Design Screening and Scoring

Below shows the design process. Following is the tables of the scores of each design with the score each attained. Below is the sketches of each design. The two with the highest score (team design and Maxx) will be taken to the next stage of testing.

 

 

Weight: This criteria deals with just the physical mass of the Aev

Balance/weight distribution: While this criteria is similar to weight, it deals only with the distribution to make sure it is not to heavy on one side or front or back.

Aerodynamics: This criteria deals with how air flows over the Aev body

 

Alec’s AEV design

Pro’s: Very light, no excess materials used

Con’s: Weight, this design was much heavier then the reference

 

Ethan’s AEV design

Pro’s: Has good weight distribution while also having a fairing for extra aerodynamics

Con’s: quite heavy

Maxx’s Design

Pro’s: Light, fairly aero

Con’s: spacing of board and arm connector

 

Pro’s: Light, aero, well balanced

Con’s: connector to caboose does not work well.

 

 

Group Design

Pro’s: Light, aero, well balanced

Con’s: currently unsure

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