Capstone Projects 2020 - United States Naval Academy
United States Naval AcademyCapstone ProjectsMessage from the Capstone CommitteeDue to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, Capstone Day 2020 was one of the manytraditional events celebrating Midshipman achievement that was canceled this academic year. The work completedand level of intellectual excellence, however, are no less impressive than those presented in years past. It is the hopethat this publication will provide at least some recognition of the innovative thought and countless hours of workthat went into each of the 278 projects, while simultaneously inspiring its readers to build upon and further push theboundaries of the work performed to date.2020Bravo Zulu to all Capstone project members and thank you to the many advisors, sponsors, and technicalcontributors that made these projects possible.“Ex Scientia Tridens”1
Message from the Capstone Day CommitteeDue to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, Capstone Day 2020 was one ofthe many traditional events celebrating Midshipman achievement that was canceled this academicyear. The work completed and level of excellence, however, are no less impressive than thosepresented in years past. It is the hope that this publication will provide at least some recognition ofthe innovative thought and countless hours of work that went into each of the 278 projects, whilesimultaneously inspiring its readers to build upon and further push the boundaries of the workperformed to date.Bravo Zulu to all Capstone project members and thank you to the many advisors, sponsors, andtechnical contributors that made these projects possible.“Ex Scientia Tridens”2
Independent Research and Capstone Project SponsorsIndependent Research and Capstone Projects were sponsored by:3
Table of ContentsTrident Scholar Project Descriptions . 6Engineering and Weapons Division Projects . 8Humanities and Social Sciences Projects . 31Mathematics and Science Projects . 39Academic Major CodesEngineering and WeaponsHumanities and Social SciencesMathematics and Science(E&W)(HUM/SS)(M&S)EASAeronautical ical EngineeringHHS*HistorySCHChemistryECEComputer EngineeringFLAArabicSCSComputer ScienceEEEElectrical EngineeringFLCChineseSITInformation TechnologyEGEGeneral EngineeringFPS*Political ScienceSCYCyber OperationsEMEMechanical EngineeringFQE*EconomicsSGSGeneral ScienceENRNuclear EngineeringSMA*MathematicsENM*Naval Arch. & Marine Eng.SMEMath. with EconomicsEOE*Ocean EngineeringSMO* Operations ResearchERC*Robotics and Control Eng.SMP*Applied MathematicsESE*Systems EngineeringSOC*OceanographySPAApplied PhysicsSPAA* AstrophysicsSPH*Physics* Denotes honors program available. Honors students are indicated with an “H” following their major code.4
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Trident Scholar ResearchThe United States Naval Academy instituted the Trident Scholar Program in 1963 to provide an opportunity for a limitednumber of exceptionally capable students to engage in independent study and research during their senior year.Optimizing the Regression Rate of Aluminum-RichParaffin-Based Hybrid Rocket FuelOblivious k-Nearest Neighbors for Secure MapApplicationsKaden Dohm (EASA)Jamie Lee (SCS)Contemporary hybrid rockets are severely limited in theirapplications due to the low regression rate of the fuel. Theaddition of aluminum powder to paraffin-based hybridrocket motors offers the potential to increase the regressionrate of these fuels. The goal of this project is to find thehighest regression rate of these fuels possible, and,furthermore, ensure the structural rigidity of fuel grain cansupport the loads placed upon it during a launch.In order to implement security in map applications, we havedeveloped a novel network data structure network, theORAM-backed Hilbert B-tree. This data structure combinesexisting features to support oblivious 2D k-NN searchqueries using O(log 2(n)) bandwidth, a function that has notyet been conceived for such applications. This provides asignificant security improvement without compromisingperformance, preventing sensitive information such as theuser’s physical location from being leaked.Advancing the Synthesis of Polyionic BiocompositeMaterials by the Natural Fiber Welding ProcessChristian Hoffman (SCH)Polymerizable Ionic Liquids were evaluated for their abilityto polymerize and dissolve biopolymer materials. This reporthighlights advancements made in synthesis, ex-situpolymerization, treating cotton substrates with novel PolyILs, and preparing polyionic biocomposites via Natural FiberWelding.6
