Brown Bag Seminar
Friday, March 3
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Weber, Classroom II
Presenters:
Harrison Zinser
Dev Patel
Markus Perkins
Dev Patel
Title: Landing Gear Selection using SysML for Conceptual Aircraft Design
Abstract: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) allows for a more unified approach over traditional systems engineering, focused on a more technical approach to manage the system requirements, analysis, and verification of complex systems. This project focuses on the conceptual design process for aircraft, specifically in the landing gear and tire selection process. This project aimed to develop a system model to track requirements that drive the selection of the landing gear and explore the analysis capabilities. In addition, other aspects of aircraft design, such as weight and balance, can be later integrated into the model.
Advisor: Professor Selcuk Cimtalay
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Markus Perkins
Title: Facility Effects and Setup Implications for Electric Propulsion Testing
Abstract: As engineers we love to see the magic of electric propulsion, with its efficiency numbers and plasma plumes. What isn't talked about as much is the factors needed to align to fire a thruster and collect information. This seminar will cover the behind-the-scenes work done to have a useful test setup. Different forms of EP have different requirements in order to produce results, and things often go wrong before reaching desired conditions. In HPEPL, the abilities to troubleshoot and adapt are our greatest strengths.
Advisor: Professor Mitchell Walker
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Harrison Zinser
Title: Use of NASA 42 and C++ to Simulate Cube Satellite in Orbit
Abstract:
42 is an open source NASA Goddard tool for simulation and analysis of spacecraft controls. Its use has many practical application for cube sat missions for testing controls and day in the life simulation. Since it is open source it leaves room for development and improvement by the user. Its application for the WEBS cube sat mission allows for testing of various control algorithms and verification of sensor specification viability. The focus of this presentation will be on the implementation of 42 and the WEBS mission.
Advisor: Professor Gunter
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