Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Brennan, University of Calgary; Simon Li P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #17376Experience and Reflection on an Industry-College Partnership to Develop aNew Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory CourseDr. Bob Brennan, University of Calgary Robert W. Brennan has been actively involved in a wide range of national and international design ed- ucation initiatives over the past 12 years. He has served on the Canadian Design Engineering Network (CDEN) steering committee, chaired the organizing committee for the second CDEN conference (2004), chaired the Schulich School of Engineering’s first Engineering Education Summit (2007), served as an or- ganizing committee member for the CIRP

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Campana, University of Hartford; Brian Derynioski, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

accuracy in the order of 1 nanometer. Thus this method is suitable to inspect veryfine - close to mirror finish surfaces. Page 12.1107.3Light scattering technique uses a beam of light of known wave length that is projected onto asurface at an incident angle θ. Figure 3 shows the basic light scattering principle If the surface isperfectly smooth, the light will be reflected at the same angle as θ, according to the law ofreflection. However, if the surface is rough, the reflection will be scattered around the directionof specular reflection.. The diffused light intensity has close to linear relationship with surfaceroughness. The necessary link

Conference Session

Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao-Chia Cheng, National Central University; Lee king-lien, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan 542, R.O.C.; Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University

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one important optical property of materials. For liquid materials, it alsoprovides information to analyze liquids or mixed solutions, such as chemicals, foodstuffs, drinks,and pharmaceuticals. In general, the instruments to characterize the index of liquids weredeveloped according to the fundamental optical properties such as total internal reflection (Abberefractrometer)1, diffraction (grating)2, interference3, or deflection4,5, etc.Minimum deviation method (MDM) is one well-known and well-developed index measurementmethod since 1930.6-9 In this method, the index was deduced by the “minimum deviation angle”of the probe beam when it passed through the material under test. Such a material can be solid orliquid, but it has to be shaped as a

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Greg Cloutier, University of Hartford; Matthew Brown, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

methods for determining surface roughness have also beendeveloped. All of these methods operate under the principle that a reflection of a surface carriesinformation about that surface1. An example is shown in the figure. Figure 1 Reflected laserThere are many variations of using light to perform non-contact surface roughness measurement.One apparatus capable of accomplishing this has been developed by the EngineeringApplications Center at the University of Hartford. This design uses a solid state red laser toprovide a monochromatic collimated light source which is aimed perpendicularly to the surfacein question. The backscatter or diffuse reflection2 from the surface is reflected coaxially backtowards the

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Tanima Zaman, Ivy Tech Community College, Northwest

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Instrumentation

the figure below2: Page 23.1275.4 Figure 3: Single-Board Reconfigurable IO Components.The ultrasonic sensor integrated with the Robotic Starter Kit acquires data about obstacles bytransmitting a short pulse of ultrasonic energy (typically for 200µs with 40kHz)1. The sensorthen stops transmitting energy and waits for a reflected signal from the obstacle in front of it.Once the sensor receives the transmitted signal it provides an output pulse to the real-timeprocessor. Below the ultrasonic sensor with transmitted and reflected energy is shown: Figure 4: Ping ))) Ultrasonic Sensor.Based on the

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jun Kondo, University of Hartford; Santiago Noriega, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

ofdynamic vibration; such as in a turbine rotor or a fan blade, they would have touse either two lasers or measure the same points from two different angles. Thesesteps result in an increase in cost and time. Page 11.960.4Page 11.960.5Proposed System:The main application of this laser measuring system is to measure displacement in2-axis in order to determine dynamic vibration. This system consist of a laserbeam reflected into a position sensing detector (PSD) off a reflective tape (1x1mm) which is placed on the surface of the object to be measured.The PSD consist of a resistive layer which creates an electric charge proportionalto the laser bean intensity that is

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)

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Instrumentation

with real project, they have increased the motivation to learn. Students are alsomotivated when they are provided opportunities for practice and feedback. Experiential learningcriteria are given in (Ambrose, et. al., 2010). Through experiential learning, students areconfronted with unfamiliar situations and tasks in a real-world context. To complete these tasks,students need to figure out what they know, what they do not know, and how to learn it. Thisrequires students to: reflect on their prior knowledge and deepen it through reflection and totransfer their previous learning to new contexts resulting in mastering new concepts, principles,and skills (Linn, et al., 2004). Ultimately, these skills create students who become self-directedand life

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Instrumentation

-energizes to allow the brake to stop theconveyor. This timer was installed to minimize damage to the drive gearbox. If theconveyor stopped due to the photoelectric sensor seeing reflected light, the object causingthe reflection must be removed, then the switch for the opposite direction must betemporarily pressed. Once this is done, travel in the original direction can continue.Other examples of design projects include process control of production, package andsort for shipment of candy bars, car wash control, creating a mitered joint for a doorframe prior to assembly, automatic garage door opener and control of traffic light foreight lanes of traffic.Summary and ConclusionsThe Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) course is a 3 credit hours course

