Researchers from CU-Boulder are using tiny, unmanned planes to monitor conditions like temperature, humidity, and wind speed during tropical storms. The flights will provide high-resolution video footage and help understand sea-surface changes during hurricanes.
Researchers developed a new method to save lives and protect property in windstorm-prone areas using a laminated glass window unit with a sacrificial ply. The design concept is promising for enhancing hurricane resistance of windows and offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive shutters or boards.
The university will offer 10 Chancellor's Teaching Assistantships with stipends and full tuition to encourage first-year students to participate in teacher training programs. The grant aims to increase minority Ph.D. enrollment at participating institutions.
Researchers created a virtual crash test dummy to predict head and chest injuries during accidents. The simulation shows that multiple impacts result in more severe injuries, regardless of the vehicle model involved.
Graduate students will work with leaders in biorobotics and neuro-mechanical prostheses, designing agile robots and creating devices to restore movement. The program aims to educate scientists and engineers for multidisciplinary teams.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed an algorithm that enables computers to filter out unwanted material and locate land mines in surveillance images with a high degree of accuracy. The system uses size and shape restrictions, as well as optical frequencies, to distinguish between mines and other objects.