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Ice Shear Adhesion Strength Measurement Techniques; The Controversy over U.S. Airport Security Measures in the United States450 views
Author
Jeong, Michael, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia0000-0002-0363-5867
Advisors
Norton, Peter, EN-Engineering and Society, University of Virginia
Loth, Eric, EN-Mech/Aero Engr Dept, University of Virginia
Abstract
How can the safety of air travel be improved?
Anti-icing coatings can reduce ice accretion on airplane surfaces, preventing power loss in flight. Icing tests were conducted in the Compact Icing Research Tunnel (CIRT) at the University of Virginia. Ice adhesion strength in shear on metals and on an in-house coating, SLIC, was observed under varying conditions. Ice adhesion was much lower on SLIC than on metal surfaces Researchers should study shear adhesion strength on composite materials and other icephobic coatings.
Some recent security measures at U.S. airports have been controversial. Critics have charged that some techniques invade privacy or exacerbate discrimination. Employees of the Transportation Security Adminsitration (TSA), the American Civil Liberties Union, airports, and screened passengers have complained, at a cost to TSA’s reputation. Effective airport security techniques must earn the confidence of the flying public.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords
Airport Security; Ice Adhesion; Shear Strength
Notes
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Technical Advisor: Eric Loth
STS Advisor: Peter Norton
Technical Team Members: Michael Jeong
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Jeong, Michael. Ice Shear Adhesion Strength Measurement Techniques; The Controversy over U.S. Airport Security Measures in the United States. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2020-05-08, https://doi.org/10.18130/v3-bph9-m897.
