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- BUOY (Semester Unknown) IPRO 310: BUOYIPRO310PosterSp10
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- Amine, Mukarram, Antony, Claude, Chipman, Aubrey, Choi, Lien, Dykeman, Kimberly, Healton, Michaela, Jayanthy, Ashika, Mckinley, Matthew, Noorts, George, Reilly, Jeffrey, Schafer, Michael, Taylor, Joseph
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- 2010, 2010-05
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This IPRO is working on the problem of creating an assistive device that will help blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals exercise in a...
Show moreThis IPRO is working on the problem of creating an assistive device that will help blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals exercise in a swimming pool and elsewhere with increased independence and also to present this technology to the community in a way that is usable to them. In the interest of achieving both of these goals the team has organized its structure into a technology team and a communication team, so that once the device has been created the methodology for teaching the community to use it will already be tested and approved.
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- Designing a Three-Dimensional "Mesh" to Improve the Quality of Simulations (Fall 2001) IPRO 307
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- Saric, Marin, Griffin, Paul, Sharifi, Hamed, Wei, Yeow Tsa, Verma, Sameer, Xiaofeng, Zhou
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- 2001, 2001-12
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This project focuses on building a three-dimensional high quality "mesh" for scientific simulations. Since the quality of the mesh affects the...
Show moreThis project focuses on building a three-dimensional high quality "mesh" for scientific simulations. Since the quality of the mesh affects the accuracy and convergence of numerical systems, having a high quality mesh is one of the most important requirements for conducting numerical simulations. Currently, most of the software packages cannot theoretically guarantee the quality of the mesh generated. The purpose of this project is to implement a selected set of algorithms that have a theoretical quality guarantee in order to study their practical performance compared with heuristics-based methods. We expect that peer researchers in various fields could use the software developed to conduct scientific simulations. In addition, the developed software will also provide the building block for later numerical simulation systems and computer graphics related systems. The major activities of the project are to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge related to computer science and other engineering departments. This project provides students from engineering and other fields with knowledge of computer science, including programming, algorithm design and analysis; and provides students from computer science with knowledge of scientific simulations and how to apply their knowledge to solve practical engineering problems.
Sponsorship: IIT Collaboratory for Interprofessional Studies
Project Plan for IPRO 307: Designing a Three-Dimensional "Mesh" to Improve the Quality of Simulations for the Fall 2001 Semester
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- Power Measurement for Performance Bicycles (Semester Unknown) IPRO 304
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- Boomgarrd, Brian, Buhay, Elena, Carr, Ian, Gaulin, Nick, Gazda, Christopher, Gowe, Arence, Heo, Yun Seon, Mcmanus, Tom, Mertens, Scott, Onaissi, Samah, Smith, Antoinette, Wiese, Matthew
- Date
- 2010, 2010-12
- Description
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The IPRO 324 team is working to develop a system that utilizes strain gauges to measure the applied torque on the crankset of a bicycle. The...
Show moreThe IPRO 324 team is working to develop a system that utilizes strain gauges to measure the applied torque on the crankset of a bicycle. The overall goal is to develop an inexpensive and accurate tool for measuring the power output of a professional cyclist. Current devices on the market are quite expensive, require the replacement of current parts that the cyclist has invented significant money, and can still be relatively inaccurate.
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- Operation Kosovo (Summer 2003) IPRO 397
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- 2003, 2003-07
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This IPRO team will have the responsibility of extending Operation Kosovo. Operation Kosovo is an IIT-Chicago Kent initiative to promote rule...
