Augmentation of the Tsunami Early Warning System
P.J. Cefola, Research Affiliate, J.E. Draim, Captain, USN (Ret)
Tue Jan 16, 02-03:00pm, Room 33-206
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: N/A
Investigate a concept for satellite-based observation of sea surface phenomena which reflect a tsunami wave progressing across the ocean. The concept is based on passive microwave remote sensing of the ocean. The intent is to complement economically the current tsunameters which are expensive to establish and maintain. The three objectives are: apply a multi-objective, multidisciplinary design optimization (MMDO) for modeling different architecture options for the tsunami early warning problem; provide the technical analyses required to support design of the remote sensing system; and provide a preliminary design of the satellite system. Architecture options are: detection based on seismic data and bottom pressure recorders (current tsunameter and buoys); detection based on seismic data and satellite-based remote sensing; and detection based on seismic data, bottom pressure recorders, and satellite-based remote sensing.
Contact: Marie Stuppard, 33-206, x3-2279, mas@mit.edu
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Aviation Accident Investigation or Agatha Christie for Engineers
Brian Nield Boeing Commercial Airplane, Chuck Oman
Tue Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, 32-124
Wed Jan 31, 02-03:00pm, Room 33-319
Thu Feb 1, 02-04:00pm, Room 33-319
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2007
Limited to 24 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: spreadsheet skills (Excel); some familiarity with aviation
Commercial aviation is extremely safe, in part due to knowledge gained from studying accidents. The investigation process and some of the most significant accidents are discussed. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to work with their peers in a small, self-directed, investigative team to solve a realistic (but fictional) aircraft accident mystery. New information on the crash will be given out each session as you piece together the facts to determine what caused the accident and build recommendations for improving flying safety. Minimum enrollment is 6. Room is TBA for Tues 1/30.
Web: http://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/16/ia07/16.AI/index.html
Contact: Liz Zotos, 37-219, x3-7805, zotos@mit.edu
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Boeing 767 Cockpit Systems and Automation
Dr. Charles Oman, Brian Nield (Boeing Commercial Airplane), and Colleagues
Mon Jan 29 thru Fri Feb 2, 09am-01:00pm, Room 33-116, Simulator, 2-5 pm, Rm 33-218
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Basic flight simulator flying skills (see below).
Are you an aero-engineering student, pilot, or serious desktop flight simulator user? Want to understand how transport aircraft systems and automation work? Boeing and MIT Aero/Astro are offering a systems and automation familiarization course corresponding to those taken by Boeing engineers and airline pilots. Classroom lectures and afternoon/evening sessions using a sophisticated B767-300 desktop flight simulator, computer based training modules, and a real B767 at Logan Airport. You should have some familiarity with basic desktop flight simulator flying. Simulator, computer based training, Logan airport trip and Stellar web site access limited to 12 preregistrants. Morning lectures open to MIT community - no registration required. Computer based training sessions are 6-8PM, Room 33-218; Logan Airport trip is in the evening of Feb 2.
Web: http://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/16/ia07/16.767/index.html
Contact: Liz Zotos, x3-7805, zotos@mit.edu
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Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Tour
George T. Schmidt
Thu Jan 18, 01-03:00pm, Draper Laboratory, Lobby of 555 Tech. Square
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Jan-2007
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: Must be a U.S. citizen.
We will begin with an introduction to the Draper Laboratory, its history, and major projects. We will then visit several areas of the Laboratory and see some of its project activities. Restricted to U.S. citizens who must bring a government issued ID to be admitted to the tour and also bring the confirmation from the contact below. Will depart from the Draper Lab Reception Lobby, 555 Technology Square, Cambridge (next to NE43).
Contact: Marie Stuppard, 33-208, x3-2279, mas@mit.edu
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Highlights of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Marie Stuppard
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: N/A
A series of lectures on the activities of the Aero-Astro Department. We will cover areas of interest in research, with oral presentations, films and/or demos. Please revisit this page for other upcoming lectures in this series.
Contact: Marie Stuppard, 33-208, x3-2279, mas@mit.edu
The US Airline Industry: Competition, Convergence, Consolidation?
