection in a Cavity-Based Combustor', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 24, pp. 1258 - 1268
    Journal articles | 2008
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2008, 'Supersonic combustion on hydrogen fuel injection locations in a cavity-based combustor', 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-4576
    Journal articles | 2007
    O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Tedder S; Cutler A, 2007, 'Dual-pump coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering measurements in a supersonic combustor', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 45, pp. 922 - 933, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.26768
    Journal articles | 2006
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2006, 'Cavity flame-holder experiments in a model scramjet engine', A Collection of Technical Papers - 14th AIAA/AHI International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, 1, pp. 165 - 175
    Journal articles | 2006
    O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Houwing AF, 2006, 'Investigation of hypersonic nozzle flow uniformity using NO fluorescence', Shock Waves, 15, pp. 81 - 87
    Journal articles | 2005
    Tedder SA; O'Byrne S; Danehy PM; Cutler AD, 2005, 'CARS temperature and species concentration measurements in a supersonic combustor with normal injection', 43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit - Meeting Papers, pp. 2775 - 2790, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2005-616
    Journal articles | 2004
    O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Cutler A, 2004, 'Dual-pump CARS thermometry and species concentration measurements in a supersonic combustor', 42nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit; AIAA Paper, pp. 8227 - 8242, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WPV-4CV88HY-4H4/2/5a9d9b4fb003f5222b3cb5eca7caac00
    Journal articles | 2003
    Cutler A; Danehy PM; Springer RR; O Byrne SB; Capriotti DP; de Loach R, 2003, 'CARS thermometry in a supersonic combustor', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 41, pp. 2451 - 2459
    Journal articles | 2003
    Cutler AD; Danehy PM; Springer RR; O'Byrne S; Capriotti DP; DeLoach R, 2003, 'Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopic Thermometry in a Supersonic Combustor', AIAA Journal, 41, pp. 2451 - 2459, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/2.6844
    Journal articles | 2003
    Danehy PM; O Byrne SB; Houwing AF; Fox JS; Smith DR, 2003, 'Flow-tagging velocimetry for hypersonic flows using fluorescence of nitric oxide', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 41, pp. 263 - 271
    Journal articles | 2001
    Danehy PM; Mere P; Gaston MJ; O'Byrne S; Palma PC; Houwing AFP, 2001, 'Fluorescence velocimetry of the hypersonic, separated flow over a cone', AIAA Journal, 39, pp. 1320 - 1328, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/3.14871
    Journal articles | 2001
    Danehy PM; Mere P; Gaston MJ; O’Byrne S; Palma PC; Houwing AF, 2001, 'Fluorescence velocimetry of the hypersonic, separated flow over a cone', AIAA Journal, 39, pp. 1320 - 1328, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/2.1450
    Journal articles | 2001
    Fox JS; O Byrne S; Houwing F; Papinniemi AT; Danehy PM; Mudford NR, 2001, 'Fluorescence visualisation of hypersonic flow establishment over a blunt fin', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, pp. 1329 - 1337
    Journal articles | 2001
    Fox JS; O'Byrne S; Houwing AFP; Papinniemi A; Danehy PM; Mudford NR, 2001, 'Fluorescence visualization of hypersonic flow establishment over a blunt fin', AIAA Journal, 39, pp. 1329 - 1337, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/3.14872
    Journal articles | 2000
    O'Byrne S; Doolan M; Olsen SR; Houwing AFP, 2000, 'Analysis of transient thermal choking processes in a model scramjet engine', Journal of Propulsion and Power, 16, pp. 808 - 814, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/2.5645
    Journal articles | 2000
    Palma PC; Mallinson SG; O'Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Hiller R, 2000, 'Temperature measurements in a hypersonic boundary layer using planar laser-induced fluorescence', AIAA Journal, 38, pp. 1769 - 1772, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/3.14612
    Journal articles | 2000
    Palma PC; Mallinson SG; O'Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Hillier R, 2000, 'Temperature measurements in a hypersonic boundary layer using planar laser-induced fluorescence', AIAA journal, 38, pp. 1769 - 1772, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/2.1172
    Journal articles | 1999
    O'Byrne S; Doolan M; Olsen SR; Houwing AFP, 1999, 'Measurement and imaging of supersonic combustion in a model scramjet engine', Shock Waves, 9, pp. 221 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001930050159
