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The Synapse Saloon a Short Story By Nicholas Patterson
No full textThe Synapse Saloon is a short story that describes the allegorical relationship between the Freudian psychological abstracts of the id and the ego. In this story, the brain is replaced by a saloon detailing an evening between allegorical representations of the human mind, Ed and Vigo. Their evening details the differences between the two characters and how they complement each other, just like our own personality traits
A Systemic Analysis of Helicopter Instructional Accidents in the United States from 2010 to 2022
Get PDFA high number of accidents during helicopter training in the United States (U.S.) highlights the need for research to investigate their causal and contributing factors. In this retrospective study, researchers analyzed helicopter instructional accidents reported in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Case Analysis and Reporting Online (CAROL) database. The Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) and Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) methodologies were used to identify hazards and unsafe control actions in helicopter training, using autorotation maneuvers as a case study. Helicopter instructional flights in the U.S. accounted for 299 accidents between 2010 and 2022, with an average accident rate of 4.7 per 100,000 flight hours. Findings indicate that loss of control in flight (27.4%) and hard landings (19.4%) were the most prevalent accident-defining events. Autorotation-related accidents contributed to 27.1% of total cases. This study mapped control structures, identified unsafe control actions, and proposed systemic improvements to enhance safety through regulatory, training, and technological interventions. Recommendations include integrating Evidence-Based training (EBT), Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), and real-time feedback systems to reduce risks associated with autorotation training. Future research should expand the STAMP-STPA scope to additional operational factors, such as organizational culture and environmental conditions, to improve helicopter training safety
clewiston Civic Park - One of two plaques remembering 5BFTS cadets at Riddle Field
No full textOne of two plaques in Clewiston Civic Park remembering the RAF cadets who trained at 5BFTS, Riddle Field, Clewiston, between 1941 and 1945. Donated by the 5BFTS Association and dedicated in 1975. They are cared for by the City of Clewiston and were relocated within the park in 2016
Photograph taken by Dr Jenifer Harding in Clewiston Civic Park in May 2025https://commons.erau.edu/bfts-images-riddle-field/1009/thumbnail.jp
Heroes’ Legacy 5k Ruck - Starts at 7 am!
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ERAU Salutes - Coffee & Donuts for Veterans
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Stretching the Future: Alternatives for Rubber
No full textRubber is used in countless applications for daily life, consumer products, and the global economy. The majority of rubber still comes from natural latex and elastomers from rubber tree sap. Nearly all natural rubber is grown on man-made orchards in Southeast Asia despite the tree being native to South America. It is prone to many issues affecting its growth, such as climate change and disease. This has caused rubber production to fall short of demand for five consecutive years, making it a volatile commodity in both price and supply, prompting the need for renewable, sustainable, and stable alternatives. This literature review presentation will cover Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs), which could play a key role in addressing ongoing supply challenges for rubber worldwide. TPUs have the elasticity and reliability of rubber with the added properties of processing advantages and recyclability of thermoplastics, additionally being synthesized from
natural products like castor oil rather than petroleum. The main downside associated with current TPU technology are cost, lack of resources, and poor performance at higher temperature ranges. Current TPU pricing is about 40-50% higher than natural rubber, though manufacturing is significantly easier. Structural integrity degrades above 100 °C, so additional materials will be needed for certain applications. Despite these drawbacks, TPUs remain a highly adaptable material platform. With continued research and innovation in bio-based chemistry, they have the potential to become a cost-effective, recyclable, and sustainable alternative to natural rubber, providing a more resilient foundation for thousands of essential products worldwide
Eco-Friendly Practices Inside the Aircraft Cabin
No full textEngines and alternative fuels definitely play a big role when we talk about sustainability; what people don’t think of is that the aircraft cabin itself is also becoming an important space for environmental change. Every flight offers hundreds of small choices that can make a big difference: separating recyclables, reducing plastic use, managing catering waste and using lighter, more efficient service items. Onboard, airlines are introducing practical initiatives that passengers and crew interact with every day and these are daily actions carried out by crew members who care about the planet as much as their passengers’ comfort.
This presentation takes viewers behind the galley curtain to explore how cabin crews contribute to a greener sky. It also highlights how passenger awareness and cooperation can amplify these efforts. My project looks at how the cabin is evolving into a sustainability platform proving that meaningful change often begins in the aisle, not just the engine
Measuring the Impact of Light Pollution with a 1-Meter Telescope
No full textLight pollution affects astronomical research and the visibility of the night sky. Preserving dark skies is essential for scientific discovery and public education. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), astronomical research and outreach efforts are hindered by campus light pollution, despite housing the country’s largest university-based telescope and 12 research-grade telescopes. Promoting sustainable infrastructure on campus helps address how artificial lighting both influences research capabilities and environmental impact. This project aims to investigate how much light pollution from the Student Union’s lighting directly impacts astronomical observations and to identify sustainable solutions to preserve both visibility and campus structures.
For this experiment, the 1-meter telescope took images during nighttime, under cloud-free conditions, and was scheduled to avoid periods of significant moonlight to minimize background illumination. Using a 60 second exposure across multiple filters, the images were captured. The telescope focused on two separate locations, one at Zenith with the right ascension set by the local sidereal time with a fixed declination and the second location tipped 45-degree tip toward the student union to capture scattered and direct light. Each set was captured with SU lights on and off. The results will provide valuable insights into how lighting limits the telescope\u27s potential research as well as proposing better sustainable lighting practices. This research will help raise awareness about campus light pollution and promote sustainable lighting solutions for a better observational environment
Deforestation Affecting Developing Nations
No full textDeforestation continues to be a growing problem around the globe, while it is affecting wildlife what can be overlooked is the challenges it’s creating for the livelihood of nations. This goes beyond losing the biodiversity of our ecosystems but social consequences with the scarcity of water in Malawi, rise in health risks in Democratic Republic of Congo and negative effects of agricultural expansion in Belize. Overall social conflict in these areas that are suffering to grow. Furthermore, I aim to cover the major challenges previously mentioned followed by counteracts of deforestation including action plan in Brazil, efforts of other countries in compliance with the Paris Agreement
Effect of Salinity Levels on the Growth and Anatomical Structure of Hydrilla verticillata
No full textHydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is a highly invasive submerged aquatic plant that forms dense mats, displaces native vegetation, and disrupts water flow in lakes and rivers. The increasing intrusion of saltwater into freshwater systems caused by sea-level rise, storm surge, and urban runoff may influence the survival and distribution of hydrilla. Hydrilla tolerates salinity up to about 5–6 ppt, guiding the test levels. This study will assess the effects of different salinity levels on the growth and anatomy of hydrilla. Hydrilla samples will be collected from a pond on the Bethune-Cookman University campus and grown under controlled laboratory conditions with varying salinity treatments. The shoot fragments, including SAM (Shoot Apical Meristem), about 50 mm long, will be placed in 400 mL of water with salinity levels of 0.5 ppt, 2 ppt, or 5 ppt, with 10 shoots per sample. Each sample will be placed at room temperature in direct sunlight. Measurements will be taken weekly for four weeks and will include shoot length, leaf density, and total biomass. Preliminary data indicate that hydrilla grows well under low-salinity conditions but demonstrates considerable loss of biomass and shoot length when salinity levels exceed tolerance levels. This study will provide insight into the potential range of hydrilla in estuarine-influenced freshwater habitats and the possibility of using salinity levels as an invasive management control