The Effects of Acceleration on Film Cooling in GasTurbine EnginesClayton Pelzer (EME)Gas turbine engine blades contain film cooling holes thatdirect cool air over the surface of the blades, protecting themfrom high temperatures. Acceleration of flow over thesurface of the blades affects film cooling, but its effects arenot fully understood. A test section was constructed tomodel the flow over a gas turbine blade. The results of thisproject should give blade designers a better idea of the heattransfer and flow associated with film cooling of a turbineblade.Characterization of the Far-Wake of a 6:1 ProlateSpheroidImproving the Security of Unlock Patterns with NewIterations of the Android Pattern Lock InterfaceJonathan Peck (EME)The study of flow around prolate spheroids has been a richsource of insight, informing our understanding offundamental hydrodynamics. Prolate spheroids have beenused to study the complex interactions associated with 3Dflows. Experimental prolate spheroid data are also used tovalidate Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes. Morepractically, understanding the flow around prolate spheroidscan improve the design of air- and waterborne vehicles.Timothy Forman (SCS)Android mobile devices use a unique method ofauthentication in the form of a single-stroke graphicalpattern on a 3x3 grid. In this research project we are going toexplore improved iterations of this Android Pattern Lock inthe pursuit of guiding users towards creating more securepatterns. While many alternative authentication methodshave progressed within the last five years, the standardauthentication interface for Android devices remains similarin comparison to its initial model.Proofs of Retrievability with Low Server StorageMike Hanling (SCS)We propose a Proof of Retrievability (PoR) protocol whichallows a client to audit a Cloud server storing its data. Wetrade increased server computation and bandwidth forminimal persistent storage overhead. We demonstrate itsefficiency in practice by deploying on Google CloudPlatform, parallelizing with MPI. Auditing 1TB takes 16minutes at a monetary cost of 0.23 USD, proving to bemore cost effective than other PoRs that require minimalcomputation but have even 2x server storage cost.A Machine Learning Model for Prediction of OpticalTurbulence is Near-Maritime EnvironmentsDecision Problems in Computational Group TheoryChristopher Jellen (EME, SMAH)Aidan Sabety-Mass (SMAH)The current study uses one year of optical turbulence fieldmeasurements collected along a scintillometer link overwater, as well as corresponding measurements ofenvironmental parameters. A fully data-driven model wastrained and tested to enhance optical turbulence predictionaccuracy and better understand the underlying physicalrelationships which affect optical turbulence in the nearmaritime environment.This research project is focused on the study of decisionproblems in computational group theory. Specifically, we areinvestigating computer-run algorithms for solving wordproblems for certain classes of groups and implementingthem in Python. We have been focusing our project on theapplications these algorithms have to finding acounterexample to Kaplansky's Direct Finiteness Conjectureand group-based cryptography.7
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ENGINEERING AND WEAPONS – AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGAntenna Deployment Team for CubeSatsMulti-functional Law Enforcement UASAJ Aldrian (EASA), Brendan Philbin (EASA), Cian SingletonMcConnell (EASA), Anthony Polo (EASA), Sam Perez (EASA),David Wiseman (EASA)Spencer Almy (EAS), Tryston Brandon (EAS), Sean Lennon(EAS), Matthew Royce (EAS), James Snyder (EAS), JacobPederson (EAS), Charlie Kiernan (EAS), Kara Kakascik (EAS)The Antenna Deployment Team for CubeSats has created are-settable and testable Antenna Deployment Mechanism.The ADM is comprised of 3-D printed parts, kapton tape,nitinol wire, and a low speed motor that deploys anomnidirectional array of antennas; comprised of S-band,UHF, and VHF. The ADM was designed to minimizevolume to allow maximum payload and to be modularlyfitted to the top of any CubeSat—effectively serving as asolution to the challenge of antenna deployment.The goal of this project is to develop a capable UnmannedAerial Vehicle (UAV), called the Multi-functional LawEnforcement UAS(MLEU), which address the shortcomingsof assets currently available to officers on the ground,allowing them to do their jobs more effectively and safely.Flight Testing a 1966 Beechcraft BaronStudents of EA417 (EAS)A 1967 grad requested Mids in EA417 conduct a pre-buyflight test of a 1966 Beechcraft Baron. Tests spanned thePerformance and Flying Qualities, comparing the publishedattributes with those of an old aircraft, engines andpropellers, and multiple after-market modifications. Ourresults were validated through an operational test profile,representative of the missions this airplane might fly inservice.Forest fire Location and Evaluation Knowledge System(F.L.E.K.S.)Ray Sutschek (EASA), Aaron Ellis (EASA), Nick Fortune(EASA), Phoebe Kirk (EASA), Chris Lumley (EASA)NASA University Student Launch Initiative - USNARocket TeamThe goal of this project is to design and build a CubeSatpayload capable of proof of concept low resolution forestfire detection from low earth orbit with a specific emphasison the Amazon Region in South America. The relativeinexpensive cost would allow for more accessible