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Innovating In The Infra-Red, Taking The Temperature Of The Earth Observation Market, Mike Goddard, Steven Knox, Harbinder Rana, James Bell, John Gilby, Diego Angarita-Jaimes, Trevor Wood, Calem Whiting, Nigel Philips, Matthew Price, Alan Matthews, Grant Childs, Tony Pattison, Mark Cantrill, Rupert Taylor, Jonathan Karimian, Andrew Haslehurst, Alex Da Silva Curiel, Martin Sweeting

Small Satellite Conference

The DarkCarb instrument has been specifically designed to provide high-resolution thermal video imagery from a small satellite in support of a range of emerging commercial, government and scientific applications. So far, such capability has only been available on large expensive satellites in a very limited fashion. Sensor and cooling technology has evolved in recent years so that such an instrument can now be designed and operated to provide useful performance over a typical satellite design-lifetime, and at a cost making new applications financially viable. The instrument provides 3.5 m Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) over a 4.5 x 3.6 km scene …

Planet's Agile Software Development For Spacecraft, Kenneth Donahue, Kiruthika Devaraj, James Mason, Meric Ozturk

Small Satellite Conference

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), is a vertically integrated space and data company, and a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights; we design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. We have built and launched over 500 satellites by pioneering the agile aerospace philosophy that encourages rapid prototyping and iteration on the hardware, and building a minimum viable flight software to launch the satellites into space. This allows us to use space as a testbed and extension of the development environment as quickly as possible. Further software development occurs after the satellites are in space, …

Mmx, The Next Generation Of In-Situ Exploration Mission, Claire Durand, Franck Rousseau, Clément Dudal, Julien Baroukh, Kent Yoshikawa

Small Satellite Conference

The JAXA MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission has the objectives to study Phobos, the largest moon of Mars, and to bring back to Earth a sample from its surface, to answer one main question: what is the origin of the Martian moons? This mission will be launched in 2026 and will last five years. MMX spacecraft, the orbiter, developed by JAXA will travel from Earth to Mars and then study Phobos and Deimos moons with a foreseen sample collection of Phobos soil. MMX will carry and drop a small rover, developed by CNES and DLR, on Phobos surface. This rover, …

Sli - Landsat Next “Superspectral Triplets” Mission, Greg Snyder

Small Satellite Conference

Mission Concept: Collection of “superspectral” land observations featuring richer spectral information and higher spatial resolution than Landsat 8 and 9 with improved temporal frequency to meet land imaging user needs in the 2030s

A Compact High-Resolution Ion & Neutral Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometer For Advanced Space Applications, Lucas Anderson, Chad Fish, Gregory Miller, Ryan Blase

Small Satellite Conference

We present the design, development, and testing of four novel, compact, high-precision Time-Of-Flight (TOF) Mass Spectrometers (MS) for integration with the next generation of space flight platforms. These MS instruments are capable of sampling both ions and neutral elements and are designed to integrate with a variety of space flight vehicles, including sounding rockets and small satellites (ESPA & 12U CubeSats or larger). One of the four flight instruments has been prototyped as a sounding rocket payload with a SWAP of approximately ~8 kg, and ~15 W using a 12-bit 3.2Gs/s analog-to-digital converter data acquisition system (With a Time to …

The Climate-N Constellation Of Small Satellites For The Detailed Measurement Of Aerosol Pollution, Cloud Properties, And Greenhouse Gases, J. Vanderlei Martins, Richard Kleidman, Lorraine A. Remer, Oleg Dubovik, David Fuertes, Marcos Herreras Giralda

Small Satellite Conference

Following the advent of small satellites and the development of science quality miniature payloads, we are implementing a private constellation (the climate-n missions where n is the number of the satellite) of small satellites for the measurement of particulate aerosols and greenhouse gases from space. The two main payloads for this mission are a multi-angle imaging polarimeter designed for the detailed measurement of aerosol particle properties and cloud microphysics, and a shortwave infrared spectrometer optimized for the measurement of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and Methane (CH₄).

