Exteriors and Composites - MS16

Owned by Michael Hanley
Last updated: Sept 23, 2024 by jaidenhanley
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Lead

Members

Reviewers

Status

Lead

Members

Reviewers

Status

Liam Ramlogan

Jaiden Hanley

 

 

 

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 6m^2 (subject to change based on regs) to accommodate array (If curved, then only in 1 plane)

Max dimensions (L x W x H): 5.8m x 2.2m x 1.6m

Criteria 

Theoretical Coefficient of drag (Cd) < 0.1

Frontal area (A) < 1.2 m2 

Large enough to accommodate 1 person

Requirements

Minimize molds

Minimize cost

Highly durable

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