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Project # 157
3DPAC Senior Design Capstone
| Team Lead: | Brian Shipman |
| Other Team Members: | Juan Orduna | Om Patel | Nicholas Proni | Christopher Brown |
| Faculty Advisor(s): | Robert Taylor |
| Department: | MAE |
| Project Type: | Senior Design |
| Title: | 3DPAC Senior Design Capstone |
| Abstract: | Aero Nova will design and produce a fixed-wing aircraft utilizing Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) to compete in the 10th annual 3D Printed Aircraft Competition. This project establishes a systematic design framework that can be applied by future teams seeking to maximize flight endurance and overall performance. Key methodologies include the development of a web-scraping algorithm and a Python script to evaluate airfoil performance and a structured material selection strategy based on critical performance characteristics. Additionally, a lightweight modular design was implemented to reduce turnaround time between flights while maintaining structural integrity. The Primary deliverable is a competition-ready FFF aircraft that aims to maximize flight endurance and performance. |
| Poster: | View Poster #157 (PDF) |
| Judges Scoring: | Submit Evaluation (judges only) |