Spring 2004
Systems Problem 8
Design II
Propulsion, Payload, Operations
Handed out: Thursday, 8 April 2004
Answers due: Thursday, 15 April 2004, 5:00 p.m.
Objectives
At the end of this systems problem you should be able to:
• Perform system module and component design
• Report system module and component designs against requirements and strategy.
Discussion
It’s time to start bringing all the pieces of your system (People, Process, Product) together as we
approach the aerial competition. In this assignment you will design the propulsion module of
your aircraft. You will also design your competition operational strategy and procedures, and
your payload accommodation designs and strategies.
This is a design by redesign effort. You have assembled and tested a baseline out-of-the-box
model aircraft. Your task now is to redesign the propulsion, payload and operations in such a
way that your flight performance in the competition will be maximized, subject to the constraints
imposed by the competition rules.
Assignment
This is a group assignment. Division of labor will be key to completing this system problem
within the allotted time budget. For any computations or estimates you must describe your
procedure in order to earn full credit:
You will have access to a number of different propeller choices. You are tasked with choosing a
design that optimizes your anticipated performance. You have the opportunity to consider
people, procedure and product in the design of a payload and operation procedure that give your
team a competitive advantage in achieving the functional requirements of the competition.
Deliverables
Propulsion
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