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Heliophysics Enhanced Learning For Intelligent Orbits (Helio), Kylie Nager, Akash Joseph, James Kirk, Payton Miller Mar 2026

Heliophysics Enhanced Learning For Intelligent Orbits (Helio), Kylie Nager, Akash Joseph, James Kirk, Payton Miller

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Satellite constellations in near-Earth orbit are increasingly vulnerable to solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and high-speed solar wind streams that disrupt communications, power systems, and orbital stability. Current mission architectures rely on delayed ground intervention and do not leverage predictive solar data for autonomous response. The HELIO project addresses this gap by developing an AI-driven resilience layer that converts real-time heliophysics forecasts into coordinated operational decisions for CubeSat swarms. HELIO integrates pretrained solar forecasting models such as NASA and IBM’s SURYA foundation model to predict active-region evolution, flare probability, and solar-wind velocity. A lightweight decision-intelligence framework interprets these forecasts and …

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Silencing The Space Invaders: Disrupting Quorum Sensing To Halt Microbial Virulence In Space, Heather Mari Hall Alcala Mar 2026

Silencing The Space Invaders: Disrupting Quorum Sensing To Halt Microbial Virulence In Space, Heather Mari Hall Alcala

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Silencing the Space Invaders: Disrupting Quorum Sensing to Halt Microbial Virulence in Space Heather Mari Hall Alcala and Alba Chavez Department of Human factors and Neurobiology, College of Arts and Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 1 Aerospace Blvd, Daytona Beach, 32114, FL, USA. Previous research has identified virulence properties in fungal isolates from the International Space Station (ISS) mycobiome, highlighting significant health risks to astronauts during long-term missions. Yeasts exposed to space conditions exhibit enhanced resilience to extreme environments, including microgravity and radiation, while showing increased expression of virulence-related phenotypes such as filamentation, biofilm formation, and community development. Microbial communication via …

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Satellite Autonomous Launch Assembly (Satlass), Anthony Todisco, Justin Della, Essence Howard Mar 2026

Satellite Autonomous Launch Assembly (Satlass), Anthony Todisco, Justin Della, Essence Howard

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The Satellite Autonomous Launch Assembly (SATLASS) is an undergraduate research project and one of the four pillars of the Embry-Riddle Orbital Research Association (ERORA). Composed of approximately ten undergraduate engineering students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. The team is dedicated to designing, developing, and creating one of the first CubeSat deployers with a cold gas propulsion system. In response to the growing concern over space debris and the continued development of CubeSat technology, SATLASS explores a forward-thinking solution for CubeSat technology integration and deployment. The project aims to create a deployer that can spend its entire operational …

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High-Range Delta-Winged Hypersonic Projectile Concept For Low-Cost Production, Mary Zoeller, Rachael Mahan, Braeden Caropresso, Aleko Khundadze, Johnathan Sayles, Kevin Nadolne, Jonah Ortwein, Jose Demedeiros, Alexander Lanpher Mar 2026

High-Range Delta-Winged Hypersonic Projectile Concept For Low-Cost Production, Mary Zoeller, Rachael Mahan, Braeden Caropresso, Aleko Khundadze, Johnathan Sayles, Kevin Nadolne, Jonah Ortwein, Jose Demedeiros, Alexander Lanpher

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This study presents a delta wing body for the UCAH Undergraduate Hypersonic Flight Design Competition, optimized for maximum low altitude range while meeting strict requirements on Mach number, stability, thermal survivability, size, mass, and maneuver capability. The configuration blends a blunted diamond nose with a moderately swept delta planform to harness vortex lift, preserve internal volume for structure and controls, and manage aeroheating through appropriate leading edge radius and skin thickness. Capability targets include sustained flight between Mach 5 and Mach 8 and a minimum 15 g turn, with a maximum diameter of 20 centimeters, a maximum mass of 45 …

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Interferometric Constraints On Balmer-Line Limb Darkening In A-Type Supergiant Stars, Benjamin Katz Mar 2026

Interferometric Constraints On Balmer-Line Limb Darkening In A-Type Supergiant Stars, Benjamin Katz

