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Week 4: February 2nd - February 6th
AT 219 Autonomous Aircraft Technology and Maintenance 2
In AT 219, we discussed two articles.
In lectures, we finished our lesson on weather and got practice using national weather resources to form flight plans and understand GO/NO GO weather conditions. We also discussed a report about weather constraints on global drone flyability. In this report, the author analyzes how much the weather limits drone operations globally. In the lab, we finished the assembly of our fixed-wing drone, the Believer. We began calibration of the servos, as well as taped the leading and trailing edges on the wings and tails.
AT 319 Unmanned Aerial Systems Applications, Data, and Documentation
In AT 319, we discussed Geospatial Data sources. We learned about the sources available to us, such as web mapping sources for cartography purposes, web feature services for vector data, and web coverage services for rasters. In addition, we discussed global digital data and the resources out there. We had an in-class assignment, where we were tasked with finding the Tiger state lines and a 1-meter resolution of a specific area to create a shaded DEM map and color ramp.
In the lab, we continued working with digital data and basic table operations. We were guided through various steps that led us to create the following maps.
AFT 361 Leading People and Effective Communication
In AFT 361, we began our informal briefings. These briefings are to be about 5 to 10 minutes long and are meant to practice our public speaking skills as well as provide an informational briefing to our classmates. Some of the briefings this week talked about the Government Cheese Caves, how to smoke barbecue, and people’s experiences at college exchanges last semester. We also discussed different resources available to us and the enlisted once we commission into the Air Force.
AT 381 Aviation Security
In AT 381, we discussed the Security Policy Evolution and Government Security Roles, and we provided an overview of a tabletop exercise simulation we will be creating and implementing later in the semester. We talked about how the aviation industry is reactive rather than proactive, and looked further into security incidents that have occurred in our country. We also discussed how different government agencies play a role in the security of aviation, and how, in a crisis, each role has a specific function. Finally, for our tabletop exercise simulation, we were given an overview, examples, and a small mock trial of how it will work later in the semester. These exercises are important as they enhance organizational readiness by simulating real-world situations at a low risk. These exercises help reveal gaps in the plans, clarify roles, improve communication, and help train the staff members.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
This week, we took our Physical Fitness Diagnostic. This consists of one minute of push-ups, one minute of sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. We take the diagnostic twice in the semester, once at the beginning of the year and one in the middle. This is to prepare us for our Physical Fitness Assessment, which we take at the end of the year. This is to ensure mission readiness. At Leadership Laboratory, we had an academic lesson on the Space Force, Command and Control, and Combatant Commands, as well as taking a quiz. We also practiced detail and squadron marching, which will be used extensively at Field Training this summer. Throughout the week, I attended Supplemental Instruction, flight meetings, and Staff meetings to ensure myself and my wingman were prepared for this week.
Research Assistant
Besides our weekly meetings, we began organizing and planning our visit to nearby high schools to demonstrate the drone fleet at Purdue University, give an introduction to the industry and what we do at Purdue, and to help answer any questions the students or facility members might have.
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