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Digital Theremin; The Future of Space Travel535 views
Author
Greene, Landon, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia
Advisors
Powell, Harry, EN-Elec/Computer Engr Dept, University of Virginia
Gorman, Michael, EN-Engineering and Society, University of Virginia
Abstract
My thesis deals with the future of space travel through the lens of normalized deviance. It first examines the Challenger disaster, one of the worst space failures in history, before turning its gaze towards SpaceX and NASA’s plans for the future and analyzes how we can learn from our past mistakes to eliminate the presence of normalized deviance in the industry.
My technical thesis, or Capstone project, does not relate to or overlap with my thesis at all. My group decided to design and create a Theremin from scratch, one of the first electronic instruments. However, we put a slight spin on the original instrument by electing to produce the sound digitally using an analog to digital converter (ADC) and a digital to analog converter (DAC), as opposed to using electromagnetic fields to generate tones.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords
Theremin; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Space; Space Travel; Digital Music
Notes
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Technical Advisor: Harry Powell
STS Advisor: Michael Gorman
Technical Team Members: Landon Greene, Michael Bliss, Elmo Alexander
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Greene, Landon. Digital Theremin; The Future of Space Travel. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2020-05-03, https://doi.org/10.18130/v3-hqhe-t111.
