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SEAPERCH - Build Training
No full textImmerse yourself in a 3-hour hands-on SeaPerch workshop led by Brittany Brown, where you\u27ll experience the excitement of building and testing an underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle). This interactive session is designed for teachers who want to bring the SeaPerch program to their classrooms, providing a comprehensive, step-by-step guide through the entire build process. From assembling the frame to wiring the motors and testing your creation in the water, you\u27ll gain practical skills and confidence in guiding your students through this innovative STEM challenge. By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to dive into SeaPerch with your students, bringing a new level of hands-on learning to your curriculum
Aviation Beyond the Classroom
No full textReady to soar to new heights with your students? This session will show you how to bring the thrill of aviation into your classroom and beyond. We\u27ll dive into free programs, clubs, and mentorship opportunities that can spark your students\u27 passion for flying. Plus, we\u27ll explore how local aviation businesses can be a game-changer for your classroom, offering hands-on experiences and expert advice. Get ready to take off
Welcome and Keynote Speaker; Michael Thorny Brewer
No full textPlease join us in welcoming our conference Keynote Speaker,
Michael “Thorny” Brewer is an active pilot with United Airlines, adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is also currently serving in the United States Air Force Reserve as an F-15E Instructor Pilot. He has over 25 years of flying experience; accumulating over 7,000 hours in over 50 types of general aviation, transport, and military aircraft.
Brewer is a 2005 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona and commissioned from Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama in 2010. He attended Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB, Oklahoma. After completing Pilot Training as a Distinguished Graduate, recipient of the AETC Commander’s Trophy, and Flying Training Award in 2012, Brewer served as an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot in multiple assignments. He has more than 2,000 hours in the F-15E and F-16, including more than 315 combat hours over Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. Prior to his current position, Brewer served as a Demonstration Pilot for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, was the team’s Training Officer and Lead Instructor Pilot. He has also served as an F-15E Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina and RAF Lakenheath, England.
Brewer is an accomplished civilian pilot and skilled instructor, having held evaluator positions at Mesa Airlines and a Part 135 bank mail company. In 2020 Brewer earned his Master’s Degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Worldwide specializing in Adult Education in Aviation. Armed with years of teaching experience and a passion for instruction, Brewer overhauled and redesigned the Thunderbird’s training program by fusing military and civilian teaching concepts while utilizing advanced adult instructional techniques. He continues his passion for teaching by serving as an Adjunct Professor in Aeronautics for Embry-Riddle Worldwide and is the recipient of numerous decorations including Adjunct Faculty of The Year and Visionary Educator awards.
When not flying professionally, Brewer can be found advocating for aviation through public speaking events. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and 4 sons and teaching them to become pilots themselves in the families Cessna 150
Analysis of American Airlines Flight 965: Human Factors and Safety Implications
Get PDFThis case study examines the human factors that contributed to the crash of American Airlines flight 965, a Boeing 757 that impacted mountainous terrain near Cali, Colombia, in December 1995, resulting in 151 fatalities. Applying the People, Environment, Actions, Resources (PEAR) model—a framework that evaluates interactions between individuals and their operational environment—the study focuses on the critical role of Actions in the crew\u27s decision-making during the final approach. The analysis identifies key errors, including misjudgments in navigation, failure to follow standard operating procedures, and improper management of cockpit resources. These actions, exacerbated by environmental challenges such as difficult terrain and weather conditions, were central to the accident.
The study highlights the need for improved training in decision-making and situational awareness, emphasizing that better protocols could have prevented the crew’s failure to recognize the impending danger in time. By isolating Actions in the PEAR framework, the case provides insights into how human error in high-pressure situations can significantly affect flight safety. Recommendations are made for enhancing pilot training, focusing on navigation, communication, and resource management to reduce future accidents. This study underscores the importance of addressing human factors in aviation to improve flight safety
Synthesizing Photoprotective Melanin Nanoparticles with a Zinc-doped Bismuth Oxide Coating to Withstand UV Radiation
Get PDFIonizing radiation is a factor that is linked to increasing the chances of developing melanoma; specifically ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is produced by the sun. Luckily for us on Earth, there are two natural sources that can protect us from UV, the atmosphere and a polymer produced by our cells called melanin. Both of these sources are able to absorb radiation, shielding our skin from it. However, most UV radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere, and missions done in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) do not benefit from the atmosphere\u27s UV absorbing properties. The aim of this project is to create a UV resistant sheath, which can be applied to LEO missions and other outer space missions, by mixing a self-healing polymer with melanin nanoparticles and zinc-doped bismuth oxide particles to enhance the melanin’s UV absorbance properties. To test the effectiveness of UV protective sheath, a biofilm placed on a petri dish covered with the melanin enhanced polymer will be irradiated and it will be evaluated depending on the survival rate of the bacteria, as well as how much UV light it is able to absorb
A Lightweight and Efficient Multi-Class Intrusion Detection Scheme Based on Federated Continuous Learning for UAV Swarm Networks
Get PDFUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are gaining wide acceptance from different sectors, including public services, military, emergency response, and commercial applications. While the potential benefits of UAVs are growing significantly, they can exhibit unexpected behavior due to sensor malfunctions, unforeseen environmental circumstances, or power outages. These anomalies can severely affect UAV missions, especially in swarm-based UAV operations, by compromising decision-making and trajectory planning processes. Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) typically rely on binary classification for individual UAVs using computationally expensive neural networks, limiting their ability to predict multiple types of attacks while operating within the resource-constrained environments of real-world UAV scenarios. To address these challenges, we propose a federated continuous learning approach to facilitate decentralized training across diverse UAV swarms using heterogeneous datasets while preserving data privacy. By leveraging a lightweight CNN(Convolutional Neural Network) – LSTM (Long Short Term Memory) model that captures both spatial and temporal features, our method significantly improves multi-class classification accuracy while using a model that has five times fewer parameters and computationally faster than traditional approaches. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements, with detection accuracies of 96.85% on the TLM-UAV dataset, 99.45% on UKM-IDS, 99.99% on UAV-IDS, and 98.05% on Cyber-Physical datasets. This research showcases the potential of federated learning to enhance the security of UAV swarm networks through robust multi-class classification
Assessing Human Impact on the Soil of Jekyll Island, Georgia
Get PDFJekyll Island has been one of Georgia’s top vacation spots since the late 1800s, but its dependence on tourism has the potential to affect its ecosystem. While prior studies have examined erosion and native flora, little is known about how recreation impacts the island’s soil composition. This study collected soil samples from areas with varying levels of human traffic. A commercially available soil probe was used to collect soil. The samples were analyzed for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium using a LAMOTTE Model EM soil testing kit. Preliminary soil results showed that high-foot traffic areas averaged a pH of 6.5, compared to 5.25 in low-traffic areas. Lower pH in undisturbed areas suggests that organic acids accumulate due to uninterrupted decomposition. Nitrogen levels were consistently low, at around 3 lb./acre, which aligns with the island’s past concerns regarding erosion. Phosphorus levels in high-traffic areas ranged from 75 to 125 lb./acre, while potassium ranged from 120 to 260 lb./acre, higher than in low-traffic areas (10 to 190 lb./acre). These findings highlight the impact of human activity on soil chemistry and ecosystem health. This issue is relevant beyond Earth, as similar factors could affect future planetary colonization. As humanity explores sustainable living on other planets, understanding the ecological impact of human presence becomes essential. This study lays the groundwork for future ecological assessments and conservation efforts led by the ERAU Chemistry Club