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrance Lovell, Pennsylvania State University-Berks; Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Instrumentation

Page 11.1196.7The IMAQ Read LCD VI is which also comes with LabVIEW’s VISION software then uses theROI for each seven segment display to determine each segments status and digit. This ispreformed by doing three edge detections, two horizontal and one vertical. The horizontal edgedetections are preformed at 1/3 and 2/3 the height of the ROI to determine if the verticalelements are active. The vertical edge detection search is preformed to determine if thehorizontal elements are active.6 Figures 9 shows the LabVIEW DMM Reader VI front panel.Notice that the proper reading is extracted despite considerable reflected glare on the displaycover. Figure 10 show the front panel and block diagram respectively for the DMM Reader VI

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Instrumentation

were introduced in that order to quickly bring students up to speedon the strengths, weaknesses, and suitable applications for each device.The graduate students in the class came from both civil engineering and constructionmanagement undergraduate programs. As such, they had limited backgrounds in electronics andprogramming. This assessment was reflected in an initial course survey where students ratedtheir abilities in electronics theory, electronics hands on, LabVIEW, and MATLAB as beingweak, slightly weak, or average (the three lowest categories on the survey). Conversely, theyrated their abilities in math and physics as being average, strong, or very strong (the three highestcategories on the survey).National Instruments LabVIEW and a NI

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University; Marius Strom, Saint Francis University

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Instrumentation

reflectivesurface to “bounce” the beam from one to the other. In the latter case, the maximum distancefrom emitter to object appears to be 1 inch.This sort of switch was considered for application as an optical propeller tachometer. In thiscase, either method of edge detection can be used, although the reflective mode of operation maybe desired due to possible changes in blade coning angle. In either case, the parameter of interestwill be the change in voltage measured in Figure, which will change whenever the blade passingthrough the IR beam (the “sensing area”). For a tachometer based on reflection, it is anticipatedthat the voltage seen by the GPIO port will approximate the curve shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Reflective IR

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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) + 𝐾𝑏 𝑠 𝜃𝑚 (𝑠) = 𝐸𝑎 (𝑠) (4) 𝐾𝑡 Page 4 of 15Now we must find Tm(s) in terms of Өm (s) if we are to separate the input and output variables andobtain the transfer function Өm (s) / Ea(s). Following Figure shows typical equivalent mechanicalloading on a motor. Jm is the equivalent inertia at the armature and includes both the armatureinertia and, as we will see later, the load inertia reflected to the armature. Dm is the equivalentviscous damping at the armature and includes armature viscous damping and, as we will see later,the load viscous damping reflected to the armature

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel Dannelley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Elliott Bryner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Diversity

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thelimitations of simplifying assumptions can affect the prediction (i.e. course calculations vs. realworld measurements).9 - Sonic Flow MeasurementThis exercise uses an engineered piping system to create a contained shock wave. Two pipes areseparated by a flange containing a plastic diaphragm. The first pipe is slowly pressurized untilthe diaphragm is burst and a shock wave is transmitted down the second pipe, then reflected backthrough the system. The second pipe is instrumented with two pressure sensors along the line oftravel, which allows for determination of the pressure rise as well as velocity of the shock wavecorresponding to the initial pass as well as the following reflections. This exercise focuses oncomparing the experimental results to the

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University

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Instrumentation

dual-receiver systems thatuse differential approach to positioning. Sub-centimeter accuracies, accomplished bydifferential GPS may be adequate for construction purposes; nevertheless, it may be costprohibitive for the near future. A second option is the use of laser guided robots that willmove by following line of sight laser. The principle of such beam guidance will be basedon image recognition of the laser reflection recognized by the image analysis of thecamera. Alternatively, a photodiode array can be directly used to replace the camera forwhich the principal of robotic guidance operation will remain the same. A laser scannerwill be needed to scan the laser beam along the desired contours. Laser shows exhibit thecapabilities of laser

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Yan Zeng, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

method (8,9,10). We believe this would be a good lab exercise for the studentsand advanced experiment skill for those students who will conduct their research inchemical physics area in the future.References1. “Spectroscopy and Principles of Spectroscopy” Clark, R.N. Manual of RemoteSensing, A. Rencz, Editor, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 1999.2. “Reflectance Spectroscopy: Quantitative Analysis Techniques for Remote SensingApplications”, Clark, R.N. and T.L. Roush, J. Geophys. Res., 89, 6329-6340, 1984.3. “Mapping with Imaging Spectrometer Data Using the Complete Band Shape Least-Squares Algorithm Simultaneously Fit to Multiple Spectral Features from MultipleMaterials”, Clark, R.N., G.A. Swayze, A. Gallagher, N. Gorelick, and F.Kruse, Proceedings of