services forboth government and non-government organizations alike,ensuring continued coverage between, and in addition too,high budget missions.Jessika Janusewski (EASA), Michael O'Shea (EASA), AnneDunigan (EASA), Cameron Hurd (EAS), Cameron Jones (EAS),Maxwell Brill (EGE), Kaden Dohm (EASA), Anna Faux(EASA), Brendan Finn (EASA), Shawn Lee (EAS), AubreyLeggatt (EAS), Michael Ware (EAS)Student Launch strives to provide relevant, cost-effectiveresearch and development of rocket propulsion systems. Theeight-month program requires the student teams to design,build, test and fly a payload and high-powered rocket to 1mile in altitude. This year the payload must deploy and travelto collect 10 mL of simulated lunar ice from one of fivesample locations around the launch field, then navigate atleast 10 feet away from the site with the sample safely storedaboard the vehicle.9
ENGINEERING AND WEAPONS – AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGTrident SARGunnar Jongebloed (EAS), Joel Schneider (EAS), Josh Hovance(EAS), Adam Doruff (EAS), Sydney Fortson (EAS), HassamSyed (EAS), Victor Kim (EAS), Dechlan Mercer (EAS)The Department of the Interior deploys Unmanned AerialSystems such as ScanEagle to carry out a variety of missions.Usage of ScanEagle is limited because of high associatedcosts, so the DOI uses low performance drones made forgeneral utility to fill gaps. Trident SAR is specifically tailoredto the Search and Rescue mission. The UAS will providesearch teams a rapid response capability, transmittingactionable data while being easy to use and deploy, andcapable of all weather recovery.Naval Academy Satellite Team for AutonomousRoboticsGrant Birindelli (EASA), Alex Hardy (EASA), Bailee Ward(EASA), Trent Tetterton (EASA), Ansley Knight (EASA), PeterSinkovitz (EASA), Eddie O'Neil (EASA)The overall NSTAR mission is to develop a model of arobotic arm system that can be used on the InternationalSpace Station in the future to assist NASA astronauts withspecific tasks including construction and repair of varioushardware on the ISS.Navy Low Speed Aerial Target (LSAT)Connor Aspray (EAS), Ray Tallarini (EAS), Sean Caraher(EAS), Sam Damalouji (EAS), Sean Freeman (EAS), HunterWargo (EAS), Jake Klosowski (EAS), Enrico Lentini (EAS),Michael Epperly (EAS)The Naval Surface Fleet requires expendable aerial targetswith which to train AEGIS and other shipboard weaponssystem operators. As a result, our team worked to create alow-cost, highly-observable fixed-wing aircraft capable oflong range, high-endurance operations in sea-based targetareas. When complete, the LSAT will provide the surfacefleet with more consistent live-fire exercise opportunities.USNA Ground Station ProjectMackenzie Baer (EASA), Jared Naphy (EASA, SPA), Woo SubKim (EASA)The mission of the Ground Station Project is to develop amobile ground station capable of establishing acommunication link with a PSAT in order to allow thecommand, control, and downlink of telemetry and payloaddata. The mobile ground station will be capable of two waycommunication with a PSAT at one kilometer attenuated tosimulate ground to orbital distances. This system should beeffectively integrated with payload system architectures toallow for interactive operability and testing.10
ENGINEERING AND WEAPONS – ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGAnalyzing Shipboard Power System Performance withLoad ForecastingJoo Won Lee (EEE)Naval vessels require controllers to serve large loads. TheMP-OPF optimization evaluates the performance benefitsfrom using various lengths of future forecast, for examplehow much better is a 30 sec prediction than a 10 sec one.This information will inform ship designers as they developsystem controllers and make decisions on the predictivefunctionality of the controller. This future forecast providesthe controller with preliminary load demand to assist withpower and energy preparation.2-D Visible Light Communication SystemJoshua Ridge (EEE)The demand for underwater communication has seen drasticgrowth as both the military and industry work to reap thebenefits of employing unmanned underwater systems. Thisresearch explores the use of visible light communicationmethods to transmit data underwater. Specifically, thisresearch analyzes the performance of a free space opticaltransmission scheme based on 2-D, multi-colored grids.Additive Manufacturing of Optical ComponentsEthan Delannoy (EEE)The goal of this research is to use 3D printing to fabricateoptical components such as optical waveguides or lenses tocontrol light propagation. Vat polymerization printingtechniques were used to fabricate the components. Initialprints showed undesirable light scattering and were postprocessed. Scanning electron microscopy, infraredspectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and differentialscanning calorimetry were used to evaluate the compositionof the components.Autonomous Milli-scale Assembly Using OpticallyActuated Pyrolytic GraphiteJared Young (EEE)Pyrolytic graphite (PyG), when levitated above an array ofpermanent magnets, can be manipulated with variations inlocal temperature. Using controlled optical irradiation forphotothermal heating, targeted manipulation of PyG samplescan be carried out. This study used both laser and projectorsystems with machine-vision closed loop controls tomanipulate levitated PyG milli-robots in a noveloptomechanical system milli-scale assembly system.11
