Team N decided to test two different configurations for the AEV to determine what would produce the most efficient final results. The team discussed with the company what needs to be changed on the AEV, and team N was given the job to test propellers and the base configuration. Three different propellers were tested, each being a different size or shape. First, large propeller blades were tested for power vs distance and power vs time (see below). The second propellers that were tested were smaller (see below), and the third propellers were a rectangular shape (see below).
The data from the three different propeller blades were compared and the propeller shape that produced the most efficient results was the rectangular shaped blade. The rectangular shape produced the most distance compared to the other blades, being that it traveled about two meters (see below). This blade was used for the rest of the tests.
On the longer, bent, rectangular propeller, the AEV went farther and faster than it did while testing other propellers. This helped to make a conclusion on which propeller worked best.
Small Rectangular Propellers
Small Rectangular Propellers- Power vs Time
Small Rectangular Propellers- Power vs Distance
Large Curved Propellers
Large Curved Propellers- Power vs Distance
Large Curved Propellers- Power vs Time
Large Rectangular Propellers
Large Rectangle blade- Power vs Time
Large Rectangle Blade- Power vs Distance