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MAV and UAV Research at Rochester Institute of Technology

MAV and UAV Research at Rochester Institute of Technology. Michael Reeder 5 th year BS/MEng Student 2007-2008 MAV Project Leader. Jason Grow BS/MS Graduate of RIT 2003-2004 MAV Team Lead Boeing Phantom Works, HB 714-372-9026 jason.a.grow@boeing.com.

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MAV and UAV Research at Rochester Institute of Technology

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  1. MAV and UAV Research atRochester Institute of Technology • Michael Reeder • 5th year BS/MEng Student • 2007-2008 MAV Project Leader • Jason Grow • BS/MS Graduate of RIT • 2003-2004 MAV Team Lead • Boeing Phantom Works, HB • 714-372-9026 • jason.a.grow@boeing.com …where the sky is only the beginning…

  2. Description of Mechanical Engineering Program Introduction of 2006-2007 MAV & accomplishments RIT Mechanical Engineering – Projects, Facilities and Research Competition description for 2007-2008 Academic Year 2007-2008 MAV Research and Objectives RIT MAV Integration Road Map Sponsorship Needs Outline

  3. Description of Mechanical Engineering Program • Mechanical Engineering Students • 100+ students per year • Variety of concentrations offered • Aerospace • Automotive • Bio-engineering • Energy and environment • Mandatory co-op assignments (significant presence with Boeing other large corporations) • Multi-Disciplinary Senior Design Projects • Involves integrating senior design projects from all engineering majors • Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial and Software Engineering • Students work in design teams in an environment simulating an industrial setting • Final design must be supported by sound engineering analyses and a working prototype must be demonstrated • Introduces program management, design process, etc. • Graduate Programs • BS/MEng and BS/MS Program • Controls, Thermo/Fluids and Structures Concentrations • Research funded by department and major corporations • Boeing, Delphi, Kodak, Xerox, Borg-Warner, Valeo, General Mills, Sentry Safe and more…

  4. Multi-Disciplinary Projects GraduateResearch Under-graduateResearch & Design • Aerospace Program • Labs and Capabilities • MAV ME Labs and Facilities RIT Mechanical Engineering

  5. Introduction of 2006-2007 MAV • Objectives: • Fly 600 m • Capture an image • Obtain a reliability of 80% • Project went through 5 phases • Phase 1: Previous year’s MAV • Firefly motor • 300 mA-h battery • 6” prop • Phase 2: New Propulsion System • 3 x 2” prop • Feigao Motor produced more thrust • Phase 3: Angle of Attack (α) • Phase 4: Limiting Control Surfaces • Control surfaces determined to be a source of failure • Enabled turning but with limited success • Phase 5: Rudder Design (stiff wing) • Throttle use mimics elevator • Controlled turning in yaw reduced pilot error • 6.5” platform (longest linear dimension) Phase 5 Results

  6. 2006-2007 MAV Accomplishments • Improved flight capabilities • Optimized power system and thrust • Maintained camera capabilities • Captured images at > 300 m • Established reliability > 85% • Significant improvements and successes over previous years’ MAVs

  7. Previous MAV Research 2003-2004 2004-2005 • Vehicle Performance • Flight duration = 9 minutes • Flight range = 450 meters • Swappable Payload ~ 20g • Overall mass ~ 90 g • Vehicle Dimensions • 12” Span • 6” Root Chord • 4” Tip Chord • AR = 2.32 • Capability • Black and White Video • Vehicle Performance • Flight duration = 11 minutes • Flight range = 600+ meters • Swappable Payload ~ 40g • Overall mass ~ 183 g • Vehicle Dimensions • 18.5” Span • 7.3” Root Chord • 3.5” Tip Chord • Capability • Color Video

  8. Projects MAV SAE Formula One NASA Moonbuggy Team AIAA/SAE Aero Design Team Facilities Aero Lab Composites Lab Windtunnel MicroE Clean Room EE Labs M.E. Projects and Research

  9. New Aero Lab • Home of the SAE Aero Team & now MAV • Participates in the SAE Heavy Lift Competition • 12 years of experience • Allows students to get hands on experience • Composites, team dynamics, design and build process, etc. • Advertisement space for Boeing!!! Boeing logo could be posted on Aero Lab window in main hallway of new engineering wing

  10. Experience RIT > 5 years Programs MAV, UAV and Aero Moon-buggy Research SAE Formula Multiple Senior Design Projects Capabilities Material Testing Tensile, Torsional and Vibration Classes Intro to Composite Materials Advanced Composite Materials R.I.T. Composites Lab

  11. Ideal wind tunnel for MAV/UAV testing 21” x 29” x 48” test section Sustain speeds from 13 to 120 mph Load cell sting balance capable of both static and dynamic measurements of lift, drag, and pitching moment; variable angle of attack Resolution to ± 0.1 grams Thrust Stand for dynamic propeller testing Fully Automated Lab-View Interface Variety of projects have utilized Formula, graduate work, etc. R.I.T. Windtunnel Closed LoopSubsonic Wind Tunnel

  12. 2007-2008 Competition Description International Competition (recently held in France in September) • The MAV for 2007-2008: • 500 mm longest linear dimension • 500 g maximum mass • GPS system • Sensory system • Video relay system • Perching capability • Ability for controlled flight for long distances • The competition (see picture): • Fly for a distance of 1 km • Identify 2 targets at given GPS waypoints • Locate a target in the search zone • Drop sensor in drop zone • Fly through arches • Perch on VTOL platform

  13. 2007-2008 MAV Research & Objectives • Experiment with 2006-2007 MAV configuration to create preliminary design ideas for 2007-2008 MAV • Design, using CAD and fluids analyses, an MAV prototype capable of meeting competition requirements • Build and test prototypes capable of meeting maximum linear dimensions and mass requirements (Senior Design I block) • Integrate components to be used on MAV into design and create multiple fully functional Micro Aerial Vehicles (Senior Design II block) • Compete in international outdoor portion of MAV competition (held in France)

  14. 2007-2008 MAV Platform Ideas • Integrate previous year’s MAV • with hovering capabilities • (possible Osprey configuration?) • Energy Source: • Batteries • Electronics: • Video relay system • GPS • Sensory system Propulsion: Incorporate MAV propulsion system from AY 2006-2007 (use of more than one motor will be needed) • Advanced Structures: • Composite Fuselage & Wings • (Carbon Fiber) • Advanced Materials • Manufacturing Techniques

  15. R.I.T. MAV Road Map 10 year 4 year 5 year 1 year 3 year 2 year Hovering (Hybrid) Capability MAVPlatform Obstacle Avoidance System Inertial Navigation System Peer to Peer Communications Advanced Electronics Advanced Composite & Manufacturing Smart Airframe: Morphable Surfaces, etc. • Customer: • RIT Imaging Science • ??? Alternative Power: Micro-Fuel Cell, Photovoltaic Cells Orinthopter

  16. What RIT needs to step forward? • Budget Assistance • Materials • Composite Tools and Material • Electronics: Video, GPS, Controls, etc. • Misc.: Balsa, Composite Tape, Foam, Mold Materials, etc. • Lab Assistance • Improved lab capability • Instrumentation • Design Input • Boeing’s MAV outlooks • Assist Boeing with R&D

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