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University of Tennessee Space Institute

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University of Tennessee Space Institute
MottoPer aspera ad astra
Motto in English
"through difficulties to the stars"
TypePublic
Established1964
EndowmentUS$200 million+
Associate Executive DirectorDr. James Simonton
Academic staff
50+
Postgraduates100+
Location, ,
U.S.
CampusRural
WebsiteUTSI.edu

The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) is a satellite campus of the University of Tennessee located near Tullahoma, Tennessee.

UTSI was founded to allow students to take advantage of the aerospace facilities located in the Arnold Engineering Development Center on Arnold Air Force Base, including wind tunnels and other laboratory equipment. Currently, the research activities conducted at UTSI are largely through the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering department.

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Researchers at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma have a laser-like focus when it comes to cancer research. They've developed a single technology that essentially goes on a seek-and-destroy mission when it comes to cancerous tumors. Christian Parigger, associate professor of physics, and his colleagues developed an invention which uses the power and speed of a femtosecond laser, which pulses at speeds of one quadrillionth of a second. Parigger: "There are two things I believe the focus helps us to diagnose things non-invasively. In other words, it's sort of like we shine light on you and detect remotely what may be wrong." Once a cancerous area is precisely targeted, the intensity of the laser only needs to be cranked up in order to burn off a tumor. Because the laser is more exact and quicker than those used currently, this technology has the potential to make cancer treatment an out-patient procedure. Parigger: "The femtosecond, you focus in very precisely, very accurately. Spatially and temporally you avoid maybe heating up too many other things that you don't want to heat up." The technology can be especially helpful to brain cancer victims, as it can easily image and irradiate through the skull. Parigger's in talks to commercialize this invention and hopefully see it winning in the fight against cancer. Parigger: "I am convinced as a physics person that this is a good thing for our health."

History

UTSI was founded in the aftermath of World War II and in the midst of the Cold War. The seeds that ultimately led to UTSI began in the 1930s. German aeronautical superiority resulted in German fielding of the first jet propelled aircraft and ballistic missiles, thus proving the need for research facilities devoted to the study of aeronautics and related sciences. Had the German manufacturing capability been equivalent to that of the United States, the outcome of World War II would no doubt have been different.[1]

President Harry Truman vowed in 1951 that, "Never again will the United States ride the coattails of other countries in the progress and development of the aeronautical art."

In the wake of World War II and in the following decades, the military expanded its research capabilities, creating laboratories across the country, including the construction of airplane and missile air frame and propulsion systems wind tunnels and laboratories at Tullahoma. Construction of this facility, which was to be known as Arnold Engineering Development Center, began in 1950.

It was recognized that there would be difficulties in attracting scientific personnel to conduct research, or to analyze the results of testing in wind tunnels and engine test facilities. Numerous efforts were conducted while AEDC was under construction to develop a viable concept for an education and research institute that would exist in a collaborative relationship with AEDC. In 1952, an Institute of Flight Sciences was strongly recommended to foster graduate programs, lecture and symposia programs, and student research in the aeronautical sciences.

General Jimmy Doolittle, Secretary of the Air Force Donald A. Quarles, Donald Douglas of Douglas Aircraft Company, along with NACA, MIT, and Caltech scientists supported the concept as sound and in the national interest. However, no consensus could be developed as to how to proceed and the concept was abandoned in 1959. In 1956, however, the Air Force decided it could not wait any longer and made contractual arrangements with the University of Tennessee to establish an AEDC graduate study program for center employees, using office and classroom space provided by the Air Force. Dr. Joel F. Bailey was the initial director of the UT effort, followed by Dr. Robert L. Young.

The year 1958 sent a new shock wave throughout the world when the Soviet Union orbited the Sputnik satellite. In the aftermath of this event, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was formed. NASA initially considered absorbing AEDC, but ultimately decided to leave it with the Air Force. However, the need for space education was severely felt at AEDC, just as throughout the rest of the military and at NASA.

Few academic institutions offered engineering or refresher courses in space technology at the time. Dr. B.H. Goethert seized upon this national need and proposed to the Air Force and the State of Tennessee that a "Tennessee Aerospace Institute" be located near AEDC. As a result of Dr. Goethert's proposal, the University of Tennessee Space Institute was finally established in 1964.

UTSI played a unique role of vital importance to the US Air Force. It was founded in the wake of two technological revolutions – the development of the airplane and the development of the rocket. In the years following 1964, UTSI's faculty, students, and alumni have played critical roles in the furthering of American technological superiority in aeronautics and space arenas. UTSI continues to collaborate with AEDC to support present day Air Force pursuits.

UTSI is currently supporting the development of modern hypersonic systems with multiple federally supported research activities in the area. This research primarily focuses on experimental and computational aspects of high-speed aerothermodynamics, and makes use of the proximity of UTSI to aerospace entities in Huntsville, AL and AEDC.

In 2022, UTSI employees celebrated service awards not only for 2021, but also for 2019 and 2020.[2]

Relationship with Knoxville campus

Since UTSI is part of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, students enrolled at the Space Institute are granted degrees from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Furthermore, the two campuses share courses via virtual connection. The majority of faculty at UTSI are in the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering department.

UTSI is also home to many of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville's experimental aerospace testing platforms, including the following:

  • A Mach 2 Blowdown Tunnel (8" x 8" Test-Section)
  • A Mach 2.3 Blowdown Tunnel (6" x 6" Test-Section)
  • A Mach 4 Ludwieg Tube (24" x 24" Test-Section)
  • A Mach 7 Ludwieg Tube (18" x 18" Test-Section) (Scheduled for Completion Late 2020)

Notable faculty

Notable alumni

Research aircraft

Related institutions

References

  1. ^ "A Brief History of UT Space Institute". Archived from the original on 2017-07-10.
  2. ^ Staff REPORT. "UTSI celebrates employees' years of service". Tullahoma News. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  3. ^ "Dr. Gary A Flandro". The University of Tennessee Space Institute. Archived from the original on March 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Wayne, Tiffany K. (2011). American Women of Science Since 1900. ABC-CLIO. p. 988. ISBN 978-1-59884-158-9.

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