Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

; about fifteen percent in electricalengineering (N=8), and remaining were majoring in other disciplines including civil engineering(N=3), biosystems engineering (N=3), industrial engineering and management, architecture(N=1), and two did not report their major.ProcedureThis study utilized pre-post test in an A-B-A-B research design. Specifically, this research designinvolved measuring the dependent variable (i.e., students’ conceptual understanding) both beforeand after the baseline phase (i.e., first A - traditional lecture method for Ohm’s and Kirchoff’sLaws); introducing the treatment (i.e., first B -project-based learning for Operational Amplifiers)and measuring the dependent variable before and after the treatment phase; using a second

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kejia Li, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medical monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Page 15.40.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A High-Performance Wireless Reflectance Pulse Oximeter for Photo-Plethysmogram

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Leslie Reed, Reed Environmental

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Electrical and Computer

problems as thegroundwork for classroom activities. Many creativity enhancement efforts involve externalstimuli based on design problems, puzzles and exercises that are provided or created by someoneelse. Finding and formulating problems are key methods for helping students become moreautonomous and less dependent on external rewards. Innovation is most often associated with thereframing of old problems in new way, but given that people approach and solve problems in thedomains that interest them, giving students the opportunity to pose their own problems drawnfrom their day-to-day experience taps into the intrinsically motivating aspects of designing8.Lecture Materials and Class ActivitiesWeek 1, Day 1: Introduction to InnovationStudents were

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khosrow Ghadiri, San Jose State University

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Electrical and Computer

, afinal exam was created and graded by a faculty member who was not teaching the course. Theface-to-face class covered the traditional EE098 SJSU curriculum (shown in the smaller whitecircle) while the blended class covered the MIT curriculum (shown in white and gray circles)which included nonlinear devices, diodes, MOSFET transistors, both large and small signalanalysis, digital gates and signal integrity as shown in Figure 1.The passage rate was 93% between the students that participated in on cloud and in classactivities and took the finals. Six students out of 80 students withdrew or did not participate inclass or on cloud activities. Binary Signal

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas; Andrew Tubesing, University of St. Thomas

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Electrical and Computer

necessary toeffectively implement integrated engineering education in their classroom. The overall goal ofthis certificate program is to contribute to the engineering skill and efficacy of partner teachers,and in turn, the students with whom they work.To complete the certificate, P-12 educators are required to take three core courses (total 9credits) – Fundamentals of Engineering for Educators, Engineering Design and Engineering in Page 24.416.2the P-12 classroom. A brief course description for the three core courses is provided below:Core 1: Fundamentals of Engineering for Educators: This practical course provides a broadengineering experience and

Conference Session

New ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Yuzhe Zhang, Gannon University; Jiawei Zhang, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

electronics converter applications. The experiments are designedto be focused on the ECE aspect of the renewable energy and most of the experiments are open-ended.I IntroductionIn the past decade, renewable energy has become one of the hottest topics in engineeringeducation[1]. To catch this trend, Gannon University has been offering the integration ofrenewable energy into electrical power systems course to ECE undergraduate students as atechnical elective since Spring2010. Textbooks covering general topics in renewable energy havebeen published by major higher-education publishers[2-4], yet it is not easy to find a matchingtextbook that has appropriate knowledge level and tailored scope for junior/senior ECEundergraduate students with the focus

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan C. Schneider, Marquette University; James E. Richie, Marquette University

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Electrical and Computer

meaning and relevance of Page 24.429.2the data the students acquire in the laboratory.A significant body of literature is available in engineering education journals and conferenceproceedings addressing the issues of modernizing teaching laboratories to take advantage of newand emerging educational technologies. Many of these papers can be categorized as either (1)projects incorporating multimedia elements to create on-line materials to facilitate the delivery oftheory instruction while retaining a significant “hands-on” component,1-13 or (2) projects inwhich virtual or remotely operated laboratories suitable for distance or totally on-line

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Sudarshan Sivaramakrishnan, University of Michigan; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan

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Electrical and Computer

their lack of interest in the course material and lack ofmotivation to learn and apply this material to their future studies and work. Despite thispessimistic background, the authors propose the following working hypotheses and apply themto a large service course in Electrical Engineering (EE) for non-EE engineering majors.The working hypotheses: 1. Non-EE engineering students who are taking a required EE course can develop interest in EE, become motivated and confident to apply EE to their fields of major. 2. Researchers can identify what teaching events and/or components of the course foster students’ interest and motivation. 3. Researchers can find out what parts of the course material the students see as valuable