Show moreThis IPRO team will have the responsibility of extending Operation Kosovo. Operation Kosovo is an IIT-Chicago Kent initiative to promote rule of law, democracy, civil society, and economic development in Kosovo. Students will continue work on projects such as: providing research assistance to legal counsel in Kosovo through CDRC; providing support to the University of Pristina law school's student organization; establishing a Kosovo Leadership Council, a Small Business Assistance Clinic, and a Kosovo investment fund; establishing firm contact with Kosovars in the Diaspora; maintaining support for the University of Pristina law school's externship program; website updating; and posting Kosovar law on the internet. There may also be an opportunity to structure a process for developing business plans for new enterprises in Kosovo as the team's work moves forward. Students who join this team will have the opportunity to make a positive and lasting contribution to the people of Kosovo; and will develop a deep appreciation for how social, political, technology and economic factors combine to influence rule of law.
Sponsorship: Criminal Defense Resources Council (CDRC)
Project Plan for IPRO 397: Operation Kosovo for the Summer 2003 semester
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- Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development (Summer 2011) IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development IPRO350 Summer2011 Poster 2
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- Arzu, Ricardo, Avant, Denzel, Bogoevski, Aleksander, Caven, Daniel, Daniel, Andy, Fisher, Courtney, Lavania, Bharat, Marcha, Emmanuel, Mouddou, Khadija, Nunes, Guilherme, Popa, Ana, Quach, Dot, Scorzo, Anthony, Tadros, Nader
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- 2011, 2011-07
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Coal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing....
Show moreCoal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing. Coal City is located just south of I-80 along the I- 55 corridor and less than an hour from Bolingbrook and Oakbrook. Along the northern border of Coal city, are adjoining lakes and abandoned coal mines. Small town atmosphere is conducive to community interaction and pride. The purpose of this project was to provide the framework for creating the most feasible and sustainable economic development model for the village of Coal City using generalized approaches that could be emulated in other small towns. the objectives that the team has set are: Gather information that will lead to the creation of an effective plan. Study models and components of Sustainable Economic Development focusing on small towns and rural areas. Study the demographics, human systems, existing industry systems, bio-physical systems, government and social policy systems and the existing industry clusters. Understand community, local, and regional assets and talent pool, town vision, mission and economic development plans.
Sponsorship: NA
Project Plan for IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development for the Summer 2011 semester
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- Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Simulation, Design, and Implementation (semester?), IPRO 326: Hybrid Electric Vehicles IPRO 326 Project Plan Sp05
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- Parks, Jeffrey, Antoniou, Antonis, Bench, Justin, Evanoff, Steffany, Komyathy, Jonathan, Ozcan, Murat, Panchal, Nikunj, Seaton, Brandon, Tisler, Ovidiu, Waller, Trevor, Bhatia, Mayank
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- 2005-05, 2005-05
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The IPRO 326 Project aims at systematically testing both parallel and series vehicle configurations of the Hummer and HMMWV (High-Mobility...
Show moreThe IPRO 326 Project aims at systematically testing both parallel and series vehicle configurations of the Hummer and HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) to find the optimum hybridization factor specific to each configuration. An additional objective of the team is to work in coordination with Ph.D. students to simulate a hybrid electric bus system that is scheduled to have practical implementations by the end of the year. All vehicle simulations and structured testing will be performed using ADVISOR, as well as other software packages available in the Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory at IIT. Related work done by previous student teams shall be reviewed and integrated into this project.
Deliverables for IPRO 326: Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Simulation, Design, and Implementation for the Spring 2005 semester
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- Delta Hook Tech (Semester Unknown) IPRO 358: DeltaHookTechIPRO358Poster2Su09
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- Bistriceanu, Bogdan, Boyer, Robert, Champlin, Austin, Choitz, Rachel, Divito, Michael, Edwards, Herbert, Egland, Erik, Gaonkar, Mohit, Lai, James, Obaid, Hamza, Pop, Sabina, Staats, Andrew, Ton, Jimmy, Zhu, Patrick
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- 2009, 2009-12
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During the summer 2009 semester, IPRO 358 plans to develop mock-ups of the Delta Hook Technology (DHT) and to lay the foundation for a...
