Karl Nilssen​​​​

All Codes were initially simulated in LabVIEW to ensure proper functionality before final lab testing and verification.

Synthetic Jet Research Code
May 2010 to May 2011
-Created LabVIEW data acquisition and jet control code.
-Jet frequency was set using a feedback control loop input rotation sensor data and output to a servo controller board.
-2 high frequency pressure transducers, 1 hotwire anemometer and 1 rotation sensor data streams were read.
-Raw sensor voltage signals were read and processed before writing to a text data file formatted for input into Microsoft Excel.
-The code was used to acquire test data and lead to a pending publication in the Journal of Aircraft.

Wake Rake Data Acquisition and Drag Determination Code
January 2010 to May 2010
-Created LabVIEW Code to interface with a 30 port pressure scanner.
-Variation in probe spacing and wake rake angle were accounted for.
-Drag was determined using an integration method with the pressure port data and upstream flow data.
-Code was tested and verified in the small student designed wind tunnel at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
-Output data was formatted and output for ease of processing with Excel.

6-Component Balance Data Acquisition Code
January 2010 to May 2010
-Created LabVIEW Code to read data signals for an NK 6-component balance.
-Input signals were processed to yield aerodynamic coefficients (lift, drag, side force coefficients and pitch, roll and yaw moment coefficients).
-Output data was formatted and output for ease of processing with Excel.
-Code was verified with testing in the 1 x 1 suction wind tunnel at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.