Baltimore Section


Overview

FRIDAY
SATURDAY


FRIDAY



YPSE-08




FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008


Author's Last Name Affiliation Abstract Title session name Room Time






Ngatu University of Maryland "A Semi-Active Magnetorheological Fluid Snubber Lag Damper for a Hingeless/Bearingless Helicopter" Aerospace 1 1 9:00 - 10:30
Sodhi NJIT "Cascade Studies of Tandem Blades for Axial Flow Compressors/Fans"
Mercier Virginia Commonwealth Univ. "You Can't Hear Me Now - Owl-like Flight: Preliminary Analysis of the Quieting Effects of an Owl's Wing"






Hasnain University of Maryland "Synthetic Jet - Cross Flow Interactions: An Analytical Study of Effect Actuator Spacing on Flow Properites" Aerospace 2 1 11:00 - 12:30
DiZinno NYU "The Propagation of Finite Amplitude Pressure Waves Through a Gas with a Step Temperature Profile"
Wilson, Nicholas University of Maryland "Performance Robustness of a Magnetorheological Seat Suspension to Temperature Variations Using Skyhook Control"






Maniaci Penn State "Relative Performance of a Liquid Hydrogen-Fueled Commercial Transport" Aerospace 3 1 2:45 - 4:15
Barton UNC "Design and Implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System withThree Unmanned Aerial Vehicles"
Woods University of Maryland "Preliminary Whirl Testing of a Full-Scale Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driven Active Rotor"






Raffan University of Maryland "Experimental Characterization of Slot Film Cooling With Minimally Intrusive Diagnostics" Aerospace 4 2 9:00 - 10:30
Haack APL "Characterization of a High-Speed Flow Control Actuator Using Digital Speckle Tomography and PIV'
Ahure University of Maryland "Behavior of Magnetorheological Fluids Employing Fluids Certified for Landing Gear Use"






Dobisesky US Naval Academy "Analyzing the Mixed Radiation Field Environments of Naval Aviators and Aircrew" Aviation 1 2 11:00 - 12:30
Cosmas MIT "Evol. Of Network Competition in Transatlantic Aviation + Impact of Regulatory Liberalization"
Phillips West Virginia U "Parameter Identification for Application within a Fault-Tolerant Flight Control System"






Zimmermann Corning "Properties of Intermetallic Ceramics with High Temperature Capabilities Materials 2 2:45 - 4:15
Tootkaboni Johns Hopkins U "The Effect of Randomness in Material Property on the Post-bifurcation Behavior of Structural Systems"
Datta University of Maryland "Effect of stress and magnetic field on the Young's modulus of single crystal iron-gallium alloys"






Johnson University of Maryland "Multi-Objective Optimization of Earth Entry Vehicle Heat Shields" Space1 3 2:45 - 4:15
Munasinghe West Virginia U "Investigating the Bubble Behavior in Transition from Laminar to Turbulent in Pool Boiling in Microgravity Conditions"
Zhou University of Maryland "Thermal Overview and Preparations for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Space Environment Simulation Test"






Barrett Worcester Polytechnic Inst. "The Lunar Robotics Development Competition: Competing for the Next Generation of Space Technologists" Space2 3 9:00 - 10:30
Bradshaw University of Maryland "Development of a Morphing Space Suit: A Range-of-Motion Study"
Livingston Cornell "A Method of Robotic Actuation Using Control Moment Gyros"






Atchison Cornell "A Microscale Infinite Impulse Spacecraft" Space3 3 11:00 - 12:30
Manning APL "Solar Probe Thermal Protection System Analysis"
McFarland SAIC "Underwater Vehicles as Spacecraft Simulators"






Lombardi Lockheed Martin "Spacecraft Charging Monitoring at GEO: Natural and Electric Propulsion Environment Measurements Space4 4 2:45 - 4:15
Langone Orbital "Thrust Allocation Strategies to Mitigate Control Motor Jet Interaction Effects"
Zhang NIA "Neuro Robust Adaptive Descending Control of Space Vehicles"






Gentry University of Maryland "Fatigue Testing of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuators" Space5 5 2:45 - 4:15
Leggett University of Maryland "Optimal Stochastic Nonlinear Control of Spacecraft Angular Velocity"
Asadpoure Johns Hopkins U "Structural Optimization Under Uncertainty"






Matthews Pagnotta "Structural Analysis of Space Shuttle Cargo Bay Pallets for the Final Service Mission for the Hubble Space Telescope" Structures 1 4 9:00 - 10:30
Berman APL "The Mechanical Upgrade of the APL 18-m Antenna"
Frederic Applied Defense "Flight Dynamics Operations for the Interstellar Boundary Explorer Mission (IBEX)"






Tamijani Virginia Tech "Modal Anal. Of Stiffened Plate Using Meshfree Method with Experimental Validation" Structures 2 4 11:00 - 12:30
Smith Johns Hopkins U "Adaptive Design Variable Refinement Scheme for Genetic Algorithm Based Topology Optimization"
Patel Va. Commonwealth U "Corrosion Pit Induced Stresses in Aircraft Aluminum Alloys"






