Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Wingbox has been replaced by a "wing wall" in order to reduce the amount of parts and therefore variables associated with the testing.
Three wing designs are being worked on independently through 3D printing: Hinged, Feathered, and Check Valve.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Hinge design iterated multiple times due to misalignment issues. Working design taped together but will need to be reprinted.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Data gathering (Kyle)
Hinged wing design (Alonso)
Check valve wing (Cindy)
Feathered wing (Tyler)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
In person, 5/3:
Impressed with response of load cell test setup.
Make sure to sample ten times per cycle.
Take raw data and post process
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
In person, 5/3:
Be wary with vibration of test wing box distorting data.
Look into utilizing the MyDAQ in order to get a digital signal.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
"Your project is so cool!" (in person, 5/7)
Look into airplane wings for actual flight (in person 5/7)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Noise from data.
Wasting too much time on finding a proper motor.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Gather and compare data for wing selection
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage still needs plenty of work. Documenting wing designs and test box update in order to keep webpage relevant.