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EngineSim and RangeGames Download
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Glenn
Research
Center
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NATIONAL MATH and SCIENCE STANDARDS
EngineSim meets many of the National Mathematics and Science Standards.
National Mathematics Standards: Mathematics as Problem Solving,
Mathematics as Reasoning, Mathematical Connections, Algebra, Functions,
Geometry from an Algebraic Perspective, Trigonometry, Discrete Mathematics,
Conceptual Underpinnings of Calculus, Mathematical Structure.
National Science Standards: Science as Inquiry, Physical
Science, Life Science, Science and Technology, Science in Personal
and Social Perspectives.
EngineSim
was developed
at the NASA Glenn Research Center in an effort to foster hands-on, inquiry-based learning
in science and math. EngineSim
is a simulator that models the design and testing of jet engines. The
program works in two modes: Design Mode or Tunnel Test Mode. In
the Design Mode, you can change design variables including the
flight conditions, the engine size, the inlet performance, the
turbo machinery compressor and turbine performance, the combustors
or burner performance, or the nozzle performance. For a turbofan
engine design you can also vary the fan performance and the bypass
ratio. When you have a design that you like, you can switch to
the Tunnel Test Mode, where you can vary only the flight conditions
(airspeed, altitude, and throttle setting).
DOWNLOAD
YOUR OWN COPY:
At the request of several
users, we are making EngineSim available for downloading onto your
computer. Here is the procedure to follow:
- The downloaded file is in .ZIP format
which you must store on your hard drive when prompted by your
browser.
- Click
Here to download a copy of Version
1.6, EngineSim Applet
- Go to the directory where you have stored
"EngineSim.zip" and open the program "WinZip".
- "Extract" all the files. If you skip this step,
you will only see a grey box when you attempt to run EngineSim.
- Click on either Turbo.html or
EngineSim.html to launch your browser and load the EngineSim
driver program.
Turbo.html is intended for experienced users and launches the program alone;
EngineSim.html includes instructions on program operation.
RangeGames:
This program uses jet engines to present a variety of math and physics
problems. RangeGames includes a "Play Mode," in which nothing is
recorded; a "Learn Mode," in which you will get several tries at
determining the correct answer; and an "Exam Mode," where you get
one chance and your answer is recorded for your teacher.
Rate and force
problems of different levels of difficulty are included. These
are targeted for the high school student. The rate problems deal
with how far and how long an airplane can fly on a given amount
of fuel. The force problems deal with Newton's laws of motion
on takeoff. Graphical feedback is given for each answer choice.
DOWNLOAD
YOUR OWN COPY:
Here is the procedure to download your own copy of RangeGames:
- The downloaded file is in .ZIP format
which you must store on your hard drive when prompted by your
browser.
- Click
Here to download a copy of Version
1.3, RangeGames Applet
- Go to the directory where you have stored
"EngineSimr.zip" and open the program "WinZip".
- "Extract" all the files. If you skip this step,
you will only see a grey box when you attempt to run RangeGame.
- Click on either Range.html or
EngineSimr.html to launch your browser and load the RangeGame
driver program.
Range.html is intended for experienced users and launches the program alone;
EngineSimr.html includes instructions on program operation.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
This software is in the Public Domain. It may be freely copied and
used in non-commercial products, assuming proper credit to the author
is given. IT MAY NOT BE RESOLD. If you want to use the software
for commercial products, contact the author.
No copyright is claimed in the United
States under Title 17, U.S. Code. This software is provided "as
is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed, implied,
or statutory, including but not limited to, any warranty that the
software will conform to specifications, any implied warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom
from infringement, and any warranty that the documentation will
conform to the program, or any warranty that the software will be
error free.
In no event shall NASA be liable for
any damages, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, special
or consequential damages, arising out of, resulting from, or in
any way connected with this software, whether or not based on warranty,
contract, tort or otherwise, whether or not injury was sustained
by persons or property or otherwise, and whether or not loss was
sustained from or arose out of the results of, or use of, the software
or services provided hereunder.
Navigation..
- Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
- Beginner's Guide to High Speed Aerodynamics
- Beginner's Guide to Propulsion
- Beginner's Guide to Model Rockets
- Beginner's Guide to Kites
- Wind Tunnel Pages
- Free Software
- Aerospace Activities and Lessons
- Beginner's Guide Home Page
- Aeronautics Resources
- NASA Glenn Learning
Technologies Home Page
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