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Only one A-type supergiant, Deneb, has a measured angular diameter from long-baseline interferometric measurements. The next two brightest A-type supergiants, η Leo and ν Cep, are expected to have angular diameters below 1 milliarcsecond, well matched for the angular resolution of intensity interferometry with Imaging Air Cherenkov Telescope (IACT) arrays, such as VERITAS. While VERITAS has measured stars in a wide (20 nm) band, measurements in a very narrow band containing only the Hδ line have not been made. To predict the expected squared visibility across this line, we constructed stellar atmosphere models for η Leo and ν Cep. Here …

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A Citizen Science Approach To Understanding Human Driving Behavior Through Interactive Vehicle Control, Ethan Jones Mar 2026

A Citizen Science Approach To Understanding Human Driving Behavior Through Interactive Vehicle Control, Ethan Jones

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In this ongoing work, we introduce a Citizen Science project that leverages a simple, web-based driving application to study human driving behavior in realistic yet accessible settings. In this interactive platform, participants from anywhere can remotely control a virtual vehicle with minimal instructions, such as maintaining a speed limit and choosing to drive in a polite or aggressive manner, while following a lead car that consistently adheres to traffic rules. This setup allows for large-scale, diverse data collection on how individuals interpret and express driving styles under constrained instructions. Using data-driven modeling techniques, including Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD), we analyze …

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From Sunscreen To Seafood: Tracing The Ecological And Human Health Risks Of Oxybenzone Contamination In Local Fish, Alyssa Brasko Mar 2026

From Sunscreen To Seafood: Tracing The Ecological And Human Health Risks Of Oxybenzone Contamination In Local Fish, Alyssa Brasko

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Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) is a widely used ultraviolet (UV) filter in sunscreens, offering protection against harmful radiation but raising significant environmental concerns due to its persistence and toxicity in aquatic ecosystems. This study aims to investigate the bioaccumulation and ecological impact of oxybenzone in fish species along Florida’s Space Coast, contributing to a broader understanding of its environmental fate and potential human exposure through seafood consumption. The research will employ advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), to quantify oxybenzone levels in locally sourced fish. Fish samples will be obtained from the non-profit organization ORCA …

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Autonomous Robotic Assembly Stations For Planetary Missions: A Simulation Driven Study With Lego Manipulation, Dheer Chhabria Mar 2026

Autonomous Robotic Assembly Stations For Planetary Missions: A Simulation Driven Study With Lego Manipulation, Dheer Chhabria

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Autonomous robotic assembly is critical for constructing infrastructure on lunar and Martian surfaces, where human intervention is limited by communication delays and extreme environments. This study presents a comprehensive simulation framework using physics based robotic arm simulations to validate dual arm robotic assembly with LEGO based modular blocks under simulated planetary conditions. The system integrates RGB-D perception, vision based object detection, 7-DOF arm control, and coordinated pick and place tasks to achieve autonomous stacking and assembly of the blocks. Preliminary results demonstrate robust block detection, collision free trajectories, and high grasp accuracy in reduced gravity. The methodology surveys state of …

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Chromebook Cluster Project, Asher Zwickel, Jacob Burdge Mar 2026

Chromebook Cluster Project, Asher Zwickel, Jacob Burdge

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This project started when the Strategic Studies and International Affairs (SSIA) department decided to recycle their unused Chromebooks. We decided to find creative uses for Chromebooks to help reduce E-Waste by turning them into a cost-effective computational network capable of supporting research into cyber intrusions by foreign malign actors. The research system leverages computational power of 17 Chromebook 14s and 10 Virtual Machines powered by a Dell Nuc. We named the virtual systems “Nucnode#” and the physical systems as “chromebook#” to process and evaluate large quantities of strategic-level data. By combining these Chromebooks in a sustainable, and technologically innovative way, …

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Advanced Manufacturing And Materials Of A Biomimetic Hoof For Space Robotics Applications, Benjamin Heckel Mar 2026

Advanced Manufacturing And Materials Of A Biomimetic Hoof For Space Robotics Applications, Benjamin Heckel

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Planetary surfaces often feature steep, uneven, and unpredictable terrain conditions that resemble some of the most challenging natural environments on Earth. In these terrestrial settings, certain animals have evolved to navigate complex landscapes with remarkable agility. One such example is the mountain goat, an animal whose hooves have evolved for stable and precise movement across rocky, inclined surfaces. This biological adaptation provides a useful model for improving robotic mobility in planetary exploration. This study draws inspiration from that natural adaptation to develop a bio-mimetic robotic hoof designed to enhance traction, durability, and adaptability for extraterrestrial exploration. By replicating the mechanical …

