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Tethered Glider - Base StationGroup P16462
Sarah CollmusLaura ArciniegasKevin CollinsAleksandr KimMichael OstaszewskiKevin LarkinSukmin Lee
Design EngineerDrafting EngineerSystems EngineerAero EngineerStress Simulation EngineerControls Engineer Electronics Engineer
Project ManagerFacilitatorPilotPurchaserPublisherCommunicationsPublisher
• Background• Problem Statement and Deliverables• Use Scenarios• Customer Needs• Engineering Requirements• Project Plan• Risk Management• Questions
Agenda
• Current wind gathering systems cannot go much higher due to cost constraints associated with the base
• An alternate method would be to use a glider tethered to a base station
• