Group P Final Design
This final design has numerous characteristics that make it the perfect fit to carry passengers from Linden to Easton and Polaris. First, the AEV was able to perfectly complete the Final Performance Test with zero point reductions. Secondly, the AEV costed a total of $545,862.50. This was roughly $60,000 under budget of $600,000. Furthermore, many aspects of the AEV’s design make it an ideal mode of transportation. The two motors facing forward and backward ensure that equal power will be needed to move in both directions along the track. The wings are away from its center of gravity, ensuring that the AEV remains balanced as it travels along the track. The AEV was extremely stable as it traveled along the track. This will be important in the instance of high winds or bad weather conditions and will create a much more comfortable riding experience for passengers. The AEV was very energy efficient, using only 160 joules to complete the entire mission. It was also completed in a small amount of time: only 56 seconds. The AEV had no trouble completing this mission, and it will reliably be able to transport passengers quickly and efficiently. This is the public transport system that Columbus needs.