Donald B. Bliss | Scholars@Duke

Donald B. Bliss
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Professor Bliss has broad research interests in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, acoustics, and structural dynamics. His work emphasizes improved understandings of physical phenomena and the development of innovative ways to solve important engineering problems. Professor Bliss recently developed a general analysis method called Analytical/Numerical matching (ANM) that combines numerical and analytical solutions to gain accuracy and computational efficiency. ANM is currently being applied to a variety of problems in aerodynamics and structural acoustics.

Much of Professor Bliss' research on fluid flows involves the aerodynamics of lifting surfaces and vortex wakes. For helicopter wakes he has developed curved vortex elements, constant vorticity contour wake models, and influence coefficient techniques. In collaboration with a private company, these have been incorporated into commercially available computer programs used by industry and government to predict helicopter performance, vibration, and noise. Currently, ANM is being used to develop a new unified treatment of lifting surfaces and wakes in unsteady compressible flow. Professor Bliss is also developing a new vortex roll-up analysis, and using ANM to study helicopter blade/vortex interaction.

In acoustics, Professor Bliss' primary effort is in the application of ANM to structural acoustics, particularly to acoustic scattering from submerged elastic bodies with structural discontinuities. He has also developed a method called Alternate Resonance Tuning (ART) to prevent low frequency sound transmission into flexible wall enclosures, with applications to aircraft interior noise. He also conducts research on mathematical homogenization applied to structural acoustic systems, and on general boundary conditions for bulk-reacting sound absorbing surfaces.

Current Research Interests

Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, acoustics, and structural dynamics

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 1992
Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative, Nicholas Institute-Energy Initiative, Initiatives 2012

Contact Information

148B Engineering Bldg, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708
148B Engineering Bldg, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0300
donald.bliss@duke.edu (919) 660-5315
AeroElasticity Group
Bliss Lab

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1973
- M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1970
- B.S.E., Princeton University 1968
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 1985 - 1992
Recognition
In the News
- MAY 24, 2021 Pratt School of Engineering
  
  The Sky's the Limit for Duke Engineers Designing the Safest, Most Cost-Efficient Aircraft and Turbomachinery
Research
Selected Grants
- Acoustic Field Modeling Utilizing an Energy-Intensity Boundary Element Method awarded by Naval Surface Warfare Center 2013 - 2014
- A Revolutionary Boundary Element Approach Based on Energy Conservation for Interior Noise Predictions awarded by National Science Foundation 2003 - 2007
- Local/Global Analysis Methods for Structural Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1998 - 2001
- Local/Global Analysis Methods for Structurl Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1998 - 2001
- Sensitivity Analysis and Design Strategies for Three Dimensional Aeroacoustic Flows in Turbomachinery awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1995 - 1997
- Sensitivity Analysis and Design Strategies for Three Dimensional Aeroacoustic Flows in Turbomachinery awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1993 - 1997
- Rotorcraft Acoustic Radiation Predictions Based on a Refined BVI Model awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1994 - 1997
- Rotorcraft Acoustic Radiation Predictions Based on a Refined Blade-vortex Interaction Model-Nasa Lewis awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1994 - 1997
- Rotorcraft Acoustic Radiation Predictions Based on an Improved Blade-Vortex Interaction Model awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1994 - 1997
- Analytical/Numerical Matching (ANM) for Structural Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1994 - 1997
- Analytical/Numerical Matching (ANM) for Structural Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1994 - 1997
- Compressible Rotor Wake Calculations Using an Unsteady Doublet Formation with ANM awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1993 - 1996
- Compressible Rotor Wake Calculations Using an Unsteady Doublet Formulation with Analytical/Numerical Matching awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1993 - 1996
- Graduate Student Research Proposal: Rotor Wake Calculations Using Analytical/Numerical Matching and Solution Pyramiding awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1993 - 1996
- Analytical Numerical Matching (ANM) for Structural Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1991 - 1994
- Analytical/Numerical Matching (ANM) for Structural Acoustics awarded by Office of Naval Research 1991 - 1994
- Analysis Methods and Innovative Concepts for Advanced Ducted Fan Acoustic Liners awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1991 - 1992
- Interior Noise Reduction by Alternate resonance tuning ART awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1990
- Improved Accuracy and Efficiency in Rotor Wake Calculations awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1989 - 1990
- New Vortex Dynamics Methods for Free Wake Analysis awarded by Army Research Office 1988 - 1990
- Interior Noise Reduction by Alternate Resonance Tuning (ART) awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1988 - 1989
- NASA Graduate Fellowship Program. awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1987 - 1988
- Interior Noise Reduction by Alternate Resonance Tuning awarded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1987
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Su, K., and D. Bliss. “A numerical study of tilt-based wake steering using a hybrid free-wake method.” Wind Energy 23, no. 2 (February 1, 2020): 258–73. https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2426.
