Barton Smith

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Professor


Barton  Smith

Contact Information

Office Location: ENGR 419K
Phone: 435-797-3278
Email: barton.smith@usu.edu

Educational Background

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999
Synthetic Jets and Their Interaction with Adjacent Jets
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1990

Awards

ASME Lewis F. Moody Award, 2011

ASME

Outstanding Paper Award, 2011

Measurement Sciences and Technology

Advisor of the Year, 2009

USU College of Engineering

Advisor of the Year, 2009

USU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, 2008

Utah State University

Advisor of the Year Member, Tau Beta Pi, 2006

USU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Research Excellence Award, 2006

USU College of Engineering

Researcher of the Year, 2006

USU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, 2004

USU College of Engineering


    Publications | Book Chapters

  • Smith, B.L, Neal, D., (2016). Particle Image Velocimetry: Handbook of Fluid Dyanamics. CRC
  • Smith, B.L, Smith, D., (2014). Synthetic Jet Measurements: Synthetic Jets: Fundamentals and Applications. CRC Press

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

  • Smith, B.L, Garrett, J., DuFour, P., Francis, E., (2024). How seams alter boundary layer separation points on baseballs. Experiments in Fluids
  • Sakib, N., Pan, Z., Wiswall, J.T, Mychkovsky, A.G, Smith, B.L, (2024). Experimental investigation on the effect of boundary conditions and spatial resolution on pressure from PIV for oscillating internal flow. Experiments in fluids
  • Nie, M., Whitehead, J.P, Richards, G., Smith, B.L, Pan, Z., (2022). Error propagation dynamics of PIV-based pressure field calculation (3): What is the minimum resolvable pressure in a reconstructed field?. Experiments in Fluids
  • Parker, A., Smith, B.L, (2021). Benchmark Validation Experiment of Plenum-to- Plenum Flow Through Heated Parallel Channels. ASME Journal of Verification and Validation, 7
  • Smith, A., Smith, B.L, (2020). Using Baseball Seams to Alter a Pitch Direction: The Seam Shifted Wake. Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
  • Cressall, R., Schaap, R., Mychkovsky, A., Neal, D., Charoncko, J., Smith, B.L, (2020). Accuracy of Volumetric-Flow-Rate Inflow/Outflow Measurement by Integrating PIV Velocity Fields. Measurement Science and Technology
  • Sakib, N., Smith, B.L, (2020). Study of the Reverse Magnus effect on a golf ball and a smooth ball moving through still air. Experiments in Fluids
  • Smith, B.L, Neal, D.R, Feero, M., Richards, G., (2018). Assessing the Limitations of Effective Number of Samples for Finding the Uncertainty of the Mean of Correlated Data. Measurement Science and Technology, 29:12, 125304.
  • Oberkampf, W.O, Smith, B.L, (2017). Assessment Criteria for Computational Fluid Dynamics Model Validation Experiments. Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification/ ASME
  • Jones, K., Smith, B.L, (2017). Benchmark Experiments for Steady-State Natural Convection in Fuel Rod Bundles. Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
  • Limb, B.J, Work, D.G, Hodson, J., Smith, B.L, (2017). The Inefficacy of Chauvenet’s Criterion for Elimination of Data Points. Journal of Fluids Engineering
  • Smith, B.L, The difference between Traditional Experiments and CFD Validation Benchmark Experiments. Nuclear Engineering Design
  • Ralphs, M.I, Smith, B.L, Roberts, N., Technique for Direct Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Elastomers and a Detailed Uncertainty Analysis. Measurement Science and Technology, 27:11, 115014.
  • Beresh, S.J, Wagner, J.L, Smith, B.L, (2016). Self-Calibration Performance in Stereoscopic PIV Acquired in a Transonic Wind Tunnel. Experiments in Fluids, 57:4
  • Lance, B.W, Harris, J.R, Smith, B.L, Experimental Validation Data for CFD of Mixed Convection on a Vertical Flat Plate. Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
  • Harris, J.R, Lance, B.W, Smith, B.L, (2016). Experimental Validation Data for CFD of Forced Convection on a Vertical Flat Plate. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 138, doi: 011401-1
  • Sciacchitano, A., Neal, D., Smith, B.L, Warner, S.O, Vlachos, P., Wieneke, B., Scarano, F., (2015). Collaborative framework for PIV uncertainty quantification: comparative assessment of methods. Measurement Science and Technology
