The following table shows scores for each design while it was screened to allow deciphering in which design to pursue.
Screening Process Table:
Scoring process Table:
Designs Pros and Cons:
Beachy
Pros: Durable and not likely to fall apart, rounded to improve aerodynamic features
Cons: Could be heavy, bulky around fuselage
Glowacki
Pros: Thin to improve aerodynamics, winged features improve stability, simplicity helps decrease mass
Cons: Not very durable, may fall apart at certain speeds or movements
Doucette
Pros: Slim design helps aerodynamic features, simplicity helps decrease mass, double propellors vertically concentrates movement
Cons: Could swing excessively when turning
Short
Pros: Wings improve stability, pointed but rounded design of fuselage improves aerodynamic features, skinny enough to not swing too much
Cons: Complicated design could case issues in the construction process
Two AEVs that will be carried forward:
- Doucette initial design concept
- Short initial design concept