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  - Raudales, David, Donald B. Bliss, Krista A. Michalis, Jerry W. Rouse, and Linda P. Franzoni. “Benchmark analytical solutions for steady state high frequency broadband sound fields in three rectangular enclosures.” The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 145, no. 4 (April 2019): 2601. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5095771.
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  - Su, K., and D. Bliss. “A novel hybrid free-wake model for wind turbine performance and wake evolution.” Renewable Energy 131 (February 1, 2019): 977–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.108.
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  - Dowell, E. H., and D. B. Bliss. “Erratum: New look at unsteady supersonic potential flow aerodynamics and piston theory (AIAA Journal (2013) 51:9 (2278-2281)).” Aiaa Journal 53, no. 8 (January 1, 2015): 2419. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J054540.
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  - Dowell, E. H., and D. B. Bliss. “New look at unsteady supersonic potential flow aerodynamics and piston theory.” Aiaa Journal 51, no. 9 (September 1, 2013): 2278–81. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J052088.
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  - Bliss, D., L. Franzoni, and K. Michalis. “Characterization of high frequency radiation from panels subject to broadband excitation.” 2008 Proceedings of the Noisecon/Asme Ncad, Ncad 2008, October 16, 2009, 357–61.
  - Burton, L. J., D. B. Bliss, and L. P. Franzoni. “Sound attenuation and prediction of porous media properties in hybrid ducts utilizing spatially periodic area changes.” 2008 Proceedings of the Noisecon/Asme Ncad, Ncad 2008, October 16, 2009, 363–71.
  - He, Q., D. B. Bliss, and L. Franzoni. “Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures.” 2008 Proceedings of the Noisecon/Asme Ncad, Ncad 2008, October 16, 2009, 373–83.
  - Michalis, K., D. Bliss, and L. Franzoni. “Prediction and modification of broadband interior noise in enclosures using energy-intensity bem and absorption scaling.” 2008 Proceedings of the Noisecon/Asme Ncad, Ncad 2008, October 16, 2009, 339–47.
  - Bliss, D., L. Franzoni, and K. Michalis. “Characterization of high frequency radiation from panels subject to broadband excitation.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Ncad, December 1, 2008, 357–61. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73063.
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  - Burton, L. J., D. B. Bliss, and L. P. Franzoni. “Sound attenuation and prediction of porous media properties in hybrid ducts utilizing spatially periodic area changes.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Ncad, December 1, 2008, 363–71. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73066.
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  - He, Q., D. B. Bliss, and L. Franzoni. “Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Ncad, December 1, 2008, 373–82. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73069.
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  - Michalis, K., D. Bliss, and L. Franzoni. “Prediction and modification of broadband interior noise in enclosures using energy-intensity bem and absorption scaling.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Ncad, December 1, 2008, 339–47. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73057.
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  - Bliss, D. B., J. R. Nesbitt, and P. V. Danilov. “Theoretical and experimental study of sound propagation in ducts with spatially periodic area changes.” 12th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2005, Icsv 2005 3 (December 1, 2005): 2366–73.
  - Bliss, D. B., J. W. Rouse, and L. P. Franzoni. “Prediction of broadband sound fields in enclosures by decomposition in powers of an absorption parameter.” 12th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2005, Icsv 2005 2 (December 1, 2005): 1213–20.
