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Project Lead

Alicia Bremer

Team Members

Objective

Drive (pun-intended) analysis for route navigation to quantitatively support decision-making.

Key outcomes

  • Optimize car performance based on route external factors and conditions.

  • Leverage Loops to increase in-race distance without affecting vehicle finish performance.

  • Understand and display the race route conditions to increase visibility/proactive decision-making.

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Sub-Projects

Loops Optimization

Decision-making models to assist decisions for taking optional loops, maximizing points while ensuring the vehicle finishes the race!

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Resources: Loops Optimization

Elevation Optimization

Investigate the potential impacts of elevation changes on the vehicle to optimize performance based on readings. Investigate the impact on energy conservation and vehicle health.

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Wind Optimization

Investigate the potential impacts of wind on the vehicle and determine how to accurately model directional wind against MSXV. Investigate the impact on energy conservation.

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Resources: Wind Optimization

Routemodel Dashboard Prototype [TBD]

Interactive tool in our chaser vehicle to support in-race decision-making and manage our race strategies accordingly! The dashboard will have key metrics such as external conditions, route locations (with milestones), and KPI to gauge the performance of the vehicle.

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