  • Conference Papers | 2024
    Kelly RM; O'Byrne S, 2024, 'Suitability of tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy experiments for low density flows', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0191900
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Petty DJ; O'Byrne S, 2024, 'Linearly implicit integration of vibrational master equation using automatic differentiation', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0187375
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Roy S; O'Byrne S, 2024, 'Doppler-free saturated absorption velocimetry for low-density hypersonic flow diagnostics', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0187402
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Rogg F; Bricalli MG; O’byrne S; Pudsey AS; Marzocca P, 2020, 'Mixing enhancement in a hydrocarbon-fueled scramjet engine through repeated laser sparks', in 23rd AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, 2020, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, presented at 23rd AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 10 March 2020 - 12 March 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-2436
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Gai SL; Prakash R; Khraibut A; Le Page L; O'Byrne S, 2019, 'Large scale hypersonic separated flows at moderate Reynolds numbers and moderate density', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5119600
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Kaebe B; Kleine H; O’Byrne S, 2019, 'Temperature Measurements in Shock Wave Reflection Processes', in Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW32 2019), Research Publishing Services, presented at Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW32 2019), 14 July 2019 - 19 July 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.3850/978-981-11-2730-4_0383-cd
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Le Page LM; Barrett M; O'Byrne S; Gai SL, 2019, 'Rotational temperature imaging of a leading-edge separation in hypervelocity flow', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5119611
    Patents | 2018
    O'Byrne S; Wittig S, 2018, Method and a system for determining a velocity of a relative movement between an object and a fluidal medium, Patent No. 9874580, http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect2=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&d=PALL&RefSrch=yes&Query=US-9874580-B2
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Ong EES; O'Byrne S; Liow JL, 2018, 'Molecular dynamics study on the structural and dynamic properties of xanthan gum in a dilute solution under the effect of temperature', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5033388
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dogariu A; Goldberg BM; O'Byrne S; Miles RB, 2017, 'Femtosecond localized electric field measurement in gases via second harmonic generation', in Optics InfoBase Conference Papers, San Jose, California United States, presented at CLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science 2017, San Jose, California United States, 14 May 2017 - 19 May 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_QELS.2017.FM4F.4
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Gao R; O’Byrne S, 2017, 'An optical absorption method to deduce the temperature dependence of gas viscosity', in 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Goldberg BM; Dogariu A; O’Byrne S; Miles RB, 2017, 'Imaging of DC induced second harmonic generation for species independent electric field measurements', in AIAA SciTech Forum - 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-1809
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Le Page L; Kaseman T; O'Byrne S; Gai S, 2017, 'Visualization and Thermometry in Hypersonic Wedge and Leading-Edge Separated Flows', Grapevine, Texas, presented at 55TH AIAA AEROSPACE SCIENCES MEETING, Grapevine, Texas, 09 January 2017 - 13 April 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-0443
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Manoharan R; Boyson T; O'Byrne S, 2017, 'A parametric investigation of repetitively pulsed nanosecond duration discharges in argon', Grapevine, Texas, presented at 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, 09 January 2017 - 13 January 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-1810
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Prakash R; Gai SL; O'byrne S, 2017, 'DSMC computations of separation over a ‘Tick’ model in hypersonic high enthalpy transitional flows', in AIAA SciTech Forum - 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, presented at 5th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, 09 January 2017 - 13 January 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-1844