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

successful model of knowledge transmission centers for the mostpart on the teacher and what they want students to learn and accomplish from theses lectures.Another teaching approach known as Project- Based Learning (PBL) promotes critical thinkingutilizing real-life problems as the starting point. Professors and students are expected to playnon-conventional roles by engaging in this instructional and learning approach. In a PBLenvironment, learners practice higher order cognitive skills (analysis, synthesis and evaluation)and are constantly engaged in reflective thinking asking questions that are based on applicationof concepts from different Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)disciplines. This paper draws on the lessons learned

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Beams, University of Texas-Tyler

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Instrumentation

the powersupply for the isolated side of the circuit.Student reaction to Project GUISEThe 15 students who utilized Project GUISE in 2005 were asked for their reactions to it.An assessment instrument consisting of 12 statements was administered; students wereasked to state their level of agreement with the statements on a Likert scale where a ratingof 1 indicated strong disagreement and 5 indicated strong agreement. Table 1summarizes the results. The first seven statements in Table 1 are statements to whichagreement would indicate a favorable reaction to Project GUISE; agreement with theremaining five statements would indicate an unfavorable opinion. (The order of thestatements in Table 1 does not reflect their order in the questionnaire). On

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

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Instrumentation

beconnected to this network for educational purposes.III. SensorNetThe actual physical data-network (industry standard Cisco integrated services routers and variousinterface modules) that support the project’s diverse, distributed sensor systems will be locatedprimarily on the sixth floor of Putnam Hall (a major academic building on the SpringfieldTechnical Community College (STCC) campus consisting of classrooms, laboratories, lecturehalls, and home to the School of Engineering Technologies’ Electronics Group). To make theteaching network reflect real world conditions it will be set up to emulate a wide area network(WAN) with the capacity to provide connectivity to many other types of “area networks” andhence facilitate the operations necessary to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Proximity SensorThe AutomationDirect CK2-CP-1H capacitive proximity sensor [8] has an 8 mm sensingdistance and consumes 530 mW (see Figure 5).Figure 5: Capacitive Proximity Sensor (AutomationDirect)A capacitive proximity sensor senses metals and non-metals [7]. This sensor has a normallyclosed output, so the output is off when it senses metal. Thus, the sensor output will be on whenthe hole in the disk is in line with the sensor.5.2.3 Photoelectric Retroreflective SensorThe AutomationDirect FBP-DP-0E retroreflective sensor [9] has a 2.5 m sensing distance andconsumes 480 mW (see Figure 6).Figure 6: Retroreflective Sensor and Retroreflector (AutomationDirect)A retroreflective sensor emits light that is reflected back to it by a retroreflector [7

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Christopher E Hartman, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Christopher Alan Toney II, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Ayokunle Adeyemi Akangbe, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Instrumentation

]. Page 26.720.4 Figure 2. Kolb’s cycle of experiential learning[16].According to the Kolb’s cycle, the four experiential learning stages are Concrete experience,Reflective observation, Abstract conceptualization and Active experimentation. In this project, theKolb’s Experiential Learning Theory is applied during the EMDLS design and implementation toimprove student learning and professional development.2. Project OutlineThis project focuses on the design and deployment of a microprocessor based EMDLS to collectenvironmental data from the 3,000 L raceway tank which forms the basis of the microalgae andshrimp aquaculture system. The data provided by the system will be used in the daily managementof the operation as well as

Conference Session

Projects in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Tanima Zaman, Purdue University Calumet

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Instrumentation

interactionbetween the user and the machine/process in automation industry, a good HMI display makesthis interaction flawless and smooth. On the contrary, a poor HMI design makes it difficult forthe operators to have a clear understanding of the machine/process and contributes to reducedsystems performance, significant amount of production loss, or even accidents/fatalities at worst.In the process industry, high performance HMI display design focuses on providing maximumamount of effective information related with a machine/process. There is a misconception thatincorporating more raw data means providing more information. In real sense, providing usefuldata with proper presentation is reflected as information while designing an efficient HMIdisplay. Well

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seema Khan, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

students to chat in real-time and participate in virtual face-to-face communication with the instructor. We emphasize that IVLP is still in its prototype stageand requires further testing and enhancements and this paper only reflects our initial results.The rest of this paper is organized as follow. In Section 2 we briefly describe the basic coursedelivery model used in IVLP. In Section 3 we describe the architecture and then we go over thelayout and implementation of IVLP and provide details about individual modules of the system. Page 15.45.22. IVLP Delivery MethodologyThe Integrated Virtual Learning Platform is a pilot project developed by the

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Adam Henry, Pennsylvania State University

