Articles tagged with Systems Engineering
Thomas R. Kurfess, Clemson University BMW Endowed Chair, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science for his work on advanced production systems and process control. His research focuses on ensuring vehicle performance through prognostics and diagnostics.
The NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) successfully completed a comprehensive Mission Operations Readiness Review, assessing its operational readiness and progress to launch. The review determined that NPP's overall operations readiness is sound, with strengths and weaknesses identified but no major issues found.
Researchers developed models using sensor data to calculate a system's remaining useful life. These predictions are integrated with maintenance management policies for improved logistics.
Researchers have discovered how water snails can drag themselves across a fluid surface using the slime they secrete. By distorting the soft surface, the snail creates waves in the mucus layer that generate propulsive forces and move.
The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a three-year grant of $750,000 to establish an outreach program for historically black colleges and universities. The program aims to introduce students and faculty to nuclear science and engineering, addressing a discipline that lags in attracting minorities.
Researchers at USC's CRAFT center have developed a system to automate concrete building, with Caterpillar funding. The Contour Crafting process uses specialized concrete and has already built six-foot walls, paving the way for future research on design, robotics, and other issues.
A network of sensors proposed by Penn State researchers could monitor cars in parking lots, tracking their location and sending alerts if a vehicle is stolen. The system relies on trust among monitored cars to protect against false positives and false alarms.
Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, an IEEE Fellow and electrical engineer, received the John Fritz Medal for her internationally acknowledged expertise in optics and optoelectronic switching technology. She was also recognized for increasing women engineering faculty at Duke University.
A group of faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology won the ASEE Best Paper Award for their work on promoting systems thinking in engineering and pre-engineering students. The paper describes integrated curriculum innovation that embeds systems concepts into undergraduate engineering design sequences, starting from Freshman year.
Harding Middle School of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, won the IEEE-USA Best Communications System Award for its innovative 'xMax' technology, providing fast and non-line of sight connectivity. The students also developed a comprehensive 'Smart Home Programming' system to control their city's infrastructure.
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) received a $500,000 grant to create global and systems engineering curriculum modules for high school students. The project aims to introduce concepts and skills of global and systems engineering to approximately 700 teachers and at least 100 schools across the US a...
Researchers developed an open-source tool that catches programming errors using combinatorial testing, saving time and money for developers. The tool efficiently tests combinations of up to six variables, reducing the number of tests required by 99.9% compared to traditional methods.
The chance discovery field is shifting towards a new direction, focusing on interaction, visualization, and abduction to tackle complex problems and predict future trends. By analyzing implicit symptoms in data, researchers aim to identify risks and benefits, enabling better decision-making.
Iowa State engineer Terry Meyer is developing high-speed laser-based sensors to capture images of combustion chambers at thousands of frames per second. These sensors record data on pollutants, fuel sprays, and energy release, aiming to reduce pollutant emissions and enable alternative fuels.
The University of Manchester is leading UK involvement in the £1.1 billion Square Kilometre Array project, which will create a detailed map of the sky and allow astronomers to test Einstein's theory of relativity and search for signs of alien life.
Dr. Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology Assistant Professor, has been awarded a NASA Faculty Fellowship to conduct research at the Johnson Space Center. He will focus on growing systems engineering competencies and team formation indices to support NASA's return to the Moon and Mars missions.
Dr. W. Gene Corley, a leading expert on building collapse investigations and building codes, received the National Engineering Award from IEEE-USA for his inspirational leadership and tireless devotion to improving engineering education. The award also recognizes his work in promoting sound public policies as an engineer-statesman.
The MONARCH system-on-a-chip demonstrates exceptional compute capacity, flexible data bandwidth capability, and beyond state-of-the-art power efficiency. It has been shown to provide sustained throughput of 64 gigaflops in preliminary tests.
A team of researchers from six universities, led by the US Department of Defense, is awarded $6 million to explore precise biological assembly for studying quantum physics in nanoparticle arrays. This research aims to produce fundamental understanding of quantum electronic systems and could impact future electronics.
Chan will develop new simulation theories to create fast models that predict real-time results, using mathematical programming techniques. He plans to involve graduate and undergraduate students in his research, creating hands-on experience and educational software for high school students.