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Gao RK; Sheehe SL; Kurtz J; O'Byrne S, 2016, 'Measurement of gas viscosity using photonic crystal fiber', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4967601
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Kaseman T; Le Page L; O'Byrne S; Kleine H; Gai S, 2016, 'Comparison of density-sensitive and fluorescence visualization in low-density separated flow', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4967573
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Prakash R; Gai SL; O'Byrne S; Brown M, 2016, 'DSMC computations of hypersonic flow separation and re-attachment in the transition to continuum regime', in AIP Conference Proceedings, Brisbane, Australia, presented at APPC-AIP 2016: Joint 13th Asia Pacific Physics Conference and 22nd Australian Institute of Physics Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 04 December 2016 - 08 December 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4967562
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Do Q; O'Byrne S; Perriman D; Smith P, 2015, 'Piezoresistive nanocomposite as an embedded stress sensor in instrumented knee prosthesis', in Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS, Milano, Italy, pp. 2677 - 2680, presented at Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Milano, Italy, 25 August 2015 - 29 August 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EMBC.2015.7318943
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Goldberg BM; Shkurenkov I; O’Byrne S; Adamovich IV; Lempert WR, 2015, 'Electric field measurements in a dielectric barrier nanosecond pulse discharge with sub-nanosecond time resolution', in 53rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-0935
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kennell C; Neely A; O’Byrne S; Buttsworth D, 2015, 'Measurement of vehicle stability coefficients in hypersonic wind tunnels', in 20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kennell C; Neely A; O’Byrne S; Buttsworth D, 2015, 'Measurement of vehicle stability coefficients in hypersonic wind tunnels', in 20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-3690
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Krishna Y; Sheehe SL; O’Byrne S, 2015, 'A time-resolved temperature measurement system for free-piston shock tunnels', in 31st AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-2249
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kurtz J; Aizengendler M; Krishna Y; Walsh P; O’Byrne S, 2015, 'Flight test of a rugged scramjet-inlet temperature and velocity sensor', in 53rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-0110
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Kurtz J; Wittig SM; O’Byrne S, 2015, 'A counter-propagating laser air speed sensor system for aircraft', in 31st AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-2409
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Manoharan R; Boyson T; Webb J; O'Byrne S, 2015, 'Time-resolved Temperature and Number Density Measurements in a Repetitively Pulsed Nanosecond Discharge', Suzhou China, presented at Light, Energy and the Environment 2015, Suzhou China, 02 November 2015 - 05 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/EE.2015.ETu2A.1
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Manoharan R; O'Byrne S; Boyson T, 2015, 'Time-resolved temperature measurements in a repetitively pulsed nanosecond discharge using tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy', in Honnery D; Edgington-Mitchell D (ed.), Proceedings of the 7th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, pp. 147 - 153, presented at 7th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Melbourne, 09 December 2015 - 11 December 2015, http://aldc.eng.monash.edu/files/7ACLDFMC_Proceedings_2015.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2015
    O'Byrne S; Brieschenk S; Kleine H, 2015, 'Laser ignition in hypersonic combusting flows', in Laser Ignition Conference, LIC 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    O'Byrne S; Brieschenk S; Kleine H, 2015, 'Laser ignition in hypersonic combusting flows', in Laser Ignition Conference, LIC 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/lic.2015.th1a.1
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Oberst SM; Do Q; Timmers H; O'Byrne S, 2015, 'Towards the understanding of UHMWPE wear in total knee replacements using surface roughness and vibration measurements', Canberra, presented at Canberra Health Annual Research Meeting, Canberra, 11 August 2015 - 14 August 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Prakash R; Gai SL; O'Byrne S, 2015, 'Numerical Study of Hypersonic Separated Flow over an Expansion-Compression Surface', in 20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented at 20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-3528
