R09230: Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial ...
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Project Status Update II
R09230: Open Architecture, Open Source Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for
Imaging Systems
A. Benjamin Wager (ME)B. Michael Skube (ME)C. Matthew Greco (ME)D. James Hunt (ME)E. Stephen Sweet (ME)F. Joshua Wagner (ME)
Track
Project LeadAY: 2008-2 – 2008-3
Airframe A
Matt Greco
P09231
The Airframe A project will build 6 of the Aero Design Team instructional planes. This design is smaller than the proposed vehicle platform of the family and cannot carry a large payload. However, they can be used by the
other groups to test lightweight, initial concepts of their projects. This design should be modified as needed, and used to characterize flight dynamics to assist in future design work. The high level goal of this project is to develop a robust aero platform with a high success rate and extreme ease of interchangeability of costly
components. A large portion of work will be in optimization and redesign.
Airframe B
Josh Wagner
P09232
The Airframe B project plane will be modeled after the Aero Design Team's Split Decision aircraft. The payload specifications of the aircraft will be selected as the standard for this and future designs. The goals of this project are to complete and optimize the design, make it more rugged, and ensure that it provides a suitable platform
for our project.
Measurements
Michael Skube
P09233
The Measurements group will purchase and test a variety of pressure, temperature, and acceleration sensors. Focus will be not only on calibration and implementation of the sensors with a data acquisition system but also decide, with input from the Airframe and Controls groups, the locations for the sensors so they can provide the
necessary information to control the airframe. Additional monitoring and measurements will be done on additional onboard airframe properties.
Payload
Steve Sweet
P09235
The Payload group will interact closely with the Airframe B and the Aerial Imaging teams to finalize payload specifications that are suitable for both projects. This team will also design concepts for bomb-bay doors. The doors will remain closed to reduce drag and protect the imaging equipment when not in use, and will open to expose the payload when it is needed. These designs will be incorporated into the "A" trainer planes to test
their viability. The best solution will be scaled up and incorporated into the larger "B" plane. The system should be rugged, lightweight, and simple.
Controls
Jim Hunt
P09234
The controls project will consist of taking a Model R/C Plane Dynamics by use of a wind tunnel. The wind tunnel will be used for finding the aerodynamic coefficients, which can then be applied to the plant model of the
control system for the UAV that will be under development. The other focus will be on implementation of the plant model and wind tunnel testing to actual controllers.
Primary Budget NeedsTrack Primary Budget Needs QTY Cost (each) Total
Air
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Design and build multiple test platform airframes
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sts Airframe materials 2 $450.00 $900.00
Off the shelf electronics 2 $200.00 $400.00 Off the shelf motors 3 $175.00 $525.00 Off the shelf servos 10 $40.00 $400.00 Off the shelf controllers 2 $150.00 $300.00
TOTAL $2,525.00
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Design and build the first airframe to carry the imaging systemM
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Airframe materials 2 $450.00 $900.00Off the shelf electronics 2 $200.00 $400.00 Off the shelf motors 4 $175.00 $700.00Off the shelf servos 12 $40.00 $480.00 Off the shelf controllers 2 $150.00 $300.00
TOTAL $2,780.00
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Assemble, test, and calibrate the necessary measurement devices needed for the airframe
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Pressure Sensors 10 $75.00 $750.00 Temperature Sensors 10 $75.00 $750.00 Pitot-Static Tubes 4 $80.00 $320.00 Gyroscope 2 $60.00 $120.00 Wire and connectors 1 $60.00 $60.00 DAQ 2 $125.00 $250.00 RC car for test of measurement devices 2 $80.00 $160.00 Other Sensors and testing equipment 1 $150.00 $150.00
TOTAL $2,560.00
Pay
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Design mounting interface between airframe and imaging system
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Structural materials for bay 1 $800.00 $800.00 Hinges, Rods, Other Raw Materials based on design 1 $150.00 $150.00 Actuators/Servos 10 $50.00 $500.00 Wire and Connectors 1 $100.00 $100.00 Forward Looking Camera 1 $200.00 $200.00 Data Acquisition Device 1 $300.00 $300.00
TOTAL $2,050.00
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Model and design the control system for the airframe
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sts RC planes similar to airframe to test 2 $400.00 $800.00
Accelerometers 6 $75.00 $450.00 Gyro 2 $60.00 $120.00 Software 1 $ - $ -Test Equipment 2 $500.00 $1,000.00
TOTAL $2,370.00
P09231 Final Project
Documentation of all design iterations, electronics
modifications, and final airframe
Robust test platform for use in all subsequent UAV projects.
