Individual Concept Sketches
Justification:
The overall goal of this design was to carry as many passengers as possible and maintaining comfort. This design does not really consider aerodynamic properties, excluding the fact that it is round and has a taper at the front. This design sits below the wheels and maintains good symmetry.
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Justification:
The overall goal of this design was to achieve a futuristic look while maintaining aerodynamic properties. In this design the battery has been adjusted to fit lengthwise under the the main framework to allow for a more narrow front to back profile. The control unit currently sits on top of the frame but could be moved below to allow for more space within.
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Justification:
This design’s goal was to take advantage of preexisting ideas within jet plans using aerodynamics to limit air resistance while traveling. Along with using wing tips to stabilize the AEV and again take advantage of aerodynamics. The battery and the audrino are spaced out in a vertical path along the AEV to have even weight distribution along the design. This way both will not create much drag either as they appear behind the nose of the design. This design is best for moving in a single direction with the way it is shaped and how the motors are oriented. Causing it to be very efficient when traveling forwards.
Justification:
This design was based off of a plane/helicopter shape with the goal of the AEV to be aerodynamic, while also being able to hold large groups of people at ease. The battery is placed vertically along the main side of the AEV to keep consistency with the original shape of the AEV and not have any protruding areas that would cause drag. Also there are two electric motors at the base of the AEV to maximize power.
Team Concept Sketch
Justification:
This is the framework in which following designs will build from. In this setup, the front to back profile has been made thinner by placing a motor on either end of the AEV. The controller and the battery will be set lengthwise front to back on top of and below the frame. Surrounding the frame will be the shell design. Given that the AEV needs to be able to operate forward and in reverse, the shell design is an attempt at maximizing aerodynamic properties in both directions.