SUN EARTH MOON system Sun Earth Moon
system (SEMs) is a collaboration of the Physics and the Computer
Science departments at the University of North Dakota. The mission of
SEMs is to improve the public understanding of astronomy and celestial
mechanics by using information technology and modern learning
techniques. SEMs strives to draw the public into the learning process
by documenting the adventure of hunting down and webcasting eclipses
and by sharing with the public the experience of seeing an eclipse and
communicating with the rest of the world about the eclipse in
real-time.
Unmanned Air Systems Operating Without TFRs
The University of North Dakota, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation
Administration, is identifying airspace within the state of North Dakota where
organizations interested in developing UASs can test/operate their systems
without the need for an on-board sense and avoid system. The JDO School of
Aerospace Sciences, with funding from the United States Air Force UAV Battle
Lab, is developing a ground-based radar system capable of detecting low
observable aircraft such as sailplanes and hot-air balloons while developing
the software to optimally display the information to operators of UASs. The
Computer Science Department is developing the simulations of the range control
operations as well as sophisticated algorithms to determine optimum scan
patterns, rates and data assimilation to provide the most comprehensive
"picture" of the operating environment.
cScibot Lego Robotic Camp
The cScibot Lego Robotic Camp is an educational project designed to introduce
10-14 year olds to computer science and robotics. Campers use the Lego
Mindstorm Robotics kit to build computer controlled robots (cars, tanks,
boats or something of their own creation). Campers will learn how to control
the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, or even compete in a
Sumo-style robot competition.
