Masters and STEM Programs Hypersonic Systems Laboratory Instrumentation
Abstract
We propose to expand upon our previous ONR sponsored STEM Pathway in Hypersonic Systems" with a national program aimed at Grades K-12, and a new Masters Program in Hypersonic Systems" that is particularly well suited for graduates of the military academies whose assignment schedules offer the opportunity to advance their education. The STEM program involves a partnership with the Notre DameCenter for STEM Education. The Masters program builds on a highly popular university level (Yrs. 3-4) Introduction to HypersonicSystems", and a unique Hypersonic Systems Laboratory that is designed for both efficient Instruction and hands-on Test and Evaluation,as well as a high-level Undergraduate and Graduate research. The Hypersonic Systems Lab consists of a fast-valve operated Mach 6 Ludwieg Tube Wind Tunnel, a High Temperature Shock Tunnel designed for high-speed combustion research, and a longer run-time Blow-downMach 3 Tunnel designed to study shock-boundary layer interactions. These facilities are supplemented by an arc-heated jet facility and a large Quiet Mach 10 Wind Tunnel that are located in the White Field Lab and available to the Program. The funds will be used to further expand Lab facility capabilities and to provide a suite of state-of-the-art instrumentation. The instrumentation will include multiple high-speed cameras for visible and infrared wavelengths, high-speed digital data acquisition systems, particle seeders suitable for hypersonic PIV, and components for self-focusing Schlieren visualization, multi-beam FLDI and PLIF systems. It also includesa dedicated high-quality 3-D Printer and a 3-D CNC Mill for the rapid fabrication of test articles as well as Shock Tunnel burst plates. The facilities and instrumentation will provide a unique educational and research platform for undergraduate and graduate students designed to accelerate the growth of an educated workforce in Hypersonic Systems. The total Equipment Budget is $1,395,372.76Approved for Public Release
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 2025
- Source ID
- N000142512172
Entities
People
- Thomas Corke
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Notre Dame