My office is available to any and all SVDT members interested in keeping the “U-Factor” viable for years to come. Just drop me a line at rickygoetz@juno.com or richard.goetz@us.af.mil

My office is available to any and all SVDT members interested in keeping the “U-Factor” viable for years to come. Just drop me a line at rickygoetz@juno.com? or

My office is available to any and all SVDT members interested in keeping the “U-Factor” viable for years to come. Just drop me a line at rickygoetz@juno.com or richard.goetz@us.af.mil

It is strongly reccommended that the predecessors of the SVDT read this section and avoid re-inventing the wheel or making the same mistakes that this cycle SVDT-2006 has learned through painstaking scientific process and humiliating embarrassment.

Turn-Over 2007

It is strongly reccommended that the predecessors of the SVDT read this section and avoid re-inventing the wheel or making the same mistakes that this cycle SVDT has learned through painstaking scientific process and humiliating embarrassment.

• Turn Over 2007

Senior Capstone Project: Solar Vehicle Design Team

(SVDT) to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Solar Vehicle Design Team

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Solar Vehicle Design Team

Solar Vehicle Design Team (SVDT) to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team

 Solar Vehicle Design Team (SVDT) to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Senior Capstone Project: Solar Vehicle Electronics

• Results

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The modular design concept of plug-in circuit cards that use simple and reliable test connections is incorporated into the basic design of the U-Factor’s electrical system. Reliability, maintainability and supportability, expandability, accessibility are all represented in this simplistic design.

The selection of a concept design strategy is not a matter of selecting a particular configuration of form fit and function, but rather how to incorporate as many favorable design characteristics into a single product. The many customer requirements, team objectives, and competition advantages are discussed in this section while a logical and systematic design strategy is formulated and justified.

The selection of concept design strategy is not a matter of selecting a particular configuration of form fit and function, but rather how to incorporate as many favorable design characteristics into a single product. The many customer requirements, team objectives, and competition advantages are discussed in this section while a logical and systematic design strategy is justified.

The selection of concept design is not a matter of selecting a particular design, but rather how to incorporate as many favorable design concepts into a single design concept. The many customer requirements and team objectives, and competition advantages are discussed in this section.

The modular design concept of plug-in circuit cards that use simple and reliable test connections is incorporated into the basic design of the electrical system. Reliability, maintainability and supportability, expandability, accessibility are all represented in this simplistic design.

Keep it Simple has been the dictating philosophy from the start. This concluding section summarizes this work-in-progress and provides a primer for future SVDT members to pick-up where this team has left-off.

• Problem Statement
• Approach
• Results?
• Lessons Learned
• Appendix

• Problem Statement
• Approach
• Results
• Lessons Learned
• Appendix

Author:Rich Goetz|| ||Team:Solar Car|| Specialty: Electrical System

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team (SVDT) to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications. This introductory problem staement explains the criteria and requirements for the design parameters of the electrical system.

Keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications.

In keeping in synch with the mission goals and objectives of the Solar Vehicle Design Team to pass to future seniors a conveyance that can be a viable competitor in the American Solar Challenge, the electrical system must be able to withstand the rigorous demands of world-class competition for lengthy periods of time and under the extreme environmental conditions of road vibrations, uncomfortable ambient temperatures, and unexpected complications.

In keeping with the mission objectives of creating a solar vehicle that future teams can make into a competitive entry in the American Solar Challenge, an electrical system that can withstand the rigors of competition must be in place.

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At the heart of every solar vehicle is an array of electron conduits and electronic components that constitute the electrical system. In keeping with the mission objectives of creating a solar vehicle that future teams can make into a competitive entry in the American Solar Challenge, an electrical system that can withstand the rigors of competition must be in place.

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• Problem Statement
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• Results
• Lessons Learned
• Appendix

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Author: James Watson	Team: Solar Car

Summary of Problem Statement

Since the rules for the American Solar Challenge require that solar cars be equipped with a method of clearing the windshield of rain, the University of Utah Solar Car needed a windshield wiper.

Summary of Approach

First, I researched how windshield wipers in a regular car operate. Then, I brainstormed several concepts that would hopefully eliminate any dependence on electrical energy to power the wiper mechanism and allow the wiper to operate on the unusual shape of the canopy. I developed several metrics by which to judge the refined concepts generated during brainstorming and further developed two designs.

Summary of Results

After further development, the design options were weighed again based on the most important characteristics. After a final design option was chosen, I developed the final design for the wiper.

Lessons Learned

I learned that although there are several possible solutions to a problem, there usually is a best solution for the particular situation to which a solution must be applied. I also learned about the design process and the several iterations and considerations that go into choosing the best design for a solution.

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