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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

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Paper ID #15542A Smart Fluid Level Instrument in a Sports Drink BottleDr. Dale H. Litwhiler P.E., Pennsylvania State University - Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University, and Ph.D. from Lehigh University all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Smart Fluid

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University Northwest; Ricardo A. Calix, Purdue University Northwest; Dhruvkumar Patel

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includes other attractivefeatures such as networking, I/O port, Wi-Fi, and etc. In this section, we will introduceRaspberry Pi in terms of specification, features, requirements, and its application fields.2.1 Introducing Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi was developed by Raspberry Pi Foundation based in United Kingdom (UK) to helppeople to teach and learn basic Computer Science with low cost high-performance computer.Raspberry Pi is low cost, credit-card sized computer introduced in 2012 as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Raspberry Pi 3 B plusInitially two models are developed, Model A and Model B in Raspberry Pi version 1. Thedifference of two models is different number of supporting USB ports and size of memory (i.e.,256 MB

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Hamza Kadir, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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earlier. In our experiment, the master servomotorcontinuously runs at 240 RPM. Then the slave servomotor is instructed to start the three step camprocess. The cam operation is run for 21 cycles. This is captured by the high speed camera withthe following settings,Camera Capture Frame Rate: 1000 fpsPlayback rate: 20 fpsResolution: 320x240Shutter speed: 1/5000 seconds (200 microseconds)(All the degrees are mentioned in anti-clockwise direction in the following figures) Page 25.649.6The captured images are given below, a) Before initiating cam b) cam initiated c) cycle 1: 90 deg d) cycle 1: 180 deg

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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lectures enhanced student performanceinvolved administering a very simple survey – in the form of a single question – at the end ofeach quiz: Which of the following best describes how you prepared for this quiz? a) I prepared primarily using class lectures. b) I prepared primarily using the video lectures. c) I prepared using a combination of class lectures and video lectures. d) I prepared primarily without using class lectures or video lectures.A total of five quizzes were given in the course, beginning with three quizzes on the MATLAB,then concluding with two quizzes on LabVIEW: Quiz 1 - Introduction to MATLAB, defining variables, and creating arrays. Quiz 2

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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9-12, 2014.9 Kavanagh, K., P. Gessler, A. Smith, B. Newingham, A. Davis, T. Link, Z. Holden, and H. Hess, “Development ofa Smart 3-D Wireless Sensor Network for Terrain-Climate Research in Remote Mountainous Environments,”American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, California, 5-9 December 2011. 

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Collins Adetu, Florida A&M University; Camilo Ordonez, Florida State University; Nikhil Gupta, Florida State University

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cable. This is to access myRIO pins without running individual jumperwires directly to each pin. Figure 3, shows the breakout board and the 34-pin connectors on theNI myRIO. To power the experimental platform, one battery is used for the motors while theother battery is used to power the breakout board and the myRIO. A 5V, 2.5 step down regulatoris added to the breakout board to provide on-board power for all sensors connected to the board. (a) (b) Figure 3: (a) PCB breakout board, (b) 34-pin connectors on NI myRIO. Figure 4: Mobile robot base configuration used in Section III Case Study 1 and 3.As mentioned earlier, one of the objectives for designing this

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Hector A. Ochoa, University of Texas, Tyler

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blocks. One terminal blockcontains the connections (E, B, C) for a BJT. A second terminal block has connections (S, G, D)for a MOSFET. The third terminal block makes available ±15VDC that may be used assubstrate bias voltages when tracing the IV characteristics of MOSFETs that are part of transistorarrays (e.g., CD4007).Two switches determine the functional mode of the curve tracer (MOSFET vs BJT, andNPN/NMOS vs PNP/PMOS).Fig. 1. Curve tracer front-panel connections. The unit is presently configured to measure the I-Vcharacteristics of a PMOS device.Figure 2 is a block diagram of the curve tracer. We have a complete schematic diagram of thedevice, but it is not included here. The schematic was drawn in landscape mode on an 11”×17”sheet, and