  • Neal, D., Sciacchitano, A., Smith, B.L, Scarano, F., (2015). Collaborative framework for PIV uncertainty quantification: the experimental database. Measurement Science and Technology
  • Warner, S.O, Smith, B.L, (2014). Autocorrelation-Based Estimate Of Particle Image Density For Diffraction Limited Particles. Measurement Science and Technology
  • Temeepattanapongsa, S., Merkley, G.P, Barfuss, S.L, Smith, B.L, (2014). Generic unified rating for cutthroat flumes. Journal of Irrigation Science, 32:1, 29-40. doi: DOI 10.1007/s00271-013-0411-3
  • Temeepattanapongsa,, S., Merkley, G.P, Barfuss, S.L, Smith, B.L, (2013). Generic Free-Flow Rating for Cutthroat Flumes. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 139:7
  • Wilson, B.M, Smith, B.L, (2013). Uncertainty on PIV Mean and Fluctuating Velocity Due to Bias and Random Errors. Measurement Science and Technology, 24, doi: 035302
  • Wilson, B.M, Smith, B.L, (2013). Taylor-Series and Monte-Carlo-Method Uncertainty Estimation of the Width of a Probability Distribution Based on Varying Bias and Random Error. Measurement Science and Technology, 24, 1-11. doi: 035301
  • Wilson, B.M, Smith, B.L, Spall, R.E, (2012). Examples of unsteady CFD validation quantities in a cylinder array. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 243, 153-167.
  • Nani, D.J, Smith, B.L, (2012). Effect of Orifice Inner Lip Radius on Synthetic Jet Efficiency. Physics of Fluids, 24, doi: 115110
  • Timmins, B.H, Wilson, B., Smith, B.L, Vlachos, P., (2012). A method for automatic estimation of instantaneous local uncertainty in particle image velocimetry measurements. Experiments in Fluids, 53, 1133–1147. doi: 10.1007/s00348-012-1341-1
  • King, C.V, Smith, B.L, (2011). Oscillating Flow in a 2-D Diffuser. Experiments in Fluids, 51, 1577-1590.
  • Mabey, K., Smith, B.L, Whichard, G., McKechnie, T., (2011). Coanda-assisted Spray Manipulation (CSM) Nozzle for a Commercial Plasma Spray Gun. Journal of Thermal Sprays, 20:4, 782-790.
  • Charonko, J.J, King, C.V, Smith, B.L, Vlachos, P.P, (2010). Assessment of Pressure Field Calculations from Spatiotemporally Resolved Particle Image Velocimetry Velocity Fields. Measurement Science and Technology, 21:10
  • Allen, D.S, Smith, B.L, (2009). Axisymmetric Coanda-assisted Vectoring. Exp. Fluids, 46:1, 55.
  • Hodson, J., Spall, R.E, Smith, B.L, (2008). Turbulence Model Assessment for Flow Across a Row of Confined Cylinders. Nuclear Technology, 161, 268-276.
  • Humes, Z.E, Smith, B.L, (2008). Particle Size Classification of Glass Particles Using Aerodynamic Jet Vectoring. Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 25, 168-175.
  • Smith, B.L, Stepan, J.J, McEligot, D., (2007). Velocity And Pressure Measurements Along A Row Of Confined Cylinders. J. Fluids Eng, 129, 1314-1327.
  • Smith, B.L, Jackson, D.N, (2007). Theoretical Parameter Study Of Aerodynamic Vectoring Particle Sorting. J. Fluids Eng, 129, 902-907.
  • Bettridge, M.W, Smith, B.L, Spall, R.E, (2006). Aerodynamic Jet Steering Using Steady Blowing and Suction. Exp. Fluids , 40:5, 776-785.
  • Bunderson, N.E, Smith, B.L, (2005). Passive Mixing Control of Plane Parallel Jets. Exp. Fluids, 39:1, 66-74.
  • Smith, B.L, Gelzer, A., (2005). Vectoring of Adjacent Synthetic Jets. AIAA J. , 43:10, 2117-2124.
  • Holman, R., Utturkar, Y., Mittal, R., Smith, B.L, Cattafesta, L., (2005). A Formation Criterion for Synthetic Jets. AIAA J. , 43:10, 2110-2116.
  • Fugal, S.R, Smith, B.L, Spall, R.E, (2005). Displacement Amplitude Scaling of a 2-D Synthetic Jet. Phys. Fluids, 17
  • Smith, B.L, (2004). Pressure recovery in a radiused sudden expansion. Exp. Fluids , 36:6, 901-907.
  • Smith, B.L, Swift, G.W, (2003). Power Dissipation and Time-Averaged Pressure in Oscillating Flow Through a Sudden Area Change. J. Acoust. Soc. Am, 113, 2455-2463.
  • Smith, B.L, Swift, G.W, (2003). A Comparison Between Synthetic Jets and Continuous Jets. Exp. Fluids, 34, 467-472.
  • Smith, B.L, Gelzer, A., (2002). Jet Vectoring Using Synthetic Jet Actuators. J. Fluid Mech , 458, 1-34.
  • Smith, B.L, Swift, G.W, (2001). Measuring Second-Order Time-Average Pressure. J. Acoust. Soc. Am, 110:2, 717-723.
  • Smith, B.L, Glezer, A., (1998). The Formation and Evolution of Synthetic Jets. Phys. Fluids, 10:9, 2281-2297.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Teaching

