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Rule Based Modeling Of Dynamic Systems And Computation Of Transfer Functions With "Matlab"

Conference Session: Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Swami Karunamoorthy, St. Louis University; H. Mallikarjuna, St. Louis University
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

]{ x} = {F (t )}Let x(0) and x (0) be the initial conditions representing the initial displacement and initialvelocity respectively. Applying the Laplace Transform, the above equation can bewritten as, s 2 [ M ] + s [C ] + [ K ] { x ( s )} = { F ( s )} + s [ M ] + [C ] { x(0)} + [ M ]{ x (0)} Page 12.1252.5For zero initial conditions,{ x(s)} = [ H (s)]{F (s)} ; where the Transfer Function, [ H (s)] = −1 s 2 [ M ] + s [C ] + [ K ]This matrix equation for the transfer function can be

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A Statistical Method, Using Labview Software, To Determine Missile Defense System Locations

Conference Session: Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Charles Bittle, University of North Texas; Mitty Plummer, University of North Texas
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

search, acquisition, track andtarget subsystems. In the early 1970’s, the first author was evolved with designing, building andinstalling successful ground based missile locating and tracking systems for the Department ofDefense. Funds for additional ground based missile locating and tracking systems were notallocated because a decision was made to deploy satellite missile defense systems. The 1972Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty with the Soviet Union delayed development of missiledefense systems by the United States (U.S.). Now, the U.S. has a National Missile Defense(NMD) program. The most pressing concern today is the feasibility of an attack by NorthKorean ballistic missiles bearing nuclear or biological weapons. Hypothesizing that a

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Innovative Model Rocket Project For Sophomore Aerospace Engineering Students

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

during burnsc = total distance covered during coasting∆s = distance covered during one iteration of coasting portionΣ∆s = total distance covered during coastingt/c = thickness ratio of finsV = velocityρ = air density, sea levelIntroduction:Most aerospace engineering curriculums contain an introductory course that introduces a Page 12.897.2sophomore student to the world of aerospace. Generally this course tends to be a broadintroduction to terminology, basic aerodynamics, performance, propulsion and structures. Insome programs, a hands-on project is assigned to the students to make the course moreinteresting and provide

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Educational Tools For Systems Simulation And Laboratories Leading To The Capstone Design Sequence In Aerospace Engineering

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

- Table 1 – NASA Program/Project Life Cycle & Related Classes for the Capstone Design Sequence Simulation Concepts In order understand fundamental simulation concepts one needs to have a look at simple numerical integration concepts and their implementation /2/. It is important to visualize that only a first order differential equation of type r r r r s&= f ( s , t ) needs to be solved. s is the state variable and s& is the state derivative, which must be vectors of the same size. This is accomplished in the space systems engineering course using the single step Euler

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Practical Skill Development, Analysis And Testing Are Used To Teach The Topic Of Heat Treatment Of Aerospace Aluminum Alloys

Conference Session: Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

place to study, and AT308 is no exception to the rule. Upon completion of thiscourse, students have a much better grounding in the theoretical knowledge, which they first hearand see during lectures. They understand heat treatment and different tempers of aviation gradealuminum. They also realize the importance of following heat treatment processes to getconsistent properties of the materials. The well-equipped laboratory provides a place to apply thetheory and develop their skills. It becomes more than just paper knowledge - it is something theycan touch, make, assemble, and test. Experience is the best teacher. This is what studentsexperience during their "employment" in AT308, Inc.References1. Collicott, S. H., Increasing freshmen

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Using Regional Technical Conferences To Augment Aerospace Design Projects

Conference Session: Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert Frederick, Mechanical and Aeropace Engineering; Rebekah Frederick, Homewood Academy for Girls
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

education necessary to The current need and use of these weapons on theunderstand the impact of engineering battlefield was discussed and societal and politicalsolutions in a global, economic, implication of improving their accuracy.environmental, and societal context.Bibliography1 Frederick, R.A., Jr., Takada, P., and Cook, L., "Prototype for a Multi-National Propulsion System Design Course,"AIAA Paper 2000-3894, 36th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, July 16-19, 2000.2 Frederick, R.A., Jr., Pawlak, M-S, Utley, D.R., Corsetti, C.D., Wells, B.E., and Landrum, D.B., “InternationalProduct Teams for Aerospace Systems Design,” AIAA Paper 2002-4337, July 2002.3

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The Instructional Design And Redesign Of An Undergraduate Level, Simulator Based Course On 'flight Test Techniques'

