Alanna Wall - EngSoc

<strong>Alanna</strong> <strong>Wall</strong><br />

Contact<br />

Information<br />

Education<br />

Bluff Body Group 613-816-6004<br />

Aerodynamics Laboratory<br />

alanna.wall@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<br />

National Research Council Canada<br />

1200 Montreal Rd<br />

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0R6<br />

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada<br />

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering<br />

• Sept 2003 - Jan 2009<br />

• Dissertation title: A Discrete Approach to Modelling Helicopter Blade Sailing<br />

• Advisor: R.G. Langlois, F.F. Afagh, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada<br />

• Advisor: S.J. Zan, Aerodynamics Laboratory, National Research Council of Canada<br />

• Nominated for University Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement<br />

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada<br />

BSc in Engineering<br />

• Sept 1998 - Apr 2003<br />

• Specialization: Mechanical Co-op<br />

• Winner of APPEGA Medal in Engineering (First in graduating class)<br />

Work<br />

Experience<br />

Research Officer<br />

Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC), Ottawa, ON<br />

Oct 2008 - present<br />

• Support client projects as part of a research engineering consulting team in bluff-body aerodynamics<br />

• Leverage Canada’s national wind tunnels to support Canadian industry and develop Canada’s<br />

expertise in bluff-body aerodynamics<br />

• Develop Canada’s expertise in the field of wind energy<br />

Co-op Engineer<br />

EMS Technologies, Ottawa, ON Jan - Aug 2002<br />

• Designed mechanical systems for satellite communication equipment<br />

• Designed and executed tests for component vibration, cooling airflow, and thermal service<br />

Co-op Engineer<br />

NOVA Chemicals, Joffre, AB May - Dec 2000<br />

• Documented and evaluated all pipe supports in two ethylene plants<br />

• Worked independently setting timelines and project goals<br />

Teaching<br />

Experience<br />

Teaching Assistant - Carleton University Simulator Project<br />

Carleton University 2004 - 2008<br />

• Acted as lead engineer of the group responsible for project management<br />

• Advised students in technical aspects relating to dynamic modelling, simulation, and experimental<br />

testing<br />

• Provided technical and managerial support for students<br />

Teaching Assistant - Engineering Courses<br />

Carleton University 2003 - 2004<br />

• Course 1: Senior laboratory course - instructed students in strain gauging and instrumenting<br />

a pop can and interpreting results<br />

• Course 2: Introductory solids course - conducted problem analysis and laboratory sessions

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Musician/Instructor<br />

Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, Ottawa, ON 2002 - 2005<br />

• Provided instruction to junior band members in both drumming and piping<br />

• Supported community events and traveled with the band<br />

Climbing Instructor<br />

Vertically Inclined Rock Gym, Edmonton, AB 2001 - 2003<br />

• Taught indoor climbing technique and safety to climbers of all ages<br />

Royal Canadian Air Cadets Gliding Instructor<br />

Regional Gliding School (Prairie), Red Deer, AB Jun - Aug 1999<br />

• Received Transport Canada Glider Instructor Rating<br />

• Directly responsible for the training of three students and provided support for others<br />

Familiarization Pilot<br />

Gliding Center (Air Cadets), Edmonton, AB/Embrun, ON 1997 - 2003<br />

• Volunteered at local gliding center as familiarization pilot, instructor, and liaison to the gliding<br />

program<br />

Groundschool Instructor<br />

Royal Canadian Air Cadets (524, 24, 570 and 51 squadrons), AB and ON 1998 - 2003<br />

• Taught groundschool to prepare hopeful pilots for gliding school<br />

Research<br />

Experience<br />

Modelling and Analysis - Shipboard Helicopter Blade Sailing<br />

Thesis Work, Carleton University/National Research Council of Canada Sept 2003 - present<br />

• Developed a novel approach to modelling the ship-helicopter-rotor environment<br />

• Tailored the models for the study of a shipboard aeroelastic phenomenon called blade sailing<br />

• Conducted extensive model validation using literature and experiment<br />

Experimental Work - Wind Tunnel Experiments<br />

Thesis Work, National Research Council of Canada 2007<br />

• Conducted experiments to expose a scaled helicopter rotor to the combined effects of ship<br />

motion, blade dynamics and ship airwake<br />

• Designed all aspects of the test, including the rotor model, instrumentation, wind tunnel<br />

environment, and test procedure<br />

• Used data to determine the effects of test parameters on blade motion and to validate numerical<br />

models developed for Ph.D. thesis<br />

Experimental Work - Wind Tunnel Experiments<br />

Thesis Work, National Research Council of Canada 2004 - 2005<br />

• Conducted wind tunnel tests to characterize the airwake profile of a scale model frigate<br />