Conference Session

Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jeff Kesling

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Transceiver antenna was used to wirelessly transmit the angle data to the automaticlevel.Figure 1.0 BASIC Stamp2 module Figure 2.0 Parallax Inc.’s board of education carrier boardThe major physical feature of the Smart Rod is composed of a Parallax microcontroller, alongwith the tilt sensor, and transmitters. Figure 3.0 (a) and 3.0(b) shows the physical layout of thecomponents. The physical layout is composed of the following: PIC 16C57 Microcontroller Chip Parallax Basic Stamp Discovery Board Tilt Sensor XBee Transceiver Page 22.1302.4 LED

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Remzi Seker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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systems may be expressed by a model of thefollowing form called Deterministic Auto Regression Moving Average (DARMA model)4 yk = Φ (4)where yk is the system scalar output at time k, Φk-1 is a linear or nonlinear function ofthe output sequence {yk-1, yk-2, …} and the input sequence {uk-1, uk-2, …} in vector forms, Page 23.870.3and denotes a parameter vector (unknown).A simple example is a first order DARMA modelYk = -ayk-1 + buk-1Where, Φ = [-yk-1, uk-1], and = [a, b]With these notations, the Least-Squares identification algorithm is now introduced.Least

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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AC 2009-1203: A NOVEL INTERDISCIPLINARY SENSOR NETWORKSLABORATORYGary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Professor of Electronics Technology and Co-Department Chair, Gary J. Mullett presently teaches in the Electronics Group at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, MA. A long time faculty member and consultant to local business and industry, Mullett has provided leadership and initiated numerous curriculum reforms as either the Chair or Co-Department Chair of the four technology degree programs that constitute the Electronics Group. Since the late 1990s, he has been active in the NSF’s ATE and CCLI programs as a knowledge leader in the wireless

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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is taught via a series of courses: (a) Introduction to ‘C’ programming, (b) DigitalDesign and Embedded Systems, (c) C++ and object orientated programming (d) an IntermediateEmbedded Systems course and (e) an Advanced programming/operating systems course. Aftercompleting this series, the students should be thoroughly prepared for any job based onprogramming and embedded systems.This arrangement of courses is a bit unusual in that Technology departments do not always offerembedded systems designs to this depth; however, it is one that really prepares the student tosucceed as an embedded programmer/designer. However, success in a curriculum does notalways relate to the number of courses available, and often it is the content and delivery

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University - Erie; David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University - Erie

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range of subject matter, it is necessary to examine:• The performance of the microprocessor• The amount of flash and ram memory (within the processor)• Number of I/O pins (digital and analog)• Internal circuits (digital, a-to-d, pwm, uart, spi, etc.)• Timers and InterruptsThe goal of this paper is to show how the PSoC 5LP can be used successfully in an intermediateembedded systems course1.Course OverviewThe Computer Engineering Technology curriculum is set up so that programming and embeddedcircuit design is taught via a series of courses: (a) Introduction to ‘C’ programming, (b) DigitalDesign and Embedded Systems, (c) C++ and object orientated programming and (d) anIntermediate Embedded Systems course. After completing this series

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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used to operate the machine, then the host computer must have the following software tools: a. FactoryTalk® Tools b. FactoryTalk® View ME (Machine Edition) c. FactoryTalk® Studio d. RSLogix 5000 and e. Other Rockwell software tools necessary for the operation of the machine.HOW LOGMEIN PROCESS IS DIFFERENT FROM VNC AND VPN VIEWER[1][2][3][4]In computing, Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a graphical desktop sharing system that usesthe RFB (remote frame buffer) protocol to remotely control another computer. It transmits thekeyboard and mouse events from one computer to another, relaying the graphical screen updatesback in the other direction, over a network. Popular uses for this technology include remote

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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? of the positive and negative step response will be Select one or more: the same. a. The steady-state error will be reduced True b. The settling time will get faster False c. The overshoot will be reduced Q2: The settling times will be the same. d. The reset time, or time to get to zero steady-state error will be reduced True Q5: Which of the following will be true if

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solution; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University

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Robot Simulator and convert Quaternions to/fromaxis angle representation. We will use the Python programming language to make our manualcalculations and confirm ROS is working as expected (see Figure 1). Python is an interpretedlanguage and supported by the Robotic Operation System (ROS). ROS Python and tf Figure 3 – Lab SetupThere are four sections to this lab: a) Setup and RVIZ features b) Converting from Quaternion to Axis Angle Representation c) Frames of Reference d) Robot Arm Movement SequenceSetup will guide you through startup of RVIZ, Robot State Publisher and terminals. Features ofthe RVIZ display will be explored. We will convert Quaternions to Axis Angle representation toget useful