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

retired its A-6E’s and replaced them with F/A-18’s. The transfer was made possible withthe help and support of research sponsors at Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters and atthe Manned Flight Simulator branch of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Patuxent River, Maryland.A diagram of the simulation system can be found in Figure 1. The left (pilot’s) seat of the trainercockpit represents the cockpit of a A-6E Intruder. The right seat has been modified toaccommodate either an instructor or a flight test engineer with a computer driven CRT that canbe custom configured with instrumentation as desired. The simulation computer has beenconverted to a SGI Origin 2000 computer. This allows the simulation of many different aircraftmodels, from a Cessna 152

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Employing Lean Engineering Principles As A Student Exercise To Modify The Content Of Traditional Aircaft And Propulsion Design Courses

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

&D expenses and time, a reduction in toolingand associated costs, a reduction in the number of possible mistakes on the shop floor, as well asan overall reduction in the component cost due to volume purchasing.The compressor component was then quickly identified as a possible candidate for part countreduction. It was chosen due to its overall complexity, time necessary for assembly and service,expensive materials, and overall number of parts. A modular compressor concept was introducedand a preliminary design [on a conceptual level] was conducted to show the possible benefits ofsuch a concept.Background and Literature Survey for the Modular Compressor projectThe original gas turbine modular concept2 was first developed in the early 1960’s

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Evolution Of A Class In Spacecraft Design: Experiences Gained Over A Decade Of Teaching

Conference Session: Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael McGrath, University of Colorado at Boulder
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

internet will return a number of university programs that teach spacecraft designwith a variety of approaches: some focus on hands-on hardware experimentation; some aremulti-semester efforts, and some involve academic study of a spacecraft design. The Universityof Colorado’s program falls into the latter. With the growing interest in teaching systemsengineering as part of the engineering curriculum, teaching spacecraft design provides a richopportunity to stress systems engineering approaches to problem solving within a definedcontext.Within the University of Colorado’s Aerospace Engineering curriculum, ASEN 4148/5148Spacecraft Design has been taught as a one semester class since the 1980’s. The class originatedwith encouragement from industry

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Integrating General Aviation Aircraft In The Aerospace Curriculum

Conference Session: Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Biezad, California Polytechnic State University; Joon Kim, Lockheed Aircraft Co
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

the Classroom, 1999, The Free Press, New York, New York.4. Feisel, L.D. and G.D. Peterson, “A Colloquy on Learning Objectives for Engineering EducationLaboratories,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference andExposition, 2002, ASEE, San Diego.5. Florman, S. C., The Existential Pleasures of Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1976, St. Martin’s Press, New York,New York.6. Petrosky, H., To Engineer Is Human : The Role of Failure in Successful Design, 1st Vintage BooksEdition, 1992.7. Karp, W. and L. Lapham, Buried Alive: Essays on Our Endangered Republic, Franklin Square PressJanuary, 2003.8. Becker, Ernest, Beyond Alienation: A Philosophy of Education for the Crisis of Democracy, GeorgeBraziller, Inc., 1967.9

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Challenges Facing The Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory And Lessons Learned

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

wiser engineers.References[1] Bilén, S.G., Bernal, L.P., Gilchrist, B.E., and Gallimore, A.D., “The Student Space-Systems FabricationLaboratory: Enhancing Engineering Education Through Student-Run, Real-World Projects,” ASEE-NCS 1999Spring Conference, Pennsylvania State University Erie-Behrend, Erie, PA, 8-10 April 1999, pp. 68-72.[2] Liu, T., Deline, C., Ramos, R., Sandoval, S., Smetana, A., Gilchrist, B., Washabaugh, P., and Renno, N.,“The Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory: An Approach to Space Systems Engineering Education,”ASEE-2006-1917, 113th ASEE Conference, Chicago, IL, 18-21 June 2006.[3] Bilén, S.G. and Bernal, L.P., “The Vortex Ring Transit Experiment Get Away Special Project: UsingProjects Sponsored by

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Microgravity Flight Testing As A Case Study On The Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory

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
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

Projects,” ASEE-NCS 1999Spring Conference, Pennsylvania State University Erie-Behrend, Erie, PA, 8-10 April 1999, pp. 68-72.[2] Liu, T., Deline, C., Ramos, R., Sandoval, S., Smetana, A., Gilchrist, B., Washabaugh, P., and Renno, N.,“The Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory: An Approach to Space Systems Engineering Education,”ASEE-2006-1917, 113th ASEE Conference, Chicago, IL, 18-21 June 2006.[3] Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunities Program, http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/[4] Bilén, S.G. and Bernal, L.P., “Get Away Special Payload G-093: The VOrtex Ring Transit EXperiment(VORTEX) Flights,” 1999 Shuttle Small Payloads Symposium, Annapolis, MD, 13-15 September 1999, NASA/CP-1999-209476, pp. 129-138.[5] Millard, L