• Used hot-wire X-probes to take planar flowfield measurements<br />

• Collected validation data using a Particle Image Velocimetry system<br />

• Gathered data to be used in a numerical model constructed for Ph.D. thesis<br />

Modelling and Analysis - Syncrude Heavy Hauler Seat Suspension<br />

Undergraduate Final Design Project, University of Alberta Sep 2002 - Apr 2003<br />

• Studied vibration isolation of Syncrude heavy hauler driver seat suspension systems<br />

• Focussed on problem identification using vibration table tests and numerical modelling<br />

Modelling and Analysis - Glider/Winch Interface Model

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4th Year Independent Study, University of Alberta Sep 2002 - Apr 2003<br />

• Designed a model to study the dynamics of a glider/winch launch system<br />

• Became familiar with the methods used in dynamic modelling and simulation<br />

Experimental Work - Fluid Dynamics of a Mixing Tank<br />

Summer Research Position, University of Alberta Jul - Aug 2001<br />

• Designed and conducted experiments to capture vortices in a mixing tank on film<br />

• Conducted conservation of momentum calculations on experimental data<br />

Publications<br />

A. Larsen, M. Savage, and A. <strong>Wall</strong>. Towards a vibration free deck section for cable supported<br />

bridges. Proceedings of the Fifth Symposium on Strait Crossings. June 21-24, 2009, Trondheim,<br />

Norway.<br />

F. Khouli, A. <strong>Wall</strong>, R. Langlois, and F. Afagh. Investigation of the Aeroelastic Response of<br />

a Froude-scaled Rotor System to Representative Ship Motion Using a 6DOF Stewart Motion<br />

Platform. Proceedings of CASI AERO 2009. May 5-7, 2009, Kanata, ON, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. A discrete Approach to Modelling Helicopter Blade Sailing. Ph.D. Thesis, Carleton<br />

University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jan 2009.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, F. Afagh, R. Langlois, and S. Zan. Modeling Helicopter Blade Sailing: Dynamic Formulation<br />

and Validation. J. Applied Mechanics. Vol 75, Number 6, Nov 2008, pp 061004-1 -10.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, F. Khouli, F. Afagh, R. Langlois, S. Zan. Modelling Helicopter Blade Sailing: Model<br />

Validation Using Experimental Data. In Proceedings of American Helicopter Society 64 th Annual<br />

Forum. April 29 - May 1, 2008, Montreal, QC, Canada.<br />

F. Khouli, A. <strong>Wall</strong>, R. Langlois, F. Afagh. Investigation of the Feasibility of a Proposed Hybrid<br />

Passive and Active Control Strategy for the Transient Aeroelastic Response of Helicopter<br />

Rotor Blades During Shipboard Engage and Disengage Operations. In Proceedings of American<br />

Helicopter Society 64 th Annual Forum. April 29 - May 1, 2008, Montreal, QC, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, R. Langlois, F. Afagh, and S. Zan. Modeling Helicopter Blade Sailing: Dynamic Formulation<br />

in the Planar Case. J. Applied Mechanics. Vol 74, Number 6, Nov 2007, pp 1104 -<br />

1113.<br />

F. Khouil, A. <strong>Wall</strong>, R. Langlois, F. Afagh. Investigation of the active-twist rotor response of<br />

various rotor system configurations during shipboard engagement and disengagement operations.<br />

Proceedings of the 18 th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies. Oct<br />

3-5, 2007, Ottawa, ON, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, S. Zan, R. Langlois, F. Afagh. Modelling Helicopter Blade Sailing: Contributions from<br />

Ship Motion and Airwake. In Proceedings of CASI Aero 2007. April 24 - 26, 2007, Toronto, ON,<br />

Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, S. Zan, R. Langlois, F. Afagh. A Numerical Model for Studying Helicopter Blade Sailing<br />

in an Unsteady Airwake. In Proceedings of RTO AVT Symposium on ”Flow-Induced Unsteady<br />

Loads and the Impact on Military Applications”, April 25-29, 2005, Budapest, Hungary.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>, R. Langlois, S. Zan, and F. Afagh. Development of a Planar Model to Investigate the<br />

Effect of Ship Motion and Wind on Non-rotating Helicopter Blade Flapping. In Proceedings of<br />

the 2004 CCToMM M3 Symposium. 2004 CSME Forum. June 1-4, 2004, London, ON, Canada.<br />

D. Chapple, S. M. Kresta, A. <strong>Wall</strong>, and A. Afacan. The Effect of Impeller and Tank Geometry on<br />

Power Number for a Pitched Blade Turbine. Trans IchemE. Vol 80, Number 4, 2002, pp 364-372.

