Category: Aerospace Engineering
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Aero pioneers: Computers in control
Many faculty were pioneers in the field, helping to lay the groundwork for areas such as control theory, wireless communication and traffic management.
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Thruster for Mars mission breaks records
The most powerful Hall thruster the world has ever seen showed its mettle at NASA Glenn
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Record-breaking second place for Solar Car Team
The national champions celebrate the most successful world race finish in team history.
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Our panel of solar supporters | Race, day three
The Michigan car ended the day in one of the best positions in team history, and the family, friends and alumni riding along are doing more than just cheering.
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Cloudy with a chance of machine learning | Race, day two
The top four teams are in a tight battle with each other, and the elements
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Hot sun. Cool heads | Race, day one
Currently in fifth place, Michigan finishes day one with confidence.
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Speed pageant | T-minus 10 hours
One at a time, each solar car competes for the fastest lap around the track. The outcome determines tomorrow’s starting line.
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In the hot seat | T-minus 35 hours
It’s the day before pole placement is determined for the start of the race. Go inside the team’s garage and meet the drivers.
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Powell conversation draws thousands
The retired general discussed geopolitics, race and wisdom for the next generation.
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The grocers | T-minus 29 days
Hungry for din, and even more for the win
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Arrival | T-minus 36 days
EXPERTS: The 2017 Novum race crew has arrived in Adelaide, Australia. We are excited to get back to work – this time at the nearby Parafield Airport. Neighboring historical fighter-jets, hangar 107 houses our workspace for the next few weeks – a cool substitute for our familiar home in the Wilson Center on North Campus.…
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Shipping Novum
An all-nighter, the ultimate checklist and a dash to the airport. Shipping a solar car is so much more complicated than you could imagine.