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Boeing Files Patent for Transforming Unmanned Aerial System
Jessica Voyt Guest Reporter
The well-known aeronautical company has apparently begun to focus on a new area – the sea. Boeing has been approved for a U.S. patent of an unmanned aircraft that transforms into a submarine upon breaking the surface of the water. One feature of the drone is that it can “piggyback” off another, larger plane until it reaches a high enough altitude that it can fly on its own. Once it reaches such a height, the drone curves away from the larger aircraft and flies free. Once it
reaches a defined spot with deep enough water, it dives and becomes a submarine. The drone transforms by detaching its wings and stabilizer. It does this in order to be more streamlined underwater. Since it hasn’t actually been built yet, at least as far as we know, how the drone does this is pure speculation. Some theories include explosive bolts that can be triggered remotely or salt water-soluble glue, which will disintegrate, allowing the parts to fall off. Ballast tanks will be used to regulate the depth of the drone.
The new drone is most likely going to be used for military purposes, particularly reconnaissance. Because of this, it is equipped with a transmitter that will allow it to communicate with and transmit data to mission control. It is also likely that this transmitter will allow the drone to be retrieved at the end of its mission. How this is to be done is as yet unclear, though the patent claims that the drone could have “means of re-launching from the water.” Versatility is essential for any vehicle. The drone’s ability to fly and swim
would be of inestimable value for the general public (if it is released to the public) and for the military. It has been proven that moving through air is much faster than through water, which would cut down on the drone’s travel time. It would also be able to navigate around obstacles. For example, flying over a harbor net or diving underwater to avoid anti-aircraft missiles. The drone itself is still only a concept at this point, and may take years to be fully developed, but if anyone can make this vision a reality, it would be Boe-
ing, who was among the first to build drones, and even pioneered unmanned underwater vehicles. Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and
communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Its broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-enabled solutions; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative customer-financing options.
Japanese Whiskey Transported to International Space Station Bryan Rallet Staff Reporter On Aug. 24, the Kounotori HTV-5 spacecraft (“White Stork” in Japanese) was captured and then docked to the Kibo module of the International Space Station by JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency) Astronaut Kimiya Yui. The resupply mission was chiefly designed to send up replacements for the equipment destroyed in SpaceX’s failed launch two months ago and included spacewalking equipment, an emergency breathing kit, and miscellaneous parts for the life support systems, in addition to CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) that will be used to find dark matter. Space X remains grounded to this day, as does another private supplier, Orbital Sciences Corp., which also suffered from a catastrophic failure in October 2014. One item of the cargo was more than unusual, in the sense that it was hard liquor. Yes. Whiskey. On the Space Station. For Science.
To the likely disappointment of our 250 mile-high heroes, the spirit is not intended for human consumption, but rather for experimentation on the process of aging. Indeed, a spokesperson for the sponsor for the experiment, Japanese beverage company Suntory, stated “Our company has hypothesized that ‘the formation of high-dimensional molecular structure consisting of water, ethanol, and other ingredients in alcoholic beverages contributes to the development of mellowness’”. The convection-free environment the ISS owes to microgravity should provide some insight into the complex chemical process behind the aging of spirits, allowing earthbound Whiskey Aficionados to enjoy precisely mellowed beverages. This is not the first time that alcohol is slated to be sent up. From Buzz Aldrin’s legendary Holy Communion on the Moon to smuggled vodka on Russian craft, the story of booze in space is an interesting one indeed.
