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Aerospace Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Developed from a Research-Informed FrameworkI. IntroductionThis document describes an introductory helicopter aerodynamics and design engineering coursefor undergraduates in aeronautical or aerospace engineering. The three major sections of thisdocument are Content, Assessment, and Pedagogy. These sections have been developedaccording to Engineering Education research principles and findings, such that the three sectionsare aligned with one another. Each section presents at least one tool to guide coursedevelopment. The course’s foundation is to provide authentic practice for meaningful learning.The primary purposes of this paper are to present a unified strategy and a toolkit for developingengineering courses in Figure 1 and to use helicopter

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University

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Disagree, 4 – Agree, and5 – Strongly Agree. The results shown in Fig. 9 include all the collected surveys (total = 114)from five different years combined. 1. This project enabled me to apply my knowledge of math and solid mechanics to a real-world eng. problem. 2. This project improved my understanding of related topics taught in this course. 3. This project enhanced my ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools (such as a computer-based analysis program) necessary for engineering practice. 4. This project improved my understanding of sheet-metal fabrication, and gave me a better appreciation of the impact of manufacturing on product design as well as dimensional variability in fabricated parts. 5. This project

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank D Voss, Taylor University; Jeff F Dailey; William A Bauson, Taylor University; Bill Chapman, Taylor University

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Altitude Research Platform (HARP) balloon experiments. Student outcomes includeaugmenting ABET objectives a-k, new ways of enhancing STEM education and undergraduateresearch, improving publications/resumes, internships and jobs.In this paper we review over 15 years of undergraduate education developing a number of smallsatellites. We present case studies on the precursor High Altitude Research Platform (HARP)and two satellites that were deployed in orbit. These two satellites and over 350 HARP studentlaunches to the edge of space (only 2% of earth’s atmosphere pressure at 30km altitude) areexamples of challenging projects which, when managed properly, can have a magnificenteducational, practical, and societal impact. Various teaching pedagogy and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Scott Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #12239Managing and Exchanging Knowledge Underlying Aerospace EngineeringDesign DecisionsElizabeth Scott Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology Elizabeth ”Scottie-Beth” Fleming is an Aerospace Engineering PhD candidate and NSF GRFP Fellow in the Cognitive Engineering Center (CEC) at Georgia Tech. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Her research within the CEC examines interdisciplinary teams within the engineering design process, training approaches for pilots, and human interaction with technology.Dr. Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology Amy R. Pritchett is the

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Keith W Cunningham; Samuel Vanderwaal; Eyal Saiet, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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involvessupervised team or individual research. In one such effort, a team consisting of one graduate electricalengineer and three mechanical engineers designed an IR camera payload with a color-wheel filtermechanism for a UAS allowing the study and characterization of volcanic plumes and wildfires.Another team of graduating students tackled the development of a specialized UAS sensor that samplesaerosols, such as ash from a fire. Last semester three seniors, two in electrical engineering and anotherin mechanical engineering, integrated this sensor onto a UAS for study of wildfires and volcanicplumes, as well as measurements of air quality and various pollutants. This sensor is being tested thisspring for applicability in measuring airborne residue from

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mark D. Maughmer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Benjamin T. Pipenberg, The Pennsylvania State University; Nicholas Jared Grasser, The Pennsylvania State University; Stephen Van Wert, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #12399The Role of Radio-Controlled Model Airplanes in the Education of AerospaceEngineersDr. Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kathy Jackson is a Senior Research Associate at Pennsylvania State University’s Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. In this position, she promotes Penn State’s commitment to enriching teaching and learning. Dr. Jackson works in all aspects of education including faculty development, instructional design, engineering education, learner support, and evaluation.Dr. Mark D. Maughmer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Maughmer