Integration of Computer-Networked Automated Data Acquisitionand Analysis into Undergraduate Engineering Laboratories

本项目加强了初级和高级机械工程实验室设施，以更好地培养学生成为工业，政府和学术界的机械工程师。本课题的目标是为大学生开发一个计算机网络自动数据采集与分析系统。个人电脑通过IEEE-488总线以及德克萨斯大学高性能计算中心与测量、数据采集和数据简化仪器相连。这种网络系统的能力允许扩大传统主题的覆盖范围，并允许引入适当的先进测量和信号处理技术。集成计算机系统固有的效率使学生能够更有效地将分析与设计结合起来。这有利于传统的迭代设计过程，从而允许整合优化技术。该奖金将由首席研究员所在机构提供等额的奖金。

This project enhances the junior and senior-level Mechanical Engineering laboratory facilities to better prepare students as mechanical engineers in industry, government, and academia. The goal of this project is the development of a computer-networked automated data acquisition and analysis system for undergraduate students. Personal computers are linked to measurement, data acquisition and data reduction instruments via an IEEE-488 bus as well as the University of Texas Center for High Performance Computing. This networked system's capabilities allows expanded coverage of traditional topics and permits the introduction of appropriate advanced measurement and signal processing techniques. The efficiencies inherent in the integrated computer system enable students to more productively combine analysis with design. This facilitates the traditional, iterative design process thereby allowing incorporation of optimization techniques. The award is being matched by an equal amount from the principal investigator's institution.