  - Bliss, D., and P. Danilov. “Vibro-acoustic behavior of finite-length fluid-loaded periodic structures using local-global homogenization.” 12th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2005, Icsv 2005 6 (December 1, 2005): 5088–95.
  - Park, C. D., L. P. Franzoni, and D. B. Bliss. “Analytical-numerical matching for fluid-loaded structures with discontinuities.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 116, no. 5 (November 1, 2004): 2956–68. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1798272.
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  - Danilov, P., and D. Bliss. “Local/global homogenization of fluid-loaded periodic structures.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 116, no. 2 (August 1, 2004): 879–90. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1766022.
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  - Bliss, D., and P. Danilov. “The development of novel vibration resistant structures through the use of coupled multi-element configurations.” Proceedings of the Tenth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, December 1, 2003, 581–88.
  - Danilov, P., and D. Bliss. “Calculation of the radiated sound field from a fluid-loaded plate with periodic structural discontinuities.” Proceedings of the Tenth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, December 1, 2003, 4885–92.
  - Franzoni, L. P., D. B. Bliss, and C. D. Park. “Efficient calculation of vibration and radiation from fluid-loaded structures with discontinuities using analytical-numerical matching.” Proceedings of the Tenth International Congress on Sound and Vibration, December 1, 2003, 1555–62.
  - Dowell, E. H., D. B. Bliss, and R. L. Clark. “Aeroelastic wing with leading- and trailing-edge control surfaces.” Journal of Aircraft 40, no. 3 (January 1, 2003): 559–65. https://doi.org/10.2514/2.3130.
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  - Franzoni, L. P., D. B. Bliss, and J. W. Rouse. “An acoustic boundary element method based on energy and intensity variables for prediction of high-frequency broadband sound fields.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 110, no. 6 (December 29, 2001): 3071–80. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1416201.
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  - Franzoni, L., D. Bliss, and J. Rouse. “Energy based boundary element method for broadband high frequency sound fields.” 6th Aeroacoustics Conference and Exhibit, December 1, 2000.
  - Franzoni, L., and D. Bliss. “An estimate of airframe noise caused by structural vibration.” 6th Aeroacoustics Conference and Exhibit, December 1, 2000.
  - Loftman, R. C., and D. B. Bliss. “Scattering from fluid-loaded cylindrical shell with periodic circumferential constraints using analytical/numerical matching.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 106, no. 3 I (September 1, 1999): 1271–83. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.427161.
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  - Epstein, R. J., and D. B. Bliss. “Wake Generation Compressibility Effects in Unsteady Aerodynamics.” Aiaa Journal 37, no. 2–3 (January 1, 1999): 393–96. https://doi.org/10.2514/2.724.
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  - Rule, J. A., R. J. Epstein, and D. B. Bliss. “Unsteady compressible boundary element calculations of parallel blade-vortex interaction.” Journal of the American Helicopter Society 44, no. 4 (January 1, 1999): 302–11. https://doi.org/10.4050/JAHS.44.302.
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  - Franzoni, L. P., and D. B. Bliss. “A discussion of modal uncoupling and an approximate closed-form solution for weakly coupled systems with application to acoustics.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 103, no. 4 (April 1, 1998): 1923–32. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.421344.
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  - Loftman, R. C., and D. B. Bliss. “Analytical/numerical matching for efficient calculation of scattering from cylindrical shells with lengthwise constraints.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 103, no. 4 (April 1, 1998): 1885–96. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.421340.
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  - Rule, J. A., and D. B. Bliss. “Prediction of viscous trailing vortex structure from basic loading parameters.” Aiaa Journal 36, no. 2 (January 1, 1998): 208–18. https://doi.org/10.2514/2.7503.
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  - Loftman, R. C., and D. B. Bliss. “The application of analytical/numerical matching to structural discontinuities in structural/acoustic problems.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 101, no. 2 (February 1, 1997): 925–35. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.418051.
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  - Epstein, R. J., J. A. Rule, and D. B. Bliss. “Novel method for calculating two-dimensional blade vortex interaction.” Aiaa Journal 35, no. 5 (January 1, 1997): 909–12. https://doi.org/10.2514/2.7466.