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

, electricdrives, and embedded systems. Figure 1 illustrates the set up of the platform in the real-timeintegrated projects laboratory to deliver ECE courses through integrated projects on thisplatform. Figure 1: Project platformThe project platform comprises the following. (a) Power subsystem and sensors on the golf cart Power distribution and control; voltage, current, and speed sensors Page 24.503.4 (b) Chassis and backplane to be mounted on the golf cart Printed circuit board (PCB) interface cards in the backplane for (i) power management (ii) power system drive circuit (iii) real-time

Conference Session

Flipping ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany, SUNY

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Electrical and Computer

design element [to the projects]”; and “There was morebrainstorming and trial and error [with the projects and] I noticed that [they] were not as clearlydefined in terms of steps so it was up to the group to determine the steps.”). Experiments weregrounded in a guided inquiry instructional technique; the projects were based on more of aconstructivist approach. Table 1 Flipped Classroom Implementation Formative Feedback Implementation Year Flipped Classroom Aspect Pre- Post- Phase

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Berenice Verdin, University of Texas at El Paso; Ricardo Von Borries, University of Texas, El Paso; Patricia A. Nava P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Andrew C. Butler, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

2013 semesterdemonstrated an increase in the assessed learning outcomes compared to the Summer 2012semester, where the tools were not used.The use of technology tools can address multiple situations in engineering education: limitedopportunity for active learning; limited opportunity for laboratory activities that are interesting orrelate to students’ ideas about their “real world”; lack of interactive learning demos; textbooksproviding limited connections among topics; development of textbooks and course materialslimited to a small number of authors; and rising textbook costs that present a financial burden forstudents, especially low-income students.IntroductionEngineering job opportunities are increasing every year 1; therefore, to meet the

Conference Session

ECE Program Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Edward W. Chandler P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; George Jonathan Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

the course of asemester for a class titled “Control Systems 1”. The results, although preliminary, have beenpositive. A larger effort is presently being conducted re-assess the success of the method bymonitoring the progress of a class and its individuals as the semester moves on. Page 24.173.2 1. Introduction “Visual literacy in the classroom has become increasingly important as more and moreinformation is accessed through technology. Students must maintain the ability to think criticallyand visually about the images presented to them in today’s society” 1. With the advent of television, computers and all the engaging social media

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Farrah Fayyaz, Purdue University; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

considerable effort to develop pedagogical techniques inorder to teach CTSS courses more effectively. Various pedagogical techniques have been tried,such as the "chalk-and-talk" lecturing style [1], teaching continuous-time concepts beforediscrete-time concepts [2], or vice versa [3], developing signals and systems concept inventories[4], using MATLAB ™ [5-7], instituting hardware-based signal processing laboratories [8], and P Pusing LEGO™ MINDSTORMS NXT platforms for signal processing experimentation [9].Despite all the efforts, conceptual learning of the course content still remains to be a challenge.Without a better understanding of the educational challenges associated with this course, anyattempts to improve student learning

Conference Session

ECE Program Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui Zhong, Shandong University/Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Yuzhe Zhang

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Electrical and Computer

significant long-term impacts on both professional development ofelectrical engineering students and the educational and technological progress of the countriesconcerned.I IntroductionGlobalization has become one of the hottest topics of electrical engineering education.Reference[1] notes, "since education is one of the fundamental strategies to address most globalchallenges, it is important to identify the most effective educational materials, curricula, anddistribution media for global education as well as institutional arrangements to acceleratelearning." Electrical Engineering Education of China has been reformed in the past decade tobetter meet the needs of the ever fast developing electrical industries in China. Especially afterChinese

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

is a very simple, systematic, and easy to implement approach. Google Forms isan integrated web-based application that facilitates the design of online surveys, questionnaires,and quizzes with a user-friendly application programming interface (API) as illustrated in Figure1. Figure 1- Google Forms Designer APIA Google Form is shared via email and all the collected responses are organized in a GoogleSpreadsheet stored in Google Drive. The benefits of using Google Forms over any othersurveying software or online survey applications are as follows: Page 24.649.31. Google Forms has a modular structure which makes

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Nicholas B. Conklin, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

objectives. In this paper, we 1) present brief descriptions and key revision points ofindividual subsystems, 2) identify key technical knowledge required for a successful design ofthe subsystems in reference to specific Electrical and Computer Engineering course contents, 3)briefly describe how the HARD 2013 is being used to develop further research opportunities andattract new members (primarily sophomores and freshmen) to undergraduate research, as well asthe strategies to prepare new members to play key roles in future research opportunities, and 4)present and discuss assessment results on how these extracurricular project activities facilitateimproving the student learning outcomes defined by the ABET (i.e., “a through k” student-learning

