2008 Proceedings - St. Cloud State University

Abstracts
Session S Aviation Oak
Ground Surveillance Radar System
The outcome of this project is to save human lives, save time and efficiently in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has identified ground incursions as a top priority to reduce the frequency severity and rate of incursions by implementing
infrastructure to decrease prevalence of human error. Our team is conducting qualitative research in the infrastructures in place already
and improvements that can be made to minimize risk at hotspots the Federal Aviation Administration has identified. The team is enrolled
in the Federal Aviation Administration design competition for universities. The team‘s research, based on literature review of current
systems, will be the basis for a research design project once complete will be presented to airport industry experts for strength weakness
opportunity and threats (SWOT) analysis. This new system, once implemented with an economical surveillance radar system, will relay
real-time airport activity to ground controllers.
Presentation Index: S2
Time: 2:20 p.m.
Department: AviatioN
Project Sponsor(s):
Student Presenter(s): Simon, John; Heimann, Blake
Aceves, Robert
Automated Airport Taxi Assistance and Guidance System
Our senior capstone research course will be a first-hand engagement in real-life aviation applications. Our research is aimed at identifying
solutions to runway incursions and hotspots, then developing a "Progressive Automated Taxi System." Primary research will be obtained
through quantitative literature review, journals, advisory circulars, and industry experts such as air traffic controllers, commercial pilots, and
software engineers. This system will assist in the advancement and design of a computerized system that ultimately promotes commerce
and safety. This automative system will improve efficiency of ground operations at growing airports and ultimately reduce aviation incidents
and accidents that could potentially lead to the loss of life, loss of time, and loss of money. Our research and development of an improved
system will be submitted to the FAA Design Competition for Universities.
Presentation Index: S3
Time: 2:40 p.m.
Department: Aviation
Project Sponsor(s):
Student Presenter(s): Cooke, Trista; Hase, Joshua; Scallon, Andrew
Aceves, Robert
Session T All Disciplines Ballroom
Wright County Nursing Presentation
The Public Health Institution in Wright County (PHI) felt there was a lack of knowledge in regards to daycare providers and their prevention
of infection control. This topic area is very important in regards to public health, because there is a large population of children enrolled in
daycare. Being in such close proximity with other children has increased the possibility of the spreading of infectious diseases. This project
is trying to assess the previously mentioned areas of child health in daycare centers. The PIH is trying to find out what additional resources
these daycare centers could use to help immunization status, prevention of infectious diseases and how to help support daycare centers.
Our project will expand the knowledge the county has regarding infectious diseases in daycare centers. This will help PIH implement
supportive measures and offer appropriate resources. With an increasing number of younger individuals in the population, infectious
diseases and immunizations are an issue that needs to be addressed in the community assessment.
Presentation Index: T1
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Department: Nursing
Project Sponsor(s):
Student Presenter(s): Studniski, Sarah; Salonek, Angela; Angell, Casey;
Lenz, Brenda; Morrison, Leslie
Galbrecht, Angela; Harms,Charissa; Stockinger, Kate;
Orwoll, Katie; Noll, Carly; Christopher, Lexie
St. Cloud State University Student Research Colloquium 51
April 22, 2008