Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts

Do, Phuong T.; Moreland, John R.; Delgado, Catherine; Wilson, Kristina; Wang, Xiuling; Zhou, Chenn; Ice, Phil

doi:10.2466/04.07.IT.2.7

Title: Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts

Abstract

Our research provides an innovative solution for optimizing learning effectiveness and improving postsecondary education through the development of virtual simulators that can be easily used and integrated into existing wind energy curriculum. Two 3D virtual simulators are developed in our laboratory for use in an immersive 3D virtual reality (VR) system or for 3D display on a 2D screen. Our goal is to apply these prototypical simulators to train postsecondary students and professionals in wind energy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization. The issue of transferring learned concepts to practical applications is a widespread problem in postsecondary education. Related to this issue is a critical demand to educate and train a generation of professionals for the wind energy industry. With initiatives such as the U.S. Department of Energy's “20% Wind Energy by 2030” outlining an exponential increase of wind energy capacity over the coming years, revolutionary educational reform is needed to meet the demand for education in the field of wind energy. These developments and implementation of Virtual Simulators and accompanying curriculum will propel national reforms, meeting the needs of the wind energy industrial movement and addressing broader educational issues that affect amore » number of disciplines.« less

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Do, Phuong T. ^[1]; Moreland, John R. ^[2]; Delgado, Catherine ^[1]; Wilson, Kristina ^[1]; Wang, Xiuling ^[2]; Zhou, Chenn ^[2]; Ice, Phil ^[3]

Purdue Univ. Calumet, Hammond, IN (United States). Dept. of Behavioral Sciences
Purdue Univ. Calumet, Hammond, IN (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
American Public University Systems, Charles Town, WV (United States)

Publication Date:: Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013

Research Org.:: Purdue Univ. Calumet, Hammond, IN (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

OSTI Identifier:: 1344412

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0000741

Resource Type:: Accepted Manuscript

Journal Name:: Comprehensive Psychology

Additional Journal Information:: Journal Volume: 2; Journal ID: ISSN 2165-2228

Publisher:: SAGE

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY

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                    Do, Phuong T., Moreland, John R., Delgado, Catherine, Wilson, Kristina, Wang, Xiuling, Zhou, Chenn, and Ice, Phil. Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts.  United States: N. p., 2013. 
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                    Do, Phuong T., Moreland, John R., Delgado, Catherine, Wilson, Kristina, Wang, Xiuling, Zhou, Chenn, & Ice, Phil. Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts.  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2466/04.07.IT.2.7

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                    Do, Phuong T., Moreland, John R., Delgado, Catherine, Wilson, Kristina, Wang, Xiuling, Zhou, Chenn, and Ice, Phil. Tue .  
"Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts".  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2466/04.07.IT.2.7.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1344412.

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  title        = {Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts},

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  abstractNote = {Our research provides an innovative solution for optimizing learning effectiveness and improving postsecondary education through the development of virtual simulators that can be easily used and integrated into existing wind energy curriculum. Two 3D virtual simulators are developed in our laboratory for use in an immersive 3D virtual reality (VR) system or for 3D display on a 2D screen. Our goal is to apply these prototypical simulators to train postsecondary students and professionals in wind energy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, and visualization. The issue of transferring learned concepts to practical applications is a widespread problem in postsecondary education. Related to this issue is a critical demand to educate and train a generation of professionals for the wind energy industry. With initiatives such as the U.S. Department of Energy's “20% Wind Energy by 2030” outlining an exponential increase of wind energy capacity over the coming years, revolutionary educational reform is needed to meet the demand for education in the field of wind energy. These developments and implementation of Virtual Simulators and accompanying curriculum will propel national reforms, meeting the needs of the wind energy industrial movement and addressing broader educational issues that affect a number of disciplines.},

  doi          = {10.2466/04.07.IT.2.7},

  journal      = {Comprehensive Psychology},

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  year         = {Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013},

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Fig. 1.: A utility-grade wind turbine simulator allows students to interact either through an avatar, or by flying around freely to explore components and inspect systems critical to wind farm operation.

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