Development of an Active Aeroelastic Parametric Wing Apparatus

This paper presents the development and initial characterization of an active, para- metric wing section with aileron and spoiler control surfaces. This wing section is intended to replace the currently used passive wing section setup and facilitate research in active con- trol techniques of aeroelastic phenomena such as flutter, gust load...

Breaking the limitations of visible light communication through its side channel

Visible Light Communication (VLC) is a promising technology for future wireless communications. By modulating the visible light - -that has about 10,000x larger frequency band than that of radios - -to transmit data, VLC has the potential to provide ultra-high-speed wireless connectivities. However, it also has limitations such as i)...

Design of 3D Wireless Power Transfer System Based on 3D Printed Electronics

2D coil design limits the use of wireless power transfer (WPT) in many products with freeform outer shapes. In this paper, enabled by 3D printed electronics, we propose a systematic approach to design and fabricate 3D coils for WPT. Based on the circular spiral and rectangular spiral patterns, 3D receiver and transmitter coils can be...

Committee III.2: Fatigue and Fracture

Concern for crack initiation and growth under cyclic loading as well as unstable crack propagation and tearing in the ship and offshore structures. Due attention shall be paid to the suitability and uncertainty of physical models and testing. Consideration is to be given to practical application, statistical description and fracture control...

Aircraft Interior Design 2050

As the role of cross-continental air travel becomes increasingly crucial and common, the importance of in-flight comfort and experience also enhances. However, the current aircraft interior is commonly considered as providing an unpleasant and dreadful experience, especially in a long distance flight. Since the travel pattern and perceptions in...

Maid. for housekeeping, handheld application to improve the workflow of hotel housekeeping

The master thesis shows an advice report on an initial idea for a handheld application as solution to improve the workflow of hotel housekeeping. The master thesis is written in assignment of a start-up hospitality consultancy firm. Within the report, an academic advice is constructed by assessing the idea on various criteria and the idea itself...

Improving Auditory Navigation in Public Buildings for Blind and Visually impaired People

Compared with people with normal vision, blind and visually impaired people (B&VI) suffer from not only limited accessibility to public buildings but also poor experience of these buildings. However, the keen senses of sound and touch of B&VI, which are honed through daily practice and compensated by the loss of vision in brain, could be...