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Boeing Trivia: Name That Plane
No full textDo you know everything about The Boeing Company and want to test your skills?
Come to Boeing Trivia to put yourself to the test and meet key Boeing representatives.
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Safety Management System Regulations: An Informal Policy Evaluation
Get PDFThe United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revised 14 CFR § Part 5 Safety Management Systems, effective May 28, 2024. US air carriers have one year to modify their existing Safety Management System (SMS), whereas commuter and on-demand operators, commercial air tour operators, certain production certificate holders, and certain holders of a type certificate must implement an SMS within three years. The sociopolitical and legal rule-making processes are complex. This research evaluates the most recently revised FAA SMS regulations through the lens of prevailing literature, theories, and standard practices. Policy assessments and evaluations by non-governmental stakeholders can further inform government personnel and private stakeholders in current compliance efforts and subsequent regulatory evolutions. The non-substantive changes are presented, and substantive changes are critically evaluated for alignment with prevailing literature. The research results give industry, regulatory, and political stakeholders critical considerations for compliance efforts, lobbying, and subsequent regulatory developments
Implementation and Impact of Four Practices on Students\u27 Perspectives of Sense of Belonging, Confidence, and Performance
No full textIn the fields of Computer Science and Engineering, a lack of diversity remains a significant challenge. However, implementing certain practices can help increase student participation, regardless of their identity. Many such practices have been studied in literature. Results from our prior study revealed that CS Education community is familiar with such practices but there is a lack of adoption and evaluation of such practices. As a part of a bigger study, we implemented the following four practices in an introductory computer science course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: allowing late submission, resubmission, scheduling meetings, and hosting review sessions. In this poster, we present the implementation and evaluation of these four practices, examining their impact on students\u27 perceptions of sense of belonging, confidence, and performance, as well as their overall experiences with these practices. We utilized a survey at the end of the course to collect student perspectives on the impact of these practices. The survey was implemented in two sections of the course and 39 students completed the survey among which 31 students consented to participate in the study. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the study\u27s results, while thematic analysis will be applied to examine students\u27 feedback. The findings provide empirical evidence of whether these practices can enhance students\u27 sense of belonging, confidence, and academic performance, and what are students’ experiences with these practices. The results can inform the adoption of such practices into courses to support student success beyond traditional pedagogical approaches
Evaluation of a Biologically-Inspired Multi-Agent System Consensus Algorithm to Develop Application Insights
Get PDFMulti-agent systems are becoming heavily relied upon as the complexity of the world increases. The effectiveness of these systems depends on consensus algorithms; however, the presence of faulted agents can compromise the security and reliability of these consensus algorithms. Therefore, it is crucial to develop robust consensus methods to maintain system security and reliability. Biologically-Inspired Design previously led to the Synchronous Hatching Consensus Algorithm which proved to be robust even with up to 20% of faulted agents reporting false positives. This work aims to provide insights for when the Synchronous Hatching Consensus Algorithm can be applied. This is achieved through three methods: comparing robustness to faulted agents reporting false negatives, performing an uncertainty analysis, and performing a sensitivity analysis. First, an agent-based ANYLOGIC model was tested with 0, 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 faulted agents reporting false negatives (out of at total population of 100). The model was applied to four separate environments. Robustness to faulted agents was measured by how consistent the hours was to reach 66% consensus across any percentage of faulted agents or environments. A total of 650 iterations were run per faulted agent and environment combination, totalling in 15,600 runs. The model was deemed not robust to faulted agents reporting false negatives. The total probability for a run failing to reach consensus was 59%. The slower changing environments most contributed to the probability a run would fail. The percentage of faulted agents had the second highest impact. The findings indicate that the algorithm should be implemented in an environment which quickly reaches its decision threshold and that when a fault occurs consensus should be assumed, because the model is more robust to false positive faults
Sebring Hotel Postcard from early 1940s
No full textOne of a series of postcards bought by A W (Tony) Linfield, 5BFTS cadet on Course 18 (December 1943 - June 1944) while he was in Florida. Tony was a founder member of the 5BFTS Association and became the first Honorary Secretary. He donated his postcard collection to the 5BFTS Archives.https://commons.erau.edu/bfts-images-florida-ww2/1012/thumbnail.jp
HEX-1 Hybrid Electric Military Logistics Vehicle
No full textThe focus of this project is to size the wing structure of HEX-1 to withstand the aerodynamic loadings that result from Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) effects and blown lift. Furthermore, the design must be able to pass electricity and fuel through the wing structure without compromising the structural integrity. To analyze and size the wing, idealized wing analysis was performed by hand, coupled with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate results. After the sizing was validated, damage tolerance analysis was performed to ensure the system can survive its entire life cycle. The wing structure was proven to withstand the various loadings that are encountered, while not losing integrity throughout its lifespan. It stays within the allotted weight of the wing found during the conceptual and preliminary design stage, which is essential for ensuring the aircraft can meet its rigorous performance requirements and meet the mission. This project involved the process of applying structural analysis and damage analysis, and ensuring that the design is safe, strong and reliable, while staying within a set of constraints
Sustainable Bioplastic Creation: Agar-Natural Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications
No full textGlobal plastic use is projected to triple from 460 million tons in 2019 to 1,321 million tons by 2060, with packaging accounting for 40% of global plastic waste. Conventional plastics accumulate in landfills and oceans without degrading, creating an environmental crisis that demands sustainable packaging alternatives. This research explores biodegradable bioplastics using agar as the primary natural polymer combined with starch to develop advanced composites. Using a solution casting method, agar–starch films with varying ratios were formulated and optimized for consistent film formation and uniform properties. Thermal analysis revealed composition-dependent behavior, with higher agar content improving thermal stability. Water immersion tests showed that lower starch content reduced mass loss, while UV exposure caused measurable color changes. FTIR analysis confirmed physical blending without new chemical bonds, and all formulations exhibited biodegradation under natural conditions. Although the current composites need better mechanical and barrier properties to match conventional plastics, this study provides a framework for advancing agar-based polymers. The approach establishes processing and characterization methods for developing improved composites incorporating chitosan and nanocellulose. Future work can build on these strategies to achieve the performance required for sustainable packaging applications