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

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Electrical and Computer

hypothesis byinvestigating three key questions: 1) Does the use of simulation improve students ‘learningoutcomes? 2). How do faculty members perceive the use and effectiveness of simulation in thedelivery of technical course content? 3). How do students perceive the instructional designfeatures embedded in the simulation program such as exploration and scaffolding support inlearning new concepts?The paper also discusses the other aspects of findings which reveal that simulation by itself is notvery effective in promoting student learning, but simulation becomes effective in promotingstudent learning when used in conjunction with hands-on approach i.e. hybrid or combinationalinstructional strategy. Furthermore, the paper presents recommendations for

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anusha Sathyanarayanan Rao, Vanderbilt University; Jing Fan, Vanderbilt University; Cynthia J. Brame, Vanderbilt University; Bennett Allan Landman, Vanderbilt University

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Electrical and Computer

lab report with students’ answers to the pre-lab and in-lab questions andbrief interpretation of the MATLAB code in terms of the concepts implemented and challengesencountered with its execution while simulating various system behaviors.Laboratory ExercisesAudio signal synthesis and processing is a standard application that has been utilizedsuccessfully in several MATLAB-based signals and systems lab curricula4, 8, 9. The three in-classlabs in EECE 214 are also based on this application with the goal of improving students’conceptual understanding of signals and systems. Table 1 describes the applications and conceptstargeted in the three in-class lab exercises. Week in Applications Tasks

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Phyllis R. Nelson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Shailesh Sujanani, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jolly Kuo, Cal Poly Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

24.721.2Key Motivating FactorsHigh failure rate (about 29%) in our beginning circuit analysis class is strongly correlated witha change to a different major. Approximately 40% of students who fail this first course laterchange their major. This first course thus not only provides concepts that are essential for latersuccess, but also appears to strongly impact a student's perception of their ability to succeed inthe major.Advances in technology make web pages increasingly effective at reaching the currentgeneration of students. A 2012 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 67% of Americansbetween 18 and 24 reported owning a smartphone in February of 2012, and that percentage wasan 18% increase over the previous year [1]. Thus, we have chosen to

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Purdue University; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

while appealing to students’ inductiveand deductive reasoning ability. Using a five step model [1] which includes 1) using aphenomenological overview, 2) a macroscopic qualitative approach 3) a microscopic approach 4)a macroscopic quantitative approach and 5) a microscopic qualitative approach, this papersuggests the redesign of electrical courses aimed at increasing students’ conceptualunderstanding about AC circuits. This work will not only provide information on a holisticapproach to delivering and teaching AC circuit concepts but will also provide an alternativeframework that can be applied to teaching other complex scientific concepts.BackgroundIn engineering learning environments, students are presented with the information throughout

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Lance Pirtle, University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Jessica E Ruyle, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

underrepresentedminorities in the STEM education pipeline. Women constitute 46% of the American labor force,yet only 9% of today’s practicing engineers are women. Similarly, 43% of the students in theUnited States are of African American, Latino, or Native American descent. Yet of theengineering-related bachelor’s degrees awarded in the United States, less than 15% are awardedto underrepresented minorities.1 By creating an engineering program that more closelyresembles America’s demographics, the alarming gap between genders and ethnicities will beginto close - which will simultaneously increase the number of STEM laborers. II. ECE Outreach:Increasing the overall number of STEM graduates is not only a national concern, but on asmaller scale it is of vital

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron J. Pieper, University of Texas, Tyler; Wudyalew T. Wondmagegn, Frostburg State University

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Electrical and Computer

approach is based the directscheme to integrate the solution for a point source or line over the source domain over the sourcedomain in the aperture. As it turns out the primary deficiency in the method is that it will notcorrectly predict all factors in the diffraction recipe4. The missing factors are not critical to theapplication here. Lastly the one dimensional transform rule can be derived directly from theexact formulas as demonstrated in the first Appendix A.3A Fourier Transform in time or spaceFigure 1 represents “cycles” of a wave shown in time and in space. This should clarify ananalogy that links the time domain applications for the Fourier transform, e.g. temporal signalprocessing and communication theory, with the space domain