Frigm ai-solutions "Relative Velocity as a Metric for Probability of Collision Calculations" Spacecraft Conjunction + Debris Avoidance 5 9:00 - 10:30
Rand ai-solutions "Close Approach Prediction Analysis of the Earth Science Constellation With the Fengyun-1C Debris"
Robinson ai-solutions "The NASA Robotic Conjunction Assessment Process: Overview and Operational Experiences"






Enea L-3 communications "Method for Extending Prediction Accuracy Analysis to Uncertainty Estimation" Trajectory Prediction 6 2:45 - 4:15
Romanelli FAA "Climb Trajectory Prediction Software Validation for Decision Support Tools and Simulation Models"
Crowell FAA "Application of Visualization Tools for Testing Trajectory Prediction Accuracy"
Chartrand NASA "Operational Improvements from the In-Trail Procedure in the North Atlantic Organized Track System"






Payne US Army "Modeling and Simulation of Engraving and Gun Launch of a 40mm Sensor Grenade" Structural & Impact Analysis of Gun Fired Munitions 5 11:00 - 12:30
Carlucci US Army "Impact Analysis and Dynamic Response of a 40mm Sensor Grenade"
Recchia US Army "Finite Element Analysis of the Sand during High and Low Velocity Impacts"






Wang US Army "Development of Fluid Structure Interaction Model for Flapping Wing Simulation" Novel Control & Aerodynamic Analysis 6 11:00 - 12:30
Purekar US Army "Wind Tunnel Testing of a Trailing Edge Flap Actuator Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles"
Chen US Army "Trajectory Matching Procedure/Practice for a Guided Projectile using MATLAB/Simulink"






Haque American Military University "New Technologies: Dynamic Communication Systems for Human Colonies in the Solar System" Space 6 6 9:00 - 10:30
Congdon APL "Testing of Low-Density Carbon Foam for High Temperature Applications"
Wilson, Marc APL "The Gryphon: A Flexible Lunar Lander Design to Support a Semi-Permanent Lunar Outpost"












Wooster
Public Policy Panel Session: "Benefits & Drawbacks of International Partnerships" Public Policy 7 11:00 - 12:30






Malay AIAA AIAA RAC Meeting RAC MTG. 7 3:00 - 5:00








---------PRACTICE ROOM--------
8 ALL DAY

SATURDAY




SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008


Room Time Session Abstract Title Author(s) Author Title Organization
6 9:00 Hands On / New Media Aviation and Aerospace Interactive Excitement at the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Debi Wynn Director of Education GLMMAM
9:30 Hands On / New Media Right Place, Right Time - Wright Brothers - Aviation History Through Theater Debi Wynn Director of Education GLMMAM
10:00 Hands On / New Media Promoting STEM literacy through the use of NASA eClips Catherine Scott Director eClips NIA
7 9:00 Programs for Students + Teachers Exploring the Extremes of Space Weather Dawn Turney Outreach Specialist JHU/APL
9:30 Programs for Students + Teachers Civil Air Patrol Support for Aerospace Education Dr. Robert Terry Director of Aerospace Education MD CAP
10:00 Programs for Students + Teachers Teaching Aerospace Through 4-H Rachel Harris Adult Leader Flying Tigers 4-H Aerospace Club
8 9:00 Informal Science Inspiring the Next Generation: The Role of Informal Science Education Programs in Developing the STEM Workforce Pipeline Susan Palisano & Robert Vieth Director of Education Initiative Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
9:30 Informal Science Maryland Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program - STEM Outreach to Underserved Populations Paula Shelton Executive Director Maryland MESA Maryland MESA
10:00 Informal Science Up, Up and Away Aerospace Program Chisa Johnson, Dianne Meskauskas, Michael A. Johnson Various Jacaranda Center for Family and Youth Development
6 11:00 Engineering Challenges Maryland Engineering Challenges Melinda Brantel Project Manager BMI
11:30 Engineering Challenges The EcoPower Challenge - Real STEM for Maryland Youth! Mike Shealey Director MCCTES BMI
12:00 Engineering Challenges The Electric Airplane Cargo Challenge - An Aeronautics Challenge for the High School Classroom Tom Milnes AIAA Baltimore Section JHU/APL
7 11:00 Programs and Policy Project Pilgrim: An integrated approach to teaching multi-level engineering classes using aerospace as its theme. John Moscato Engineering Instructor Pikesville High School
11:30 Programs and Policy Educational Moon Base Patrick Nietupski, Justin Linnehan, Nicholas Wheeler Students WPI
12:00 Programs and Policy Hubble Space Telescope Russ Werneth
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
8 11:00 Students Electrokinetics Ted Bennett Student Bishop O'Connell HS
11:30 Students The Aerodynamics of Different Satellite Shapes Cayley Dymond Student North Point HS
12:00 Students LEO Space Debris PJ Moran Student Mount St. Joseph HS