Trained pilots for flying aircraft during testing of other systems
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P09231 Staffing Requirements
Member Discipline QTY Capacity
Project Manager 1
•Resource Acquisition and Allocation•Schedule, Deliverables, and Team Management/Organization•Assist with Engineering Specifics As Needed
Aerospace Engineer (ME) 2•Iterate Airframe Design for Robustness and Optimization•Select Method of Propulsion•Train to Fly Aircraft
Structures Engineer (ME) 1
•Assess and Iterate Design Specifications: Materials, Connectivity•Optimize Interchangeability of Costly Components•Begin Design Iteration of Landing Gear
Electrical Engineer (EE) 2
•Specify Control Interface Components to be Purchased•Applications Engineering of Surface Control Units•Control System Design and Reverse Engineering of Analog Components•Calibrate User Interface for Increased Pilot Ease
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P09232 Final Product
Working Aircraft
Four Successful Flights
Complete Bill of Materials & Parts Drawings
Documentation of manufacturing process
Establish Flight Protocol/Safety Procedures
P09232
P09232 Staffing Requirements
P09232
Member Discipline QTY Capacity
Project Manager 1•Resource Acquisition and Allocation•Schedule, Deliverables, and Team Management/Organization•Assist with Engineering Specifics As Needed
Aerospace Engineer (ME) 2•Research appropriate airfoils•Locate components for optimal lift vs. drag•Balance craft for stable flight
Mechanical Engineer (ME) 1•Design for structural integrity•Improve existing framework•Reduce current weight
Electrical Engineer (EE) 2•Servo Selection•Controller Selection•Wiring
P09233 Final Project
Documentation of procedure for calibrating measurement devices
Documentation of placement of measurement devices
Documentation of calculations and how to modify equations
Test platform that shows the characteristics of a moving object
Output data required for Controls Group
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P09233 Staffing Requirements
** Fabrication from all EngineersP09233
Member Discipline QTY Capacity
Project Manager (ME) 1•Resource Acquisition and Allocation•Schedule, Deliverables, and Team Management/Organization•Assist with Engineering Specifics As Needed
Fluidics Engineer (ME) 2•Advise on the placement and types of sensors•Test/Calibrate Measurement Equipment•Analyze flow properties
Aeronautical Engineer (ME) 1•Advise on the placement and types of sensors•Wind Tunnel Testing•Analyze Aerodynamic related data
Dynamics Engineer (ME) 1•Analyze Output data to calculate vehicle dynamics•Test/Calibrate Measurement Equipment
Computer Engineer (CE) 1•GUI design for interpreting data•Design/Spec DAQ Interface•Process/Manager output date
Electrical Engineer (EE) 1•Design/Spec DAQ, Measurement Devices•Electrical Measurement Calibration and Testing
P09235 Final Product
P09235
Documentation of Payload Mounting Specifications
Documentation of Payload Size and Weight Restrictions
Complete Bill of Materials & Parts Drawings
Payload Mounting Points fixed in Aircraft “B”
Final Door System mounted on Aircraft “B”
Forward Looking Camera mounted in Aircraft “B”
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P09235 Staffing Requirements
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Position:Name
Discipline Tasks
Project Manager:Steve Sweet
MEOrganize and manage the team, acquire resources, and keep the team on schedule. Also assist in the various design aspects of the project.
Payload Engineer:TBD
ME Create the payload specifications and mounting points.
Structural Engineer:TBD
MEDesign bomb-bay doors and mounting for the forward looking camera.
Aerodynamic Engineer:TBD
MEWind tunnel testing of door designs, assist in designing the doors.
Interface Engineer:TBD
EECollect images from the forward looking camera and send them to the Measurements group data acquisition system.
Controls Engineer:TBD
EEControl the servos and the forward looking camera, assist in interfacing with the camera.
P09234 Final Product
P09235
Documentation of procedure for determining Aerodynamic Coefficients
Documentation of Model and Simplified Control
Computer Based Control
Model-based Measurements to Algorithm to Radio Transmitter to Plane
Sensor based w/ wired sensor in lab w/ Time delay signal to represent future telemetry system
Interpreting data from Measurements test rig
P09234 Staffing Requirements
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Member Discipline QTY Capacity
Dr. Jason Kolodziej MEFaculty Guide, Will work closely with the team on an on-
going basis to facilitate success.
James Hunt METeam lead. Plan and conduct meetings. Manage paper work
and documentation. Help with wind tunnel measurements/aero coefficients/plant model design.
TBD Student ME Design Plant Model in Simulink
TBD Student MEWind tunnel measurements and determining Aero
coefficients.
TBD Student EE Design controllers
TBD Student EE Develop bread board layout
TBD Student EE Embedded Control
Module Phase I
Airframe A4 Mechanical
2 Electrical
Airframe B4 Mechanical
1 Electrical
Measurements4 Mechanical
1 Electrical1 Computer
Payload4 Mechanical
2 Electrical
Controls3 Mechanical
3 Electrical
R09230 Staffing Summary