Show moreDuring the summer 2009 semester, IPRO 358 plans to develop mock-ups of the Delta Hook Technology (DHT) and to lay the foundation for a business model for Sparrowhawk, LLC, an early stage company. Sparrowhawk has investigated the concept for an innovative fishing hook that is not currently on the market or ready to be launched. The IPRO team will work together to approach the process of designing mock-ups of the Delta Hook Technology (DHT), testing the mock-ups, and determining measures that can be taken to improve the DHT. Subsequent mock-ups will continue to improve based on results of the product testing. Simultaneously, we will do market research in order to identify the target market, determine price points, and develop marketing strategies for DHT.
Sponsorship: Sparrowhawk, Delta Hook Technologies
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- “How Many Earths?” (Semester Unknown) IPRO 332: HowManyEarthsIPRO332FinalPresentationSp09
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- Baldwin, Leah, Braband, Jim, Broekere, Eliza, Colburn, Charleen, Craven, Joseph, Kelly, Madison, Kimball, Clayton, Leep, Nick, Masangkay, Rodolfh, Mulligan, James, Olson, Sarah, Patel, Hiren, Phillips, Timothy, Wolcott, Chris
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- 2009, 2009-05
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The mission of “How Many Earths?” is to educate people on the issues of sustainability and energy needs, concerns, and sources. In doing this...
Show moreThe mission of “How Many Earths?” is to educate people on the issues of sustainability and energy needs, concerns, and sources. In doing this we look to expand on work that has been done in previous semesters in addition to developing modules for a wider age base. Previously the modules have been focused on High School and Middle School students; this semester, we look to develop a program for elementary school classrooms in addition to post-high school education.
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- infoMOTO - Information Tools to Enhance the Performance and Experience of Motorcyclists, Summer 2011, IPRO 308: Presentation_key
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- Hussain, Faraz, Sarsfield, Corey, Wang, Haochen, Perkins, Jeff, Charles, Joe, Siva, Arun
- Date
- 2011-06-17, 2011-07
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infoMoto is a user-friendly and affordable aftermarket device which provides accessible feedback to the rider and mechanic as to the safety...
Show moreinfoMoto is a user-friendly and affordable aftermarket device which provides accessible feedback to the rider and mechanic as to the safety and performance of the motorcycle, which enhances the overall riding experience. Unlike existing standard equipment which provides minimal information, infoMoto notifies the user of impending malfunctions in addition to providing diagnostic information. This device may also help the designers of future models of motorcycles to head off any impeding problems, increasing the quality of their product.
IPRO 308: infoMOTO for Summer 2011
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- Large Scale Structure (Semester Unknown) IPRO 315: Large Scale Structure IPRO 315 Poster2 F08
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- Aduroja, Oluwasesan, Aguilar, Fabian, Althoff, Sarah, Aubry, Curtis, Chock, Chris, Dewi, Fransisca, Dlugosz, Anna, Douglas, Carlie, Olson, Sarah, Rodgers, Lucas, Stroot, Jaimi, Aguirre, Arturo, Antonio, Christopher, Cantone, Kyle, Chong, Hon-kyu, Forneris, Craig, Freund, Ryan, Khan, Qudsia, Laschiazza, Elizabeth, Muresan, Lucian, Rus, Bogdan, Scully, Dawveed, Steffen, Trent, Stenson, Amanda, Urdiales, Miguel, Yeung, Helen
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- 2008, 2008-12
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The intent of the IPRO 315 is to design a large-scale structure. The focus of this IPRO is structural analysis. The advisors of this group...
Show moreThe intent of the IPRO 315 is to design a large-scale structure. The focus of this IPRO is structural analysis. The advisors of this group thought it would be even more interested if IPRO 335 and IPRO 315 would mesh together to create a large green structure. The intent of IPRO 335 is to design a “green” and innovative building using the skills and input of students studying different majors at Illinois Institute of Technology. Our team has decided to design a replacement apartment building for Gunsaulus Hall on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. Innovative technologies and practices will be researched and employed to design a “green” building. The decision to design a building for the IIT campus came about because it is an area that all of the team members could relate to and have a more realistic grasp on the project. For the remainder of the semester the two groups are planning on coordinating with each other on each step of the design process.