The first demonstrator for the polarimeter payload (GAPMAP-0) was launched in …

Framework For Radiation-Hardened Space Battery Management, Bhavika Kagathi

Small Satellite Conference

Battery management systems (BMS) are crucial for satellites to maintain a reliable energy source. Today, lithium-ion batteries act as the solution to reduce the cost and weight of satellites, yet still come with safety concerns.

The combination of the high energy density of Li-ion and flammable material associated with batteries can be hazardous due to thermal runaway, overcharging, improper balancing, and the chance of experiencing a short. Currently, there are no radiation-hardened balancer/monitor ICs with the ability to sense battery state of health and state of charge.

This poster highlights a discrete, autonomous, and reliable BMS approach that provides high …

Development Of A Methodology For Optimizing Satellite Durability By Coupling Advanced Orbit Propagation With High Fidelity 3d Thermal-Electrical Simulation, Corey D. Packard, Logan R. Canull, Zachary J. Edel, Timofey Golubev, Michael L. Larsen, Nate Mccoun

Small Satellite Conference

In the rapidly evolving landscape of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, this study presents a pioneering approach for analyzing satellite durability through advanced orbit propagation and high fidelity 3D thermal-electric simulation. Small satellites, packed with high power components and rapidly transitioning between sunlit and eclipsed orbit segments, often feature limited thermal control systems that make thermal management a challenging (but critical) task. Additionally, the durability of battery cells and photovoltaic (PV) panels over the mission lifetime of small satellites is an important concern. Cycling and calendar fade take their toll on battery lifetime, and PV degradation reduces operational efficiency …

The Stellar Occultation Hypertemporal Imaging Payload: A Year Aboard The International Space Station, Lance Simms, Dana Mcguffin, Cesar Laguna, Minh Pham, David Patrick, Brian Baumann, Jordan Karburn, Collin Averill, Steve Hunter, Princess Corral, Jeff Klingman, Darrell Carter, Jon Gordon, Ik Jang, George Dankiewicz, Pete Supsinskas, Ron Kane, Matt Horsley, Philip Cameron-Smith, John Ganino, Wim De Vries, Ryan Fellini, Frank Ravizza, Ben Bahney

Small Satellite Conference

From its vantage point on the aft side of the International Space Station (ISS), for just over a year the Stellar Occultation Hypertemporal Imaging Payload (SOHIP) monitored the light from bright stars traveling through Earth's atmosphere. Using two optical telescopes, SOHIP's mission was to measure the scintillation and refractive bending of this starlight to detect and characterize upper atmospheric perturbations down to length scales of 10 meters. SOHIP measurements of atmospheric properties such as temperature, pressure, air-density, and refractivity profiles at altitudes up to 50 kilometers can provide estimates of atmospheric gravity waves and turbulence in the stratosphere. Designed and …

Usability Assessment Of A Graphical User Interface For Prediction Of Time-To-Event Risk Of Osteoradionecrosis Of The Jaw, Kyle B. Spier, Clifton D. Fuller, Laia Humbert-Vidan, Zaphanlene Kaffey, Serageldin Kamel, Andrew Wentzel, Rishabh Gaur, Trevor Abts, Robert Aghoghovbia, Irin Luke, Sydney Thomas, Sigmund Haidacher, Sonali Joshi, Ahmed Tayloun

CATALYST Summer Training Program 2024

No abstract provided.

Changes In Sleep Apnea-Related Structures Following Radiation Therapy In Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients, Rishabh Gaur, Sam Mulder, Trevor Abts, Robert Aghoghovbia, Kyle Spier, Sydney Thomas, Irin Luke, Ahmed Tayloun, Clifton D. Fuller

CATALYST Summer Training Program 2024

No abstract provided.

Symptom Profiles In Head And Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Study, Parshawn Gerafian, Laia Humbert Vidan, Clifton Fuller Md, Phd, Amy Moreno

CATALYST Summer Training Program 2024

No abstract provided.

