Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

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

Aircraft Detail Designcourse offers students an opportunity to implement tools learned in previouscourses and apply them to real aircraft design problems.ConclusionsSince the complete development cycle of spacecraft and aircraft are based onsimulations, students need to be prepared to understand, create, and verify theirown simulations. This is being done at ERAU during classes leading to thecapstone design sequence and during the design classes itself. Requirementsdocuments, test plans, and system specifications and validations all have asimulation component. Verification and visualization with hands on approachsupplement the understanding of the design process in the laboratories. Thiscomplies with the student outcomes and objectives, required

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Aerospace

CurriculumAbstractThe Aerospace Engineering Department at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, is inthe later phase of a dynamic experiment to revitalize its “hands on” approach toundergraduate engineering education and bring it better in line with evolving accreditationstandards. Part of this plan is to introduce commercially available aircraft manufacturing andfabrication “kits” into its laboratory curriculum. This has been largely accomplished, and thechallenges of the initial phases of this task were presented in a previous publication. Thispaper presents how the lessons learned and resulting innovative learning experiences arebeing integrated throughout the aerospace curriculum with a critical eye towards meetingaccreditation standards. These

Conference Session

Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes

Collection

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

chronologicalsequence of events that led to the realization of the new building. This section also describeshow the building design was driven by faculty needs for experimentation-based courses. Thesubsequent sections provide a course-by-course review recounting the impact of the new facility Page 12.826.2on the courses where it has had the most influence. The paper concludes with a summary of howthe facility has impacted the students’ ability to mesh theory, computation, and experimentationand a discussion of planned curriculum improvements now made possible with the addition ofthe new amenities.Building OverviewThe AXFAB building is a 20,000 square foot

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Eastlake, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Magdy Attia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

). Thefourth module is the rear module (RM) and consists of the last stage, and the fifth is the exitmodule (EM) consisting of the outlet guide vane (OGV) and exit diffuser. Figure 5 shows aschematic of a 10-stage HPC compressor breakdown into 5 modules. In Fig. 5, the FM consistsof one stage and so does the RM, while the core module (CM) size is maximized at 8 stages.Both the IM and EM contain each a guide vane and the inlet “swan neck” ducting, and the exitdiffuser, respectively.The intent of the modular concept is to maximize the size of the core module for use in othercompressor configurations, for other engines. Pre-planning the different configurations is ofutmost importance, and is the key success factor. The core module is then designed

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

requirements. • Requiring students to plan their own flight tests, and then conduct them exposes the students to a part of flight test engineering that normally is not addressed in a classroom setting. Further, by requiring students to plan a test, the criteria that define a given test such as risk level are given meaning. • Giving students a list of requirements to fulfill for a test instead of specifying exact calculations fulfills two objectives. First it exposes students to the real-life processes that would be required of a flight test organization. Second, it gives a moderately defined assignment that requires students to use creativity to fulfill their assignments

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

THIRMA helped motivate theTSSIT microgravity experiment.3.0 TSSIT C-9 ProjectBeginning with conceptual planning in August 2005, the microgravity project to validateTSATT’s separation system concept involved over two dozen S3FL students as designers,analysts, machinists, flight crew, ground support, and advisors. The experiment proposal wassubmitted by students to NASA in October 2005 and accepted that December. The project isexpected to last until April 2007 with completion of flight data analysis. Table 1 outlines themajor project milestones.3.1 Design-build-test project for undergraduatesBased on the successes of previous C-9 (KC-135 prior to 2006) flights, S3FL was interested inflying key components of a larger lab project to gain insight on

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

space-craft. We have been using the SLS mission scenario as a framework for a number ofclasses in several departments including the aerospace and mechanical engineeringdepartments.In this paper we will discuss, within the framework of the SLS project, the arrange-ment of projects within courses; give examples of the types of experiments andprojects we are doing in these classes; and present current assessment results andfuture plans for assessment; plans for making SLS a coordinated multi-year themethrough the curriculum; and the current state of the SLS mission.The Sooner Lunar Schooner MissionThe Sooner Lunar Schooner is a multi-disciplinary ongoing project at the Universityof Oklahoma to plan, design, prototype, cost and (when funds become

Conference Session

Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Frederick, Mechanical and Aeropace Engineering; Rebekah Frederick, Homewood Academy for Girls

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Aerospace

editing, marketing, and industrial engineering at The of Alabama inHuntsville worked on related projects.Regional Technical SymposiumAn eight-hour symposium on the design aspects of the course was given in the second week ofthe project. Planning for the symposium began about six moths before the start of the project.At this juncture, the instructor worked with an industry professional to outline a particular designproject along with the technical disciplines that were to be involved in the project. The instructorselected a suitable textbook and student discipline assignments that covered these topics. Table1 shows the outline of the materials for the ATM project. The instructor then presented aproposal for a one-day symposium to the local

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy; Lynnane George, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Aerospace

flying the UH-1N, where he has been an Instructor Pilot, Evaluator Pilot, Executive Officer, Chief of Squadron Training and Chief of Standardization and Evaluation. He has also served as the Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, providing priority airlift for White House, Cabinet, Congressional, and DoD officials. Dr. Brown was the Joint Continuity Program Manager for the AF National Security Emergency Preparedness program, HAF, where he was responsible for coordination of emergency response plans with the White House, Cabinet, OSD, Joint Staff, and other departments and agencies in the National Capital Region. He has previously served as

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McGrath, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Aerospace

Announcement of Opportunity. The class incorporates subsystem lectures and studentpresentations with the goal of imparting a systems engineering view to the design of a spacecraftwithout attempting to teach systems engineering. Strengths and weaknesses of a classroomapproach to developing competence in the subject matter are discussed. Similarities anddifferences between the experience of a classroom environment are contrasted to the StudentNitric Oxide Explorer (SNOE) student spacecraft build. Plans for expanding the class to includethe study of a future NASA/ESA mission are reviewed.The approach for designing a spacecraft, and the knowledge of process and procedures needed todo so, have been developed from experiences gained from trial-and-error

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

into a windows PC. Once downloaded to the PC students will be able evaluate the flight oftheir rocket using onboard measurements.Summary and future plans: Page 12.897.11The simple project described in this paper introduces the student to some fundamental conceptssuch as drag coefficient, estimation of drag coefficient, specific impulse, data acquisition usingmodern tools, use of CAD for professional reports, and strain gages while reinforcingfundamental concepts such as the rocket equation, center of mass, moment of inertia, numericalintegration, statistical analysis and report writing skills. The cost of the project is low enoughthat one

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

students learn to adopt a systems engineering mentality thatemphasizes sound engineering trade studies, rigorous requirements traceability, and meticulousinterface control. They also learn to plan project schedules and budgets with contingencies,handle team personnel conflicts, and manage setbacks such as unanticipated requirementschanges, procurement delays, or failed ground testing.When candidates become comfortable with the responsibilities of leading a small team, they aregiven lead status by Excom when such positions open, and they begin mentoring their own teammembers. Thus, S3FL’s “see one, do one, teach one” paradigm is fulfilled, as a student is able toobserve and learn from the actions of a lead, then take on a leadership role, and in