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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tian Tian, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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for instructors are providedto increase the likelihood of successful assessment delivery, along with lessons learned.1.0 IntroductionTo address the substantial enrollment increases within undergraduate Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering (MAE) degree programs, new suitable and scalable means of assessing studentachievement are urgently sought. Across the United States, the number of Bachelors degrees inMechanical Engineering degrees conferred annually has increased 42.7% during the academicyears from 2009-2010 to 2014-2015, which constitutes the most recent five year period forwhich data is available from the National Center for Education Statistics [1]. These significantenrollment increases, along with a continual quest to sustain and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Tuskegee University

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a PNMSat program at an engineering institution in India.KeywordsSystems Pedagogy, PNMSat/CubeSat Mission/Program, Engineering Education in India, DiverseEngineering Careers, Space Systems Engineering and Pedagogy1. IntroductionThere is a growing need in India to educate the youth as engineers, doctors, scientists, and mostimportantly, responsible citizens [1], [2], [3]. In particular, there is a growing need for educatedaerospace engineers who can complement the untiring efforts of organizations like the IndianSpace Research Organization (ISRO). Over the decades, ISRO has established itself as apremiere space organization and enabled India to be one of the elite nations to explore thefrontiers of Mars and other space missions [4], [5], [6

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

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, aLightweight Fighter Design Project, a Glider Design Project, homework, two exams and acomprehensive final exam. The desire was to update the course with new approaches to teachingintroductory aeronautics. The framework for change came as a result of a Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN) Innovating Curriculum with Entrepreneurial (ICE) MindsetWorkshop. Since 2007 Baylor University has been involved with the KEEN. KEEN is “a nationalpartnership of universities with the shared mission to graduate engineers with an entrepreneurialmindset so they can create personal, economic, and societal value through a lifetime ofmeaningful work” [1]. This is accomplished by incorporating entrepreneurially minded learning(EML) into the classroom

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper; J. Andrew Pirrello Jr., Kennesaw State University ; Alain J. Santos

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have access to literature beforehand and receive a lecture prior to the flight perform better than thosethat only review the literature or only receive a lecture before the simulation. Also, the efficacy of the hands-on learning in a laboratory environment is discussed.Keywords: Flight Training, Simulation, Hands-on Learning, Laboratory learning, Retention 1. IntroductionIn this IRB-approved (Institutional Review Board) study, student learning and retention is assessedusing a motion-based fixed-wing flight simulator. Students are given introduction to the principlesof flight. Then they fly the aircraft flight simulator and are asked to complete a pre-defined mission.Points are given for successfully completing several legs of the mission

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton

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aerodynamicssuch as golf drivers, speed chutes, sailboats, golf ball, propellers, drones, delta wings, airplanes, etc.(goo.gl/1vJwGF). Coupled with an assessment technique where the students are required to integratehomework, projects, activities, lectures and independent studies on a single platform (portfolio), themodel promotes sustainable learning (long-term learning), communication skills, technical skills andcritical thinking skills in a way that a conventional lecture-based model wouldn’t. Multiple Likertscale assessments of the modules and qualitative feedback from the students will be shared in thispaper along with homework assignments and projects.1. Introduction At the University of Dayton, the subject of Aerodynamics is taught as a

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Ellis Eugene Lawrence, Elizabeth City State University; Robin Renee Mangham, Elizabeth City State University; Orestes Devino Gooden, Elizabeth City State University

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NextGeneration Science Standards and contained a strong emphasis on math and science literacy for21st century learners. Evaluation data was gathered through Student Feedback Survey. Topicsdiscussed in the paper will include implementation of K-12 Aerospace Academy program atECSU, program components, participant demographics, student activities, and projectevaluation.IntroductionOver the next ten years, more than half of all jobs will require some education beyond highschool [1]. While adopting the Common Core State Standards should lead to more college-readystudents over time, students will still need programmatic supports from secondary andpostsecondary educational institutions to better prepare them for a successful transition topostsecondary

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn S. Keshmiri, University of Kansas; Aaron Blevins, University of Kansas; A Ram Kim, University of Kansas

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were selected to be submitted to the American Institute of Aeronautics andAstronautics conferences. Six papers were accepted for the Professional Sections and three moreare currently under internal review for future submission. In addition to the publication records,student evaluations, KUAE Industrial Advisory Board exit poll reports, and post-graduation surveyresults consistently show the effectiveness of project oriented collaborative learning. 1. IntroductionSome undergraduate STEM education disciplines provide hands-on design, manufacturing, andstructures laboratories. These courses mainly cover undergraduate capstone courses with designand build components that support the design portion of the

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Society for Engineering Education, 2018 2018 ASEE Annual Conferencechange allows manipulation of only the throttle. The heading, attitude and altitude are maintainedautomatically through the software. A shareware flight data recorder is used to record the flightdata to a file. These flights can be used on individual desktop PCs running MSFSX. The large-screen flight simulator setup uses four PCs, three of which drive the three large-screen displayswhile the fourth is the master computer driving the instrument panel and the simulation (Fig. 1).The large screen setup was used to provide exciting flying opportunities to cities around the globe.The teacher workshop design was based on best practices for professional