Conference Session

Flipping ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

classrooms” have recently received increasing interest.1 In these classrooms, instructor-centered in-class lectures are replaced by student-centered learning activities such as problemsolving, Q & A sessions, etc. It challenges the accustomed traditional methods of collegeeducation and influences engineering education at every level: individual instructors, studentgroups, departments, colleges, and institutions. Proponents believe it is an inevitable trend inengineering undergraduate education, which brings deep learning to realization. Because coursecontent is digitized and posted online in “flipped classrooms”, in-class periods now can be usedfor interactive and purposeful activities. It allows flexibilities in how instructors operate

Conference Session

New ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung Hoon Lee, Marquette University; Susan C. Schneider, Marquette University; Trevor Thiess, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

techniques forseveral different base metals and sulfiding mediums. Then based on the results (either success orfailure) determined by the measured current-voltage characteristics of the memristor, the studentsmade choices on the materials and methods to scale down the macro-scale memristor to themicro/nano-scale memristors using an industry standard fabrication techniques. A graduatestudent working in the nano-electronics laboratory assisted the students during all experimentalwork including safety training and help on both fabrication and data acquisition.1. IntroductionA memristor is a passive electrical circuit component proposed to explain non-linear circuitry byLeon Chua in 1971 [1]. In 2008, an HP Labs team realized the conceptual fourth

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George York, U.S. Air Force Academy; Erlind George Royer, Academy Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, USAF Academy, CO; Daniel Harold Harold; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer

Computer Engineering, USAF Academy, CO Dr. Royer served for 30 years in the United States Air Force, 11 1/2 years of which was spent at the USAF Academy. His last USAF assignment was as the Dean of the Faculty, USAF Academy, in the grade of Brigadier General. After seven years in industry, Dr. Royer returned to the Academy as a Distinguished Visiting Professor for five years. He then joined the Academy Center for UAS Research and currently supports the Center as a part-time consultant.Lt. Daniel Harold HaroldDr. Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Dan Jensen is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), M.S

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Denise Miller, Northern Arizona University; Elizabeth J. Brauer, Northern Arizona University; John Sharber, Northern Arizona University

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Electrical and Computer

also tend to forget how much practice is really needed to improveone’s level of performance. The basic goal of these modules is to address the most basicfundamental concepts in electric circuits with simple, focused exercises that give novice learnersthe repeated practice with feedback[1] that helps them develop their circuit analysis skills.This paper is organized as follows. The Method section details the homework modules, studentcharacteristics and the student opinion survey, while the Results section describes quantitativeand qualitative outcomes. Last is the Summary and Conclusion section.MethodOnline Homework Modules. There are many concepts that students must learn in electric circuits.For this pilot study, we chose Ohm’s Law, op amps

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark G. Thompson, Kettering University; Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; James Gover, Kettering University; Allan R. Taylor, Kettering University; Michelle R. Pomeroy, Kettering University; Kevin (Hua) Bai, Kettering Univ

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Electrical and Computer

isdescribed. The high level objectives of the program are: (1) to provide unique and timelyeducational opportunities for undergraduate students as a basis for the advancement oftransportation electrification, and (2) to provide research facilities and opportunities for graduatestudents and faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) that willestablish the future direction of electric transportation for the country and the world.The Green Mobility Laboratory consists of three open-bench, hybrid electric vehicle drive traincontrol, simulation, and data acquisition systems. The hybrid drive train components on eachbench include a DC power supply / battery pack simulator, 3-phase DC-AC Pulse WidthModulated (PWM) controlled

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Mark Earl Randall, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

TypicalReal Time GPS Command Pod $4500APRSNote 1 $600 $600.00HeliumNote 2 $100 $200 $150.00Balloon 1200 grams $100 $200 $150.00Vehicle Gas $50 $100 $100.00Instrumentation Pod $20.00 $50.00 $20.00Instrumentation $40.00 $300.00 $45.00Total $310 $5950 $1065Table 1Balloon flight total costs.Note 1: APRS is the Amateur Public Radio Transmitter for Shortwave with Google APRS tracking.Note 2: Typically about 225 ft3 or 1.5 tanks.A "bare minimum

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

vahid salehi pour mehr, Florida International University; Ali Mazloomzadeh, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University; Juan Francisco Fernandez, Florida International University; Javier Parra

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Electrical and Computer

in the real world. Educational applicationof this laboratory-based smart grid and its real-time operation analysis capability provide aplatform for investigation of the most challenging aspects of actual real world power system andits operation in real time.Introduction:Power System planners need to operate the power system under increasingly complexconditions. The utilization of renewable generation, energy storage systems, and plug in hybridelectric vehicles will introduce new complexities to system operation. With these challengingconditions being introduced into the current system operation, the overall scheme requires newand innovative operation methodologies in a distributed manner [1].Modern power network incorporates communications