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Manoharan R; Varghese PL; O'Byrne S, 2014, 'Plasma diagnostics of a DC glow discharge using Tuneable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy', in Alam F; Chowdhury H (ed.), Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society, Melbourne, presented at 19th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Melbourne, 08 December 2014 - 11 December 2014, http://people.eng.unimelb.edu.au/imarusic/proceedings/19%20AFMC%20TOC.htm
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Moss JN; O'Byrne S; Gai SL, 2014, 'Hypersonic separated flows about "tick" configurations with sensitivity to model design', in Fan J (ed.), Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, AIP Publishing, Xi'An, China, presented at 29th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, Xi'An, China, 13 July 2014 - 18 July 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4902588
    Reports | 2014
    O'Byrne S; Gai SL; Kaseman ; Krishna ; Kleine ; Neely A, 2014, Leading-Edge Separation in Thermal Nonequilibrium Hypersonic Flow, AOARD-134013
    Conference Papers | 2014
    O'Byrne S; Kurtz J; Hruschka R; Brieschenk S, 2014, 'Lasers and laser spectroscopy applied to hypersonic flow', in Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications, E2 2014, Optical Society of America (OSA), Canberra, Australia, presented at Optical Instrumentation for Energy and Environmental Applications 2014, Canberra, Australia, 02 December 2014 - 05 December 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/E2.2014.EW3A.3
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Peng Gao ; Fletcher J; O'Byrne S, 2014, 'A modular nanosecond pulse generation system for plasma-assisted ignition', in Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-Hiroshima 2014 - ECCE-ASIA), 2014 International, IEEE, pp. 2926 - 2931, presented at Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-Hiroshima 2014 - ECCE-ASIA), 2014 International, 18 May 2014 - 21 May 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPEC.2014.6870098
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Peng Gao ; Fletcher J; O'Byrne S, 2014, 'Development of a single switch cell for modular nanosecond pulse generation systems', in Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-Hiroshima 2014 - ECCE-ASIA), 2014 International, pp. 2932 - 2938, presented at Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-Hiroshima 2014 - ECCE-ASIA), 2014 International
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Foerster F; O'Byrne S; Kleine HH; Weigand B, 2013, 'Characterization of a High Temporal Resolution TDLAS System for Measurements in a Shock Tube Facility', in Bonazza R; Ranjan D (ed.), Proceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Springer, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, pp. 1343 - 1348, presented at 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 14 July 2013 - 19 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16838-8_89
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Krishna Y; O'Byrne S; Aizengendler M, 2013, 'Diode-laser-based driver gas detector for hypersonic shock tunnels', in Bonazza R (ed.), presented at 29th International Symposium on Shock Waves, 14 July 2013 - 19 July 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Schuck DJ; O'Byrne S, 2013, 'Fiber-based emission spectroscopy on a cylindrical body in the T-ADFA hypersonic shock tunnel', in 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    kaseman ; o'byrne ; yan ; fletcher J, 2013, 'Time Resolved Spectra of Pulsed Nanosecond Discharges in Argon', in AIAA (ed.), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented at 44TH AIAA PLASMADYNAMICS AND LASERS CONFERENCE, 24 June 2013 - 27 June 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-2496
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Brieschenk S; Gehre RM; Wheatley V; Boyce RR; Kleine HH; O’Byrne SB, 2012, 'Jet interaction in a hypersonic flow: A comparison between PLIF thermometry and computational simulation', in Grant I; International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences. Congress. (ed.), ICAS 2012 CD-ROM PROCEEDINGS, Optimage Ltd. on behalf of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, UK, pp. 1 - 11, presented at 28th Int. Congress Aeronautical Sciences, Brisbane, 23 September 2012 - 28 September 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Brieschenk S; Lorrain P; Capra B; Boyce RR; McIntyre T; Kleine HH; O Byrne SB, 2012, 'Chemiluminescence Imaging in Supersonic Combustors Operating in Radical-Farming Mode', in 18th AIAA Int. Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conf., AIAA, Tours, France, presented at 18th AIAA Int. Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conf., Tours, France, 24 September 2012 - 28 September 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-5854
