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This video, from Columbia Gorge Community College, is the first of a two-part series on doubly fed induction generators (DFIG). In the video, instructor Jim Pytel introduces the concept of DFIGs and contrasts them with traditional synchronous and induction generators.  During the video, Pytel...

This video, from Columbia Gorge Community College, is the second of a two-part series on doubly fed induction generators (DFIG). In the video, instructor Jim Pytel introduces the concept of DFIGs and contrasts them with traditional synchronous and induction generators.  During the video, Pytel ...

This video, published by Columbia Gorge Community College, is the second part of a two part lecture on doubly fed induction motors. The lecture examines the construction, operation, and different operational modes of doubly fed induction motors. Also discussed is how varying rotor excitation...

In this video by the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Center, Dr. Moira Gunn, Host of NPR's Tech Nation, gives the keynote talk for the 2011 Hi-Tec conference. After an introduction from Ann Beheler, Hi-Tec Executive Committee Chair, and others from the Hi-Tec community, Dr. Moira...

These resources, published by the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), include a flyer for a virtual event on developing a drone program and presentation slides on drone maintenance. The 1-page flyer describes the event, where educators and administrators learn about navigating the...

This collection includes materials from the DroneTech Virtual Educator Workshop: STEM Drones Take Flight that was held by the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT). The workshop was intended to be an introduction to drones and how they can be incorporated into educational programs. The...

This video, provided by Northland Community and Technical College, is a recording of the Anatomy of a Drone session from the 2020 Drones Take Flight workshop. "In this session, DRONETECH Director Tom Biller presents an overview of basic drone parts and how they are inter-connected. [Biller] also...

This video, provided by Northland Community and Technical College, provides an introduction to the Drones Take Flight workshop. In this session, DRONETECH Director Tom Biller "discusses the workshop rationale, goals, and topics that will be covered." This video recording runs 17:40 minutes in...

This video, provided by Northland Community and Technical College, is a recording of the Laying the Ground Work for Drone Operations session at the 2020 Drones Take Flight workshop. "In this session, DRONETECH Director Tom Biller gives an overview of best practices in areas of safety, maintenance,...

This video, provided by Northland Community and Technical College, is a recording of the open discussion session at the 2020 Drones Take Flight workshop. "In this session, workshop presenters Zackary Nicklin, Tom Biller and Steve Sorenson have an open discussion with workshop attendees." This video...