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Systems/Labs 04

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Instructor


Prof. Charles Coleman



Learning Objectives


16.01-16.02 Systems and Labs (PDF)



Systems Problems


The assignments linked in this section, or "Systems Problems", are assigned in addition to the weekly problem set. Systems problems emphasize the interdependence between disciplines, while problem sets usually focus on specific topics within a discipline. Systems problems are usually more open-ended than problem sets, and may be design-related (e.g., a trade study) or lab-related (e.g., a lab report). Because different methods may be applied to complete a systems problem, different solutions are acceptable. For some of the assignments, grading guidelines, or "Grading Sheets," are provided instead of solutions.

Featured Videos of Aerial Competition

Additional Resources

Table Organization



16.01-16.02, Fall 2003



LEC #TOPICSSUPPORTING FILESMUDDY POINTSASSIGNMENTS / SOLUTIONS
S/L1Engineering CommunicationsProblem SP1-2 (PDF)
S/L2Engineering Communications (cont.)Problem SP1-2 (PDF)
S/L3Glider Fly-Off
S/L4Water Rocket Lab 1: Water Bottle Rocket Performance Analysis (PDF)#Design "Cheat Sheet" (PDF)Problem SP4 (PDF)
S/L5Water Rocket Lab 2: Concept Design, Concept Selection, Detailed Design (PDF)Problem SP5 (PDF)
S/L6Water Rocket Lab 3: Water Rocket Implementation and OperationProblem SP6 (PDF)
S/L7Fluids Lab: Wind Tunnel Pilot Measurements (PDF)S/L7 Mud (PDF)Problem SP7 (PDF)
S/L9Materials and Structures Lab 1: Truss Analysis and TestingTruss Code (ZIP) (The ZIP file contains: array_exceptions.ads, generic_real_arrays.adb, generic_real_arrays.ads, generic_real_arrays-operations.adb, generic_real_arrays-operations.ads, Sample_Truss_Input.txt, solve_my_truss.adb, truss.adb, truss.ads, Truss_Input.txt.)Problem SP9 (PDF)
S/L10Materials and Structures Lab 2: Measuring Strain and Material PropertiesProblem SP10 (PDF)



16.03-16.04, Spring 2004



LEC #TOPICSSUPPORTING FILESMUDDY POINTSASSIGNMENTS / SOLUTIONS
S/L1System Requirements and Teamwork (PDF)General FRDIARRC Table (PDF) (Courtesy of Prof. Alex Slocum. Used with permission.)

Sample FRDIARRC Table (PDF) (Courtesy of Prof. Alex Slocum. Used with permission.)

Notes on Memos (PDF) (Courtesy of Jennifer Lynn Craig. Used with permission.)

Teamwork Memo (PDF) (Courtesy of Jennifer Lynn Craig. Used with permission.)
Problem SP1 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)
S/L2Requirements, Teamwork, Competition (PDF)Miller, Alan C., and Kevin Sack. "Far From Battlefield, Marines Lose One-Third of Harrier Fleet," Los Angeles Times, December 15, 2002.Problem SP2 Part 1 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)

Problem SP2 Part 2 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)
S/L3Fluids Lab: Wind Tunnel Testing of a 3-D WingAirfoil Coordinate File (DAT)Problem SP3 (PDF)
S/L4Engineering Education and Baseline Assessment (PDF)Assignment Notes (PDF)#

RC Design (PDF)#

Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel Test (XLS)

Dragonfly Baseline Performance Assessment (PDF)#
Problem SP4 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)
S/L5Materials and Structures Lab: Beam Analysis and TestingProblem SP5 (PDF)
S/L6Design 1: Wing and TailProblem SP6 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)
S/L8Design 2: Propulsion, Payload, OperationsProblem SP8 (PDF)

Grading Sheet (PDF)
S/L9Build Report 1System Problem 9 Report 1 (PDF)

Report 1 Grading Sheet (PDF)
Problem SP9-10 (PDF)
S/L10Build Report 2System Problem 10 Report 2 (PDF)

Report 2 Grading Sheet (PDF)
Problem SP9-10 (PDF)
S/L11Signals and Systems Lab: Amplitude ModulationProblem SP11 (PDF)





During the spring semester, most systems problems relate to the semester's aerial design competition. Teams of four or five students work together to design an aircraft to achieve the highest score. To optimize their system, each team must evaluate trades between payload, endurance, maneuverability and durability, subject to the constraints and objectives of the aerial competition.



Resources


Aerial Competition Rules (PDF)

Egg Information (PDF)



Videos


On competition day, each team was assigned a 15-minute flight window. Flight attempts during this period were scored by the graduate TAs. A selection of teams were interviewed, and their flight attempts filmed. The teams were interviewed pre-flight and post-flight. In the pre-flight interview, each team describes its aircraft design and its predicted performance. In the post-flight interview, the teams reflect on their performance in the competition and their experiences preparing as a team. Flight attempts which occurred between the pre-flight and post-flight interview were also filmed, with commentary by Prof. Coleman, the Systems and Labs instructor.

Note: These files are also available on iTunes® and YouTube™.


TEAMSSTUDENTSPRE-FLIGHT INTERVIEWSFLIGHT ATTEMPTSPOST-FLIGHT INTERVIEWS
Team 5Piko Neal
Cameron Dube
Lynn Wang
Henry Wong
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(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
1 (RM - 56K)
1 (RM - 80K)
1 (RM - 220K)

2 (RM - 56K)
2 (RM - 80K)
2 (RM - 220K)
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(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
Team FireboltMariel John
Chris Pentacoff
Elvio Sadun
Catherine Higgins
Vincent Wu
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
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(RM - 220K)
Team Double-Stuft Reduced-Fat OreosBenjamin Alvarado
Shambavi Kadam
Xiaojie Hu
Denny Reyes
Benjamin Mussi
1 (RM - 56K)
1 (RM - 80K)
1 (RM - 220K)

2 (RM - 56K)
2 (RM - 80K)
2 (RM - 220K)
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(RM - 220K)
Team 9Daniel Zayas
William Peters
Brian Valadez
Chris Mattenberger
Tom Walker
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
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(RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
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Two Guys, Two Girls and an AirplaneLoretta Trevino
Joy Hart
Michelangelo Raimondi
Tudor Masek
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
1 (RM - 56K)
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1 (RM - 220K)

2 (RM - 56K)
2 (RM - 80K)
2 (RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
Team 15Jordan Wirfs-Brock
Gaston Fiore
Alex Donaldson
Synthia Tonn
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)
(RM - 56K)
(RM - 80K)
(RM - 220K)



Additional Resources


Style Guide for Writing Reports (PDF)

Memos on Building the Dragonfly (PDF)


 








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