Aerobody - MSXV

Leads

Core Members

Reviewers

Progress

Michael Hanley

Isabella Schneider Mackenzie Lui Mohamed Goha

Problem Statement

Build a lightweight and aerodynamically efficient Aerobody

Goals 

Aerodynamic efficiency will lead to reduced power requirements, this allows us to travel further with the same amount of power. 

Constraints Regulations 

Top surface area of 4m^2 to accomodate array (If curved, then only in 1 plane)

Max dimensions (L x W x H): 5.0m x 2.2m x 1.6m

Ideal Goals

Coefficient of drag (C_d) < 0.125 (to be somewhat competitive) or =<0.15 (to finish the race)

Frontal area (A) < 1.25 m² 

Requirements

Minimize molds

Minimize cost

Highly durable

Activity

• Research

• Design

  • Sketches

  • Surface Model

  • Solid Model (Solidworks)

  • Molds

  • Panelization

• CFD

  • Analysis

  • Verification

• Detailed design

  • Mounting points

  • Windshield and window cutouts

  • Flanges at connections

  • Wheel Fairings

  • Array Mounting

• Manufacturing

  • Molds

  • Panels

  • Trimming

  • Finishing

• Integration

  • Doors

  • Lights

  • Cameras

  • Windshield

  • Windows

• Mounting to Chassis

• Sealing all panel gaps

• Small scale wind tunnel testing

• (Inset array?)

• Full scale wind tunnel testing