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This paper details a successful and inexpensive implementation of a remote laboratory into a distance control systems course using readily available hardware and software...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper details a successful and inexpensive implementation of a remote laboratory into a distance control systems course using readily available hardware and software. The physical experiment consists of a beach ball and a dc blower; the control objective is to make the height of the aerodynamically levitated beach ball track a reference trajectory by manipulating the voltage to the blower. MATLAB/Simulink coupled with xPC target serve as the controller platform, while microsoft netmeeting and standard Internet video conferencing equipment are used to interface the distance-learning students with the laboratory equipment. Both local students at North Carolina State University's campus in Raleigh and distance students at the University of North Carolina at Asheville completed the laboratory experiment. In a student survey, distance students participating in the lab remotely rated the experience as favorably as local students. Course grades, including the design project grade, were similar between the two groups.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 52, Issue: 2, May 2009)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Shaphan R. Jernigan received the B.S. degree in 2004 in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, and the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
As a Graduate Research Assistant at NCSU, he served as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop tools for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He currently serves as Laboratory Manager...Show More
Shaphan R. Jernigan received the B.S. degree in 2004 in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, and the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
As a Graduate Research Assistant at NCSU, he served as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop tools for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He currently serves as Laboratory Manager...View more
North Carolina State University, Asheville, NC, USA
Yusef Fahmy (M'04–SM'05) received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1988, the M.S. degree in materials science and engineering in 1991, and the Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering in 1996, all from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
He is currently Director of NCSU Engineering Programs at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). His research interests include materials in...Show More
Yusef Fahmy (M'04–SM'05) received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1988, the M.S. degree in materials science and engineering in 1991, and the Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering in 1996, all from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
He is currently Director of NCSU Engineering Programs at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). His research interests include materials in...View more
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Gregory D. Buckner received the B.S. degree in 1986 from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, the M.S. degree in 1987 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, and the Ph.D. degree in 1996 from the University of Texas at Austin, all in the field of mechanical engineering.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh. His ...Show More
Gregory D. Buckner received the B.S. degree in 1986 from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, the M.S. degree in 1987 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, and the Ph.D. degree in 1996 from the University of Texas at Austin, all in the field of mechanical engineering.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh. His ...View more
Contents Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Shaphan R. Jernigan received the B.S. degree in 2004 in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, and the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
As a Graduate Research Assistant at NCSU, he served as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop tools for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He currently serves as Laboratory Manager of the Electromechanics Research Laboratory (EMRL), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NCSU. His current interests include development of surgical devices, as well as electromechanical design.
Shaphan R. Jernigan received the B.S. degree in 2004 in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, and the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
As a Graduate Research Assistant at NCSU, he served as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop tools for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He currently serves as Laboratory Manager of the Electromechanics Research Laboratory (EMRL), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NCSU. His current interests include development of surgical devices, as well as electromechanical design.View more
North Carolina State University, Asheville, NC, USA
Yusef Fahmy (M'04–SM'05) received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1988, the M.S. degree in materials science and engineering in 1991, and the Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering in 1996, all from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
He is currently Director of NCSU Engineering Programs at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). His research interests include materials influenced by electrical and magnetic fields. He also enjoys exploration of models for distance education. Prior to his appointment at UNCA, he was a member of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NCSU.
Dr. Fahmy is active in the Carolinas Central chapter of ASM International, the Materials Information Society, in which he serves on the executive committee, and on the ASM National Council as a Southeastern representative.
Yusef Fahmy (M'04–SM'05) received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1988, the M.S. degree in materials science and engineering in 1991, and the Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering in 1996, all from North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh.
He is currently Director of NCSU Engineering Programs at the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA). His research interests include materials influenced by electrical and magnetic fields. He also enjoys exploration of models for distance education. Prior to his appointment at UNCA, he was a member of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NCSU.
Dr. Fahmy is active in the Carolinas Central chapter of ASM International, the Materials Information Society, in which he serves on the executive committee, and on the ASM National Council as a Southeastern representative.View more
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Gregory D. Buckner received the B.S. degree in 1986 from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, the M.S. degree in 1987 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, and the Ph.D. degree in 1996 from the University of Texas at Austin, all in the field of mechanical engineering.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh. His research interests include electromechanical systems, intelligent system identification and control, and precision engineering. His research projects include the development of intelligent control algorithms for active magnetic bearings, medical instruments for robotic surgery, and electromechanical actuators for manufacturing processes. Prior to his appointment at NCSU, he was a research engineer with the University of Texas Center for Electromechanics, Austin.
Dr. Buckner is a recipient of the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation, the New Faculty Research Award from the American Society for Engineering Education, the Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award from the NCSU Alumni Association, and the Outstanding Teacher Award from NCSU.
Gregory D. Buckner received the B.S. degree in 1986 from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, the M.S. degree in 1987 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, and the Ph.D. degree in 1996 from the University of Texas at Austin, all in the field of mechanical engineering.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh. His research interests include electromechanical systems, intelligent system identification and control, and precision engineering. His research projects include the development of intelligent control algorithms for active magnetic bearings, medical instruments for robotic surgery, and electromechanical actuators for manufacturing processes. Prior to his appointment at NCSU, he was a research engineer with the University of Texas Center for Electromechanics, Austin.
Dr. Buckner is a recipient of the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation, the New Faculty Research Award from the American Society for Engineering Education, the Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award from the NCSU Alumni Association, and the Outstanding Teacher Award from NCSU.View more
