13.405
Surface Ship Computer-Aided Design
Prof. Cliff Whitcomb
Mon-Fri, Jan 8-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-2, ??-??:00am, Schedule TBA, 5-306
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Limited to 16 participants.
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Prereq: 13.400
Level: G 6 units Graded P/D/F
Introduction to the process of early stage design of surface ships. Students utilize basic computer-aided design tools for completion of design projects. Emphasis on design process relating to naval architecture and marine engineering principles as applied to ship design based on given sets of requirements.
Contact: Prof. Cliff Whitcomb, 5-317, x3-4339, whitcomb@mit.edu
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13.752
Smart Sensors
Dr. Thomas R. Consi
Mon-Fri, Jan 22-26, 29-2, 09-11:00am, 5-028, lab time 2-5pm daily
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Limited to 10 participants.
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Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
A hands-on introduction to smart sensors. A smart sensor outputs what it is sensing in familiar units, e.g. depth in meters, rather than in raw units. Smart sensors are adaptive. They can compensate for conditions which affect the sensor reading and can detect malfunctions. Smart sensors are widely used in ocean engineering wherever distributed intelligence and modularity are required. A smart sensor consists of a sensor, an interface, a microprocessor, a communications link, and software. Students construct a simple pressure sensor to measure depth. Topics covered include: microprocessors, interfacing, programming, sensors, and circuit construction and testing techniques. Students integrate the smart sensors into underwater housings builtin subject 13.751 and the complete systems are tested in the marine environment.
Contact: Dr. Thomas R. Consi, 5-221, x3-9314, consi@mit.edu
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