According to Ben Evans’ book At Home in Space: The Late Seventies into the Eighties, Don Arabian, NASA’s spacecraft project manager in 1969 tried living on Apollo fare for three consecutive days, and subsequently reported that he had “lost the will to live” and that, in particular, “the sausage patties tasted like granulated rubber.” Thus was the Skylab food program born, an initiative designed to improve the culinary conditions astronauts would be exposed to onboard the United States’ first space station. According to Evans, “the situation had improved significantly: the station would include both a freezer and an oven and foods would be provided in five varieties— dehydrated, intermediate moisture, ‘wet-packed,’ frozen, and perishable”. Newly appointed Space Sommelier Charles Bourland was in charge of selecting a wine that could endure the rigors of space flight and ended up selecting sherry because of its stability (sherry
was favored by explorers of the Age of Sail for the same reasons). He reports in The Astronaut’s Cookbook that “after consulting with several professors at the University of California at Davis, it was decided that a Sherry would work best because any wine flown would have to be repackaged. Sherry is a very stable product, having been heated during the processing. Thus, it would be the least likely to undergo changes if it were to be repackaged. The winner of the space Sherry taste test was Paul Masson California Rare Cream Sherry. A quantity of this Rare Cream Sherry was ordered for the entire Skylab mission and was delivered to the Johnson Space Center. A package was developed that consisted of a flexible plastic pouch with a built-in drinking tube, which could be cut off. The astronaut would simply squeeze the bag and drink the wine from the package. The flexible container was designed to be fitted into the Skylab pudding can.”
Unfortunately, the Era of Space Prohibition was not about to end. The general public did not approve of the presence of alcohol on the Space Station, sending hundreds of angry letters and leading program directors to limit the crew’s access to “Parabolic Sherry” to the quarantine preceding spaceflight and land-based simulations of life on the station. On the matter, astronaut Edward G. Gibson stated “Let’s just say that no one here is enthused about publicizing this thing any more than necessary [...] The problem is that you have got some extremists around and we (astronauts) kind of represent a form of purity. As soon as you taint that purity with alcohol, they really get upset.” On the other hand, not all countries share the United States’ prohibitionist relationship to alcohol. As stated by retired cosmonaut Alexander Lazutkin: “During prolonged space missions, especially at the beginning of the Space Age, we had alcoholic drinks in the cosmonauts’ rations [...] This was cognac, which
the [Ministry of Public Health] recommended for use. We used it to stimulate our immune system and on the whole to keep our organisms in tone.” In 1997, a collision with an unmanned supply vehicle opened a leak and caused a flash fire that led to a near emergency evacuation of the Russian Mir station. Lazutkin was quoted saying that alcohol was “recommended for neutralizing the harmful effect of the atmosphere” — though it’s not clear whether he was referring to the air or the working conditions. Though little scientific evidence exists on the effects of alcohol in zero-G, Russian anecdotal evidence suggests that inebriation occurs more rapidly in space. The question of alcohol in space will likely come up again with the rise in commercial space travel. If you are going to spend several hundreds of thousands of dollars in the hopes of being the next man on the Moon, why not get a little “Buzzed” in the process?
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Student Employment: Earn While You Learn Katheryn Parsons Director of Student Employment Welcome new and continuing students. The Department of Student Employment is very excited about the return of our previous employees, and the challenge of assisting our new students seeking employment. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University employs over one-thousand students during the Fall and Spring semesters and over five-hundred during the summer; this equates to nearly one-quarter of our student population! On-campus employment is available to all students regardless of financial need. As soon as you are registered for classes, please view our on-line job postings through ERNIE > Departments > Student Employment under Stu-
dent Resources > Student Information Center > On/ off campus jobs-Daytona. That’s it. Now you are ready to search for jobs and sign up for job mail. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to come and see us. We are located in the Tomcat Annex, Building 30, Room 121. What are open Monday Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. View available jobs online. Apply on-line – be sure to follow the employers instructions and submit your resume, if requested. Once you have accepted a position, you will need to come to Student Employment to complete the necessary documents. Students must provide original documentation to prove identity and employment eligibility prior to employment; such as a passport, birth certificate or social security card.
