Title: Characterization of a Commercial Off-The-Shelf Treadmill

Characterization of the behavior of mechanisms and moving components of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) treadmill, as part of a reliability evaluation and certification of the treadmill for use aboard the ISS. This may involve using high-speed cameras and/or theodolite cameras to observe the treadmill belt in motion to determine if (and/or what) modifications will be necessary for the treadmill to be used aboard the ISS.

How the project ties to Systems Engineering: Characterization of the behavior of mechanisms and moving components of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) treadmill, as part of a reliability evaluation and certification of the treadmill for use aboard the ISS. This may involve using high-speed cameras and/or theodolite cameras to observe the treadmill belt in motion to determine if (and/or what) modifications will be necessary for the treadmill to be used aboard the ISS.

Which parabolas would be better for this project? Lunar (1/6G) or Microgravity (0G): Microgravity (0G)

Desired educational background of the students:Engineering, either Mechanical or Aerospace (possibly Biomedical).

Jason Bentley - JSC