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IN PROGRESS

Problem

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 5m^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

Criteria 

Coefficient of drag (Cd) < 0.15

Frontal area (A) < 1.5 m2 

Large enough to accommodate 4 people

Requirements

Minimize molds

Minimize cost

Highly durable

Reference materials

Scope


Activity
Must have
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Small scale wind tunnel testing
  • (Inset array?)
Not in scope
  • Full scale wind tunnel testing

Milestones and deadlines

MilestoneOwnerDeadlineStatusNotes
Concept Sketches
DONE

Concept generation

Final Sketch


DONEConverge to a final look
Preliminary Model
IN PROGRESSSurface model ready to put into SimScale
Preliminary CFD
NOT STARTEDBuild up an iteration model by running preliminary model through CFD
CFD Verification
NOT STARTEDGet CFD reviewed by Prof. Sean Peterson
Iteration Model
NOT STARTEDImproved model using feedback from Prof. Peterson - Ready to iterate rapidly
Iteration Review 1
NOT STARTEDReview updates to model
Iteration Discussion 1
NOT STARTEDPresent findings
CFD Verification
NOT STARTEDProf. Peterson
Combine Changes 1
NOT STARTEDUpdate model with all changes and put into SimScale
Iteration Review 2
NOT STARTEDReview updates to model
Iteration Discussion 2
NOT STARTEDPresent findings
Combine Changes 2
NOT STARTEDUpdate model with all changes and put into SimScale
Iteration Review 3
NOT STARTEDReview updates to model
Iteration Discussion 3
NOT STARTEDPresent findings
Combine Changes 3
NOT STARTEDUpdate model with all changes and put into SimScale
Iteration Review 4
NOT STARTEDReview updates to model
Iteration Discussion 4
NOT STARTEDPresent findings
Combine Changes 4
NOT STARTEDUpdate model with all changes and put into SimScale
Iteration Review 5
NOT STARTEDReview updates to model
*Add milestones in between as determined later*
TBDTBDTBD
Geometry Lock
NOT STARTEDMajor Geometry and Shape Lock (Only small changes to exterior if deemed necessary)





Design Journal 

DateJournal EntryNotesStakeholders Involved
 Concept sketches complete, working towards converging to single final sketchDocumented at the Conceptual Design Page


Final aesthetic locked down

  • Blended hood to windshield angle
  • Large catamaran
  • Cambered airfoil design for underbody
  • Body comes down to cover rear wheels
  • Documented at the Conceptual Design page






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