Association Of Patient-Reported Outcomes With Functional Swallowing Deficits In Head And Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy, Taylor C. Jefferson Ms, Beatrice Manduchi Phd, Stephen Y. Lai Md, Phd, Clifton Fuller Md, Phd, Katherine A. Hutcheson Phd, Amy C. Moreno Md, Ms

CATALYST Summer Training Program 2024

No abstract provided.

Maximizing Legged Accelerations: A Matter Of Force, Time, And Gravity, Lance Brooks

Applied Physiology and Wellness Theses and Dissertations

Sprint running accelerations require runners to apply surface forces that: support body weight by pushing downward, accelerate the body horizontally by pushing backward, and align the direction of the push with the body’s mass center to maintain balance and posture, which imposes an upper limit on the average forward acceleration force equal to the average gravitational force (1.0 G) acting on the runner. This expectation arises from the mechanical constraints imposed by the need to generate sufficient vertical force to support body weight against gravity while simultaneously producing horizontal force to accelerate forward and aligning the push through the center …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Board Of Governors Meeting, August 6, 2024, Marshall University Board Of Governors

Board of Governors Minutes

No abstract provided.

Bartolomucci Behavioral Health Lab Ready To Serve Community, Office Of Marketing And Communications

Newsroom

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Ua94/6 Pershing Rifles Company B, 3rd Regiment Reunion Album, Stewart Wade

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reunion album created by Stewart Wade for the 2024 Pershing Rifles & Rebelettes reunion.

Multidisciplinary Sensory Recommendations For Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, Rachael Rice

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

The purpose of this capstone experience was to serve the patients and therapists of the Tampa General Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation at Westshore. Due to the increasing number of referrals to the clinic for Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD), there was a need for education and recommendations for the multidisciplinary team, specifically related to sensory related interventions. There was a need for informational resources for patient education, collaboration between the interdisciplinary team to encourage carryover, and sensory recommendations. FNSD patients may experience a variety of symptoms best treated through a multidisciplinary approach that addresses physical and psychological aspects. Aside from clinical …

The Efficacy Of Common Prosthetic Joint Infection Prevention Strategies: A Systematic Review, Cameron Jennings

Theses and Graduate Projects

Thousands of total hip and knee arthroplasty patients suffer from prosthetic joint infections every year, making them a leading cause of arthroplasty failure. As the number of these procedures continues to grow, so will the healthcare and socio-economic burden of prosthetic joint infections. A comprehensive search for up-to-date literature was completed via the PubMed database, identifying eighteen retrospective and prospective cohort studies that focused on the four prosthetic joint infection prevention methods of interest. Tobacco use cessation of all forms is an efficacious prosthetic joint infection prevention strategy. The common practices of withholding intra-articular injections prior to surgery, using prophylactic …

Great Games Need Great Leaders: From Masters To Publication, Matthew Dyet

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

This talk was given to the SAE Graduate Seminar and looked at the whole process of writing the book Great Games Need Great Leaders. It covers the Masters research that informed the book, the process of interviewing experts from the games industry and other fields, and the writing of the book itself.

Vocational Education And Training In Finnish Open Prisons: A Multilevel Approach To Young Incarcerated People’S Barriers To Participation, Jaakko Hyytiä, Paula Alanen

Journal of Prison Education Research

Having relevant skills and education are considered the best indicators of reintegration into society after release from prison, but majority of young, incarcerated people have a lower education level and participate less in education compared to the same age population at large. This article focuses on finding solutions for overcoming the barriers to prison education in Finland. We explored those barriers, asking: What are the perceptions and experiences of barriers to education among prisoner-students, educators, and other professionals engaged in vocational prison education in Finland? The research data consists of 29 interviews of vocational education and training (VET) students (11), …

Developing Alternative Grading Strategies, Brian M. Sackett

Masters Projects

Traditional grading strategies may not accurately reflect student knowledge. Educators are beginning to develop more accurate and efficient methods for grading students. These alternative methods include; standards based grading, content based grading, portfolio assessment, narrative feedback, and minimum grading. These grading strategies focus more heavily on content mastery, rather than non-academic variables such as student behavior. This project will provide a thorough training session to teachers to give them the confidence to implement the new alternative grading strategies. The goal of this project is to have a lasting impact on students’ academic success as well as their motivation and engagement. …