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Dasgupta A; Choudhury R; Neely A; O'Byrne S; Kurtz J, 2012, 'Thermal-structural modelling of TDLAS system for SCRAMSPACE hypersonic flight test', in 18th AIAA/3AF International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Moss J; O Byrne SB; Deepak NR; Gai SL, 2012, 'Simulations of hypersonic, high-enthalpy separated flow over a 'tick' configuration', in Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, American Institute of Physics, Maryland, USA, pp. 1453 - 1460, presented at 28th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, Zaragoza, Spain, 09 July 2012 - 13 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4769710
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Brieschenk S; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2011, 'PLIF Rotational Thermometry on a Scramjet Inlet with Fuel Injection', in Proceedings of the 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, pp. 7-4-1 - 7-4-4, presented at 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Canberra, Australia, 05 December 2011 - 07 December 2011, http://www.acldfmc.org/
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Chong A; Mudford NR; Balage S; Buttsworth D; Jokic M; O Byrne SB, 2011, 'Photogrammetric application at USQ Ludwieg Tunnel Facility', in Proceedings of the 11th Australian Space Science Conference, NSSA, Canberra, pp. 301 - 312, presented at 11th Australian Space Science Conference, Australian National University, Canberra, 26 September 2011 - 29 September 2011, http://www.nssa.com.au/ocs/index.php?cf=13
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krishna Y; Aizengendler M; Kurtz JJ; O'Byrne S, 2011, 'Thermal Stability Testing and Line Selection Process of Laser Absorption Sensor for Scramjet Inlets', in Proceedings of the 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, pp. 55 - 58, presented at 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Canberra, Australia, 05 December 2011 - 07 December 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Krishna Y; Kurtz JJ; O'Byrne S; Rodriguez C, 2011, 'Diode Laser Measurement of Mach Number and Angle of Attack in a Hypersonic Inlet', in Proceedings of the 11th Australian Space Science Conference, NSSA, Canberra, presented at 11th Australian Space Science Conference, Australian National University, Canberra, 26 September 2011 - 29 September 2011, http://www.nssa.com.au/11assc/downloads/11ASSC-Proceedings-web.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2011
    O Byrne SB, 2011, 'Adaptive Sampling Algorithm for Precise Peak location Based Upon Previous Measurements', in Proceedings of the 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, pp. 87 - 90, presented at 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Canberra, Australia, 05 December 2011 - 07 December 2011, http://www.acldfmc.org/
    Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2011
    O Byrne SB, (ed.), 2011, 'Proceedings of the 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion', University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, presented at 6th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Canberra, Australia, 05 December 2011 - 07 December 2011
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Huynh L; O Byrne SB, 2010, 'Water Vapour Absorption Spectroscopyin a simulated helicopter exhaust using vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers', in Proceedings of the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace, Reston, VA, USA, presented at 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 04 January 2010 - 07 January 2010, http://www.aiaa.org/agenda.cfm?lumeetingid=1812
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Brown L; Mudford NR; O'Byrne S; Boyce RR, 2009, 'Intrinsic three-dimensionality of laminar hypersonic shock wave/boundary layer interactions', in Proc. 16th AIAA/DLR/DGLR International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, AIAA, Virginia, presented at 16th AIAA/DLR/DGLR International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Bremen, Germany, 19 October 2009 - 22 October 2009, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2009-7205
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Hruschka RB; Park GS; Deepak NR; O'Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2009, 'Experimental and numerical investigation of a hypersonic shock tunnel flow past a blunted cone', in Book of Proceedings 27th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Ioffe Institute, Russian Academy of Science, St. Petersburg, presented at ISSW 27, St. Petersburg, 19 July 2009 -
