Baltimore Section

YPSE - 08



AIAA Region I Young Professional,

Student and Education Conference

Friday, November 21, 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008 *(K-12 Education Only)

Presentation Titles

[Presentations are 20 minutes in length, followed by a 5-minute Q+A period.]


  • "Spacecraft Charging Monitoring at GEO: Natural and Electric Propulsion Environment Measurements

  • "Relative Velocity as a Metric for Probability of Collision Calculations"

  • "Close Approach Prediction Analysis of the Earth Science Constellation With the Fengyun-1C Debris"

  • "The NASA Robotic Conjunction Assessment Process: Overview and Operational Experiences"

  • "Method for Extending Prediction Accuracy Analysis to Uncertainty Estimation"

  • "Climb Trajectory Prediction Software Validation for Decision Support Tools and Simulation Models"

  • "Application of Visualization Tools for Testing Trajectory Prediction Accuracy"

  • "Operational Improvements from the In-Trail Procedure in the North Atlantic Organized Track System"

  • "Evol. Of Network Competition in Transatlantic Aviation + Impact of Regulatory Liberalization"

  • "Modal Anal. Of Stiffened Plate Using Meshfree Method with Experimanetal Validation"

  • "Thrust Allocation Strategies to Mitigate Control Motor Jet Interaction Effects"

  • "Project Pilgrim" - integrated teaching approach to multi-level engineering

  • Inspiring the Next Generation: The Role of Informal Science Education Programs in Developing the STEM Workforce Pipeline

  • "Neuro Robust Adaptive Descending Control of Space Vehicles"

  • "Modeling and Simulation of Engraving and Gun Launch of a 40mm Sensor Grenade"

  • "Impact Analysis and Dynamic Response of a 40mm Sensor Grenade"

  • "Finite Element Analysis of the Sand during High and Low Velocity Impacts"

  • "Development of Fluid Structure Interaction Model for Flapping Wing Simulation"

  • "Wind Tunnel Testing of a Trailing Edge Flap Actuator Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles"

  • "Trajectory Matching Procedure/Practice for a Guided Projectile using MATLAB/Simulink"

  • "Teaching Aerospace Engineering Through 4H"

  • "Parameter Identification for Application within a Fault-Tolerant Flight Control System

  • "Structural Analysis of Space Shuttle Cargo Bay Pallets for the Final Service Mission for the Hubble Space Telescope"

  • "Promoting STEM Literacy Through the Use of NASA eClips"

  • "The Lunar Robotics Development Competition: Competing for the Next Generation of Space Technologists"

  • "Structural Optimization Under Uncertainty"

  • "Adaptive Design Variable Refinement Scheme for Genetic Algorithm Based Topology Optimization"

  • "Preliminary Whirl Testing of a Full-Scale Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driven Active Rotor"

  • "Underwater Vehicles as Spacecraft Simulators"

  • "A Microscale Infinite Impulse Spacecraft"

  • "A Semi-Active Magnetorheological Fluid Snubber Lag Damper for a Hingeless/Bearingless Helicopter"

  • "A Method of Robotic Actuation Using Control Moment Gyros"

  • "Experimental Characterization of Slot Film Cooling With Minimally Intrusive Diagnostics"

  • "Development of a Morphing Space Suit: A Range-of-Motion Study"

  • "Electrokinetics"

  • "Investigating the Bubble Behavior in Transition from Laminar to Turbulent in Pool Boiling in Microgravity Conditions"

  • "The Gryphon: A Flexible Lunar Lander Design to Support a Semi-Permanent Lunar Outpost"

  • "Cascade Studies of Tandem Blades for Axial Flow Compressors/Fans"

  • "Properties of Intermetallic Ceramics with High Temperature Capabilities

  • "The Effect of Randomness in Material Property on the Post-bifurcation Behavior of Structural Systems"

  • "Characterization of a High-Speed Flow Control Actuator Using Digital Speckle Tomography and PIV'

  • "Behavior of Magnetorheological Fluids Employing Fluids Certified for Landing Gear Use"

  • "Corrosion Pit Induced Stresses in Aircraft Aluminum Alloys"

  • "The Aerodynamics of Different Satellite Shapes”

  • "Optimal Stochastic Nonlinear Control of Spacecraft Angular Velocity"

  • "Novel Thin Film Materials for Tunable Device Applications"

  • "2009 Maryland Engineering Challenges"

  • "The EcoPower Challenge - Real STEM for Maryland Youth!"

  • "You Can't Hear Me Now - Owl-like Flight: Preliminary Analysis of the Quieting Effects of an Owl's Wing"

  • "The Mechanical Upgrade of the APL 18-m Antenna"

  • "Thermal Overview and Preparations for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Space Environment Simulation Test"

  • "Effect of stress and magnetic field on the Young's modulus of single crystal iron-gallium alloys"

  • "Relative Performance of a Liquid Hydrogen-Fueled Commercial Transport"

  • "Analyzing the Mixed Radiation Field Environments of Naval Aviators and Aircrew"

  • "Solar Probe Thermal Protection System Analysis"

  • "Testing of Low-Density Carbon Foam for High Temperature Applications"

  • "Multi-Objective Optimization of Earth Entry Vehicle Heat Shields"

  • design and implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System with three unmanned aerial vehicles

  • "Maryland MESA Program"

  • "The Propagation of Finite Amplitude Pressure Waves Through a Gas with a Step Temperature Profile"

  • "Performance Robustness of a Magnetorheological Seat Suspension to Temperature Variations Using Skyhook Control"

  • "Fatigue Testing of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuators"

  • "Synthetic Jet - Cross Flow Interactions: An Analytical Study of Effect Actuator Spacing on Flow Properties"

  • "Civil Air Patrol Support for Aerospace Education

  • "Aviation and Aerospace Interactive Excitement at the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Muse

  • "The Twelve Second Blast-off to Aviation History Brought to Life for Grade 2 Through High School Students

  • "New Technologies: Dynamic Communication Systems for Human Colonies in the Solar System"