MAE 5430 - Advanced Thermal-Fluids, Fall 2023
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2023
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2023
MAE 5430 - Advanced Thermal-Fluids, Fall 2022
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2022
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2022
MAE 5430 - Advanced Thermal-Fluids, Fall 2021
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2021
MAE 6430 - Boundary Layer Theory and Convection Heat Transfer, Spring 2021
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2021
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2020
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2019
MAE 5930 - Special Problems, Spring 2019
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2018
MAE 6430 - Boundary Layer Theory and Convection Heat Transfer, Spring 2018
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2018
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2017
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2017
MAE 6430 - Boundary Layer Theory and Convection Heat Transfer, Fall 2016
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2016
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2016
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Fall 2015
MAE 6430 - Boundary Layer Theory and Convection Heat Transfer, Spring 2015
MAE 3440 - Heat Transfer, Spring 2015
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2014
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Spring 2014
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2013
MAE 3400 - Thermodynamics II, Fall 2013
MAE 6420 - Mechanical Engineering Experiments, Spring 2012
ENGR 2930 - Special Problems, Spring 2012
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2011
MAE 3400 - Thermodynamics II, Fall 2011
MAE 6430 - BL THEORY/CONVECT, Spring 2011
MAE 6420 - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXP, Spring 2011
MAE 5930 - SP:EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN MAE, Spring 2011
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 4400 - Fluids/Thermal Laboratory, Fall 2010
MAE 3400 - Thermodynamics II, Fall 2010

Graduate Students Mentored

Nazmus Sakibb, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2017
Jack Elliot, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, April 2021 - June 2023
John Garrett, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2020 - June 2022
Austin Parker, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2016 - May 2021
Andrew Smith, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, May 2019 - November 2020
Rick Cressel, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr 2017
Kyle Jones, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2012 2016
Kyle Jones, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2012 2016
Braden Williams, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2015 - May 2016
Blake Lance, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2012 2015
Jeff Harris, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2012 2014
Scott Warner, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2012 2014
Kyle Jones, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, June 2012 - June 2013
Blake Lance, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr 2012
Scott Warner, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, January 2012 - December 2012
Jeff Harris, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2011 - May 2012
Brian West, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr 2011
David Nani, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr 2011
Brandon Wilson, Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, August 2009 - May 2011
Ben Timmins, , Mechanical & Aerospace Engr - December 2010
Katie Maybe, Mechanical & Aerospace EngrMay 2010
Sam Tingey, Mechanical & Aerospace EngrMay 2010