Development of a point damper for the ranger solar panels

Development of point damper for Ranger solar panel

A note on boundary-condition simulation in the dynamic testing of spacecraft structures

Spacecraft structures tested by sine-sweep vibration in boundary-condition simulatio

Nebraska Innovation Studio, extension helping communities transform libraries

Nebraska Innovation Studio, extension helping communities transform libraries. Back in 2012, Beatrice Public Library leaders and stakeholders had an eye toward the future as they drew up plans for a building renovation. Among the ideas was an area to house a makerspace. “Some in the public hadn’t heard of this concept, so we ended up not having the full space,” library director Laureen Riedesel said. “We do have a 3-D printer and computers set up there, and our idea is to let it evolve and as people become aware of what we have, they’d ask for machines that we could add.” Now, the Beatrice community will be exposed to an entire makerspace suite for the next five months, thanks to the Library Innovation Studios project. Library Innovation Studios launched in 2017 and has impacted seventeen Nebraska communities, with plans for thirteen more communities to receive makerspace equipment through the program, including libraries in Hastings, Laurel, Plainview, Verdigre and Chadron this summer. Each community gets to house the makerspace suite for twenty weeks

Experimental determination of the principal moments of inertia of the Helios prototype spacecraft

The moment of inertia of the Helios Spacecraft about its spin axis was determined by use of a roll-fixture using two sets of crossed flexure pivots as elastic constraints. The test procedure entailed measurement of a system oscillation period with each of a set of added moment-of-inertia increments. The tare effect of the fixture was determined by a like process and was subtracted from the gross value to yield the spacecraft roll moment of inertia to an estimated accuracy of 0.2%. Lateral moments of inertia (i.e., about each of three axes normal to the spin axis) were determined by a gravity pendulum method that makes use of the fact that any physical pendulum has a minimum period of oscillation determined by a particular distance from the axis of rotation to the system center of gravity

Nebraska Innovation Studio, extension helping communities transform libraries

Nebraska Innovation Studio, extension helping communities transform libraries. Back in 2012, Beatrice Public Library leaders and stakeholders had an eye toward the future as they drew up plans for a building renovation. Among the ideas was an area to house a makerspace. “Some in the public hadn’t heard of this concept, so we ended up not having the full space,” library director Laureen Riedesel said. “We do have a 3-D printer and computers set up there, and our idea is to let it evolve and as people become aware of what we have, they’d ask for machines that we could add.” Now, the Beatrice community will be exposed to an entire makerspace suite for the next five months, thanks to the Library Innovation Studios project. Library Innovation Studios launched in 2017 and has impacted seventeen Nebraska communities, with plans for thirteen more communities to receive makerspace equipment through the program, including libraries in Hastings, Laurel, Plainview, Verdigre and Chadron this summer. Each community gets to house the makerspace suite for twenty weeks

[Nebraska] Innovation Studio readying metal shop, complete redesign

Nebraska Innovation Studio readying metal shop, complete redesign. When Nebraska Innovation Studio (https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/nebraska-innovation-studio) opened in 2015, it was a pre-eminent makerspace unlike anything else in the state — and it’s only getting better. By the end of 2019, NIS will boast a metal shop, larger instant prototyping inventory and larger woodshop, among other improvements. A new classroom for groups has been completed. NIS Director David Martin said the classroom opened in May and has welcomed school groups, a Solid Works hobby group and the Native Youth Summer Academy. “I think it will be a popular addition here, for the community and for the university,” Martin said

Innovation Campus\u27 PPE projects benefit hundreds of communities

In mid-March, when personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer were scarce, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nebraska Innovation Campus helped address those needs. The efforts have rippled across Nebraska and the United States. To date, hundreds of communities and thousands of individuals have benefited from the expertise and innovation found at NIC. Staff and faculty affiliates of Nebraska Innovation Studio (https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/) designed and is manufacturing face shields in-house. NIS staff also designed a quick way to produce PPE gowns, and coordinated the army of volunteers to make the gowns. “This may be the reason Innovation Studio exists — for people to come together to make things that help others — and this is the moment it was born for,” said Shane Farritor, Lederer Professor of Engineering and executive chairman of the studio’s board of advisers, during a March interview. Nebraska Innovation Campus’ Food Processing Center (https://fpc.unl.edu/) served as the manufacturing hub of hand sanitizer, in partnership with ethanol producers across the state. Leaders at both the Food Processing Center and Innovation Studio said the projects are ongoing and have been a success. Here’s a closer look at the impact of the projects

Nebraska U makers step up to equip healers

Nebraska University makers step up to equip healers. Nebraska Innovation Studio is closed to the public, but its leaders and members are working around the clock to produce face shields for hospitals across the state. Personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages have been well documented throughout the United States as COVID-19 has spread rapidly. That trend is also hitting Nebraska, where hospitals arestarting to run short. Through 3-D printing and partnerships with local businesses and individuals, a team at Nebraska Innovation Studio and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has already manufactured more than 150 face shields for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Bryan Health— now, more are on the way

The natural resources of San Diego Bay; Their status and future

The study of the natural resources of San Diego Bay is a part of a high priority inventory and assessment program conducted by the Department of Fish and Game. This report is a guide for citizens, planners, administrators, and all others interested in the use and development of coastal lands and waters. It documents the status and future of natural resources that should be a part of the inheritance of future generations. References appended provide the interested and concerned reader with sources of more specific information. One of a scheduled series, this publication follows similar documents on Upper New-port Bay (Orange County), Goleta Slough (Santa Barbara County), Bolinas Lagoon (Marin County), and Elkhorn Slough (Monterey County). Preparation of this report has been supported by Fish and Wild- Life Preservation funds and by Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid to wildlife programs. (124 pp.

Nebraska Unwrapped: Innovation Studio provides \u27makers\u27 tools of their dreams

Nebraska Unwrapped: Innovation Studio provides \u27makers\u27 tools of their dreams, December 12, 2017. It has been another successful year for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the spirit of the holiday season, we’re unwrapping the impact of the state’s flagship institution and taking a closer look at some highlights. Today, Nebraska Unwrapped is focusing on innovation. Other topics in the series include student experience, outreach, and research. Nebraska Innovation Studio makes sought-after tools and work space available to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and members of the public. For a small monthly fee, ranging from $15 to$55 (https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/fee-breakdown) , studio members can use equipment like the full Adobe Creative Suite, a 14-foot long arm quilting machine, or a 19-inch planer