Observable JS Double Pendulum Summary The web page discusses the creation of a double pendulum animation using Observable JS, a tool recently supported by Quarto for interactive and animated visualizations. The author, inspired by Daniel Shiffman's work, initially created a double pendulum in Python and Processing.js, which gained popularity. The author
Julia Moon Cannon: Prelude Summary The document discusses a project titled 'Moon Cannon: Prelude,' which explores the feasibility of launching a payload from the Moon to Earth using a cannon. The author uses Julia's DifferentialEquations package to simulate the trajectory, simplifying the problem by considering only the gravitational forces of
Matlab Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 2 Summary The report details a project focused on analyzing satellite debris using 3D models from GrabCAD. The initial dataset consists of three satellite assemblies, processed in Blender to convert them into STL files, resulting in 108 unique parts. An algorithm was implemented in Julia to calculate essential properties like moments
Matlab Machine Learning Directed Study: Report 1 Summary The report details the initial steps of a project focused on analyzing orbital debris using 3D models. The author began by gathering high-quality 3D models from GrabCad, specifically a 6U CubeSat model with 48 unique parts. Data preparation involved deriving fundamental properties from each part using Fusion 360, a
Orbital Debris Space Debris Characterization Using Machine Learning Methods Summary The document discusses a research proposal focused on addressing the growing threat of orbital debris, which poses significant risks to space infrastructure. Current models used by NASA are based on 2D images and lack crucial features for accurate modeling. The proposed approach utilizes high-resolution 3D scanning to capture the
Crypto Notes on Nano Summary The document discusses Nano, a cryptocurrency that is fast, fee-less, and underrated. It highlights the current state of the crypto market, dominated by meme coins with little utility, and contrasts this with Nano's focus on being a pure currency. Nano's key features include instant transactions
Systems Engineering Continuous Integration and Systems Engineering Summary The document discusses the challenges of managing a complex, multi-domain project with a small team, particularly when team members have varying expertise. The author's Capstone team faces additional difficulties due to the majority being astronautical engineers, making the embedded software aspect of their project particularly challenging. To
Julia ISS Eclipse Determination Summary The website projects.ansonbiggs.com discusses the importance of determining the eclipses a satellite will encounter during space missions, as this affects thermal and power budgets. An eclipse involves the umbra (complete darkness) and penumbra (partial shadow), with the International Space Station (ISS) spending minimal time in the penumbra
Julia Air Propulsion Simulation Summary The document describes a capstone project simulating the performance of a compressed air propulsion system as an alternative to solid rocket motors for moving mining equipment on the Moon. The simulation uses a paintball gun tank as the pressure vessel, chosen for its high pressure-to-weight ratio. The nozzle diameter
3D Modeling How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types Summary The web page titled 'How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types – Anson’s Projects' provides a guide on exporting Fusion 360 designs to various file formats. It highlights the lack of interoperability with other CAD software and the limitations of the native `.f3d` format.