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Hruschka RB; Park GS; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2009, 'PLIF velocity measurements and computations of a hypersonic wake flow field', in AIAA Paper 2009-7261, American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace, Reston, VA, USA, presented at 16th AIAA/DLR/DGLR International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Bremen, Germany, 19 October 2009 - 22 October 2009, http://pdf.aiaa.org/getfile.cfm?urlX=6:7I'6D%26X[%22%3B%2FS%40%23JP4S%5EQ*%2B%224ZD%23_%40%20%20%0A&urla=%26*BL%24!P*K%0A&urlb=!*%20%20%20%0A&urlc=!*0%20%20%0A&urld=(*%22L%24%22PNBUQ%2C%20%0A&urle='%2BB%2C.%22%20%3EJT%40%20%20%0A
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Jeong E; Jeung IS; Choi JY; O’Byrne S; Houwing AFP, 2009, 'Analysis and size determination of cavity flameholder in the supersonic combustor', in 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2009
    Conference Papers | 2009
    O Byrne SB; Huynh L; Wittig S; Smith NSA, 2009, 'Non-intrusive water vapour absorption measurements in a simulated helicopter exhaust', in Proceedings of the Australian Combustion Symposium, 2009, University of Queensland, Brisbane, presented at Australian Combustion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, 02 December 2009 - 04 December 2009
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Balage S; Boyce RR; O Byrne SB; Mudford NR, 2008, 'The energy distribution mechanisms of the near wakes of planetary entry probes.', in Proceedings of the 6th European Symposium on Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles, SP-659, ESA, Versailles, France, presented at 6th European Symposium on Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles, Versailles, France, 03 November 2008 - 06 November 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Brieschenk S; Hruschka RB; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2008, 'High-Speed Time-Resolve Visualisation of Laser-Induced Plasma Explosions', in Proceedings of SPIE vol 7126: 28th International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Bellingham, WA, USA, presented at ICHSIP28, 28th International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics, Canberra, Australia, 09 November 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Danehy P; Inman J; Alderfer D; Bivolaru D; Cutler A; O'Byrne S, 2008, 'Seedless Velocimetry in Hypersonic Flows Using Rayleigh Scattering and Nitric Oxide PLIF (Invited)', in 38th Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, presented at 38th Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-3754
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Hohmann A; O Byrne SB, 2008, 'Oxygen linestrength Measurements in a High-Temperature Gas Cell', in Proceedings of the 5th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, presented at 5th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Perth, Asutralia, 02 December 2008 - 04 December 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Hruschka RB; O Byrne SB; Park GS; Kleine HH, 2008, 'Optical Investigation of Transient Phenomena in Hypersonic Shock Tunnels', in Proceedings of SPIE vol 7126: 28th International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Bellingham, WA, USA, presented at ICHSIP28, 28th International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics, Canberra, Australia, 09 November 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.823722
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Hruschka RB; Park GS; Deepak NR; O'Byrne SB; Kleine HH; Gai SL, 2008, 'Laser-induced-fluorescence-based Doppler velocimetry of a hypersonic shock tunnel flow around a model of a planetary entry configuration', in Proceedings of the 5th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, presented at 5th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Perth, Asutralia, 02 December 2008 - 04 December 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Mcphail YM; Barber TJ; Leonardi E; Neely AJ; Kleine HH; O Byrne SB; Mudford NR, 2008, 'Schlieren visualisation of rocket nozzle exhaust flow', in CD-ROM, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at XXIInd Intl. Congr. Theor. & Appl. Mech. (ICTAM2008), Adelaide, Sth Aust, 25 August 2008 - 29 August 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    O Byrne SB; Long J; Neely AJ, 2008, 'Two-dimensional Heat Transfer Analysis of a Generic Scramjet Inlet', in Proceedings of the 8th Australian Space Science Conference, National Space Society of Australia, Sydney Australia, presented at 8th Australian Space Science Conference, Canberra, Australia, 29 September 2008 - 01 October 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    O Byrne SB; Wittig S, 2008, 'Measurement of Hypersonic Inlet flow using Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy', in Proceedings of the 8th Australian Space Science Conference, National Space Society of Australia, Sydney Australia, presented at 8th Australian Space Science Conference, Canberra, Australia, 29 September 2008 - 01 October 2008