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston

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AC 2009-824: DESIGNING A CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND TRACKINGSYSTEM BASED ON A WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKJimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State UniversityXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonMequanint Moges, University of Houston Page 14.425.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design of a Continuous Monitoring and Tracking System based on Wireless Sensor NetworkAbstractToday the way we work and live has been changed by the deployment of ubiquitous intelligentwireless sensor networks. The infusion of such emergent technology into the current under-graduate lab designs becomes a critical issue in order to prepare and engage our

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Alfredo Villanueva; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Modern Robotics book is used to calculate the position of the Robot tip given the jointangles. The actual position of the Robot is measured and compared to the calculated position todetermine the accuracy of the Robot [7].Lab 3 introduces the main features of the V-REP Simulator: a) Scene Objects b) Calculation Modules c) Control MechanismsThe model browser comes with a wide variety of Robot models both mobile and non-mobile.The students are provided V-REP scripts that demonstrate the major features of V-REPSimulator [8].The LUA programming language is also introduced to the students. The students write and runsome simple LUA programs such as “Hello World”.Inverse Kinematics is at the center of Lab 4a using first V-REP and then

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Kisha Renee Cunningham

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SolidWorks the truss results SolidWorks? Simulation model conducted by studentsFigure 1 shows the assembly model that the students developed using SolidWorks [7] in theclassroom. Part (a) of the figure represents the actual model and the part (b) represents anexploded view of the same model for a better understanding. Figure 1: Assembly model developed by students using SolidWorksTo develop the assembly model, students needed to create 4 different part files: (1) spacer, (2) Z-bracket, (3) L-bracket, and (4) peg. The dimensions of the 4 part files are shown in Figures 2-5

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Ramya Chakinarapu, Texas A&M Corpus Christi

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AC 2008-283: EXPERIMENTS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN AMICROCONTROLLER LABORATORYRafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University Dr. Bachnak is Professor of Systems Engineering at Texas A&M International University. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Prior to joining TAMIU in 2007, Dr. Bachnak was on the faculty of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Northwestern State University, and Franklin University. His experience includes several fellowships with NASA and the US Navy Laboratories and summer employment with Koch Industries. Dr. Bachnak is a registered Professional

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya G. Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Paper ID #15134Recruiting STEM Students into Middle/High School TeachingDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Mohamad Mustafa is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology and the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at Savannah State University (SSU). He has six years of industrial experience prior to teaching at SSU. He received his BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.Dr. Keenya G. Mosley, Savannah State University Dr. Keenya G. Mosley serves as the Assessment & CAEP Manager/Assistant Professor for the

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jumoke O. Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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AC 2012-4732: ONLINE DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGLABORATORY COURSESDr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University Yacob Astatke completed both his doctorate of rngineering and B.S.E.E. degrees from Morgan State University (MSU) and his M.S.E.E. from Johns Hopkins University. He has been a full-time faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at MSU since Aug. 1994 and currently serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He teaches courses in both analog and digital electronic circuit design and instrumentation. Dr. Astatke has more than 10 years of experience in the development and delivery of synchronous and asynchronous web-based ECE courses in the USA and abroad

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Faraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer

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and I/O (input/output) pin access together and servos can be easily plugged inwhile housed underneath the chassis. The visible physical features of the Boe-Bot are theBoard of education, which sits above the chassis connected to four standoffs. The chassisitself which includes two plastic machined wheels, one on each side, on the front end, and atail wheel ball attached to the rear end using a cotter pin.Figure1 (a) shows the Boe-Bot Page 23.1372.3robot. Figure 1(b) shows the non-visible features of the Boe-Bot which includes the servomotors as well as the battery pack.Figure 1(a) Figure 1(b)Hardware and

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Christopher S. Stronen, Savannah Technical College

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teaching. The Chronicle of Higher education53(48), A16; 2007[6]Connelly, M. R., & Millar, S. B. (2006). Using workshops to improve instruction in STEMCourses. Metropolitan Universities, 17(4), 53–65.[7] Dickie, L. O., Dedic, H., Rosenfield, S., Rosenfield, E., & Simon, R. A. (2006). Success andpersistence in science: The influence of classroom climate. Arxiv preprint physics/0610243. Retrieved from http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0610243.pdf[8] Felder, R. M., Brent, R., & Prince, M. J. (2011). Engineering instructional development:Programs, best practices, and recommendations. Journal of Engineering Education, 100(1), 89–122.[9]Hora, M. T. (2012). Organizational factors and instructional decision-making: A cognitiveperspective. Review of

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Kisha Renee Cunningham, Savannah State University; Noel Thomas, Flyskywrd Aviation Inc.

