Research & Development Labs
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High Sensitivity Ceramic Shear ICP Accelerometers (2 units)
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DS1104 R&D Controller Board with dSPACE 1104 Control Desk (1 unit)
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High-End Computational Facility (1 unit)
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Modally Tuned Impulse Hammer with Force Sensor and Tips (1 unit)
Faculty In-charge:
Dr. Promio Charles F
The R&D Lab in the Aerospace Engineering Department is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support advanced research, innovation and hands-on experimentation in Aerospace Engineering and related fields. The lab is equipped with high-precision instruments and computational resources that enable cutting-edge research in structural dynamics, control systems and simulation.
The lab provides a dynamic environment for students and researchers to engage in experimental and computational research, supporting projects in vibration analysis, structural health monitoring, control systems and advanced simulation. Under the guidance of Dr. Promio Charles F, the lab fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and also the development of practical engineering solutions for the aerospace sector.
Specifications :
General-purpose uniaxial accelerometers with a sensitivity of 100 mV/g, suitable for a wide frequency range from 1 to 1000 Hz.
Lightweight (less than 10 gm) and capable of operating in temperatures from -67°F to 250°F, these accelerometers are ideal for dynamic vibration measurement and structural health monitoring.
Faculty In-charge:
Dr. Promio Charles F
The R&D Lab in the Aerospace Engineering Department is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support advanced research, innovation and hands-on experimentation in Aerospace Engineering and related fields. The lab is equipped with high-precision instruments and computational resources that enable cutting-edge research in structural dynamics, control systems and simulation.
The lab provides a dynamic environment for students and researchers to engage in experimental and computational research, supporting projects in vibration analysis, structural health monitoring, control systems and advanced simulation. Under the guidance of Dr. Promio Charles F, the lab fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and also the development of practical engineering solutions for the aerospace sector.
Specifications :
Advanced Control Education (ACE1104) PCIe version, featuring the DS1104 R&D Controller Board (MPC8240, PowerPC 603e core, 250 MHz, 32 MB RAM), and CLP1104 Connector and LED Panel.
Includes the CDP1104 Control Development Software Package and Microtec PowerPC cross-compiler, supporting real-time control, rapid prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation for advanced control system development.
Faculty In-charge:
Dr. Promio Charles F
Specifications :
Dedicated workstation supporting Ground Vibration Testing (GVT), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and simulation tasks.
Specifications include a minimum of 32 GB RAM, 2 GB graphics card, 1 TB hard disk, PC Ethernet board, Windows 10 OS and licensed Microsoft Office, ensuring robust performance for data acquisition and complex simulations.
Faculty In-charge:
Dr. Promio Charles F
The R&D Lab in the Aerospace Engineering Department is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support advanced research, innovation and hands-on experimentation in Aerospace Engineering and related fields. The lab is equipped with high-precision instruments and computational resources that enable cutting-edge research in structural dynamics, control systems and simulation.
The lab provides a dynamic environment for students and researchers to engage in experimental and computational research, supporting projects in vibration analysis, structural health monitoring, control systems and advanced simulation. Under the guidance of Dr. Promio Charles F, the lab fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and also the development of practical engineering solutions for the aerospace sector.
Specifications :
Impulse hammer with a sensitivity of 2.5 mV/N (10 mV/lbf), BNC connector and a range of impact tips (plastic/aluminium) for versatile excitation.
Features a fiberglass handle and stainless steel head, with a force range of 0 to 500 lbf and operational temperature range of -40°C to 66°C, making it ideal for modal analysis and structural testing.