Future prospects for nanotechnology in aviation

Scientific Literacy is the ability to grasp scientific concepts for personal decision making. This project will demonstrate an understanding of scientific knowledge achieved through ERAU Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program. Nanotechnology plays by a unique set of rules in some forms that other materials under the same stressors do not. With that being said, traditional laws may not always be applicable to certain areas of nanotechnology. Nanotoxicology will be covered in order to elaborate on the aspect of possible hazards of nanomaterials and nanocomposites as well as the mechanics behind these materials will be explored. Meteorology will play a role in determining the feasibility of some nanomaterials like nanocoating on aircraft. The examination will cover some adverse weather phenomenon effects on nanocoated aircraft. A key component for identifying some potential materials will be the exploration of publications on quantum mechanics to understand how these materials perform on a nano-scale as opposed to their macro or micro counterparts. For example, research sponsored by the Division of Materials Sciences found the molecular dynamics method of calculations may be unstable and unreliable when calculating the structure of some nanotechnology applications. (Noid, 2014).

Cultural Literacy

“The student will be able to analyze historical events, cultural artifacts, and philosophical concepts” (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2014).

Cultural literacy is the knowledge gained from other perspectives and shared as a common knowledge of a society. Cultural literacy will be addressed in this project by analyzing the public’s familiarity, perceived risks, and potential benefits of nanotechnology. This will be cru...

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