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  - Epstein, R. J., and D. B. Bliss. “An acoustic boundary element method using analytical/numerical matching.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 101, no. 1 (January 1, 1997): 92–106. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.417969.
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  - Epstein, R. J., and D. B. Bliss. “Aeroacoustic boundary element method using analytical/numerical matching.” Aiaa Journal 35, no. 2 (January 1, 1997): 244–54. https://doi.org/10.2514/2.114.
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  - Bliss, D. B., and R. J. Epstein. “Novel approach to aerodynamic analysis using analytical/numerical matching.” Aiaa Journal 34, no. 11 (January 1, 1996): 2225–32. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.13384.
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  - Rule, J. A., and D. B. Bliss. “Prediction of turbulent trailing vortex structure for rotorcraft blade-vortex interaction.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2 (December 1, 1995): 1254–56.
  - Epstein, R. J., and D. B. Bliss. “Free vortex calculations using analytical/numerical matching with solution pyramiding.” Aiaa Journal 33, no. 5 (January 1, 1995): 894–903. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.12655.
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  - Epstein, R. J., and D. B. Bliss. “Alternative solution of the kernel function in subsonic unsteady lifting surface theory.” Aiaa Journal 33, no. 11 (January 1, 1995): 2228–30. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.12841.
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  - Quackenbush, T. R., C. M. G. Lam, and D. B. Bliss. “Vortex methods for the computational analysis of rotor/body interaction.” Journal of the American Helicopter Society 39, no. 4 (January 1, 1994): 14–24. https://doi.org/10.4050/jahs.39.14.
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  - Quackenbush, Todd R., C-M Gordon Lam, Daniel A. Wachspress, and Donald B. Bliss. “Analysis of high resolution unsteady airloads for helicopter rotor blades.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2 (1994): 1233–48.
  - Bliss, D. B., and W. O. Miller. “Efficient free wake calculations using analytical/numerical matching.” Journal of the American Helicopter Society 38, no. 2 (January 1, 1993): 43–52. https://doi.org/10.4050/jahs.38.43.
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  - Miller, W. O., and D. B. Bliss. “Direct periodic solutions of rotor free wake calculations.” Journal of the American Helicopter Society 38, no. 2 (January 1, 1993): 53–60. https://doi.org/10.4050/jahs.38.53.
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  - Quackenbush, T. R., C. M. G. Lam, D. B. Bliss, and A. Katz. “Vortex methods for the computational analysis of rotor/body interaction.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 1 (December 1, 1992): 475–88.
  - Bliss, D. B., and R. Srinivasan. “Application of a two-scale perturbation theory to panel/frame structural-acoustics.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Nca 12 (December 1, 1991): 267–77.
  - Mahajan, A. J., E. H. Dowell, and D. B. Bliss. “Eigenvalue calculation procedure for an Euler/Navier-Stokes solver with application to flows over airfoils.” Journal of Computational Physics 97, no. 2 (January 1, 1991): 398–413. https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9991(91)90006-7.
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  - Mahajan, A. J., E. H. Dowell, and D. B. Bliss. “Role of artificial viscosity in Euler and Navier-Stokes solvers.” Aiaa Journal 29, no. 4 (January 1, 1991): 555–59. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.10619.
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  - Quackenbush, T. R., and D. B. Bliss. “Prediction of high-resolution flowfields for rotorcraft aeroacoustics.” Aiaa Journal 29, no. 11 (January 1, 1991): 1778–86. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.10804.
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  - Bliss, D. B. “Analysis of sound transmission through flexible panel/frame walls.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) Nca 9 (December 1, 1990): 25–35.
  - Felker, F. F., T. R. Quackenbush, D. B. Bliss, and J. S. Light. “Comparisons of predicted and measured rotor performance in hover using a new free wake analysis.” Vertica 14, no. 3 (December 1, 1990): 361–83.
  - Quackenbush, T. R., and D. B. Bliss. “Free wake flow field calculations for rotorcraft interactional aerodynamics.” Vertica 14, no. 3 (December 1, 1990): 313–27.
