Tag: 2015 Seminars
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05-08-2015 | Debra Bernhardt: Computational Modeling of Materials and Fluids on the Molecular Level
COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING OF MATERIALS AND FLUIDS ON THE MOLECULAR LEVEL Debra Bernhardt, University of Queensland, Australia May 8, 2015, 10:00 am, NIA, Rm 101 Media Site Link Abstract Theoretical and computational molecular science is widely used to investigate materials, phase transitions, diffusion and flow. In this talk, an overview of the studies and approaches that…
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06-04-2015 | Fabien Gand: Recent Experimental and Numerical Studies of Wing-Root Separation at ONERA
RECENT EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDIES OF WING-ROOT SEPARATION AT ONERA Fabien Gand, Researcher, ONERA June 4, 2015, 1:00 pm, NASA Langley, Bldg 1268, Rm 1069 This seminar is available via WebEx: Go to If requested, enter your name and email address. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: Rumsey1! Click “Join”. To view…
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05-12-2015 | Daniel Winograd-Court: Extending Arrows for Safe, Efficient, and Expressive Functional Reactive Programming
EXTENDING ARROWS FOR SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND EXPRESSIVE FUNCTIONAL REACTIVE PROGRAMMING Daniel Winograd-Court, PhD Candidate, Computer Science, Yale University May 12, 2015, 11:00 am, NIA, Rm 101 Abstract Functional Reactive Programming (FRP) is a programming model that facilitates designing real-time and reactive systems by utilizing signal functions that transform streams of inputs into streams of outputs.…
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04-28-2015 | George Hagerman: Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project Overview
VIRGINIA OFFSHORE WIND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT PROJECT OVERVIEW George Hagerman, Senior Research Associate, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute April 28, 2015, 10:00 am, NIA, Rm 101 Abstract In May 2014, the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP) was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of just three offshore wind demonstration projects…
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04-22-2015 | William Saric: Flight Test Experiments on Discrete Roughness Element Technology for Laminar Flow Control
FLIGHT TEST EXPERIMENTS ON DISCRETE ROUGHNESS ELEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR LAMINAR FLOW CONTROL Prof. William S. Saric, Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University April 22, 2015, 10:00 am, NIA, Room 101 Abstract: Micron-sized, spanwise periodic, discrete roughness elements (DREs) were applied to and tested on a 30° swept wing model in order to study their effects on…
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06-19-2015 | Mary Cummings: Man vs. Machine or Man + Machine
Autonomous Incubator Seminar Series: MAN vs. MACHINE OR MAN + MACHINE? Mary (Missy) Cummings, Associate Professor, Duke University June 19, 2015, 10:00 am, NASA Langley, Reid 2 Hosts: Danette Allen (NASA LaRC) and Carly Bosco (NIA) Abstract: This presentation will examine where we are in terms of the state of autonomy in our everyday lives,…
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04-01-2015 Matthew Schubert: Applying the Multi-Reference Detector to Computer Vision Problems
APPLYING THE MULTI-REFERENCE DETECTOR TO COMPUTER VISION PROBLEMS Matthew Schubert, Research Scientist, NIA April 1, 2015, 1:00 pm, NIA, Room 101 Abstract: The Multi-Reference Detector uses feature-based matching to find matches from a query frame to multiple different reference images. It can then localize the references in the query frame and, if provided a probability…
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03-23-2015 | Rainer Groh: Application of the Refined Zigzag Theory to Damage Modeling of Laminated Composites
APPLICATION OF THE REFINED ZIGZAG THEORY TO DAMAGE MODELLING OF LAMINATED COMPOSITES Rainer Groh, NIA Visiting Researcher, University of Bristol March 23, 2015, 2:00 pm, NASA Langley, Bldg 1148, Rm 242 Abstract: The Refined Zigzag Theory (RZT) is an equivalent single-layer theory developed by Dr. Alex Tessler and co-workers for the structural analysis of highly…
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03-13-2015 | Dipankar Ghosh: Microstructural Response of Advanced Ceramic and Composites
MICROSTRUCTURAL RESPONSE OF ADVANCED CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES Dr. Dipankar Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Old Dominion University March 13, 2015, 10:00 am, NIA, Rm 137 Abstract: Advanced structural ceramics and ceramic matrix composites are central to advance air force, military and civilian endeavors. For the successful implementation of these materials, a…