The research project consists of looking for features that could play a role in attention and vigilance. Once this is found, the intern will have to test and implement the selected features. The trainee will have access to two datasets that are already ready. Then, she will have to analyze physiological time series. She will […]

The abradable rub strip (ARS) material’s main function is to minimize the clearance between blade tips and the fan case, thereby increasing the overall engine efficiency. Under tensile and compressive loading, the abradable material behaves different, and has a significant post-failure compaction under compressive loading. Therefore, its characterization is complex and requires a wide range […]

L’entreprise RBot9 a développé le RoCap, un robot parallèle entraîné par câbles (RPEC) qu’elle destine à des applications d’inspection, d’entretien et de fabrication d’aéronefs. Afin de faciliter la collaboration entre le RoCap et son opérateur, on voudrait améliorer deux aspects de ce robot : (1) on voudrait faciliter le redéploiement du robot en permettant son […]

Vibration of aircraft engine is the major contribution to the structure vibration in an aircraft. To reduce the cabin noise and improve the comfortability for air passenger, research design and analysis are desired in the engine technology. A critical component in eliminating the vibration in an aero engine is the squeeze film damper (SFD). Current […]

Training and simulation technologies in the field of aviation are evolving towards more human centered solutions where promoting an optimal learning experience is given high priority. Considering the limited availability of flight instructors, the cost in teaching a pilot trainee heavily depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of the training. This requires a timely feedback […]

Visual analytics “the science of analytical reasoning facilitated by interactive visual interfaces” is a new approach to the timely and effective analysis of complex technical and operational systems. Our previous MITACS internships at Aeroinfo applied this scientific approach to mixed-initiative human/computational analysis to improve aircraft safety & reliability analysis and business planning, resulting in changes […]

Unmanned aerial vehicle’s (UAV) indoor navigation is becoming increasingly essential for applications such as medical care, search and rescue operations, and industrial management and inspections. Indoor UAV navigation is complex and challenging due to the high dynamic scene, limited space, and, more importantly, the unavailability of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) signals. Recently, two state-of-the-art […]

Kinectrics is seeking to design an uninhabited aircraft system (UAS or “drone) that can lift a robotic power line inspection device and safely place it on the line automatically so it can perform the inspection, then safely return it to the ground after the inspection is complete. The goal is to reduce risks to the […]

In most flows around a structure or object, the flow behind the object is characterized by a region of unsteady reverse flow. This unsteady fluid motion in the object wake induces a force upon the object or structure, which can cause flexible structures to vibrate. An ongoing engineering challenge is to understand how the wake […]

La propulsion hybride-électrique a le potentiel de réduire la consommation en carburant des aéronefs et constitue une alternative plus réaliste par rapport à l’option tout électrique. Avec l’utilisation de sources d’énergies différentes, le processus de dimensionnement est complexifié et couplé à l’opération de l’aéronef. Cela nécessite alors une approche d’exploration par analyse de mission et […]

Magnetometers have been used for decades for exploration in mining, navigation and defence and security. However, high accuracy sensors often provide only the amplitude of magnetic fields, severely limiting the extent of magnetic interpretations. A novel type of quantum magnetometers based on Nitrogen Vacancy centers in diamond promise enhanced sensitivity and accuracy, while providing the […]

Project 1: The objective of this project is to design a Visual Systemic ‘Risk Map’ as one possible prototype to address some of the issues of risk identification and analysis in the context of global financial systems. We propose the design concept of the ‘Risk Map’ using principles of Cognitive Systems Engineering (instrumental papers in […]