Aerospace Engineering - Science topic

Universities across the world offering Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Propulsion Programs to students and researchers at the Graduate levels do not have the required facilities and labs to impart the core knowledge practically pertaining to Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Testing and Module Change Workshop (Build-up and stripping) during its Desig...

We are now entering the third decade of the 21st Century, and in recent years, the achievements made by scientists have been exceptional, leading to major advancements in the still-growing field of Aerospace Engineering. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the technologies driving the aerospace industry, leading to increasingly autonomous aeros...

Telecollaboration has proved to be an excellent means for the development of students’ intercultural skills (O’Dowd & Dooly, 2012). Based on this presumption, a telecollaborative project was carried out between B2 level (CEFR) learners of English from Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) and B1 level (CEFR) students of Spanish as a foreign l...

In many modern engineering fields, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been adopted as a methodology to solve complex problems. CFD is becoming a key component in developing updated designs and optimization through computational simulations, resulting in lower operating costs and enhanced efficiency. Even though the biomimetics application is co...

Im Rahmen des Interdisziplinären Entwurfsprojektes Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik entwerfen Studierende unbemannte Flugsysteme für Such- und Rettungsaufgaben. Dies umfasst den Vorentwurf (z.B. Aerodynamik), Detailentwurf (z.B. Autopilotenentwurf) und, bisher, die simulationsbasierte Verifikation des Gesamtkonzeptes. Nun soll der Entwurf vom Computer in...

The application of wind tunnel for visualizing flow over any bluff or streamline body plays an indispensable role in concepting various aerodynamical phenomenon such as formation of vortices, generating lift and drag, calculation of velocity vector and pressure profiles etc. Flow visualization through smoke and laser optics in a subsonic wind tunne...

Solar power is a popular option for powering Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) due to its ability to provide power for long-endurance flight. However, solar-powered UAVs face challenges, including operational reliability problems. To address their operational reliability issues, this paper proposes an automatic solar tracker system and tests two impl...

https://www.alliance.edu.in/icamae-2023/ The First Joint International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICAMAE 2023) will be an esteemed gathering of researchers, academics and professionals from all over the world. This conference is a platform for discussing the latest advancements, innovations, and research finding...

In the Design Synthesis Exercise of the Aerospace Engineering BSC at TU Delft, ten students are tasked with performing a preliminary design. WorldBus was developed from the ambition to design an aircraft that can transport 200 passengers to and from any major airport in the world within 24 hours; and do this with a 90% reduction in emissions. The r...

Neste trabalho desenvolvemos as equações referentes ao movimento de uma esfera lisa na presença de forças de arrasto, no regime de altas velocidades, onde a força resistiva é proporcional ao quadrado de sua velocidade. Esse regime é comumente encontrado em várias situações do cotidiano em que objetos de toda natureza são arremessadas no ar. As equa...

Contribution: A multidisciplinary computational framework to support undergraduate engineering education is introduced. It is posed as an open-source tool that students can use to understand and apply computational methods commonly required in engineering problems. Background: This framework development is motivated by past experiences of teach...

This experimental works investigate simplistic porous arrangement at the trailing edge on the aerofoil self-noise radiation. The basis of this works is to utilise the trailing edge geometry to facilitate acoustic interference between two sources that are physically displaced in the longitudinal direction. The study investigated two trailing edge co...

Development of a natural version of electromagnetic propulsion theory to create and design ionic propellers from the ionic wind produced from an electromagnetic plasma with derived fermionic products and magnetic drifts. Our reactor must obeys a geometry and topological invariants.

Professionals and Academics in the aerodynamic field have for years been concerned about the diminishing engineering capabilities of Boeing. The concerns started when Boeing combined with McDonald Douglas in 1999. This caused great consternation among the mechanics and engineers at Boeing. Boeing management, then in an effort to improve its global...

This research aims to explore the potential impact of the ChatGPT on b-learning methodologies in engineering education, specifically in mathematics. The study focuses on how the use of these artificial intelligence tools can affect the acquisition of critical thinking, problem-solving, and group work skills among students. The research also analyze...

The purpose of this research is to introduce a new theory for radiative heat transfer in projectile designs for use in ram accelerators. The theory is primarily discussed with the use of a Busemann toroid as an example of a proposed aerospace vehicle for use in ram accelerators as a space launch system. Because ram accelerators are relatively new,...

Organizado por el Departamento de Ingeniería Aeroespacial de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Contacto: caia@ing.unlp.edu.ar. https://caia.ing.unlp.edu.ar/

Computational analysis of elastically supported FGM (Functionally Graded Materials) plates in thermal environments is carried out. The basic research is done for plate thickness, varying amplitude ratios, and stiffness support. Outcomes generated by simulation are validated with technique. The applications of such plates are in Aerospace Engine...