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Hruschka RB; O Byrne SB; Kleine HH, 2007, 'Near resonantly enhanced schlieren for wake flow visualisation in shock tunnels', in 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, 03 December 2007 - 07 December 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2007, 'Experimental study on supersonic combustion phenomena with a cavity-base fuel injection', in 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2007, 'Experimental study on supersonic combustion phenomena with a cavity-base fuel injection', in 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2007, 'Experimental study on supersonic combustion phenomena with a cavity-base fuel injection', in 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2007, 'Experimental study on supersonic combustion phenomena with a cavity-base fuel injection', in 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Jeong E; O'Byrne S; Jeung IS; Houwing AFP, 2007, 'Experimental study on supersonic combustion phenomena with a cavity-base fuel injection', in 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, ASPACC 2007
    Conference Papers | 2007
    O Byrne SB; Altenhofer P; Hohmann A, 2007, 'Time-resolved temperature measurements in a shock tube facility', in 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at 16th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, 03 December 2007 - 07 December 2007
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Jeong E; O Byrne SB; Jeung I; Houwing AF, 2006, 'Cavity Flame-holder experiments in a model scramjet engine', in 14th AISS/AHI space planes and hypersonic systems and technologies conference, Canberra, pp. 1 - 19, presented at 14th AISS/AHI space planes and hypersonic systems and technologies conference, Canberra, 06 November 2006 - 09 November 2006
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Sacco A; O Byrne SB; Neely AJ; Boyce RR; Mudford NR, 2006, 'Comparison of computation and measurements in a supersonic cavity combustor', in 14th AISS/AHI space planes and hypersonic systems and technologies conference, Canberra, presented at 14th AISS/AHI space planes and hypersonic systems and technologies conference, Canberra, 06 November 2006 - 09 November 2006
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Neely AJ; Stotz I; O Byrne SB; Boyce RR; Mudford NR; Houwing AF, 2005, 'Flow studies on a Hydrogen-fueled cavity Flame-Holder Scramjet', in AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies, Capua, Italy, pp. 1 - 16, presented at AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies, Capua, Italy, 16 May 2005 - 20 May 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Neely AJ; Stotz I; O'Byrne S; Boyce RR; Mudford NR; Houwing AFP, 2005, 'Flow studies on a hydrogen-fueled cavity flame-holder scramjet', in A Collection of Technical Papers - 13th AIAA/CIRA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, pp. 1478 - 1485
    Conference Papers | 2005
    O Byrne SB; Stotz I; Neely AJ; Boyce RR; Mudford NR; Houwing AF, 2005, 'OH PLIF Imaging of Supersonic Combustion using Cavity Injection', in AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies, Capua, Italy, pp. 1 - 12, presented at AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies, Capua, Italy, 16 May 2005 - 20 May 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    O'Byrne S; Stotz I; Neely AJ; Boyce RR; Mudford NR; Houwing AFP, 2005, 'OH PLIF imaging of supersonic combustion using cavity injection', in A Collection of Technical Papers - 13th AIAA/CIRA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, pp. 1466 - 1477, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2005-3357
    Reports | 2005
    O'Byrne SB; Stotz I; Neely AJ; Boyce RR; Mudford NR; Houwing AF, 2005, Hydrocarbon-Fueled Scramjet Research at Hypersonic Mach Numbers, A981934
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Tedder S; O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Cutler A, 2005, 'CARS Temperature and Species Concentration Measurements in a Dual-Mode Supersonic Combustor', Reno, NV, presented at AIAA 2005–616, 43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, 05 January 2005 - 08 January 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Webster LC; O Byrne SB; Houwing AF, 2005, 'Determination of Temperature Distributions in Air using a Scanning Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser', in Proceedings of the 4th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, University of Adelaide, School of Mechanical Engineering, Adelaide, presented at 4th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, McLaren Vale, 07 December 2005 - 09 December 2005
    Conference Papers | 2004
    Cutler A; Danehy PM; O Byrne SB; Rodriguez CG; Drummond JP, 2004, 'Supersonic Combustion Experiments for CFD Model Development and Validation', in 42nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit; AIAA Paper, Reno, NV, presented at 42nd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, 05 January 2004 - 08 January 2004
