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EngineSim and RangeGames Download

Glenn
Research
Center

Link to EngineSim Applet Link to RangeGame Applet

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).

Non interactive image of EngineSim Applet

 

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:

  1. The downloaded file is in .ZIP format which you must store on your hard drive when prompted by your browser.
  2. Click Here to download a copy of Version 1.5, EngineSim Applet
  3. Click Here to download a copy of Version 1.5, EngineSimU Applet for engineering undergraduates.
  4. Go to the directory where you have stored the .ZIP file and "Extract" all the files.
  5. 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.

Non-interactive image of RangeGames Applet

DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN COPY:
Here is the procedure to download your own copy of RangeGames:

  1. The downloaded file is in .ZIP format which you must store on your hard drive when prompted by your browser.
  2. Click Here to download a copy of Version 1.3, RangeGames Applet
  3. Go to the directory where you have stored the .ZIP file and "Extract" all the files.
  4. 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.

Any suggestions, corrections, bugs, experiences (good or bad), should be sent to:

Tom Benson
NASA Glenn Research Center, MS 5-11
21000 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
e-mail: tom.benson@nasa.gov
phone: (216)-433-5920

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.


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by Tom Benson
Please send suggestions/corrections to: Tom.Benson@grc.nasa.gov