3 research outputs found
Astro2020 Must Issue Actionable Recommendations Regarding Diversity, Inclusion, and Harassment
The 2010 Decadal survey failed to issue any recommendations on diversity and inclusion.Astro2020 cannot make the same mistake. Findings can be ignored by funding agencies;recommendations cannot. In the past decade, multiple groups have assembled detailed actionplans to fix a broken climate within our profession. Astro2020 should play a key role, bysynthesizing this work to produce actionable recommendations to support diversity andinclusion and stop harassment within our profession
B-17 Turret Automation - 2
The purpose of this project is to develop a full scale prototype for the automation of the upper and ball turrets of the B-17G at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. This will be accomplished by removing the original double power unit, which consists of two hydraulic variable speed transmissions and a motor. For the longevity of this project a comprehensive report of recommended parts to be fitted in the housings will be provided. The provided list will consist of and outline the specs of better quality motors, microcontrollers, and potential options for powering the mechanism