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1

L1: Introduction to Design (de Weck)



Team Presentations


MITSET

VDS

Form teams of 2-3, pick components to be designed, tour the facilities.Teams Assigned
2L2: Hand Sketching (Wallace)Sketch initial designs by hand, rough sizing and concept.(A) Requirements and Interface Document (2 pages)
3

L3: CAD Mechanical Modeling (de Weck)

Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) (de Weck)

Solidworks® Tutorial

Initial CAD Model of components. Start FEM modeling. Initial static loads analysis, performance analysis.(B) Hand Sketch of Conceptual Design (1 page)
4L4: Prototyping Avionics (Electronics)Design circuit boards, simple avionics layout, prototyping the avionics into PCB's.
5
L5: Electric Motors and Hybrid Drives (Beat Arnet, Azure Dynamics)Learn about electric motors, hybrid drives, energy storage devices.(C) Solidworks® CAD Model, Performance Analysis (5-page memo)
6L6: Manufacturing and Testing (de Weck)Introduction to manufacturing, water jet cutting, manufacturing, testing.
7L7: Microwave System Design (Frank Willwerth, Lincoln Lab)Prepare final presentation.(D) Manufacturing and Test Report (2-page report)
8Critical Design Review (CDR)Give final presentations; display final products.(E) CDR Presentation (max 8 slides)

 








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