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- Searching for Novel Drug Targets (semester?), IPRO 318: Novel new Drug Targets IPRO 318 Final Report F06
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- Kamdar, Amit, Marell, Joshua, Knox, John, Kim, Hyunsuk, Wu, Calvin, Polich, Lindsey, Stankovich, Floriann H., Patel, Vrudhdhi, Jin, Tengchuan, Desai, Ronak, Dolejs, Martina
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- 2006-12, 2006-12
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IPRO 318 is entitled Novel New Drug Targets. The objective for this IPRO is to determine specific proteins that are involved in disease...
Show moreIPRO 318 is entitled Novel New Drug Targets. The objective for this IPRO is to determine specific proteins that are involved in disease pathology. The team will investigate diseases and their protein sequences in order to determine their function and whether it is suitable for drug targeting. The information collected will be created into an informational website that can be used in further IPRO semesters. With the analyzed data the team will begin testing several relevant sequences to determine drug targeting.
Deliverables for IPRO 318: Searching for Novel Drug Targets for the Fall 2006 semester
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- Intermodal Container Transport (Semester Unknown) IPRO 307: Intermodal Container Transport IPRO 307 Poster2 F08
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- Kaska, Michal, Slomiany, Krzysztof, Brewin, Christopher, Alarcon, Xavier, Cheung, Kwong, Fuentes, Daniel, Kedzuch, Andrew, Nguyen, Linh, Loquidis, Ryan, Magdel, Irina, Lis, Tomasz, Marinov, Plamen, Suik, Bradley
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- 2008, 2008-12
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The direction IPro 307 “Intermodal Container Transport” is taking for the 2008 semester is geared toward alternative energy technologies as...
Show moreThe direction IPro 307 “Intermodal Container Transport” is taking for the 2008 semester is geared toward alternative energy technologies as well as expansion of the capacity and efficiency of a designated rail transfer yard. The selected exploration site is the Norfolk Southern rail transfer yard at 47th street near the Dan Ryan Expressway. Since there is a large amount of on-site equipment (Mi-Jack side loaders, cranes, and yard hostlers), the possibility of introducing alternative fuel technologies exists and can provide a cleaner and more cost-effective solution to air pollution and rising fuel costs. The group will be focusing efforts on using wind power in parallel with compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel, as well as designing innovative ways to improve yard capacity and efficiency. The ultimate goal of this IPro is to develop a plan to increase yard efficiency and output, while at the same time incorporating green technology as an alternative energy source for the facility equipment.
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- Analysis of Water Recovery from Power Plants for Recycling (Semester Unknown) IPRO 302: Analysis of Water Recovery from Power Plants for Recycling IPRO 302 Final Report F08
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- Sajid, Dornbusch, Donald, Hubbard, Mclain, Ali Khan, Sajid, Kolbasov, Alexander, Malon, David, Kit Ong, Wai, Reinhardt, Jesse, Kuhan Sivanyanam Pillai, Sithhambara, Hann Tan, Kwong
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- 2008, 2008-12
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Potential power plant sites can become more difficult to determine if water is not available in great quantity. This is true in western states...
Show morePotential power plant sites can become more difficult to determine if water is not available in great quantity. This is true in western states where it may be scarce and competed for by other industries as well as households. The aim of this project is to find an economical, as well as environmentally friendly way to recover water from the flue gas, which is produced when powder-river-basin (PRB) coal is burned in a 750 MW power plant.
Sponsorship: Sargent and Lundy
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- Operator Information Tool to Manage Heat Treat Furnace Parts for A.Finkl & Sons (semester?), IPRO 330: Finkl Operator Info Tool Manage Heat Treat Furnace IPRO 330 Project Plan Sp06
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- Barnard, Leland, Cappello, Bill, Chen, Zheyan, Ijaz, Syed, O'leary, Patrick, Roberts, Colleen, Schwalbach, Eddie, Tovalin, Ivan, Velten, Josef, Virani, Minaz
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- 2006-05, 2006-05
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To generate an accurate survey of temperature distribution within the furnace. To determine a method of stacking that provides the most...
