AE Brown Bag Seminar

Friday, October 25

11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Guggenheim 442

Pizza Served

Andrew Basin

Benjamin Bond

Reem El Ghazal

Andrew Basin

Title: 

Overview of Early Operations Planning for GPDM

Abstract:

NASA’s Green Propulsion Dual Mode (GPDM) small satellite mission seeks to demonstrate chemical and electric dual-mode propulsion using a single “green” propellant on orbit. This talk will provide a high-level overview of the development of mission operations over the first year of a small satellite technology demonstration mission — including the development of the mission concept of operations, orbit selection, and choice of communications architecture — using GPDM as a case study. Additionally, this talk will address further work to be completed prior to GPDM’s launch, including the development of navigation algorithms for low-thrust thrust estimation.

Faculty advisor:

Professor E. Glenn Lightsey

Benjamin Bond

Title:

Utilizing Natural Language Processing to improve FAA ISAM research and aviation safety

Abstract:

The Federal Aviation Administration, in partnership with NASA, strives to advance general and commercial aviation safety by analyzing and predicting failures within their Aviation Safety Reporting System. As viable emerging technologies, Natural Language Processing and AI review human language patterns within ASRS passages to determine the root cause of the incidents and accidents via an Integrated Safety Assessment Model (ISAM). This presentation will discuss the efficacy and utility of NLP research in classification, examination, and prediction of safety reporting events.

Faculty Advisor:

Research Engineer Mayank Bendarkar

Reem El Ghazal

Title:

Ferrofluid Droplet Radiator

Abstract:

I will present the development of a novel Ferrofluid Droplet Radiator (FDR) designed for efficient heat rejection in small satellites. The FDR system operates by ejecting ferrofluid droplets that radiate heat as they are guided by a magnetic field, offering a lightweight and highly efficient alternative to traditional passive radiators. Through a combination of modeling, simulation, and experimental validation, this project aims to significantly enhance thermal management capabilities for small spacecraft, advancing the FDR toward readiness for space applications.

Faculty Advisor: 

Professor Alvaro Romero-Calvo