In a laboratory environment a c o m p r e h e n s i v e d i s c u s s i o n a b o u t t h e j e t characteristics where students can visualize the characteristics, pattern of the jet flow. A project-based learning approach is adopted to make students understanding better about the jet phenomenon. A novel experiment set up is established. Hydraulic...

A spatial, discrete Michell truss to support a cantilever load is proposed in this paper. The node placement scheme is designed to iteratively generate the topology of the joints for the tensegrity structure. A recursive formula for the member forces is derived to compute the minimum volume of material needed to support a cantilever load. An exampl...

Exploitation of solar energy to power electric appliances starts by converting the energy coming from the sun to electricity. Photovoltaic is the direct conversion of the solar energy into electricity. Photovoltaic systems can be used to exploit the solar energy in almost all kinds of applications. Exploiting of solar energy for domestic use is one...

Dynamics is a core discipline in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering programs and with the ubiquitous nature of control in modern day applications, the field of mechatronics has gained popularity. Mechatronics refers to the field of engineering which integrates the engineering disciplines of mechanical, control, electronics and computing. To creat...

Ms. Ref. No.: CJOA-D-23-00031 Title: Gear walk instability caused by brake-disc friction characteristics Chinese Journal of Aeronautics Dear Dr Ali Belhocine, Thank you for taking the time to review the above-referenced manuscript. You can access your comments and the decision letter when it becomes available. To access your comments and the dec...

Los ensayos realizados durante las prácticas de laboratorio de las asignaturas de Ciencia, Tecnología e Ingeniería de Materiales en los Grados de Ingeniería Industrial e Ingeniería Aeroespacial de la Universidad de León, son desarrollados en laboratorios con un número limitado de equipos y con el apoyo de las explicaciones orales del profesor. En c...

To highlight the most recent advances and provide a wide range of the state-of-the-art trends in constrained guidance and control designs and implementations, the ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering aims to publish a Special Collection to share the latest results in theoretical and experimental investigations ranging from analytical to learning m...

Slide deck available below (scroll down) ::: Join colleagues from across George Washington University to learn more about how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies (such as, chatGPT) are now being used in university classrooms, labs, and offices. :::::: Speakers: Alexa Alice Joubin (Digital Humanities Institute), Katr...

Nasa's Artemis project aims to put man back on the moon and to establish a permanent base on the lunar surface, allowing humans to travel to distant planets like Mars and Ceres with ease; however, with the use of current technology, a combined human mission to both of these planets is possible in the year 2035. Lambert's problem, an iterative proce...

Atmospheric turbulence is one of the limiting phenomena in interesting applications and fields such of optical telecommunications and Observational Astronomy. Both Telecommunication and Aerospace Engineering students may encounter those applications in their professional careers, thus, there is the necessity to introduce this phenomenon and its imp...

This paper presents an exhaustive investigation into the potential of integrating blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies within aerospace engineering, explicitly emphasizing supply chain management and operational efficiency. Given the decentralized nature of blockchain, it has the potential to enhance diverse facets of an aircraf...

This paper analyzes the feasibility of using simulation software for the application of lighting improvements in university buildings, specifically in the case of the Aerospace Engineering School (Escuela Técnica Superior de Inge-niería Aeronáutica y del Espacio-ETSIAE) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). The paper analyzes the effects...

Preface This book collects most of the lecture notes I have developed and I have been using in a course on Continuum Mechanics for the Master of Science Course on Computational Mechanics and the Master Course on Numerical Methods in Engineering taught at the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Catalonia, UPC BarcelonaTec...

Machine learning (ML) shows its significant efficiency and excellent performance of computing while handling various complex issues in different areas since the term ‘Big Data’ emerged in the early 1990s. Big data analysis and ML that are effective at resolving various multi-objective as well as limited optimization issues that emerge in spacecraft...

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The 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (UN) revolves around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A critical step towards that objective is identifying whether scientific production aligns with the SDGs' achievement. To assess this, funders and research managers need to manually estimate the impact of their funding agenda on the SDGs, focusing o...

The primary goal of this book series is to promote research and developmental activities in mechanical engineering. It aims at promoting scientific information exchange among the academicians, researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working around the world. You are cordially invited to submit chapter(s) on Advances in Mecha...

The introduction of game-based learning techniques has significantly swayed learning, motivation, and information processing in both traditional and digital learning environments. This paper studies the footprint that the implementation of ten short-duration digital escape rooms has had on the creation of an environment of positive emotions in the...