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://yourstory.com/2016/12/camp-k12/[8] Scratch Tutorial Games https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getStarted[9] Camp12 Scratch for AR Parrot Quad-Copter Dronehttps://github.com/campk12/ScratchForARDrone[10] FAA Website FAA https://www.faa.gov/uas/Appendix A Flying the Drone via ScratchYour first assignment will be to have the drone take off, rotate 90 degrees, and then land. 1. In your “Intro to Drones” folder, open the script that says Take off and rotate _Student 2. This script will have the drone take off and then land. a. There is an issue with this script, see if you can fix the issue. You should be able to fix it without having to add any extra blocks b. To connect to the drone

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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2006-576: TEACHING A COMPUTER TO READ: IMAGE ANALYSIS OFELECTRICAL METERSTerrance Lovell, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Terrance D. Lovell is an electrical engineering student at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA where he has completed his associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology. He is a research assistant in the EET department. Prior to his academic pursuits he was an electronics countermeasures technician for the U. S. Marine Corps.Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, his M.S. from Syracuse

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Paper ID #14667Automated Test & Measurement System for a Power Supply and ControlBoardProf. David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Mr. Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Jeffrey ZurSchmiede, Federal Screw Works; Jeffrey Ward, Grand Valley State University

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Paper ID #13796Design of a Modular Cloud Storage Gaging System for Automotive Manufac-turingMr. Mark Jeffrey ZurSchmiede, Federal Screw Works I am a Computer Engineering Graduate Student at Grand Valley State University and a practicing software engineer at Federal Screw Works. I spent the first four years of my career designing embedded software for the Aerospace and Medical industries and took a new job at an Automotive manufacturing facility. This latest project seeks to merge the automotive manufacturing world with embedded systems world by designing custom gaging solutions for the companies automotive parts.Dr. Jeffrey

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Braley, University of Idaho; Paul Anderson, University of Idaho; Tracey Windley, University of Idaho; Kevin Buck, University of Idaho; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

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AC 2007-1108: ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORYWITH SMALL BUDGETMatthew Braley, University of IdahoPaul Anderson, University of IdahoTracey Windley, University of IdahoKevin Buck, University of IdahoHerbert Hess, University of Idaho Page 12.164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORY WITH SMALL BUDGETAbstract Development of electronic devices for cryogenic temperatures requires specializedenvironmental chambers. The Microelectronics Research and Communications Institute requireda low-cost alternative to the readily available environmental chambers. The solution was asimple aluminum

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Hoehn, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; William Day, Middle Tennessee State University

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2006-2041: DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND TESTING A CLOSEDCOMPARTMENT STAGE INCUBATOR, CCSIRichard Hoehn, Middle Tennessee State University RICHARD HOEHN, Mr. Hoehn is currently a graduate student, Computer Engineering Technology major at Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Hoehn’s interests are wide spread in the technical field of PLC and PC-Based control applications. This also covers the design of embedded systems using off-the-shelf microcontrollers, CPLDs, and FPGAs. Mr. Hoehn is currently working for SME and is responsible for PLC and PC-Based instrumentation and control applications as well software development.Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University SALEH M. SBENATY, Dr

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Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Yoon Kim, Virginia State University

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Engineering Education, 2006 Instrumentation for Vibration and Modal Testing - A Senior Design ProjectAbstractThis project was designed for senior students to enhance their hands-on experience withtechnical instruments and computer based simulations.Throughout this project, senior students constructed an instrumental set-up to experimentallyidentify modal characteristics of a bell-shaped structure. Impact excitation method was used toidentify the first five resonance frequencies and a commercial FEA package was used to verifythe validity of the set up for further applications.IntroductionAt Virginia State University, senior project is a three credit elective course that engineeringstudents can take in their