Show more To generate an accurate survey of temperature distribution within the furnace. To determine a method of stacking that provides the most uniform temperature distribution. To create an efficient and intuitive tracking system that allows the exact location of each part in the furnace to be recorded and catalogued for future reference. To put this knowledge together to create a software package that can be used to quickly and easily generate a stacking sequence that will result in a proper heat treatment for each piece in the furnace each time. To fulfill all IPRO requirements
Sponsorship: A. Finkl & Sons
Deliverables for IPRO 330: Operator Information Tool to Manage Heat Treat Furnace Parts for A.Finkl & Sons for the Spring 2006 semester
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- GREEN BUILDING DESIGN CONCEPT and INTEGRATION (Semester Unknown) IPRO 335: GreenBuidingDesignConceptandIntegrationIPRO335Poster1F09
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- Avanessian, Aris, Banda, Justine, Bergerson, Joshua, Burke, Jeffrey, Christo, Robert, Dexter, Eric, Kim, Kibum, Mey, Andrew, Okunaga, Jonathan, Razeq, Ali, Schaefer, Jacqueline, Thovar Leon, Adrian, Um, Hye
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- 2009, 2009-12
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Green Building design is becoming a vast topic in today’s world. As times change, and energy sources become limited and more expensive, we...
Show moreGreen Building design is becoming a vast topic in today’s world. As times change, and energy sources become limited and more expensive, we need to find more ways to conserve energy. This IPRO’s main goal is to research these alternative energy sources, methods, and uses; then implement them into a feasible design of our own.
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- Our Energy Future (Semester Unknown) IPRO 332: Our Energy Future IPRO 332 Poster Sp08
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- Aguilar- Wedge, Carmen, Garcia, Alfredo, Connley, Kaitlyn, Mey, Andrew, Rennard, Maile, Stanley, Samantha, Bunda, Dariusz, Bunda, Dariusz, Stone, Sarah, Nguyen, Minh, Mehta, Rohan, Jones, Alex Di Sciullo, Walczuk, Matthew, Galo, Audrey
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- 2008, 2008-05
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Our objectives for this semester are to: (1) Develop a teaching kit containing curriculum to present the Ecological Footprint module and...
Show moreOur objectives for this semester are to: (1) Develop a teaching kit containing curriculum to present the Ecological Footprint module and instructional materials designed to help teachers teach the module. Use the teaching kit as a means of spreading our module beyond our immediate scope, to high school teachers, college campus organizations and volunteer based groups. (2) Develop a website to enrich the experience of the module, provide a professional contact interface and deliver our educational message to a broader audience. (3) Promote How Many Earths and education on resource consumption by developing marketing plan, publishing stories in local media outlets and capitalizing on publicity opportunities. (4) Continue to reach out to high school students by visiting more Chicago-land high schools, continuing to present the Ecological Footprint module and beginning to present the Cradle-to- Cradle module. (5) Refine the Cradle-to-Cradle presentation by analyzing feedback and response of pupils. (6) Continue to collect and analyze feedback from students and teachers concerning both of the modules, our presentation style and the teaching kit. Use this information to continually enhance the learning experience.
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- Operational Considerations in Wind Power Generation (Semester Unknown) IPRO 303: Operational Considerations in Wind Power Generation IPRO 303 Poster F08
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- Adeola, Olaoluwa, Catalina, Christopher, Cervantes, Jesus, Claxton, Sara, Erogbogbo, Samad, Fairall, Earl, Ike, Richard, Keane, Robert, Lakiotis, Kristina, Melko, Aaron, Michael, Mithun, Patel, Viral, Ruffatto, Donald
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- 2008, 2008-12
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The Fall 2008 semester of IPRO 303 will investigate and analyze the economic and technical details of the wind-turbine electricity generation...
