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Walach, Michael; Harrell, Mark – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2021
The commercial use of UAS (unmanned aerial systems) more commonly known as "drones" is increasing rapidly in a variety of areas from agriculture to construction (Marshall, 2016). The need for people who can safely operate UAS, understand the legal restrictions and privacy concerns related to UAS use, and build and repair UAS is…
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Aviation Education, Teacher Education, Teacher Workshops
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Pramod Abichandani; Deepan Lobo; Branislav Dimitrijevic; Ashish Borgaonkar; Jaskirat Sodhi; Smit Kabrawala; Daniel Brateris; Moshe Kam – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
This paper presents a competition-based active learning approach that prepares undergraduate students for careers in the drone industry. The competition-based learning (CBL) approach focuses on preparing students for three key drone industry requirements (1) drone assembly, testing, and validation using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts, (2)…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Competition, Undergraduate Students, Aviation Technology
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Bartholomew, Scott R.; Zhang, Liwei; Weitlauf, John – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2018
Computational thinking, programming, coding, and analytical thinking are high-demand skills in today's educational and occupational arenas (Wing, 2006 & 2014). In addition to these skills, students need the ability to think creatively, work collaboratively, and develop design solutions to complex problems to succeed in school and a…
Descriptors: Engineering, Design, Coding, Thinking Skills
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Karayanakis, Nicholas M. – CoED, 1985
Describes a scheme for the mechanization of fixed-wing, lateral/directional dynamics as demonstrated on the EAI 580 analog/hybrid system. A review of the complete six degrees of freedom program is included, along with useful guidelines of aircraft simulation in the engineering laboratory. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Computer Simulation, Engineering, Engineering Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of a 1980 workshop on the role of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aeronautics was to examine the relationship of NASA's research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future role in aeronautics. The findings and recommendations of the Panel on General…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Engineering Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of a 1980 workshop on the role of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aeronautics was to examine the relationship of NASA's research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future role in aeronautics. Following an introduction, findings and recommendations of the…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Engineering Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of the workshop summarized in this report was to examine the relationship of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) aeronautical research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future roles in aeronautics. Topics include NASA's role in: (1) aeronautics research and…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology
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Merisotis, Jamie P.; Kee, Arnold M. – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2006
The Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE) Grant, funded by the National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, enhanced student pathways into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It achieved these results through 10 years of sustained investment and collaborative leadership. Components of the MIE…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Scholarships, Aviation Technology, Academic Achievement
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of a 1980 workshop on the role of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aeronautics was to examine the relationship of NASA's research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future role in aeronautics. The specific task of the Panel on Transport Aircraft was to…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aviation Education, Aviation Technology
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of a 1980 workshop on the role of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aeronautics was to examine the relationship of NASA's research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future role in aeronautics. Following a brief introduction, the Overview Panel on…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Engineering Education
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Martinez-Val, Rodrigo – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1997
Describes the successive stages of the School of Aeronautical Engineering of Madrid, Spain, in terms of entry requirements, curricula guidelines, options or specialties, duration of studies, and number of graduates. Also includes a description of the Spanish aeronautical industry and its evolution. (Author/PVD)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aviation Technology, Educational History, Engineering Education
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Assembly of Engineering. – 1981
The central task of a 1980 workshop on the role of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in aeronautics was to examine the relationship of NASA's research capabilities to the state of U.S. aviation and to make recommendations about NASA's future role in aeronautics. The findings and recommendations of the Panel on Military…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Engineering Education
Basta, Nicholas – Graduating Engineer, 1987
Discusses the recent trends in job opportunities for aerospace engineers. Mentions some of the political, technological, and economic factors affecting the overall employment picture. Includes a description of the job prospects created by the general upswing of the large commercial aircraft market. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Industry, Air Transportation, Aviation Technology
Lauderbaugh, J. A. – Aviation/Space, 1980
Describes the three aviation programs in the School of Aeronautics at the Florida Institute of Technology: Flight Technology, Air Commerce and Transportation, and Aviation Electronic Technology. (DS)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Aircraft Pilots, Aviation Technology
Warner, H. D. – 1987
Human engineering guidelines for the design of instructor/operator stations (IOSs) for aircrew training devices are provided in this handbook. These guidelines specify the preferred configuration of IOS equipment across the range of the anticipated user sizes and performance capabilities. The guidelines are consolidated from various human…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Pilots, Annotated Bibliographies, Aviation Mechanics