UND Computer Science - Faculty Projects

Faculty Projects

	SUN EARTH MOON system Sun Earth Moon system (SEMs) is a collaboration of the Physics and the Computer Science departments at the University of North Dakota. The mission of SEMs is to improve the public understanding of astronomy and celestial mechanics by using information technology and modern learning techniques. SEMs strives to draw the public into the learning process by documenting the adventure of hunting down and webcasting eclipses and by sharing with the public the experience of seeing an eclipse and communicating with the rest of the world about the eclipse in real-time.
	Unmanned Air Systems Operating Without TFRs The University of North Dakota, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, is identifying airspace within the state of North Dakota where organizations interested in developing UASs can test/operate their systems without the need for an on-board sense and avoid system. The JDO School of Aerospace Sciences, with funding from the United States Air Force UAV Battle Lab, is developing a ground-based radar system capable of detecting low observable aircraft such as sailplanes and hot-air balloons while developing the software to optimally display the information to operators of UASs. The Computer Science Department is developing the simulations of the range control operations as well as sophisticated algorithms to determine optimum scan patterns, rates and data assimilation to provide the most comprehensive "picture" of the operating environment.
	cScibot Lego Robotic Camp The cScibot Lego Robotic Camp is an educational project designed to introduce 10-14 year olds to computer science and robotics. Campers use the Lego Mindstorm Robotics kit to build computer controlled robots (cars, tanks, boats or something of their own creation). Campers will learn how to control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, or even compete in a Sumo-style robot competition.