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Exploring Aquatic Microbial Frontiers: Investigating Water Quality In Central Florida Lakes, Leah Robinson Mar 2026

Exploring Aquatic Microbial Frontiers: Investigating Water Quality In Central Florida Lakes, Leah Robinson

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This study evaluated bacterial contamination across fifteen freshwater sites in Central Florida to assess how land use influences microbial water quality. Samples were collected from lakes and one river and tested for coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli (E.coli) using coliform detection broth, indole dye confirmation, and plating on EMB agar for colony count. Fourteen of the fifteen sites (93%) tested positive for coliform bacteria, and thirteen (87%) tested positive for E.coli. Colony-forming unit (CFU) counts ranged from 420 to 110000 CFU/mL, with Lake Okahumpka showing the highest contamination and Lake Sumter the only site testing negative for both coliforms and …

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Development Of A 3d Lung Epithelial Model To Study Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection Under Simulated Microgravity, Mariposa C. Magee Mar 2026

Development Of A 3d Lung Epithelial Model To Study Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection Under Simulated Microgravity, Mariposa C. Magee

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The human immune system is complex and highly responsive to physiological stress, especially when subjected to spaceflight conditions. Spaceflight conditions have shown to increase the risk of opportunistic infections such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This clinically relevant, gram-negative pathogen has been found in space flight-related environments such as on the International Space Station. Individuals in spaceflight environments are prone to experiencing immune dysfunction and altered cytokine profiles and could be at a greater risk for developing an opportunistic infection such as P. aeruginosa during the duration in spaceflight. P. aeruginosa poses a threat to individuals both on Earth and in spaceflight …

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Systems Progress Overview Of Rosisat: The Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite, Steven L. Insignares, Jacob L. Blanton, Cole Walker Mar 2026

Systems Progress Overview Of Rosisat: The Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite, Steven L. Insignares, Jacob L. Blanton, Cole Walker

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The Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite (ROSISat) is a 1U CubeSat project studying the effectiveness of various shielding materials against single-event upsets (SEUs) in computer memory modules in Earth orbit. Developed by the Embry-Riddle Orbital Research Association (ERORA), a student organization at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, ROSISat provides hands-on experience in CubeSat development. The mission will test various shielding materials—including aluminum, tungsten, Kevlar, polyethylene, and aerogel—against SEUs caused by high-energy solar particles and cosmic rays. EEPROM memory modules will be shielded by these materials in an aluminum grid, while onboard microcontrollers will monitor bitflips to assess shielding performance. Additionally, ROSISat will …

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A Nuclear Crossroads: South Korea's Nuclear Stance And The Factors That Shape It, Brianna Johnshon Mar 2026

A Nuclear Crossroads: South Korea's Nuclear Stance And The Factors That Shape It, Brianna Johnshon

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South Korea represents a standard case of latent nuclear power, where nuclear development is constrained by choice rather than capability. In the past, Seoul’s rhetoric surrounding nuclear capabilities has ranged from endorsement of a domestic nuclear program to a staunch commitment to nonproliferation. These shifts are shaped by both foreign and domestic factors that reflect Seoul’s broader strategic calculations. Through comparative case studies of three key periods in South Korea’s nuclear rhetoric, this paper analyzes the main factors that influence the official stance on nuclear development. The first case covers early attempts at nuclear development in the 1970s with Project …

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Openarm, Elijah Iwanoff, Killian Embler, Salvatore Pizzurro, Manuel Buenrostro Macedo Mar 2026

Openarm, Elijah Iwanoff, Killian Embler, Salvatore Pizzurro, Manuel Buenrostro Macedo

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This undergraduate research project advances a low-cost, open-source manipulation system for a university-scale quadruped, extending the Embry-Riddle OpenMutt platform with a compact 3-R arm and modular end-effectors. Motivated by the high purchase price and limited extensibility of commercial quadrupeds, we target a reproducible, student-serviceable alternative that supports loco-manipulation research and hands-on learning in controls, kinematics, and mechatronics. Open quadruped efforts such as Stanford Doggo demonstrate that transparent, replicable designs can deliver serious research capability at student budgets [1]. Our arm leverages lightweight cycloidal gearing to achieve high torque density in a printable form factor suitable for rapid iteration and repair, …

