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Computational Plasma Modeling For Characterization Of An Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet, Declan George Brick Apr 2022

Computational Plasma Modeling For Characterization Of An Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet, Declan George Brick

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.


Determination Of The Feature Resolution Of Processed Image Data Via Statistical Analysis, Joseph S. Indeck, Jesus O. Mares Jr., James P. Vitarelli, Kavan Hazeli Apr 2021

Determination Of The Feature Resolution Of Processed Image Data Via Statistical Analysis, Joseph S. Indeck, Jesus O. Mares Jr., James P. Vitarelli, Kavan Hazeli

PRC-Affiliated Research

A method is presented to determine the feature resolution of physically relevant metrics of data obtained from segmented image sets. The presented method determines the best-fit distribution curve of a dataset by analyzing a truncated portion of the data. An effective resolvable size for the metric of interest is established when including parts of the truncated dataset results in exceeding a specified error tolerance. As such, this method allows for the determination of the feature resolution regardless of the processing parameters or imaging instrumentation. Additionally, the number of missing objects that exist below the resolution of the instrumentation may be …


Determination Of The Feature Resolution Of Processed Image Data Via Statistical Analysis, Joseph S. Indeck, Jesus O. Mares Jr., James P. Vitarelli, Kavan Hazeli Apr 2021

Determination Of The Feature Resolution Of Processed Image Data Via Statistical Analysis, Joseph S. Indeck, Jesus O. Mares Jr., James P. Vitarelli, Kavan Hazeli

PRC-Affiliated Research

A method is presented to determine the feature resolution of physically relevant metrics of data obtained from segmented image sets. The presented method determines the best-fit distribution curve of a dataset by analyzing a truncated portion of the data. An effective resolvable size for the metric of interest is established when including parts of the truncated dataset results in exceeding a specified error tolerance. As such, this method allows for the determination of the feature resolution regardless of the processing parameters or imaging instrumentation. Additionally, the number of missing objects that exist below the resolution of the instrumentation may be …


The Use Of Polyvinyldene Fluoride (Pvdf) Films For Pressure Measurement, Patrick Smith Jan 2020

The Use Of Polyvinyldene Fluoride (Pvdf) Films For Pressure Measurement, Patrick Smith

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

No abstract provided.


Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr. Oct 2019

Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr.

PRC-Affiliated Research

The ultimate design values for a friction stir weld (FSW) are not based on the average strength, but the lowest strength or outlier. Thus, the robustness of the process could be ultimately increased by understanding and minimizing the sources of data scatter within the mechanical properties of a FSW panel. Internal voids are known to result in reduced strength, but are detectable using non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Other metallurgical discontinuities, such as internal oxides, are difficult to detect using NDE and are often blamed for random variations in the mechanical properties of FSWs. Current efforts to minimize internal oxides within a …


Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr. Oct 2019

Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr.

PRC-Affiliated Research

The ultimate design values for a friction stir weld (FSW) are not based on the average strength, but the lowest strength or outlier. Thus, the robustness of the process could be ultimately increased by understanding and minimizing the sources of data scatter within the mechanical properties of a FSW panel. Internal voids are known to result in reduced strength, but are detectable using non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Other metallurgical discontinuities, such as internal oxides, are difficult to detect using NDE and are often blamed for random variations in the mechanical properties of FSWs. Current efforts to minimize internal oxides within a …


Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr. Oct 2019

Entrapped Oxide Formation In The Friction Stir Weld (Fsw) Process, Judy Schneider, Poshou Chen, Arthur C. Nunes Jr.

