On Feb. 24 the Intro to Engineering class from McNicholas High School participated in Engineering Demo Days at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. AFIT is the Air Force’s graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education.
As a part of Demo Days, students participated in demonstrations and lectures on the science and engineering used in defense technology.
Presentations included a demonstration of autonomous drones for surveillance in the Autonomy and Navigation Technology Center, an explanation of the Star Tracker system for guiding space ships using visual star locations, electrical generation/conservation, principals of aeronautical engineering using balsa gliders and rockets, jet engine technology, hazmat procedures and an description of the Open Skies treaty and the inspections of surveillance planes that are a part of the treaty.