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Investigating The Role Of The Circumnuclear Ring In Fueling The Central Supermassive Black Hole Of The Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1512 Using The James Webb Space Telescope (Jwst), Margret Stanley Mar 2026

Investigating The Role Of The Circumnuclear Ring In Fueling The Central Supermassive Black Hole Of The Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1512 Using The James Webb Space Telescope (Jwst), Margret Stanley

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NGC 1512 is a nearby barred spiral galaxy distinguished by a bright circumnuclear ring which makes it an ideal candidate for investigating how galactic structures influence the fueling of supermassive black honles (SMBHs). This projects employs high-resolution near-infrared imaging from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to analyze the photometric properties of the central region of NGC 1512. The primary objective is to evaluate the ring's role in channeling gas inward and potentially triggering active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity. Using data from JWST's NIRCam instrument across filters F150W, F277W, F335W, and F444W we conducted detailed photometric profiling and RGB image …

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Integrated Computational And Experimental Analysis Of Turbine Aerodynamics, Anuranan Bharadwaj Mar 2026

Integrated Computational And Experimental Analysis Of Turbine Aerodynamics, Anuranan Bharadwaj

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This research presents an integrated study combining computational modeling and experimental validation to enhance the design and performance characterization of small-scale turbine systems. The theoretical component focuses on developing an object-oriented Python code for the preliminary design and performance prediction of radial turbines, capable of generating velocity triangles, thermodynamic properties, and geometric parameters from user-defined inputs. The tool employs Whitfield-based correlations and fundamental gas-dynamic relations to estimate exit flow parameters, work ratio, and efficiency, offering flexibility for expansion into geometry export and CAD integration. Complementing the computational model, the experimental component aims to improve the aerodynamic testing capabilities of the …

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Revisiting Ionospheric Tomography: Non-Linear Fitting With Neutral Atmospheric Signatures And Gravity Waves, Maya Mckean Mar 2026

Revisiting Ionospheric Tomography: Non-Linear Fitting With Neutral Atmospheric Signatures And Gravity Waves, Maya Mckean

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The global coverage of total electron content (TEC) measurements from ground-based GNSS receivers and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations offers an opportunity to extract physical insights into the ionosphere. However, many current analyses treat these datasets in isolation, focusing on geometry-specific inversion methods that limit the exploitation of their complementary information. In this work, we present a unified framework for reconstructing ionospheric electron density volumes by combining slant TEC observations from both ground-based and spaceborne receivers. Our approach relies on vertical parameterizations of the electron density profile, which we constrain horizontally through spatial interpolation and optimize via nonlinear fitting of …

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Hybrid Hierarchical Swarm Robots For Planetary Exploration, Eeman Abid Mar 2026

Hybrid Hierarchical Swarm Robots For Planetary Exploration, Eeman Abid

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This project proposes a novel approach to planetary exploration utilizing a hybrid hierarchical swarm robotic system inspired by social insect colonies. The project will develop a centralized 'queen' robot that provides high-level direction to a team of semi-autonomous 'worker' robots, each capable of making local decisions while following the queen's strategic guidance. This structure aims to enhance adaptability and efficiency by balancing centralized coordination with decentralized execution. The approach aligns with NASA's CADRE mission, which uses coordinated rovers to map the lunar surface. By combining simulation in ROS2/Gazebo with physical testing on lunar regolith simulant, this research will evaluate how …

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Adaptive Lunar Landing Legs: Minimal Se(3) Modeling And Evidence Of Robustness On Slopes, Rithika Nagarajan Mar 2026

Adaptive Lunar Landing Legs: Minimal Se(3) Modeling And Evidence Of Robustness On Slopes, Rithika Nagarajan

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Small lunar payloads must land safely on sloped, uncertain terrain but often cannot afford the mass and complexity of fully active landing gear; conversely, rigid passive legs offer limited stability margin. We evaluate a low-complexity alternative: passive–adaptive legs that retain a passive spring–damper architecture while scheduling per-leg stiffness and damping from only the local slope and vertical touchdown speed. A minimal SE(3) MATLAB simulator models a four-leg lander on plane terrain (0–30◦ about +y) with lunar gravity (1.62 m s−2), viscous tangential friction capped by a Coulomb limit (𝜇 = 0.6), and ode45 integration (time step ≈ 2 ms, horizon …