PRC-Affiliated Research

The ultimate design values for a friction stir weld (FSW) are not based on the average strength, but the lowest strength or outlier. Thus, the robustness of the process could be ultimately increased by understanding and minimizing the sources of data scatter within the mechanical properties of a FSW panel. Internal voids are known to result in reduced strength, but are detectable using non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Other metallurgical discontinuities, such as internal oxides, are difficult to detect using NDE and are often blamed for random variations in the mechanical properties of FSWs. Current efforts to minimize internal oxides within a …


Experimental And Numerical Analysis Of Quasi-Static Deformation Mechanisms Of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures, Behzad Bahrami Babamiri Sep 2019

Experimental And Numerical Analysis Of Quasi-Static Deformation Mechanisms Of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures, Behzad Bahrami Babamiri

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Varying Surface Finishes On Thin-Walled Blown Powdered Deposition Inconel 625, Noah Naden, Giancarlo Puerto, Judy Schneider Sep 2019

Evaluation Of Varying Surface Finishes On Thin-Walled Blown Powdered Deposition Inconel 625, Noah Naden, Giancarlo Puerto, Judy Schneider

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan Mar 2019

An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan

PRC-Affiliated Research

In this work, a model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is presented. A dynamic performance characterization is performed to assess the cell transient response to input variables. The model used in the simulation considers three different phenomena: mass transfer, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The main sources of voltage loss are presented: activation, electrical resistance, and concentration. The model is constructed to avoid the use of fitted parameters, reducing the experimentation required for its validation. Hence, the electrochemical model is parameterized by physical variables, including material properties and geometrical characteristics. The model is demonstrated as a test-bed for PEMFC …


An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan Mar 2019

An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan

PRC-Affiliated Research

In this work, a model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is presented. A dynamic performance characterization is performed to assess the cell transient response to input variables. The model used in the simulation considers three different phenomena: mass transfer, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The main sources of voltage loss are presented: activation, electrical resistance, and concentration. The model is constructed to avoid the use of fitted parameters, reducing the experimentation required for its validation. Hence, the electrochemical model is parameterized by physical variables, including material properties and geometrical characteristics. The model is demonstrated as a test-bed for PEMFC …


An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan Mar 2019

An Enhanced Fuel Cell Dynamic Model With Electrochemical Phenomena Parameterization As Test Bed For Control System Analysis, Victor M. Fontalvo, George J. Nelson, Humberto A. Gomez, Marco E. Sanjuan

PRC-Affiliated Research

In this work, a model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is presented. A dynamic performance characterization is performed to assess the cell transient response to input variables. The model used in the simulation considers three different phenomena: mass transfer, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The main sources of voltage loss are presented: activation, electrical resistance, and concentration. The model is constructed to avoid the use of fitted parameters, reducing the experimentation required for its validation. Hence, the electrochemical model is parameterized by physical variables, including material properties and geometrical characteristics. The model is demonstrated as a test-bed for PEMFC …


Optimization Of A High Power Rocket Vehicle For Autonomous Rover Deployment, Davis Hunter, Francis Wessling Oct 2016

Optimization Of A High Power Rocket Vehicle For Autonomous Rover Deployment, Davis Hunter, Francis Wessling

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


Cognitively Tailored Interfaces (Ctis) For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uavs), Anna Parker Strickland Oct 2014

Cognitively Tailored Interfaces (Ctis) For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uavs), Anna Parker Strickland

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


Design And Development Of A Microgravity Stowage System Specific For Deep Space Exploration, Taylor Stokes Oct 2013

Design And Development Of A Microgravity Stowage System Specific For Deep Space Exploration, Taylor Stokes

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


Microgravity Stowage System–A Random Access System For Deep Space Habitat Implementation, Clint Deerman, Drew Deerman Oct 2012

Microgravity Stowage System–A Random Access System For Deep Space Habitat Implementation, Clint Deerman, Drew Deerman

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


File Sensor Optimization, Josiah Thomas Oct 2011

File Sensor Optimization, Josiah Thomas

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


Nasa X-Toolss Design Optimization, David Keeton, Cheryl Rose, Daniel Cervantes, Kelly Green, Justin Chism Oct 2010

Nasa X-Toolss Design Optimization, David Keeton, Cheryl Rose, Daniel Cervantes, Kelly Green, Justin Chism

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.