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Instrumentation

to aplastic spindle for driving the conveyor belt, a freely rotating plastic spindle for the opposite side ofthe conveyor belt, and two Plexiglas sides. Three IR reflective sensors (one in the middle and one ateach end) are used to detect the position of an object on the conveyor. The objective of the projectis for students to design the software (using LabVIEW) and hardware interfacing electronics for theconveyor control system such that it mimics the operation of a conveyor with beginning, stamping,and ending stations. Students are required to use a National Instruments data acquisition systemwith analog I/O and digital I/O capability. This paper provides a detailed listing of the engineeringrequirements for the system, the functional test

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement: Innovative Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

modernize our program, we need to focus on both the curriculum and thefacilities. Strong industrial support in the form of money, equipment, and advice enabledsignificant facility upgrades. While substantial amounts of faculty time and effort wererequired for curriculum revisions, historically lecture and theory based courses, havebeen dramatically upgraded to reflect the concepts and skill sets need by today’sgraduates. Page 13.1276.5OutcomesUniversity administrators routinely visit the project based problem solving learningenvironment with distinguished guests to highlight the innovative learning approach. Thefacility has also assisted in topic

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Polito, Valparaiso University

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Instrumentation

for training engineers in seismic behavior and design, and the need for research in theseareas, also increase. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of dynamic soil testing equipment, fewstudents are able to have hands-on experience with this type of soil testing. Dynamic soil testingequipment such as cyclic triaxial and cyclic simple shear machines typically ranges from$60,000 to $200,000. As a result, typically only students at large research universities have anyexposure to this type of testing and only those performing research have anything more than anobservational experience.The apparatus discussed in this paper reflects the author’s attempt to develop an affordabledynamic soil testing system (less than $10,000). Such a system will make

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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trainersthemselves are often different . In such a case, students are learning to do different tasks withdifferent equipment. However, by combining the trainers and controllers to perform the sametasks, this puts emphasis on the differences between technologies by solving the same problemson different equipment. This also adds familiarity to equipment that can translate into real worldpractical uses.ConclusionsThe cost of training systems often carries a high price tag when purchased as an off-the-shelfproduct. This cost is reflected not necessarily by the raw value of the parts, but by the integrationof the plant and the controllers along with any necessary specialized software. This effect iscompounded when multiple training setups are needed for

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.; Derek W. Edens

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Instrumentation

, anacquisition of a large number of these mobile Analog Discovery modules for an introductoryclass shall prove to be quite an “ideal” solution. This will give the students an opportunity to testand design circuits at a time and place of their own choosing. Students would typically receive aserialized Analog Discovery station for a given semester and return it back to the departmentfully tested and in working-condition. If the stations are not in working-condition then thestudent’s school account will reflect charges for the replacement. Students may also choose toorder their initial device and supplies directly from the manufacturer.In Electric Circuits I following labs are conducted: 1. Series/Parallel DC circuits 2. Superposition Theorem (DC

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Wayne State University

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Instrumentation

theoretical aspects of the topics while on focusingmore attention to the implications in design, analysis and applications. It is desirable thatthe students can experiment in a university lab with the measurement and control ofindustrial systems and investigate the technological aspects of these systems. The resultsof the experiments in the laboratory are expected to reflect the trends in that specificindustry sector. To make a positive, continual, and lasting contribution to I&M education,upon completion of the project, WSU and FH will:• Establish a cost-effective and cooperative/distributed I&M laboratory on both the WSUand FH campuses to provide hands-on experiential education to a diverse-studentpopulation.• The I&M (WSU-DET+FH

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University

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Instrumentation

learning to occur: 1) Active Experimentation (protoboards, simulations, case study,homework), 2) Reflective Observation (logs, journals, brainstorming), 3) AbstractConceptualization (lecture, papers, analogies), and 4) Concrete Experience (laboratories, fieldwork, observations). This project is investigating the impact on student learning outcomesproduced by incorporation of the Mobile Studio pedagogy in courses that will be delivered usingthe Kolb cycle to sequence the courses’ activities as follows: 1. Students are introduced to topics and are then asked to formulate hypotheses and plan/perform experiments to determine the validity of their intuition. 2. The students relate their outcomes to real-life applications and provide a sense as

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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indifferent zones of the 15-acre field for a preliminary trial. The field which uses corn, soybean, andwheat rotation, was growing soybean during the preliminary trial reported here. A six-bandmultispectral camera that simultaneously images in the visible, near infra-red, and thermal bandshave also been flown on a DJI Inspire II drone to collect aerial imagery.1.0 IntroductionAccording to United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), only20% of the cultivated land is irrigated and provides 40% of the global food basket, the rest of the80% of farmland is rain-fed and accounts for only 60% global food basket [1]. Growth in worldfood demand will reflect the population growth, which is anticipated to be around 10 billion