Data Analysis
Figure 1: Energy used over distance
Figure 2: Energy used over time
Figure 1 and figure 2 show the culmination of the AEV PR&D 3 and 4 trial runs. Figure 1 is taking energy input, in watts, as a function of cumulative distance traveled in meters. Figure 2 shows energy input, in watts, as a function of total time passed in seconds. The trials vary as adjustments were made to complete a full cycle on the track and to reverse completely. Peaks on both graphs are when the energy output was at its highest. These peaks corresponded to the braking and reversing of the AEV along the rail/track. It takes a significant amount of energy to brake the AEV using the propellers along the track and a concern to address with our design going forward. When the energy is steady the AEV is traveling at a steady speed. Small plateaus of increased energy are the AEV accelerating, while the inverse is the AEV decelerating.