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Investigating T-Cell Responses In Simulated Space Flight, Graema Grainger Mar 2026

Investigating T-Cell Responses In Simulated Space Flight, Graema Grainger

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In space flight, medication can be a large expense to take into space. Not only the weight but the conditions may cause some medication to expire on a long-term mission. This issue is compounded by how our immune systems decline in long term space exposure. It is important to understand in what ways the immune system is affected and why it’s happening. This study explores how space flight and gamma radiation cause inflammation and how neutrophil maturity and metabolic profile play a role in it. Space flight was simulated on 24-week-old mice, both male and female, in isolated, paired and …

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Bayesian Analysis Of Ngc 7789, Gabrielle Lavallee Mar 2026

Bayesian Analysis Of Ngc 7789, Gabrielle Lavallee

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Accurately determining stellar parameters of star clusters is necessary for improving our understanding of stellar evolution as well as the star formation history of the Milky Way. This project investigates the precision and accuracy of age, distance, reddening, and metallicity for the open cluster NGC 7789 using the Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution (BASE-9) software suite. During the first phase of the study, we ran individual stars through BASE-9 to derive posterior distributions for their stellar parameters. The second phase focuses on developing a Python-based graphical user interface (GUI) to aid in visualizing BASE-9 output files. The GUI generates scatter …

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Low Temperature Plasma Simulation Using The Lattice Boltzmann Method, Shepard Summers, Christopher Anderson Mar 2026

Low Temperature Plasma Simulation Using The Lattice Boltzmann Method, Shepard Summers, Christopher Anderson

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Pulsed Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP) has become a subject of interest in various fields, including propulsion, material processing, and medical technology. LTP flows are challenging to accurately simulate due to their physical complexities and multiscale nature, spanning scales ranging from meters on the system level to nanoscale when investigating the interactions between ions and electrons. The conventional models for simulating LTP flow are not able to handle this wide range of scales in a computationally efficient manner. The Boltzmann method, which is rooted in kinetic theory rather than Newtonian, can efficiently tackle the multiscale properties of LTP flow by directly solving …

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Wolf-Rayet Astrophysics And Pulsations (Wrap): A Machine Learning Approach To Tess Observations For The Lmc, Kassidy Myers, Anthony Fabrega, Anthony Gilbert, William Punches, Bailey Wolf Mar 2026

Wolf-Rayet Astrophysics And Pulsations (Wrap): A Machine Learning Approach To Tess Observations For The Lmc, Kassidy Myers, Anthony Fabrega, Anthony Gilbert, William Punches, Bailey Wolf

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The evolution of Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars is influenced by the star’s mass loss channel, either through stellar winds or binary evolution. Studying WR stars provides insight into the formation and evolution of massive stars. Binary WR systems, which are comprised of the WR star and a companion O-star, are of particular interest because they allow researchers to determine the mass of the WR star. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is an ideal hunting ground for such WR stars due to its low metallicity. In this work, we use NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) data to train a supervised machine …

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Designing For Trust: Evaluating The Conceptualizations Of Trust In Literature Towards Llm Design, Matthew Bernhardt Mar 2026

Designing For Trust: Evaluating The Conceptualizations Of Trust In Literature Towards Llm Design, Matthew Bernhardt

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The rapid growth in popularity of artificial intelligence, especially large language models (LLMs), has fueled a widespread desire to harness this technology for a variety of purposes. There are, however, a variety of concerns surrounding the adoption of LLMs that warrant an examination of the factors that influence user trust in these technologies. This study conducts a literature review surrounding research on LLMs to evaluate the impact that various design features such as modality, user interface, anthropomorphism, and explainability have on user trust. During analysis of included articles, challenges surrounding the striking heterogeneity of definitions and measures used for trust …

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Sustainable Environmental Autonomous Litter-Cleaner Phase I (Seal), Andy Garcia, Nicholas Dolton, Salvatore Pizzurro, Mario Gutierrez, Christian Mackay, Braden Amoruso, Chirag Kumar, Jarrett Usui, Lingyuan Meng Mar 2026