Researchers develop a set of 13 leading indicators to predict complex system performance, helping managers make real-time adjustments. The indicators cover various aspects of system management, including risk handling, interface trends, and technology maturity.
The LEX System demonstrated the ability to produce monoclonal antibodies with homogeneous glycosylation structures, reducing production risks and costs. The system's success was shown through enhanced affinity for Fc receptors and increased effector function in oncology and autoimmune indications.
Gary D. Thomas, a Raytheon engineer, has been honored by the USC Center for Systems and Software Engineering (CSSE) for his seminal contributions to systems and software cost models. His work on COCOMO, a widely used tool for estimating costs and time required for software development, has had a lasting impact on the field.
The HLPR Chair system provides powered mobility and allows patients to move to and from beds, chairs, and toilets without assistance. It reduces caregiver and patient injuries through its lifting ability and center of gravity management.
The Quality of Life Technology Engineering Research Center aims to develop technologies that enable older adults and people with disabilities to live independently and productively. Researchers will create intelligent systems that monitor health, prompt memories, and control household appliances.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering course analyzed musical characteristics using computer modeling, machine learning, and signal processing. Students mapped emotions to color patterns, and compared performances of Bach violin sonatas.
The authors outline a vision for a dynamic learning organizational system to ensure quality care at an affordable price. Key elements include professionalism, systems engineering, and information technology to provide universal coverage through a market-based model with government assistance.
Dr. Wei Jiang has been honored with an NSF CAREER award for his work on developing a systematic methodology of data quality analysis and improvement. This research aims to achieve robust decision making under imperfect information environments, providing a concrete basis for data quality management across various applications.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has received an NIH grant to establish a center for cheminformatics research, which will utilize computational techniques to predict chemical compound behavior. The RECCR aims to strengthen collaboration between researchers in various disciplines and advance biotechnology and life sciences research.
The UW-Madison MRSEC center will focus on designing materials with controlled chemical functionality and physical properties, enabling new sensors and cell differentiation capabilities. The center's interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from various departments to advance nanotechnology research and technology transfer.
The Purdue method enables companies to reuse previous designs, reducing redundancy and streamlining supply chains. The system uses a benchmarking database and process to evaluate search performance, allowing users to fine-tune their searches by changing the sketch.
A group of women scientists and administrators analyzed the issue of bias in science careers, highlighting four broad challenges: pipeline, climate, unconscious bias, and balancing family and work. The study reveals that these barriers prevent women from advancing in their careers and achieving equity.
The Yale project aims to create a predictive model system for vaccine testing, addressing the need to predict vaccine safety and effectiveness. The team will study a novel solution using mice engineered with human immune systems, generated with technology developed in Switzerland.
A team of Johns Hopkins engineering undergraduates designed a system that uses sound emitters in the ball and on the backboard to enable blind people to play basketball. The system, tested by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, allows players to locate their shooting target through low pulse tones and higher continuous tones.
The CyberWalk project aims to create a fully immersive virtual environment that allows people to walk freely without restrictions. This will enable researchers to study human behavior patterns under controlled conditions. The platform, called the CyberCarpet, features thousands of pivoted spheres propelled by a treadmill.
King Middle School took first place in the 2005 IEEE-USA Future City Competition with its innovative 'NET' communications system, capable of translating any language. The students received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond and awards from the IEEE.
Carnegie Mellon University is partnering with United Defense to develop a semi-autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (TUGV) for the US Marine Corps. The Gladiator TUGV will provide remote scouting, reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities to increase human survival and reduce risk.
The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) partners with NASA to improve invasive species management. NASA provides Earth observations and predictive models to enhance partner abilities, improving accuracy and timeliness of predictive maps and plant species distribution forecasts.
A study models the hospital's entire system to identify bottlenecks and high-priority strategies for improving patient flow. Engineering techniques aim to optimize triage, scheduling, and resource allocation to reduce delays and costs.
Ali Nayfeh, a renowned Virginia Tech engineer, has been honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his lifetime contributions to nonlinear dynamics. He joins the Office of Naval Research's HiCASS team to develop ship-to-ship transfer capabilities, a crucial technology for naval operations.