Retrospective Dosimetric Comparison Of Radiation Therapy Treatment Using Hybrid-Vmat Technique For Esophageal Cancer, Colleen Cozzie

Masters Projects

Abstract

Introduction

Esophageal cancer is the fifth most common gastrointestinal cancer in the United States. As oncology treatment includes radiation as a standard of care, it is vital to examine effective treatment delivery options. Understanding the dosimetric differences between VMAT and hybrid-VMAT can help providers choose the most appropriate care plan for patients undergoing esophageal irradiation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if VMAT or hybrid-VMAT delivery would be the superior planning method for patients with planning target volumes greater than ten centimeters. Adequately covering the tumor volume while sparing dose to adjacent critical structures is the goal …

Testing The Effect Of Autonomy-Supportive Instructions During Yoga On Autonomy, Competence, And Affective Response, Bree Geary

Psychology Theses and Dissertations

This early-phase intervention development project tested the effect of autonomy-supportive instructional cues during a single yoga session on affective response, perceived autonomy, and perceived competence. Using a between-subjects experimental design, participants were randomly assigned to either an autonomy-supportive intervention condition or a mindfulness-based control condition. During the 30-minute online pre-recorded yoga sessions, affective response was measured immediately before the yoga session, at peak, pre-savasana, and post-savasana. Perceived autonomy and perceived competence were measured immediately after. Multilevel models tested the effects of the autonomy-supportive intervention on primary outcomes (affective response, perceived autonomy, and perceived competence) and secondary outcomes (yoga practice intentions …

Jane Doe V. Centerville Clinics Inc

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Stephen Krahling V. Merck & Co Inc

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Rhonda Hawks V. Pnc Financial Services Group Inc

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Uluocha Amaechi V. District Council 89

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

International Consensus On Fasting Terminology, Daniela A. Koppold, Carolin Breinlinger, Etienne Hanslian, Christian Kessler, Holger Cramer, Anika Rajput Khokhar, Courtney M. Peterson, Grant Tinsley, Claudio Vernieri, Richard J. Bloomer, Michael Boschmann, Nicola L. Bragazzi, Sebastian Brandhorst, Kelsey Gabel, Alan C. Goldhamer, Martin M. Grajower, Michelle Harvie, Leonie Heilbronn, Benjamin D. Horne, Spyridon N. Karras, Jost Langhorst, Eva Lischka, Frank Madeo, Sarah J. Mitchell, Ioannis Eleemon Papagiannopoulos-Vatopaidinos, Maria Papagiannopoulou, Hanno Pijl, Eric Ravussin, Martha Ritzmann-Widderich, Krista Varady, Lilian Adamidou, Melika Chihaoui, Rafael De Cabo, Mohamed Hassanein

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Although fasting is increasingly applied for disease prevention and treatment, consensus on terminology is lacking. Using Delphi methodology, an international, multidisciplinary panel of researchers and clinicians standardized definitions of various fasting approaches in humans. Five online surveys and a live online conference were conducted with 38 experts, 25 of whom completed all 5 surveys. Consensus was achieved for the following terms: “fasting” (voluntary abstinence from some or all foods or foods and beverages), “modified fasting” (restriction of energy intake to max. 25% of energy needs), “fluid-only fasting,” “alternate-day fasting,” “short-term fasting” (lasting 2–3 days), “prolonged fasting” (≥4 consecutive days), and …

Bovell, Furton, Haydel, Stroud To Receive Distinguished Service Awards In September, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

Four alumni of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law will be presented with Distinguished Service Awards this September in Bloomington.

Dino Bovell, Matt Furton, Augie Haydel, and Terrance Stroud will be honored September 13 during a meeting of the school’s Alumni Board and before reunions for the classes of 1964, 1974, 1999, and 2014.

The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1997 to recognize graduates of Law School who have distinguished themselves in service to their communities and the school in ways far exceeding traditional business, professional, and civic duties.

Through their hard work, passion, and accomplishments, these alumni …