Sustainable Environmental Autonomous Litter-Cleaner Phase I (Seal), Andy Garcia, Nicholas Dolton, Salvatore Pizzurro, Mario Gutierrez, Christian Mackay, Braden Amoruso, Chirag Kumar, Jarrett Usui, Lingyuan Meng

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Harmful waste is prevalent all over the world, especially in publicly accessible tourist locations such as here in Daytona Beach. Sustainable Environment Autonomous Litter-Remover (SEAL) is intended to be a fully autonomous, all-terrain waste-sifting robot. SEAL’s main goal is to locate, navigate to, and remove harmful waste within GPS-inaccurate environments, and the environment we’ll be operating in will be sandy beaches near the coast. Using this environment for operation comes with the prominent challenge of localization, as there is a lack of significant features within the area and the area’s locale; therefore, localization tends to be extremely challenging as the …

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Synthesis Of Biodegradable Nanofibers For The Increase Of Biosensor Sensitivity, Rahela A. Dolha Mar 2026

Synthesis Of Biodegradable Nanofibers For The Increase Of Biosensor Sensitivity, Rahela A. Dolha

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The development and use of point-of-care (POC) biosensors is more widespread than ever. Their popularity provides opportunity for portable and cost-effective medical testing anywhere at any time. Results are rapid and continuous while maintaining a user-friendly interface. Unfortunately, their small size decreases sensor amplification and sensitivity/limit of detection, resulting in inaccurate measurements. In order to increase sensor sensitivity and amplification, this study optimizes the synthesis of an electrosprayed nanofiber matrix whose high surface area increases an inflammation sensor’s sensitivity and signal amplification. The nanofiber will be made of biodegradable materials such as chitosan and nanocellulose, and will contain PVA which …

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Development Of A Floating Potential Probe System For Plasma Potential Diagnostics In The Sail Plasma Jet Experiment, Rafael J. Larsen Zarzosa Mar 2026

Development Of A Floating Potential Probe System For Plasma Potential Diagnostics In The Sail Plasma Jet Experiment, Rafael J. Larsen Zarzosa

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Understanding plasma behavior requires accurate measurement of electrical properties, such as the floating potential and plasma potential; the natural electric potential a conductive object acquires when immersed in plasma. This project, conducted in the Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Laboratory (SAIL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, focuses on developing a diagnostic system to measure the floating-potential distribution across the plasma jet generated in the laboratory’s plasma chamber. A Floating Potential Probe Array (FPPA) has been developed to capture these spatial variations. To support this measurement, a high-voltage measurement circuit is currently being developed to safely scale and condition the plasma potential signals …

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An Investigation Of The Magneto-Active Propellant Slosh Control Mechanism For Cylindrical Tanks Using An Adaptive Magnetorheological Fluid Interface, Shaik Rayhan Anwar Mar 2026

An Investigation Of The Magneto-Active Propellant Slosh Control Mechanism For Cylindrical Tanks Using An Adaptive Magnetorheological Fluid Interface, Shaik Rayhan Anwar

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Fluid slosh is the natural phenomenon describing fluids in a partially filled tank being acted upon by external forces which cause transient movement within the confined container. Propellant slosh has been a problem with spacecraft, restricting complete control of its stability, trajectory, and vehicle safety due to undesirable dynamic alterations. The Microgravity Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has been working on solving this for 15+ years, opposing traditional passive approaches to opt for more active methods. This research focuses to further build upon the legacy project’s Magneto-Active Propellant Management Device (MAPMD) by reducing non-trivial mass penalties, removing computational structural …

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Yarkovsky Effect For Particles In Circumlunar Space, Rohith Vinnakota, Le Na Hoang Mar 2026

Yarkovsky Effect For Particles In Circumlunar Space, Rohith Vinnakota, Le Na Hoang

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The concept of Kessler Syndrome concerns the eventuality that increasing amounts of “space junk” in orbit around Earth will inhibit our ability to safely launch spacecraft from the surface of the planet into orbit and/or deep space. While countermeasures are slowly being taken for Earth, this is still an issue that persists for other celestial bodies. One solution that shows promise for solving this problem is utilization of the Yarkovsky Effect, which theorizes that objects in orbit are perturbated by photons as a result of illumination from sunlight. Our goal in this study is to review the feasibility of applying …

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