Dr. Peter P. Belobaba, MIT Global Airline Industry Program
This year-end update on the performance of US airlines explores recent trends in airfares, airline operating costs and productivity, and relates them to the industry's financial performance. There is much evidence that re-structuring by Legacy airlines, combined with the growing pains of Low-cost carriers, have moved both types of airlines closer to convergence.
Wed Jan 10, 03-04:00pm, 33-206
Augmentation of the Tsunami Early Warning System
Paul J. Cefola and John E. Draim
Investigate a concept for satellite-based observation of sea surface phenomena which reflect a tsunami wave progressing across the ocean. The concept is based on passive microwave remote sensing of the ocean. The intent is to complement economically the current tsunameters which are expensive to establish and maintain. Objectives of the effort as well as architecture options will be discussed.
Tue Jan 16, 02-03:00pm, Room 33-206
"Some Funny Things Happened on the Way to the Moon": A History of MIT's Participation in the Guidance, Navigation & Control of the Apollo Spacecraft
Prof. Richard Battin
In the spring of 1961, President Kennedy announced that America would send astronauts to the moon and return them safely to earth. Exactly eleven weeks later MIT was chosen by NASA as the first prime contractor to supply the Guidance and Navigation System for the Apollo spacecrafts. A true story told by one who was there.
Wed Jan 17, 02-03:00pm, Room 33-116, Note Room Change.
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Humans and Artificial Agents Learning Simultaneously
Dr. Jacob Crandall
Wed Jan 24, 09:30am-03:30pm, Room 33-319
Thu Jan 25, 09:30am-03:00pm, Room 33-319
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 24 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Advances in artificial learning are leading to more sophisticated and capable automated products. However, the benefits offered by these technologies are limited to our ability to use them. As such, attention must be given to how artificial learning affects human-machine interactions. In this class, we will overview challenges arising from situations in which automated agents and humans learn simultaneously. We will compare and contrast artificial learning methods with theories of human learning in multi-agent domains. We will study how humans and artificial agents learn and behave as they associate with each other. These topics will be presented through self experiments, lectures, and discussion.
Contact: Dr. Jacob Crandall, 33-407, x8-5046, jcrandal@mit.edu
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Jet Blue/American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Paper Airplane Contest
Col. Pete Young
Fri Jan 26, 02-04:00pm, Johnson Athletic Cen, Indoor Track-Upstairs
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: N/A
Fee: 1.00 for supplies.
This contest organized by the MIT AIAA Student Section will have three events: distance, duration, and originality. Jet Blue is donating one round-trip airline ticket to each event's first place winner. Anyone can enter, but only MIT undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for prizes.
Contact: Col. Pete Young, 33-240, x3-5340, pwyoung@mit.edu
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Rocket Team Engine Design Competition
Frederick Gay, Col. John Keesee, Team Advisor
Mon Jan 8, Fri Jan 19, 26, Thu Feb 1, Fri Feb 2, 07-09:00pm, 33-218, Feb 1-2 at 9 AM in 37-084
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Kick off meeting -- Mon December 11, 7pm, 33-218.
Come try your hand at constructing and testing a small 20lb. thrust liquid fuel rocket engine! Each IAP, the MIT Rocket Team hosts the competition, with the goal of letting people get hands-on experience building and operating rocket engine hardware. Engines are constructed in teams of two to four. Machine shop experience and previous experience with rocketry helpful, but not necessary. Teams will be formed at the kickoff meeting on December 11, allowing teams to work on design ideas over winter break. If you are not able to attend the December 11 meeting, but are interested in participating, please contact Frederick Gay, fsgay@mit.edu.
Contact: Frederick Gay, fsgay@mit.edu
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Two Case Studies of Launch Vehicle Mishaps
Peter W. Young
Thu Jan 25, 02-03:00pm, Room 33-116
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: N/A
Col. Peter Young
A discussion of the circumstances leading to two launch vehicle mishaps: a Titan IV expendable launch vehicle and a Pegasus XL winged launch vehicle mishap. Videos and slides will provide insight into the mishaps' 'root causes', and attendees will be provided insight into the operational decisions that were primary contributors to these accidents.
Contact: Peter W. Young, 33-240, x3-5340, pwyoung@mit.edu
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