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University

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construct of ‘computationalthinking (CT)’ is being researched for its role in developing the problem-solving skills of students.Computational thinking is considered to complement mathematical thinking, scientific thinkingand the engineering design thinking5 (Wing 2006). Five essential dimensions of CT identified bythe ISTE/CSTA project6. These dimensions are 1) confidence in dealing with complex problems,2) persistence in solving difficult problems, 3) tolerance for ambiguity, 4) dealing with open-endedproblems, and 5) communicating effectively.This paper provides details of a five-day summer camp for middle school students from a ruralcounty in Alabama. The design of activities of the summer camp is anchored in the construct of

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Budd, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel

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with this system, students willunderstand the PIV data acquisition process, apply MATLAB to analyze the data, and explainthe observed flow features. Details of the system are provided so that others may construct asimilar system for use in their laboratory. Sample results for flow over a cylinder inside a waterflume are included as a demonstration of the system.I. IntroductionParticle image velocimetry (PIV) first appeared in the literature in 1984 [1]. PIV is a non-intrusive measurement technique where particles are injected into a flow field. The particles areilluminated by a laser sheet, and two pictures are taken close together in time. If the distance theparticles travel over the time between pictures is determined, the velocity of the

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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D. Blake Stringer, Kent State University; Dakota William Bunner; Robert William Winkler

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design problems, particularly inthe student’s decision-making confidence [1].In aircraft design, the primary variable through the design process is the aircraft weight. In theaircraft design process, risk arises primarily through requirements creep or technologyavailability. Risk physically manifests itself as either increases in weight (performance-relatedmetrics) or technology requirements (new system development). Both can significantly increasethe cost of the system. Evaluating risk requires some type of intuition, coupled with somequalitative or quantitative methods, that aids the designer in making appropriate decisions andincreasing their confidence in the design.This paper focuses on the introduction of an interactive aircraft sizing

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; David S. Rubenstein, University of Maine; Wilhelm A. Friess, University of Maine

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engineering, the department has increased itscapacity by offering an undergraduate concentration and a graduate certificate program inaerospace engineering. Various aspects of this initiative, including the host of courses,laboratory, student activities, related research, and future directions are presented and discussed.IntroductionThere are nearly seventy ABET accredited undergraduate aerospace engineering degreeprograms around the country, with a smaller number offering master’s or PhD degrees. Whereassome of these programs are offered by stand-alone aerospace engineering departments, others arepart of a combined department, most often with mechanical engineering. Attempts at keeping theexisting aerospace engineering degree programs successful [1

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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University ppenko@bw.eduAbstractA course in rocketry is offered as a 1-hour elective. The objective is for students to design, analyze,construct and launch a rocket. The rockets must be designed to not exceed the maximum-allowablealtitude for the launch site as specified by the FAA. Launches are done under the auspices of the NationalAssociation of Rocketry (NAR). For approximately the first 2/3 of the semester, physics of trajectory,stability analysis and construction methods are covered via lectures. In the second 1/3, shop time isscheduled for construction. Generally, launches are conducted the following semester when the field isavailable.Course DescriptionThe course meets once a week for 50 minutes

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University; John A. Voth, Oral Roberts University; Connor A. McCain, Oral Roberts University; Jordan David Reutter, Oral Roberts University; Nathaniel Shay Frailey; Matthew Samuelson; David Ahrens, Oral Roberts University

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actuating arm and 27.5 inch upper actuating arm. Pairs of thisconfiguration were then aligned along each side of an equilateral triangle, such that there are sixpairs total. A visual of the isolated subsystem can be observed below in Figure 1. Figure 1: Dual Actuating Arms Isolated in Heave (observing maximum and minimum position)After using graphical and mathematical analyses to develop the dimensional basis of thestructure, components and assemblies were drafted within SolidWorks. The rods and lever armswere first designed, and additional assemblies, such as the lower and upper platforms, followed.To test and visualize the system geometry, multiple prototype models were manufacturedthrough 3D printing scaled down by a factor of ten. These models

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Yue Gu, Purdue University; Lorraine E. Holtaway, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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independent project with faculty sponsors.The online archive of winning design proposals includes first, second, and third place winners ineach of the four challenges areas. In 2017, these four challenges were: (1) airport environmentalinteractions, (2) runway safety/runway incursions/runway excursions, (3) airport operations andmaintenance, and (4) airport management and planning. The competition requires a full designpackage with a cost/benefit analysis and a risk analysis, but a sustainability analysis is notrequired. In 2017, three of the four first place teams included sustainability in their proposeddesigns. Past winning teams were comprised of students in a variety of disciplines such as civilengineering, mechanical engineering, industrial

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marty Mathews Jr., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Antonette T. Cummings P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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hierarchy of increasing comprehensiveness of understanding of uncertainty indesign decisions [1]. The previous research involved interviewing twenty five engineers in theaerospace industry. A surprising result from this research is that aerospace engineers mustsimultaneously increase their understanding of teamwork in order to be successful at managingmultiple categories of uncertainty in aerospace design [2]. Now that we know more about whatlargely comprehensive understanding includes, the next step is to investigate strategies forstudents to improve their own understanding of multiple forms of uncertainty in aerospacedesign of complex systems.The goal of our current research in this paper is to identify common themes in the designexperiences of