Meet the Faculty

Meet the Faculty

Faculty Dr. Thomas Alberts Dr. Thomas E. Alberts is a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University and a frequent engineering consultant. His most recent teaching and research emphasis is focused on drones. He is...
Welcome to the Virginia Drones Project

Welcome to the Virginia Drones Project

One evening, I asked the students involved in the Virginia Drones Project to answer a few questions about what they were doing. Since there are over thirty students in the class, they wrote far more than you probably want to read, so here’s an edited version in their...
Tidal Mission Blueprints

Tidal Mission Blueprints

Core Problem In Norfolk, VA there is tidal flooding on a monthly basis. When you add to that, hurricanes or rain the end result can cost millions of dollars for local residents. Taking aerial images during tidal flooding will help the city of Norfolk keep a running...