Dr. Hinke Osinga and Professor Bernd Krauskopf from the University of Bristol have created a crochet pattern for a chaos model, known as the Lorenz manifold, which helps understand complex systems like chemical reactions and weather patterns. The pattern consists of 25,511 stitches and took over 85 hours to complete.
The INEEL-designed Munitions Assessment System processes drums containing multiple chemical munitions, using digital radiography and computed tomography to identify chemical fill. The system also includes portable isotopic neutron spectroscopy for accurate chemical analysis.
The study introduces value-based metrics such as value retention and value-added to evaluate the effectiveness of electronics recycling firms. It found that these metrics worked well in case studies of three US firms and can help improve recycling efficiency.
Researchers investigate protein structures of plants to understand their role in generating shape changes in natural materials. Successful development aims to create synthetic materials that utilize internal pressure changes for controllable shapes.
A new system uses fuzzy logic to automatically detect room acoustics and speaker placement, providing each listener with their own personalized
Timothy Gardner, a Boston University biomedical engineer, has been selected for the TR100 award for his groundbreaking research on gene regulatory networks in bacteria. His work aims to optimize metabolic networks for bioremediation and energy production, with potential medical implications such as inferring mechanisms of drug action.
Researchers analyzed the fruit fly's circadian rhythm to understand its complex dynamic behavior and hierarchical control scheme. They found that the system's architecture determines robustness and fragility, shedding light on how disease can be a failure of a robust biological system.
A team of Johns Hopkins seniors designed a vest filled with foam padding to absorb energy from car crashes, reducing chest compression by up to 17%. Their four-point harness system also minimized sternum deflection and dropped crash impact forces by 33%.
Researchers created a system to convert 3D CAD parts into a simplified skeletal graph, enabling easier part reuse and saving companies time and money. The new system uses complex software algorithms to convert voxels into the skeletal graph, representing the bare bones of a part's shape and features.
A new shape-search system developed by Purdue engineers allows employees to search huge industry databases using sketches of parts or selecting similar-shaped parts. The system reduces design time by up to 80% by indexing parts based on their geometry and features, providing valuable background information about part production costs.
The INEEL-designed closure system will demonstrate operations and equipment, with the prototype constructed and operated at the INEEL. The project builds on INEEL's expertise in spent fuel canister welding and robotics to develop a remote-operated waste package closure system.
The Academy of Electronic Media has received a two-year, $350,000 NSF grant to produce new Web-based materials that support electrical engineering education. The grant will also enable the development of new online tools to stimulate interest in STEM fields among students from kindergarten through high school.
The Harold Pender Award recognizes the contributions of Dennis Ritchie and Kenneth Thompson to the creation of the UNIX computer operating system, revolutionizing computing and paving the way for network-based computing. The award acknowledges their impact on society through their work on UNIX.
The National Robotics Engineering Consortium will lead the development of perception and path planning within the Autonomous Navigation System. The team aims to advance mobile robotics and increase soldier safety by eliminating direct UGV operation.
Advances in biotechnology are expected to boost immunity, improve lactose utilization, and relieve diarrhea in designer milks. Green cows are also being developed to reduce methane production and greenhouse gas emissions.
Ohio State University engineers designed a generic pipe adapter to diagnose and eliminate whistle noise in vehicle engines. The adapter reduces sound levels by up to 30 decibels, saving automakers time and money.
The Far-Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) has returned to full-time science operations after a guidance system fix. Scientists and engineers used electromagnets to push and pull on the Earth's magnetic field, achieving sub-arcsecond pointing stability and unlocking nearly half the sky for observations.
Researchers at Cardiff University have created a cost-effective, realistic surgical trainer using technology typically used in industry. The trainer will be used to perfect key-hole surgery techniques on artificial bodies before being used on real patients.
Scientists create detailed computer simulations of brain neurons and their assemblies to understand how the brain computes. They're building VLSI chips that accurately model retinas and can produce output spikes matching real retinae, with potential applications in retinal implants.
Researchers created a new database of acoustic measurements to help engineers build customized sound systems. The database aims to improve human-computer interaction by enabling spatial sound with accurate location and depth perception.