Our off campus job market is booming this year, so check out the off campus openings on our website. Since ERAU students are reliable, focused and conscientious workers they are sought after in the community. On Sept. 16, we are planning an off-campus job fair. The event will take place in the Student Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our community business partners are ready to meet you to discuss employment opportunities. Embry-Riddle does not have a traditional Work Study program. We have student employment meaning all students are eligible for employment regardless of need. There are two jobs that require you to be federal work study eligible: our Volunteer Network and our off-campus elementary tutoring program. A stu-
dent employment representative can advise you of your eligibility. Throughout the year, there are opportunities for temporary employment on and off campus. The jobs may be as brief as an hour or up to a week in length. Sign up with Jill Watson (watsonj4@erau.edu) in Student Employment to be placed on a list. It is our philosophy that students should consider getting adjusted to university life first and foremost. Once you are adjusted to campus life and can determine what your “free” time will be, then you should start seeking employment. Of course, if you desire to work right from the start, begin your job search after arriving on campus. We welcome you to ERAU and hope we can be of service to you now or in the future. Enjoy your semester. Go Eagles!
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Alpha Xi Delta Welcomes Back Students Samantha Villigran Greek Publicity Chair The Avion is produced weekly during the Fall and Spring term, and bi-weekly during Summer terms. The Avion is produced by a volunteer student staff. Student editors make all content, business and editorial decisions. The editorial opinions expressed in The Avion are solely the opinion of the undersigned writer(s), and not those of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Student Government Association, The Avion, or the student body. Letters appearing in The Avion are those of the writer, identified at the end of the letter. Opinions expressed in the “Student Government” and “Student Life” sections are those of the identified writer. Letters may be submitted to The Avion for publication, provided they are not lewd, obscene or libelous. Letter writers must confine themselves to less than 800 words. Letters may be edited for brevity and formatted to newspaper guidelines. All letters must be signed. Names may be withheld at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Avion is an open forum for student expression. The Avion is a division of the Student Government Association. The Avion is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press. The costs of this publication are paid by the Student Government Association and through advertising fees. The Avion distributes one free copy per person. Additional copies are $0.75. Theft of newspapers is a crime, and is subject to prosecution and Embry-Riddle judicial action. This newspaper and its contents are protected by United States copyright law. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, in print or electronically, without the expressed written consent of The Avion. Correspondence may be addressed to: The Avion Newspaper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. Physical office: John Paul Riddle Student Center, Room 110. Phone: (386) 226-6049. Fax: (386) 226-6727.
With school back in session, Alpha Xi Delta would like to welcome back returning students and say hello to the new students. Whether you traveled around the world, worked at an internship, took summer classes in another state or stayed in the local Daytona area, it is great to have the Riddle community back for Fall 2015. During the Fall semester, Alpha Xi Delta will be holding a charity event and our annual formal.
For those who do not know about our Chapter, Alpha Xi Delta is a women’s sorority here at Embry-Riddle. It is one of the oldest sororities in the nation. Every year during the Fall, Alpha Xi Delta hosts a walk for Autism Speaks to raise money for this organization and spread awareness. We team up with University of Central Florida’s Alpha Xi Delta chapter and walk together. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to come out and join us on Nov. 14 in Sanford, FL (Lake Mary Campus).
Also occurring during the Fall, is our annual formal. Formal is similar to prom. Greek organizations create individual large formal events for all members and their dates, and invite them out to a nice off-campus dinner. With the new semester came some new changes. In the past, ERAU Panhellenic has used minimally structured recruitment. However, this year we will be using a more formalized version. This new system will allow women interested in joining, to meet all the chap-
ters and find a fit that is right for them through a mutual selection process. Interested women should attend informational sessions before recruitment in order to sign up and obtain more information about the process. Keep an eye out for flyers about these info sessions, and visit Panhellenic’s as well as our own Alpha Xi Delta table at the Activities Fair on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alpha Xi Delta wishes everyone a happy and successful Fall semester. Go Greek!
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Campus Rowing in the New Semester
Gary Rose Crew Club Mascot We hope you had a great first week. The crew team has started practice, and we are excited to see all the new faces who will be joining us! You have probably heard about the crew team around campus, as we are a pretty enthusiastic group. If you have been around campus, you probably have met someone that is on the team since we have members everywhere. If you do not know about the ERAU Crew Team, be the first of your friends to find out what we are about.