    Conference Papers | 2003
    Danehy PM; O Byrne SB; Cutler A; Rodriguez CG, 2003, 'Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) as a probe for hydrogen-fuel/air mixing', Colorado Springs, CO, presented at JANNAF APS/CS/PSHS/MSS Joint meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, 01 December 2003 - 05 December 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Cutler A, 2003, 'N2/O2/H2 Dual-pump CARS: validation experiments', in Proceedings of the 20th international congress on instrumentation in aerospace simulation facilities, DLR Gottingen, Germany, presented at 20th international congress on instrumentation in aerospace simulation facilities, DLR Gottingen, Germany, 25 August 2003 - 29 August 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    O Byrne SB; Danehy PM; Houwing AF, 2003, 'PLIF temperature and velocity distributions in laminar hypersonic flat-plate flow', in Proceedings of the 20th international congress on instrumentation in aerospace simulation facilities, DLR Gottingen, Germany, presented at 20th international congress on instrumentation in aerospace simulation facilities, DLR Gottingen, Germany, 25 August 2003 - 29 August 2003
    Conference Papers | 2003
    O'Byrne S; Danehy PM; Cutler AD, 2003, 'N2/O2/H2 dual-pump cars: Validation experiments', in ICIASF Record, International Congress on Instrumentation in Aerospace Simulation Facilities, pp. 287 - 295
    Conference Papers | 2002
    O'Byrne S; Danehy PM; Houwing AFP, 2002, 'Nonintrusive temperature and velocity measurements in a hypersonic nozzle flow', in 22nd AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Danehy PM; O'Byrne S; Houwing AFP, 2001, 'Flow-tagging velocimetry for hypersonic flows using fluorescence of nitric oxide', in 39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Danehy PM; O'Byrne S; Houwing AFP, 2001, 'Flow-tagging velocimetry for hypersonic flows using fluorescence of nitric oxide', in 39th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2001-302
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Danehy PM; Hill CD; O'Byrne S; Fox JS; Houwing AFP, 2000, 'Instantaneous temperature imaging in hypersonic flows using laser-induced fluorescence of high rotational-quantum-number transitions', in 21st Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Danehy PM; Hill CD; O'Byrne S; Fox JS; Houwing AFP, 2000, 'Instantaneous temperature imaging in hypersonic flows using laser-induced fluorescence of high rotational-quantum-number transitions', in 21st Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2000-2591
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Danehy PM; O’Byrne S, 1999, 'Measurement of NO density in a free-piston shock tunnel using PLIF', in 37th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.1999-772
    Conference Papers | 1999
    O'Byrne S; Danehy PM; Cooper MJ, 1999, 'Computational modelling as an aid to shock tunnel planar laser-induced fluorescence visualisation', in CLEO/Pacific Rim 1999 - Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, pp. 338 - 339, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/CLEOPR.1999.811442
    Conference Papers | 1998
    O’Byrne S; Doolan M; Olsen SR; Houwing AFP, 1998, 'Analysis of transient thermal choking processes in a model scramjet engine', in 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
    Conference Papers | 1998
    O’Byrne S; Doolan M; Olsen SR; Houwing AFP, 1998, 'Analysis of transient thermal choking processes in a model scramjet engine', in 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.1998-965
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Palma PC; Mallinson SG; O'Byrne SO; Danehy PM, 1998, 'Planar laser-induced fluorescence thermometry in a hypersonic boundary layer flow', in Proceedings of the 1998 Thirteenth Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 13-18 December 1998, pp. 559 - 562
    Conference Papers | 1994
    Woolsey GA; O'Byrne SB; Lamb DW, 1994, 'Temperature profiles for axially symmetrical distributions using integrated optical fiber sensing', in Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, pp. 486 - 492, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.169933

2015 AIAA Award for best paper in plasmadynamics and lasers

2015 Best pitch at ACT Innovation awards for a knee implant pressure sensor

2013 Spitfire Defence Fellowship

2013 Best New Innovation at New South Innovation Awards (UNSW) for metallic 3D printing technology

2010 UNSW Canberra Rector's Teaching Award

Senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace 

Senior member of the Optica society

Supersonic combustion and ignition research

Laser-based instrumentation in high-speed flows

High-powered laser technologies