ENGINEERING AND WEAPONS – ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGEfficient Architecture Design for the AES-128Algorithm on Embedded SystemsRupam Mondal (ECE)Edge devices in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) areresource-limited embedded systems that require an efficientencryption/decryption solution to protect against securityattacks. A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) baseddesign and implementation of the Advanced EncryptionStandard (AES) algorithm for encryption and decryptionwere designed to protect edge devices from security attacks.A prototype of the design was developed and proven to besuitable for real-time applications.Embedded Fiber Optic Sensors & AdditiveManufacturingHigh Energy Laser Detection through ThermoelectricGeneratorsHayden Espericueta (EEE)Joseph Merkel (EEE)Strain and temperature sensing in structures are commonapplications of fiber optic sensors, however there are notwell-defined procedures for embedding fiber optics in 3Dprinted structures. It would be beneficial to identifyprocesses that are optimal for the above applications so thatparts containing optical sensors to evaluate strain responsesand temperature changes can be fabricated using additivemanufacturing.With laser weapon systems entering the battlespace, there isa demand to quickly detect laser strikes without disruptingthe stealth factor of most modern military craft. This projectexplores the possibility of using thermoelectric generators(TEGs) to detect such strikes. Experiments were conductedusing lasers of various power ratings, wavelengths, and beamsizes to strike commercially available TEGs. Designs for athin-film TEG are being explored for future high energylaser strike testing.Implementing an Infiltrator-based System ObserverNoah Webster (EEE)In large swarms it is impossible to directly measure thelocations of each agent. Instead of relying on directmeasurements of each agent, a compromised agent, or"infiltrator", can act as a system observer in order to createestimations of the states, or locations of each of the otheragents.Enhanced Softball Pitching MachineMicrofabrication of microrobots using additivemanufacturing methodsLeah Gordon (EME), Zach Biggers (EME), Gabby Tath (ECE)Eugene Hong (ECE), Rebecca White (EEE)The Softball Team has requested a pitching machine that iscapable of realistic and accurate batting practice that willallow them to practice more efficiently. A M3X PitchingMachine has been enhanced with a beagle-bone and motordrive system to provide it the ability to throw four types ofpitches at three types of speeds. This design will allow usersto apply a variety of pitches in a repeatable and accuratefashion that mimics a real pitcher.Micro-robotics is an advanced field of robotics that hasmultiple applications for modern and future technology. Oneof the greatest advantages of micro-robots is that they canaccess spaces and work in environments that are physicallyimpossible for macro-scaled objects. This research exploresthe suitability of fused deposition modeling, selective lasermelting, and stereolithography as additive manufacturingprocesses for ferromagnetic microrobot fabricationprocesses.12
ENGINEERING AND WEAPONS – ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGTurtleBot Tracking Using ROS and AprilTagsTyler Chema (EEE)Being able to track objects without an external locationsystem can be quite useful when operating in certainenvironments. The goal of this project is to allow TurtleBotsoperating using ROS to track each other with the use ofAprilTags. AprilTags is an experimental visual locationprogram that uses large QR codes to determine bearing andrange of another object. This data can then be used to issuedirection and speed commands to the TurtleBot.Radio Frequency Localization with Heat-MappingAndy MacGregor (ECE), Anthony Miller (EEE), Ethan Sellock(EEE), Eleanor Zhang (EEE)The demand for underwater communication has seen drasticgrowth as both the military and industry work to reap thebenefits of employing unmanned underwater systems. Thisresearch explores the use of visible light communicationmethods to transmit data underwater. Specifically, thisresearch analyzes the performance of a free space opticaltransmission scheme based on 2-D, multi-colored grids.Robot Football: Leadership and ReceiverUltrasonic Data Transfer with Sound Fidelity (SoFi)ApplicationMack Nash (ERC), Logan Opp (ERC), Ethan Falsone (ERC),Nick Forti (ERC), Austin Kyung (EGE)Daniel Fisher (ECE, SCS), Tyler Beck (ECE, EEE)Robot Football is an annual co
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