Crew is the sport of rowing, the oldest collegiate sport in America and one of the oldest Olympic sports. Rowing is also a very unique sport; it is the only sport where you are sitting down and going backwards. It is also the only sport that originates from a form of capital punishment. Although it appears to be an upper-body workout, rowing is a total-body exercise, and you can bet you will get a workout that no other sport provides. The ERAU Crew Team has been around for 25 years this Fall,
and we have grown so much in that time and are now more competitive than ever! We race competitively all over the state of Florida and have gone to the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships several times! More importantly, we are a close-knit group of friends; some would say we are a family, with bonds that last a lifetime. If you have friends in crew, join them for a workout. If you do not yet have crew buddies, find our table at the Activities Fair next week on Tuesday!
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Photo Courtesy: ERAU Crew Team ERAU Crew Team in front of their racing boats.
We’ll be more than happy to share our passion and knowledge of
the sport and the team here at Embry-Riddle. If you have any ques-
tions, do not hesitate to email us at embryriddle crew@gmail.com.
Go Greek at Embry-Riddle Adam Hugo Correspondent Greek life provides a sense of friendship. Every Greek organization’s goal on campus is to build a better community. While each group has different
core values, they all seek to better the community at Embry-Riddle. Greek life provides students with a network of people they can rely on for help inside and outside the classroom. It is a great opportunity for freshmen
and returning students to get connected with people they may have not yet come to know. The University has a total of nine fraternities and five sororities. Although they are separate from each other, they still hold sev-
eral events in conjunction. These events include grillouts, community service projects, pick up sports games, and more. Students interested in getting involved with Greek life can find more information on ERAU Connections,
under the Fraternity and Sorority Life page. Many organizations also maintain their own Connections pages, as well. Rush Week runs Aug. 31 through Sept. 11. Bids will be handed out on Sept. 12.
Starting this year, all bids will be handed out at the same time to ensure that students are not pressured by one group or the other. More information can be found online or by contacting the Student Center.
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Return to the SGA office when complete 1. Do you believe that the current library has adequate space to accommodate the student body? 1 – Strongly Disagree
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2. Would you consider studying in the Landing Strip (Space behind Chick-fil-A) in its current condition? 1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral 4 – Agree
5 – Strongly Agree
3. Would you consider studying in the Landing Strip (Space behind Chick-fil-A) if the current facility was improved? 1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral 4 – Agree
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4. Do you believe the seating in the UC adequately suits the current student body? 1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral 4 – Agree
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Additional Comments: What changes would you like to see made to the current UC? How would you solve the current study space issue on campus? How can the current library be improved? Anything else?
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Allison Smalling ERAU Athletics The 28th season of Embry-Riddle men’s basketball will have a different feel to it as the Eagles continue their transition into the Sunshine State Conference and NCAA II. Head Coach Steve Ridder, entering his 27th season at the helm of the Blue and Gold basketball program, has 26 regular season contests scheduled in addition to a three-game preseason slate. 22 of Embry-Riddle’s 26 games will be against NCAA II opponent, while 16 contests will be played in the ICI Center, the Eagles’ home since 1995. Click Here for 2015-16 Schedule. The Eagles’ new conference will provide a new and big challenge to ERAU and Ridder. “There’s no doubt about it, the Sunshine State Conference is the best basketball league in NCAA II,” Ridder said. “Florida Southern won the national title last year, and lost just once...and who did they lose to? Another conference team!” ERAU has a tune-up against former conference foe Southeastern (NAIA) on Oct. 31 at home before visiting NCAA I University of Central Florida to take on the Knights in a scrimmage on a date yet to be determined. Last season, Embry-Riddle went to Tallahassee to square off against Florida State at the newly renovated Donald L. Tucker Center, and will play UCF at the CFE Arena early in November. After a final exhibition game against Warner (NAIA) at home on Nov. 14, the Eagles jump right into conference action with a home date against Palm Beach Atlantic (Fla.) on Nov. 18. The Sailfish, former members
