A Biologically-inspired, Lighter-than-air, Instructional, Mechatronics Program (BLIMP)
Abstract
This effort seeks to provide an introduction to biologically inspired underwater robotics using lighter than air (LTA) vehicles. Th is proposal includes prototype kit development targeting a comparable cost per kit as established Naval-STEM outreach programs, alon g with instructional materials to include demonstration videos and standards-aligned written curricular content to facilitate classr oom implementation. Specific deliverables for this project include:- Biologically-inspired lighter-than-air education kit targeting high school aged learners, utilizing 3 hull designs and 2 propulsion options in each kit,- Professionally filmed instructional vide os using LTA vehicles and their construction to demonstrate structural engineering, aero/hydrodynamics, biologically-inspired propul sion, system design and integration, swarm dynamics, and agent-based modeling,- Standards-aligned written curriculum and lesson plan s distributed via a website in parallel to the aforementioned videos, and- Program assessment via focus groups with high school aged learners and teachers.Approved for Public Release
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112968
Entities
People
- Leigh Mccue-weil
Organizations
- George Mason University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy