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Individual Research contributions to Group project

Updated on 1/11/2024

  • Research on KERS Functions:

    • Used ChatGPT with the specific query: "Describe the functions of a KERS in cars."
    • Gathered information on how KERS operates in vehicles.

  • Research on Ampaire and EEL Aircraft:

    • Used Google's search engine and gAI tools for background information on Ampaire and their EEL aircraft.
    • Focused on understanding the aircraft’s specifications and requirements.

  • Application of Research:

    • Analyzed the background information to determine a suitable type of KERS for the EEL aircraft.
    • Prioritized considerations such as weight, simplicity, and effectiveness for integration. 


Updated on 25/11/2024

  • Researched the development of Solid-state batteries by NASA for their SABERS program via ChatGPT and CoPilot as backup research
  • Read up on the impacts of aviation on the environment from a web report on ResearchGate
  • Using Google search, I looked up the benefits of solid-state batteries on the environment— How the production of solid-state batteries compares to the production of lithium-ion batteries
Updated on 30/11/2024
  • An interview was conducted by my team with Professor Henrik Hesse, who teaches Aerospace Engineering
    • With his expertise in aerospace, Professor Hesse answered our questions on the feasibility of our proposed innovation for the aircraft. 

Contribution to writing

Updated on 28/11/2024

  • Based on my research on sustainability issues in the aviation industry in general 
    • Wrote on the sustainability issues, where greenhouse gas emissions were one of our main targets to combat. 
    • The information was attained from UNICEF's goals in aviation. 
  • Researched the types or arrangements of a hybrid system in aircraft in general
    • Provided a brief introduction to one type of hybrid electric system used in aircraft: the parallel hybrid system arrangement.
    • The information was attained via ResearchGate, where one report clearly described the differences between a series and parallel system 
  • Researched the benefits and impacts of our proposed solution
    • Drawing on my prior knowledge of solid-state batteries, I contributed to writing about their benefits and potential positive impacts on the environment. 

Comments

  1. Brad Blackstone27 November 2024 at 19:12

    I appreciate the detail on your many contributions in this reflection. Still, I'd like to know about how you contributed to the writing.

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  2. Brad Blackstone29 November 2024 at 05:42

    Thanks, Ash!

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    1. Ashutosh Kumar30 November 2024 at 00:28

      Thank you for your valuable feedback, Professor. It has truly been an honor and a privilege for me to be one of your students.

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