February

Meeting 1

Lab 5, February 9, 2018. 8:00am, Hitchcock 308

All team members were present. (Nicholas, Blake, Quentin and Ben)

Objective: Start aR&D Experiments

Topics discussed:

1. Direct propulsion vs. fan propulsion(Nicholas initiated)
   • Direct propulsion would only use 1 motor so it would be more efficient
   • No decision yet
2. Coasting vs. Power breaking(Quentin initiated)
   • Nicholas made a part to use as a power break
   • It would stop the AEV more precisely than coasting
   • No decision yet

Tasks to be completed

1. Entire team Finish Coasting vs. power breaking experiment
2. Entire team Create grant proposal
3. Entire team prepare their part for the committee meeting

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