Show moreThe Fall 2008 semester of IPRO 303 will investigate and analyze the economic and technical details of the wind-turbine electricity generation industry. The IPRO 303 team will be focusing on the impact of equipment failures that lead to downtime and maintenance associated with the failures. A comparison of current industry practices in dealing with these problems, along with a detailed economic analysis of the true costs involved, will be the major goal. A final report of the findings and conclusions of the IPRO 303 team will be provided to our sponsor, SmartSignal Inc. It is understood that this Project Plan will change as the term progresses and more information becomes available.
Sponsorship: SmartSignal
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- Automated Shipping Container Transfer in Chicago (Semester 1 of Unknown), IPRO 307
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- Hamernick, Paul, Frost, Alec, Amolegbe, Rafiu, Pamulaparthy, Abhinav, Adcock, Keegan, Chintaluri, Venkata, Hodgson, Graham, Brewster, Christopher
- Date
- 2005-01, 2004-12
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The goal of this IPRO is to design and make a financial analysis of an automated container transport system for the Chicago region.
Sponsorship...
Show moreThe goal of this IPRO is to design and make a financial analysis of an automated container transport system for the Chicago region.
Sponsorship: Bruce Dahnke of Skytech Transportation
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- Autonomous Mobile Robot Surveyor (Spring 2003) IPRO 308
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- Goluch, Diana, Matthews, Stuart, Fleteren, David Van, Bango, Eric, Barth, Doug, Boitor, Andrei, Cardenas, Francisco, Kozmic, Jason, Wolak, Steven, Bijur, Rajat
- Date
- 2003, 2003-05
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Technological developments in recent years make it possible to constructsmall autonomous mobile platforms equipped with computing hardware...
Show moreTechnological developments in recent years make it possible to constructsmall autonomous mobile platforms equipped with computing hardware andsensors that can communicate with each other and/or with a centralstation. The uses of such platforms are numerous and range from militaryand security applications to monitoring and inspection. While low leveltasks such as obstacle avoidance should be handled by the mobile robotin order to free the attention of a human supervisor, higher level tasksmay require user intervention based on images and other sensoryinformation which is provided by the platform. The way in which taskscan be specified based on the limited information provided by thesurveyor(s) in a natural way is an interesting problem without a simplesolution. This is mainly due to the fact that 2D images and othersensory information are only partial representations of the real 3Dworld. The goal of the project in this semester is to build one or more smallautonomous mobile robot surveyors that can communicate with a remotecontrol-station. The surveyor will use a single board computer, a smallcamera, several range sensors, servo motors, and will be controlled bywireless communication. These surveyors will be used in future projectsto investigate the human interaction and task specification problems.
Sponsorship: IT Collaboratory for Interprofessinal Studies
Project Plan for IPRO 308: Autonomous Mobile Robot Surveyors for Spring 2003 semester
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- Motion Track Studios (Semester Unknown) EnPRO 351
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- Arrowood, Renee, Caughell, Ty, Collier, Cedric, Cornelius, Joel, Esbensen, Kirsten, Forneris, Craig, Gurnani, Sweta, March, Paul, Perle, Collin, Vice, Evan
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- 2009, 2009-05
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The objective for IPRO 351 is to evaluate the business opportunities for commercializing Motion Track Studios. We will do this by conducting...
Show moreThe objective for IPRO 351 is to evaluate the business opportunities for commercializing Motion Track Studios. We will do this by conducting research pertaining to primary competitors, the industry as a whole, consumers’ wants and needs, conducting competitive analysis. We will also be developing a working prototype; conducting and comparing observations of several trial runs; and drafting a business plan/final report, which will include feasibility analysis and recommended future steps. Included in (but not limited to) the business plan/final report will be: - Description of Motion Track studios - Market and industry data - Market strategy - Internal analysis - Competitive analysis - Findings as extracted from trial runs - Projections for income, sales, and cash flow - Analysis of different business models/selected business model - Final recommendations including suggested next steps
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