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of the Florida Sun Conference along with ERAU, are also transitioning to the Sunshine State Conference along with the Eagles, and similarly will not be eligible for SSC postseason competition. The game against PBA will be the first between the two programs since the 2003-04 season. The Eagles will visit Florida Tech on Nov. 21 in the first road SSC contest of the year before returning home for a trio of games against Ave Maria (NAIA), Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and Rollins. Embry-Riddle travels to Tampa, Fla. to take on the Spartans on Dec. 12 in another road SSC game before having its longest home-stand of the year, beginning with a home date against Johnson & Wales (NAIA) on Dec. 16. The Eagles will host the Daytona Mitsubishi/Kia Shootout from Dec. 18-19 as Thomas (NAIA), Virginia State and Texas A&M Kingsville will compete for the tournament crown. The 2015-16 season will be the 16th season that Daytona Mitsubishi / Kia has served as the title sponsor of the tournament. “Thomaws will provide a great challenge to us in the Shootout,” Ridder said. “Just look at what has happened the last few years between our two programs. And on the other side of the bracket are two very accomplished NCAA II teams.” Tennessee Wesleyan (NAIA) visits Daytona Beach on Dec. 30 to wrap up the calendar year and will be the final non-conference contest for the Eagles. A trip to Nova Southeastern (Jan. 2) precules Florida Southern (36-1, 15-1 in 2014-15) coming to town on Jan. 6 as the
Eagles host the defending NCAA II National Champions, the first time in program history ERAU has done so, “The depth of the Sunshine State Conference is unbelievable,” Ridder said. “From the top to the bottom of the league, if you do not bring your A-game, you will not have success.” Back-to-back road contests against Barry (Jan. 9) and Saint Leo (Jan 13) come before a three-game home-stand against Lynn (Jan. 16), Eckerd (Jan. 20) and Florida Tech (Jan. 23). Barry, who was the SSC regular season runner-up, and Lynn, who advanced to the NCAA II South Regional finals before falling to eventual national champion Florida Southern, will prove to be stiff challenges for the Blue and Gold. PBA (Jan. 27) and Rollins (Jan. 30) will serve as hosts for the Eagles to end the month of January, and ERAU begins February with a home date against Tampa (Feb. 3). Ridder’s squad takes on Eckerd in St. Petersburg on Feb. 10, returning to the ICI Center for games against Saint Leo (Feb. 13) and Nova Southeastern (Feb. 17). Two of the final three contests of the year will be on the road, starting with a trip to Lakeland, Fla. to take on Florida Southern (Feb. 20). The final home game of the season will be against Barry on Feb. 24 before ERAU wraps up its season at Lynn on Feb. 27. “I couldn’t be more excited for this upcoming season,” Ridder said. “I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish at the NAIA level. There has been so much history and so many great experiences that I would never trade for anything, but I am definitely looking forward to having a
new start and facing a new type of challenge. This is going to be a journey, we’re going to have to work harder and prepare more than we ever have before, and this schedule provides an unprecedented opportunity for our program. I think our fans and supporters are really going to enjoy our new conference and the quality of play in NCAA II...we are very excited to face these challenges.”
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AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WILL Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Time:
7 p.m; doors open at 6 p.m.
Where:
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
George Will
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize winning commentator, columnist, and author. Mr. Will will preview the 2016 presidential election field, discuss national and international issues, and share his passion for baseball. A question and answer session will follow.
Upcoming Events October 6: Amelia Rose Earhart October 26: Ann Romney View the President’s Speaker Series schedule at: erau.edu/speakers
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Panhellenic Fall Recruitment
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Interested in joining ERAU’s Panhellenic community? Come to one of our Informational sessions: 6:15-8:00pm COB 118 September 15th 6:15-8:00pm COB 114 Ready to register now? ! !
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