My Projects

The present work focuses on assessing the potential of using NeoCASS for the preliminary sizing of conventional and non-conventional configurations, particularly for propeller-driven commuter and large regional transports. A survey on regional aircraft is carried out to identify the technological level on this category, and powerplant weight estimation relationships are proposed for both turboprop engines and electrical motors. A total of 20 representative regional aircraft are sized for the validation. A Comparison of the mass fractions results is made with respect to statistical guidelines, the main weight groups are contrasted with the actual data to quantify the estimation error, and correction models are proposed for the adjustment of the Operating Empty Weight for future implementations. Additional sizing for innovative distributed propulsion designs is presented, evaluating the impact in the structural weight when the number of engines is progressively increased and when the thrust fraction for the wingtip engines is modified. 

The RedLine project was a concept to develop a network of medical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to provide an efficient transportation of medical products between healthcare facilities, to save lives in times of critical shortage. The network functions include delivery of healthcare items urgently needed at critical access hospitals as a solution to the logistic challenges caused by poor transportation infrastructure, roads blocked by severe weather, natural disasters or traffic congestion. This idea was generated during the Technical Communication graduates course at Politecnico di Milano.

As part of the AIAA Student Branch, we participated on the DBF 19th version held in Tucson, AZ. I was part of the design team, responsible for CAD design, advertisement and also I was part of the manufacturing process.  I learnt teamwork, decision making, commitment and manufacturing skills.

I designed this model aircraft as part of the Aircraft Design Course during my bachelor. I was intended to carry a small glider on top and release it in flight. The airplane was able to flight perfectly without the payload, but with the glider I could not achieved a perfect take-off. I learnt that respecting the design requirements from the begining is essential for success in the design project. I was the design leader.

One of my professional experiences was with UAV design. I was responsible for 3D models and drawings, specially for the wing redesign and additional components like the gimbal to carry zoom and thermal cameras. I was also part of the team for flight mission planning in smaller UAV using Mission Planner software.

As part of my bachelor's internship I was Design Assistant for conceptual design and modeling  of NDT modules frames used for aircraft engine parts. I did the drawing of some components required for the user manuals and the 3D model assemblies.

I was part of the AeroTech research group during my bachelor in which I was contributing in projects related to UAVs. In my first years I helped with the design of a ground control station for short range UAV. For my thesis I wrote a book chapter on the validation of aircraft performance for a specific mutipurpose UAV. The validation was made through experimental flights.

While learning CATIA V5 during the bachelor, my team and I did a 3D model for the Lycoming O320 using the Part Design, Surface Design, Assembly and Drafting modules. 

Calima T-90 (Colombian air force training aircraft) cloud point processing and surface reconstruction using CATIA V5. The cloud point was obtained from 3D Scanner. The objective was to provide the external geometry to the team in charge of aerodynamic analysis.