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Presentations<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. Validated Simulation Tools for Modelling Shipboard Helicopter Blade Sailing. NATO<br />

RTO AVT 148 Technical Meeting on the Launch and Recovery of Shipboard Aircraft, 14 Oct,<br />

2008, Montreal, QC, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. A Discrete Approach to Modelling Helicopter Blade Sailing: Research Programme and<br />

Affiliates. Invited presentation at Risø DTU, 3 Sep, 2008, Roskilde, Denmark.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. Development of a Spatially- and Temporally-correlated Ship Airwake with Turbulence<br />

and Roll Dependence. 3rd Carleton Graduate Student Research Conference, 5 Dec, 2006, Ottawa,<br />

ON, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. A Numerical Model for Studying Blade Sailing in an Unsteady Airwake. Invited presentation<br />

at DRDC Atlantic, 14 Apr, 2005, Halifax, NS, Canada.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. Blade Sailing: A Guide in Pictures. Zonta International District 2 Fall Conference, 29<br />

Oct, 2005, Auburn, NY, USA.<br />

A. <strong>Wall</strong>. Development of a Model to Investigate the Effect of Ship Motion and Wind on Helicopter<br />

Blade Sailing. 1st Carleton Graduate Student Research Conference, 8 Dec, 2004, Ottawa, ON,<br />

Canada. (Best Presentation Award)<br />

Honours and<br />

Awards<br />

Graduate Scholarships<br />

R.D. Richmond Travel Bursary Carleton University $450 2008<br />

Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Zonta International $6000/yr 2005, 2006<br />

Women in Aerospace Engineering<br />

International Award<br />

National Research Council of Canada $7500/yr 2005 - 2007<br />

Graduate Student Scholarship<br />

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research National Award $35000/yr 2005 - 2007<br />

Council of Canada Graduate Scholarship<br />

Edward Bower Carty Graduate Scholarship Carleton University $6000 2004<br />

Defence R&D Canada Scholarship $5000/yr 2003 - 2005<br />

National Research Council of Canada $5000/yr 2003 - 2005<br />

Graduate Student Scholarship<br />

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research National Award $17000/yr 2003 - 2005<br />

Council of Canada Graduate Scholarship<br />

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Carleton University $2500/yr 2003 - 2007<br />

Department Scholarship<br />

Undergraduate Scholarships

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Sun Micro Systems Innovation Award CSME $2000 2003<br />

National Award<br />

Northern Lights Design Award University of Alberta $1000 2003<br />

Robert Tegler Undergraduate Scholarship University of Alberta $2500 2002<br />

T4K Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship University of Alberta $2500 2000<br />

Tom Chambers Engineering University of Alberta $2500 2000<br />

Leadership Award<br />

Federated Pipe Lines Ltd Scholarship University of Alberta $500 2000<br />

William S. Ziegler Scholarship University of Alberta $3000 2000<br />

Stetson Scholarship in Engineering University of Alberta $5500 2000<br />

Canadian Association of Petroleum University of Alberta $2500 1999, 2000<br />

Producers Scholarship<br />

Luscar Ltd Engineering Scholarship University of Alberta $500 1999<br />

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship University of Alberta $2000 1998<br />

William and Mary Hawrysh Memorial University of Alberta $2500 1998<br />

Leadership Scholarship<br />

Shell Canada Dean of Engineering University of Alberta $1500 1998<br />

Entrance Scholarship<br />

University of Alberta Academic University of Alberta $2000 1998<br />

Excellence Scholarship<br />

Canadian Merit Regional Scholarship Canadian Merit Foundation $2000 1998<br />

Provincial Award<br />

Other Awards<br />

Top Cadet in Canada on air cadet Royal Canadian 1998<br />

private pilot summer course<br />

Air Cadets<br />

Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence Royal Canadian 1998<br />

Air Cadets