Air Force Project Competition

Abstract

JHU sent a student team to the AFRL competition in 2012, 2013 and 2014. None of the teams placed in the top 3 in any year. However every student engaged sincerely with the design problems posed by the competition and had a positive experience working with AFOSR staff and military personnel. In 20 12 our student team presented a quad copter with a specialized suction device that could fly up the side of a cliff or building and create a strong attachment point for a climb rope. The team were able to demonstrate the suction and adhesive parts of their system. In 2013 our team demonstrated an inflatable bridge that could span a 13' gap - however it was heavier than desired at 451b and the inflation system was not well resolved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 17, 2014
Accession Number
AD1013207

Entities

People

  • Kevin Hemker
  • Nathan W. Scott

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
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  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Governments
  • Military Personnel
  • Students
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  • Electrical Engineering
  • STEM Education
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.