Accession Number:

AD1013207

Title:

Air Force Project Competition

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Aug 2011,31 May 2014

Corporate Author:

John Hopkins University BALTIMORE United States

Personal Author(s):

• Hemker, Kevin
• Scott,Nathan W.

Report Date:

2014-10-17

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

JHU sent a student team to the AFRL competition in 2012, 2013 and 2014. None of the teams placed in the top 3 in any year. However every student engaged sincerely with the design problems posed by the competition and had a positive experience working with AFOSR staff and military personnel. In 20 12 our student team presented a quad copter with a specialized suction device that could fly up the side of a cliff or building and create a strong attachment point for a climb rope. The team were able to demonstrate the suction and adhesive parts of their system. In 2013 our team demonstrated an inflatable bridge that could span a 13 gap - however it was heavier than desired at 451b and the inflation system was not well resolved.

Descriptors:

• students
• universities
• scientific research
• competition
• air force
• Military engineering
• Military research
• Bridges
• Air Force equipment
• Jacks (Lifts)
• Paratroopers
• Climbing equipment
• scale

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE