Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Biezad, California Polytechnic State University; Joon Kim, Lockheed Aircraft Co

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Aerospace

of the RV-7 Aircraft in Project #3Integrating the Lab Course Material into the CurriculumIt has been a challenging task to integrate the resulting laboratory course materials into theexisting aerospace curriculum on an ongoing basis. The first step was to obtain special statusfor this course so that a student can take different subtopics for credit under the same course Page 12.918.8number and title, as described in the “course content” section above. The next step was toallow special credit at either undergraduate or graduate level for specialized, experiencedProceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Christopher Cotting, Virginia Tech; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Wayne Durham, Virginia Tech

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Aerospace

-onapplication of concepts learned in an academic setting is key to deep understanding, this courseserves as a capstone where concepts previously taught in several classes are integrated to givestudents an overarching view of aircraft operation, putting the theory students are taught inprevious courses into practice. In order to facilitate a learning environment and mitigate safetyissues associated with using real aircraft, two modern high performance aircraft models in theVirginia Tech Flight Simulation Laboratory are used instead of test aircraft. This allows foraccomplishment of targeted learning objectives, while alleviating operational costs, weatherconcerns, and liability and safety concerns. It also gives students the ability and opportunity

Conference Session

Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swami Karunamoorthy, St. Louis University; H. Mallikarjuna, St. Louis University

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Aerospace

functions with MATLAB software. Integration of rulebased modeling of dynamic systems and analytical computation of transfer functions withMATLAB provides a viable pedagogical tool for undergraduate education in LinearSystem Control.IntroductionLinear Vibrations and Linear System Control are relatively difficult courses inundergraduate curriculum for Aerospace, Mechanical as well as Electrical engineeringstudents. The primary difficulty lies in developing the equations of motion from givenphysical system. In applying the Newton’s force method, one should have goodunderstanding of degree of freedom and free body diagram. In applying the energymethod, one should have good understanding of kinetic energy, potential energy, anddamping energy. Although

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darin Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mischa Kim, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

beenplaying an increasingly important role, not only during the preliminary design andanalysis phases but also through the whole mission operations phase. In a typicaluniversity curriculum emphasis during the freshmen, sophomore, and junior yearsis put on the analysis of engineering problems. In the senior year students areexpected to make a switch from analysis based coursework (one answer to ananalysis problem) to design based curriculum (multiple answers to a designproblem.) Simulation can play an important role to facilitate this transition. Amodern curriculum should include teaching the necessary computer tools duringearly classes, where the student can build course content specific models (forexample a thermal model) and save them for later

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McGrath, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Aerospace

AC 2007-1340: EVOLUTION OF A CLASS IN SPACECRAFT DESIGN:EXPERIENCES GAINED OVER A DECADE OF TEACHINGMichael McGrath, University of Colorado at Boulder Page 12.703.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 1/25/2007 4:25:00 PMEvolution of a Class in Spacecraft Design: Experiences Gained over a Decadeof TeachingAbstract.Spacecraft Design at the University of Colorado at Boulder is a project-based approach to thedesign of an unmanned spacecraft mission, focused at the senior and graduate level. Teams ofstudents produce a Concept Study Document and series of oral presentations for a hypotheticalNASA

Conference Session

Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ron Madler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darin Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Karl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Capture simulation. Page 12.826.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 IMPACT OF NEW FACILITIES ON ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTCOMESAbstractEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has established a reputation for providingundergraduate students with a curriculum which has a strong emphasis on application basedlearning. In an effort to improve this learning environment, the campus has recently added a20,000 square foot Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication (AXFAB) building dedicated toproviding undergraduate students with a premier laboratory

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Miller, University of Oklahoma; Yunjun Xu, University of Oklahoma

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Aerospace

capsule for landing (e.g., an RCS, orspinning), should this approach be used. Figure 5: Accelerometer Data from Drop Test (ADCS Performance ComparisonSLS Systems and Mission DesignAME 4593 (Space System and Mission Design, every Spring Semester) needs toprovide students a much needed big picture perspective that can be used by man-agers, engineers, and students to integrate the myriad of elements associated withhuman/robotic space flight. After this course, students should be able to acquireenough knowledge and skills to understand and design a conceptual space mission.The SLS mission, as an integrated project [3], covers a variety of aerospace top-ics in materials, propulsion, robotics, space environment, structure, astrodynamics,sensors, and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Suzanne Lessack, University of Michigan; Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Rebecca Wind, University of Michigan; William Woelk, University of Michigan; Theresa Biehle, University of Michigan; Laura Dionisio, Loyola Marymount University; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Nathaniel Gallaher, University of Michigan; Katie Thorne, Michigan Technological University; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan

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Aerospace

(ME 450) classSeveral students within S3FL designed and constructed the first prototype separation system aspart of a senior design class that fulfilled an academic course requirement in the College ofEngineering. Over the course of the semester, the mechanical engineering student team workedclosely with members of TSATT, the C-9 team, and faculty members to develop a plausibledesign.7 The ME 450 team worked with the S3FL Machining team to fabricate the design andwith the C-9 team for component and integrated systems testing. The end result was a workingprototype that satisfied the structural, material, and manufacturability constraints provided by thevarious teams.3.2.3 S3FL Machining teamTo maintain a close relationship with the S3FL

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Boyer, St. Louis University; Krishnaswamy Ravindra, St. Louis University; John George, St. Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, St. Louis University

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Aerospace

value by suspending the rocket by a long string and measuringthe period of torsional oscillations. It is noted here that while students are introduced to theconcept of center of mass, moment of inertia in calculus, physics and statics, simple exercisesmentioned above reinforce these fundamental concepts.Computer Aided Drawings:An integral part of this project is for students to produce the component and assembled drawingsusing CAD software. The intent here is two fold. This exercise keeps the students current ontheir CAD skills and provides an opportunity to export the CAD drawings into a professionalreport. A sample CAD drawing is shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 below. Figure 9 Pro Engineer three-view of model rocket

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Christopher Deline, University of Michigan; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Steven Sandoval, University of Michigan; Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Yang Li, University of Michigan; Richard Redick, University of Michigan; Julie Bellerose, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Bogdan Oaida, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan

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Aerospace

. Due to S3FL’s growth, the lab and its faculty advisors worked with the AOSSdepartment to obtain larger accommodations. Not only will the new lab space be able to meetcurrent S3FL administrative and lab needs, it will allow for additional workbenches to meetfuture demands. The upgraded facilities include an office area for administrative tasks andteleconferences, a dedicated file and web server, a soft-wall cleanroom for integration and testing Page 12.350.5of sensitive flight hardware, and a fume hood and ceiling vents for wet chemical work andsoldering. Each project housed in the new lab will eventually have a dedicated electronicsworkstation