How to Obtain University Data

Obtaining data from university sources can be a necessary step for accreditation or measurement purposes. Often, a request for data leaves questions for the database analyst. This can result in data assumptions that may skew results, and create the need for multiple iterations of data collection. This session will relay best practices and tips on how to retrieve correct university data as quickly as possible

Flight assessment of a large supersonic drone aircraft for research use

An assessment is made of the capabilities of the BQM-34E supersonic drone aircraft as a test bed research vehicle. This assessment is made based on a flight conducted for the purpose of obtaining flight test measurements of wing loads at various maneuver flight conditions. Flight plan preparation, flight simulation, and conduct of the flight test are discussed along with a presentation of the test data obtained and an evaluation of how closely the flight test followed the test plan

Strain-gage bridge calibration and flight loads measurements on a low-aspect-ratio thin wing

Strain-gage bridges were used to make in-flight measurements of bending moment, shear, and torque loads on a low-aspect-ratio, thin, swept wing having a full depth honeycomb sandwich type structure. Standard regression analysis techniques were employed in the calibration of the strain bridges. Comparison of the measured loads with theoretical loads are included

Connecting community service to careers in public service

Sponsored by the Marjorie J. and Richard L.D. Morse Family and Community Public Policy ScholarshipCitation: Peele, L. (2009). Connecting community service to careers in public service. Unpublished manuscript, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.This paper summarizes research done in conjunction with my summer fellowship with the Government Affairs Team at the Partnership for Public Service in Washington, D.C. I particpated in a conference call on July 21 with the "United We Serve" public affairs team (sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service), who connected me with surveys and research conducted by AmeriCorps. From this research, I learned that not only is community service on the rise despite current economic challenges, but participation in organized community service has a direct link to a career in public service

A Digital Program for Calculating the Interaction Between Flexible Structures, Unsteady Aerodynamics and Active Controls

A computer program, ISAC, is described which calculates the stability and response of a flexible airplane equipped with active controls. The equations of motion relative to a fixed inertial coordinate system are formulated in terms of the airplane's rigid body motion and its unrestrained normal vibration modes. Unsteady aerodynamic forces are derived from a doublet lattice lifting surface theory. The theoretical basis for the program is briefly explained together with a description of input data and output results