TEAM 1 : ON WINGS LIKE A PENGUIN ENGINEERING 340 – SENIOR DESIGN.
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Transcript of TEAM 1 : ON WINGS LIKE A PENGUIN ENGINEERING 340 – SENIOR DESIGN.
Presentation Outline
• Project Recap• Design Norms• Project Obstacles• Project Status• Upcoming Milestones
Project Recap
• Build an amphibious air cushion vehicle• Approximately 12 x 6 ft, triangular shape• Two engines: one for thrust, another for
lift• Lift engine will duct air into skirt using air
splitters• Should seat two passengers (~400 lbs)• Attain at least 5 mph
Project Obstacles
• Unfamiliar materials– Epoxy– Fiberglass
• Processes– Vacuum Bagging– Epoxying– Steaming
Upcoming Milestones
• Cut hole and install lift duct• Work on the lift system and cockpit• Work on the thrust system• Attach skirt and test to see if it
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