  - Miller, W. O., and D. B. Bliss. “Direct periodic solutions of rotor free wake calculations by inversion of a linear periodic system.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2 (May 1, 1990): 757–69.
  - Quackenbush, T. R., D. B. Bliss, C. M. G. Lam, and A. Katz. “New vortex/surface interaction methods for the prediction of wake-induced airframe loads.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2 (May 1, 1990): 1099–1110.
  - Quackenbush, T. R., D. B. Bliss, and D. A. Wachspress. “New free-wake analysis of rotorcraft hover performance using influence coefficients.” Journal of Aircraft 26, no. 12 (January 1, 1989): 1090–97. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.45885.
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  - Bliss, D. B., L. Dadone, and D. A. Wachspress. “ROTOR WAKE MODELING FOR HIGH SPEED APPLICATIONS.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 1 (December 1, 1987): 17–33.
  - Bliss, D. B., M. E. Teske, and T. R. Quackenbush. “NEW METHODOLOGY FOR FREE WAKE ANALYSIS USING CURVED VORTEX ELEMENTS.,” December 1, 1987.
  - Bliss, D. B., D. A. Wachspress, and T. R. Quackenbush. “NEW APPROACH TO THE FREE WAKE PROBLEM FOR HOVERING ROTORS.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2 ., no. 41 st (December 1, 1985): 463–77.
  - Bliss Donald, B., A. Wachspress Daniel, and R. Quackenbush Todd. “NEW APPROACH TO THE FREE WAKE PROBLEM FOR HOVERING ROTORS.” Annual Forum Proceedings American Helicopter Society 2, no. 41st (1985): 463–77.
  - Bliss, D. B., and P. J. Lu. “Wind tunnel wall interference.,” January 1, 1984.
  - Bliss, D. B., and P. J. Lu. “Wind tunnel wall interference.,” January 1, 1984.
  - Bliss, D. B. “Study of bulk reacting porous sound absorbers and a new boundary condition for thin porous layers.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 71, no. 3 (March 1, 1982): 533–45. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.387522.
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  - Bliss, D. B., and S. E. Burke. “Experimental investigation of the bulk reaction boundary condition.” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 71, no. 3 (March 1, 1982): 546–51. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.387523.
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  - Bliss, D. B. “Aerodynamic behavior of a slender slot in a wind tunnel wall.” Aiaa Journal 20, no. 9 (January 1, 1982): 1244–52. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.7974.
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  - Bliss, D. B. “Effect of unsteady forcing on the sinusoidal instability of vortex wakes.” Journal of Aircraft 19, no. 9 (January 1, 1982): 713–21. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.44779.
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  - Bliss, D. B., T. R. Quackenbush, and M. E. Teske. “Computational simulation of high speed steady homogeneous two-phase flow in complex piping systems.,” January 1, 1982.
  - Bliss, D. B., T. R. Quackenbush, and M. E. Teske. “Computational simulation of high speed steady homogeneous two-phase flow in complex piping systems.,” January 1, 1982.
  - Bliss, D. B., T. R. Quackenbush, and M. E. Teske. “Computational simulation of high-speed steady homogeneous two-phase flow in complex piping systems.” Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Transactions of the Asme 104, no. 4 (January 1, 1982): 272–77. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264217.
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  - Chao, C. F., E. H. Dowell, and D. B. Bliss. “MODAL ANALYSIS OF INTERIOR NOISE FIELDS.” Semiconductor International, January 1, 1981, 29–56.
  - Dowell, E. H., Chen-Fu Chao, and D. B. Bliss. “Absorption material mounted on a moving wall-Fluid/wall boundary condition.” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. (Usa) 70, no. 1 (1981): 244–45.
  - Dowell, E. H., C. F. Chao, and D. B. Bliss. “ACOUSTOELASTICITY: REVIEW AND EXTENSION.” Ammonia Plant Safety (And Related Facilities) 2 (January 1, 1980): 377–402.
  - Ungar, E. E., W. D. Mark, and D. B. Bliss. “Prediction of wind responses of tall open truss structures.” S V Sound and Vibration 8, no. 10 (October 1, 1974): 22–25.
