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Evolution of Flight
Evolution of Flight
Group Members: Patrick Wilson
Project Objective: Design and present a slide show on a given technology and it's progress through the years.
Learning Target: Learn more about the history of aviation and supporting technology.
Personal Reflection: This project was a good learning experience and allowed me to better learn about the history of aerospace engineering and learn to collaborate with my teammates. I love learning about drones and am always happy to look forward or back in the field. I have worked with Sky Elements Drone Shows since 2021, and I greatly enjoy working with drones. The most challenging portion of this project was the presentation itself, especially splitting up time on each slide. If I could re-do this project I would practice presenting in person in real time with my partner.
Aircraft Engine Report
Aircraft Engine Report
Project Objective: Organize a research paper detailing the functionality of the main types of Jet engines, including a section on a previously assigned engine.
Learning Target: Understand the different forms of Aircraft Jet engines and get a well-rounded understanding of propulsion.
Personal Reflection: This assignment gave me a very in depth understanding of variations in Jet Engines, especially on commercial airliners. This project allowed me to do a deep dive on this topic and organize my findings in a way that is helpful to others looking to learn more about this topic. It was most difficult to find specific research for my assigned engine, especially since the engine had some controversial failures. One think I would have changed about my apporach is being less detail oriented and focusing more on the big picture for each engine.
Glider Project
Glider Project
Group Members: Aadith Perumbala
Project Objective: Design and construct a safe, effective, and efficient glider out of balsa wood.
Learning Target: Students should understand the qualities that contribute to a successful glider, and learn to problem solve in real time.
Personal Reflection: This project was a lot of fun, and allowed us to build a model for the first time in this class. Working with our design software and translating those designs to the materials given was very satisfying and allowed for a greater understanding of gliders. My team faced many setbacks when designing, including a broken tail fin and insufficient weight. This project taught me the value of real-time problem solving, and helped prepare me for future failures. Launching the glider accurately was very difficult and was easily the hardest part of the project. If I could redo the assignment I would have picked a heavier, sturdier glider.
Jet Engine Propulsion Report
Jet Engine Propulsion Report
Group Members: Shishir Gomatham
Project Objective: Research a given category of propulsion and write an in-depth report.
Learning Target: Research and report on the function of Electric Rockets and their role in aviation.
Personal Reflection: This was a facinating project, one I greatly enjoyed learning about. Electric propulsion is a truly facinating type of propulsion, and is the future of deep-space exploration. The most challenging portion of this project was finding reputible sources for applications of these engines. Theoretical applications of electric propulsion related to extratarestial entities are very common discussions in publicaitons, especially considering the recent nature of the propulsion. One thing I would change for this project is finding examples of rockets other than The Dawn that primarily use this form of propulsion.
Rocket Project
Rocket Project
Group Members: Laura Gonzalos
Project Objective: Construct a model rocket that will launch successfully
Learning Target: Students will better understand the mechanics of solid fuel rockets and gain real-world experience constructing models
Personal Reflection: This was a very fun challenge, and I had a great time constructing the model rocket and launching it. I learned a lot about the construction of real rockets as well as a variety of models. I also learned the value of adapting to setbacks and being inventive. The most challenging aspect of this was in the construction. Using superglue was an adventure, especially when everyone needed to share the bottle. Understanding how to prioritize where people are in their construction and being cooperative is very important in engineering. I honestly don't think I would do anything different if I could do it again, our rocket was beautifully decorated, functioned perfectly, and we were able to catch it after it drifted down to the ground (earning us bonus points).
Sizing Up The Universe
Sizing Up The Universe
Project Objective: Using what we know about celestial orbits, calculate the dimensions of a scale model that could be used with a large beach ball acting as the sun.
Learning Target: Students should understand the magnitude of celestial bodies
Personal Reflection: This project was a fun, easy additon to our portfolio. It really put into perspective the distances and sizes of objects in our solar system. Making sure all numbers of this report were accurate and rounded correctly was a challenge, but it was one I gladly met. If we could re-do this project I would have wanted to build a real-life model (if not the dimensions of this example).
Effects of Microgravity on Human Body Systems
Effects of Microgravity on Human Body Systems
Group Members: Shishir Gomatham
Project Objective: Research and present the effects of a microgravity enviornment on the human body, both broadly and specificly for a given system
Learning Target: Students should learn about diffrent systems in the human body and how microgravity enviornments effect them.
Personal Reflection: This project gave a very interesting insight onto how astronauts on the ISS live, as well as the feasablity of interglalactic travel. Through the course of researching this project, I have come to understand very low gravity enviornments can be very distructive to human health, with or without preventative measures. I had a hard time finding resources, especially considering how few people have truly experienced micrograravity for an extended period of time. If I could do this project again I would try to find specific astronaut talking about their experience and their risidual symptoms.
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