The Lightweight Surface Manipulation System (LSMS) is a robotic agent for autonomous surface construction activities on planetary surfaces, that was designed at NASA Langley Research Center and has over a decade of research and development. The LSMS is a key component to achieving many goals of the NASA Artemis program. The LSMS is lightweight, str...

To adequately prepare engineering students for their professional career, educational institutions offer projects in which students collaboratively solve engineering design problems. It is known from research these projects can lead to a variety of learning outcomes and student experiences. However, studies that provide insights in the influence of...

The gender divide for women in the engineering domain in academia is still very large today, even though most institutions are committed to changing this. Although there are slow improvements in the number of women working in academic positions in Engineering, the Netherlands, in particular, is still lagging badly behind the rest of Europe with wom...

The book is meant for GATE -Aerospace Engineering aspirants. A comprehensive summary of mathematics, aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, space mechanics covering the important concepts and methods. The book will help the readers to prepare in a smart way to crack the examination with utmost confidence.

The subject Electronics for Telecommunications (ET) is taught in the first semester of the Telecommunications degrees at the Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (EETAC). The academic performance is relatively low compared to the same course taught in a double degree of Aerospace and Telecommunications, in part justi...

Information and communications technology (ICT) engineers play a key part in our society's digitization process. To foster that role, the Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (EETAC) of UPC's Degree in Network Engineering currently includes a new competence termed digital awareness. This report demonstrates the initi...

At Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), we are bringing solutions and approaches to aerospace engineering in a more holistic way, considering other factors in addition to the traditionally technical ones. Since Costa Rica is a rich country in terms of biodiversity per area, we have ventured into the use of biomimicry approaches to achieve innovative an...

The dual-mode scramjet is a propulsive concept for contemporary hypersonic vehicles promising flight cruise speeds upwards of Mach 5. Despite decades of development and a recent resurgence in interest, such engines are not routinely deployed for commercial or military purposes. Instead, they have been confined to the realm of ground-test research a...

Despite the popular use of hybrid fibers in polymer composite in aerospace applications, it comes with a price where it is expensive and has a complex process to produce. A new alternative method of using nanocomposite using natural fiber such as Epoxy/Graphene is getting placed in the industry. However, the natural fiber has a hygroscopic characte...

The air quality control equipment aboard future deep space exploration vehicles provide the vital function of maintaining a clean cabin environment for the crew and the hardware. This becomes a serious challenge in pressurized space compartments since no outside air ventilation is possible, and a larger particulate load is imposed on the filtration...

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has emerged as a very important scientific and engineering research tool of the 21st century. At its core is the use of numerical methods and data structures to represent and predict 'real-world' physics of a given fluid flow-fields. This is accomplished by applying the numerical form of the Navier-Stokes equation...

View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-3711.vid Emerging aerospace technologies are complex socio-technical systems which have increasingly significant social and ethical implications. Therefore, design frameworks that focus solely on the technical feasibility of an aerospace solution are potentially limited in scope and impact. In...

View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-3406.vid Visual inspection is one of the most frequent task in an aircraft maintenance program. Lately, small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, drones) are considered to be a potential tool to make the aircraft visual inspection more efficient. The reliability and real usefulness of those UAVs, h...

Sustainable and Eco-friendly Cork Composites in Aerospace Engineering Educational Perspective for Cork Composites in Aerospace Applications

This report discusses the ways in which Linear Algebra is applied to the manipulation of an object in three space. This topic has a variety of useful applications, in fields ranging from Computer Animation to Aerospace Engineering. Specifically, the “object” considered in this paper is the Space Shuttle. The linear algebra topics necessary for this...

Knowledge of structural stability theory is of paramount importance to the practicing structural engineer. In mапу instances, buckling is the primary consideration in the design of various structural configurations. Because of this, formal courses in this important branch of mechanics are available to students in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engine...

Uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) design has advanced substantially over the past century; however, there are still scenarios where birds outperform UAVs. Birds regularly maneuver through cluttered environments or adapt to sudden changes in flight conditions, tasks that challenge even the most advanced UAVs. Thus, there remains a gap in our general kno...

Advanced ceramics are recognized as key enabling materials possessing combinations of properties not achievable in other material classes. They provide very high thermal, chemical and mechanical resistance and typically exhibit lower densities than metals. These properties predestine ceramics for many different applications, especially those in spa...

There is ever growing interest in the design of high-performance sailplanes since the start of the last century. Sailplanes or gliders form an example of sustainable engineering in aeronautics as there is practically little to no carbon footprint. Concurrent Engineering (CE) as a design methodology is adopted and implemented for the conceptual desi...

Faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students of the School of Communication and Aerospace Engineering (Polytechnical University of Catalonia) are participating in a series of studies to determine the thermospheric density. These studies involve planning a space mission, designing and constructing small satellites, and performing related dat...

The student members of the Collaborative Space (systems) Design (CSD) project discuss its implementation and highlight its concepts. The CSD project is an elective course at the MSc Space Flight programme at the Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, where students exercise the design process of a space mission, spacecraf...

The current situation regarding air pollution, global warming and the world approaching the point of no return have led the United Nations to focus on improving the environmental situation through the SDGs [1]. In line with these ambitions, O-ZONE team, was born in 2019 with the clear objective of taking concrete action against climate change [2]....

Concurrent engineering is an approach to the development of complex systems that is char- acterised by direct communication between the disciplines involved. Instead of processing the individual disciplines one after the other, as in sequential design, or processing via a single contact person, as in centralised design, all systems work simultaneou...

As part of the “ESA_Lab@" initiative, a Concurrent Engineering facility has been constructed at the Mechanical Engineering department of Technical University Darmstadt. Concurrent Engineering is a well-proven concept for designing complex space systems and missions in the pre-phase 0/A mission phase. The Concurrent Engineering methodology and proce...

While witnessing how rapidly and frequently the human life-sustaining structure of society has changed from the past to modern times, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic presented us a unique challenge, moving a considerable part of our life more than ever online and showing us the signs that a new era has begun. While the access to information is...

Air travel has had an increasing contribution to global CO2 and non-CO2 emissions, and climate change. Compelled by the need for a greener aviation industry, aircraft designs are evolving toward higher aspect ratio wings to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce fuel consumption. Consequently, these vehicles are becoming increasingly flexible,...

Polynomial chaos expansion (PCE) is a powerful surrogate model-based reliability analysis method in aerospace engineering. Generally, a PCE model with a higher expansion order is usually required to obtain an accurate surrogate model for some non-linear complex stochastic systems. However, the high-order PCE increases the labeled training data cost...

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) launched a committee to address the rising attrition rates of students in fundamental classes, such as Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Solid mechanics. The committee compared performance between high achieving and low achieving student po...

This paper presents an integrated toolset for position accuracy predictions of stationary or moving objects on the ground in diverse terrain environments. Whether running simulations for wargames or planning routes on the ground for operational troop movements, it's important to account for the degradation of position accuracy from a GPS navigation...

Progressive neuromuscular decline in microgravity is a prominent health concern preventing interplanetary human habitation. We establish functional dopamine-mediated impairments as a consistent feature across multiple spaceflight exposures and during simulated microgravity in C. elegans. Animals grown continuously in these conditions display reduce...

With the rising trend in hierarchical models, Deep Gaussian Processes (DGP) has introduced itself competitive amongst its counterparts by offering a probabilistic framework for deep learning based on the Gaussian Process (GP). An interesting byproduct of DGP, as observed in numerous studies, is its ability to outperform the standard GP with regard...

This open access book provides an introduction to uncertainty quantification in engineering. Starting with preliminaries on Bayesian statistics and Monte Carlo methods, followed by material on imprecise probabilities, it then focuses on reliability theory and simulation methods for complex systems. The final two chapters discuss various aspects of ae...

This work presents a comprehensive computational analysis examining the potential of active flow control (AFC) for helicopter rotor vibration reduction in forward flight. The initial phase of the work focused on characterization of a novel fluidic actuator concept which employs pulsed air jets on the upper and lower surfaces of the blade near the t...

The understanding of Muslim scientists can play an essential role in the efforts of the Islamization of knowledge. Unfortunately, all sciences, including today's engineering and technology, which flourished in the medieval era at Muslim scholars' hands, are mostly empty of Islamic attitude and spirit. Today's Muslim scientists are obliged by the Mu...

Main website: https://scienceandscientist.org/conference/2021/ ----- DAY 1 - https://youtu.be/QuPGiEyTvWs ----- DAY 2 (1/2) - https://youtu.be/NdtcoaOXSPg ----- DAY 2 (2/2) - https://youtu.be/rYDay5HHM7o ----- Reflecting on Science & Scientist 2021 - https://youtu.be/dNhFB0-szok ----- Indic traditions are rich in their philosophical foundations, a...

This paper will cover the overall history of aerospace engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), as well as the near future of the program. Specifically, it discusses the origin of the aerospace engineering program at UCCS, the development of campus resources and the program, the future prospects for the program, and the re...