  - WIDNALL, S. E., and D. B. BLISS. “SELF-INDUCED MOTION AND STABILITY OF CONCENTRATED VORTEX FILAMENTS,” no. (1974) (January 1, 1974).
  - WIDNALL, S. E., and D. B. BLISS. “SELF-INDUCED MOTION AND STABILITY OF CONCENTRATED VORTEX FILAMENTS,” January 1, 1974, 1974.
  - Widnall, S. E., D. B. Bliss, and C. Y. Tsai. “The instability of short waves on a vortex ring.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics 66, no. 1 (January 1, 1974): 35–47. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022112074000048.
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  - Widnall, S. E., D. B. Bliss, and C. Y. Tsai. “INSTABILITY OF SHORT WAVES ON A VORTEX RING.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics 66, no. Part 1 (1974): 35–47.
  - Widnall, S. E., and D. B. Bliss. “SELF-INDUCED MOTION AND STABILITY OF CONCENTRATED VORTEX FILAMENTS.” Arch Mech Arch Mech Stosow 26, no. 3 (January 1, 1974): 459–78.
  - Heller, H. H., D. B. Bliss, and S. E. Widnall. “Incipient stall detection through unsteady-pressure monitoring on aircraft wings.” Journal of Aircraft 9, no. 2 (January 1, 1972): 186–88. https://doi.org/10.2514/3.44328.
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  - Widnall, S. E., and D. B. Bliss. “Slender-body analysis of the motion and stability of a vortex filament containing an axial flow.” J. Fluid Mech. (Uk) 50 (1971): 335–53.
  - Bliss, D. B. “Time sharing-powerful tool for small shops.” Tool Manuf. Eng. (Usa) 62, no. 2 (1969): 22–25.
- Conference Papers
  - Su, K., and D. B. Bliss. “A hybrid free wake simulation comparison of turbine wake steering with innovative turbine designs.” In Proceedings of the Asme Turbo Expo, Vol. 9, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2017-64105.
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  - Su, K., and D. Bliss. “Wind farm performance improvement by using wake transport.” In Annual Forum Proceedings Ahs International, 4:3498–3509, 2016.
  - Franzoni, L., D. Bliss, and J. Rouse. “Energy based boundary element method for broadband high frequency sound fields.” In 6th Aeroacoustics Conference and Exhibit, 2000. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2000-1920.
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  - Franzoni, L., and D. Bliss. “An estimate of airframe noise caused by structural vibration.” In 6th Aeroacoustics Conference and Exhibit, 2000. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2000-2068.
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  - Epstein, R. J., J. A. Rule, and D. B. Bliss. “Unsteady compressible boundary element calculations of parallel blade-vortex interaction.” In 36th Aiaa Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, 1998.
  - Epstein, R. J., J. A. Rule, and D. B. Bliss. “Unsteady compressible boundary element calculations of parallel blade-vortex interaction.” In 36th Aiaa Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, 1998.
  - Epstein, R. J., J. A. Rule, and D. B. Bliss. “Unsteady compressible boundary element calculations of parallel blade-vortex interaction.” In 36th Aiaa Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, 1998. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1998-181.
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  - Rule, J. A., R. J. Epstein, and D. B. Bliss. “An analytical/numerical matching – Turbulent core model blade vortex intertaction study.” In 3rd Aiaa/Ceas Aeroacoustics Conference, 898–908, 1997. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1997-1707.
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  - Rule, J. A., and D. B. Bliss. “Prediction of turbulent trailing vortex structure from basic loading parameters.” In 14th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 932–42, 1996. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1996-2495.
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  - Bliss, D. B., and R. J. Epsteint. “A novel approach to aerodynamic analysis using analytical/numerical matching.” In 13th Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 626–39, 1995. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1995-1840.
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  - Bliss, D. B., and W. O. Miller. “Vortex filament calculations by analytical/numerical matching with comparison to other methods.” In 9th Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference, 1989, 1989. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1989-1962.
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  - Mahajan, A. J., E. H. Dowell, and D. B. Bliss. “On the role of artificial viscosity in Navier-Stokes solvers.” In 9th Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference, 1989, 1989. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1989-1947.
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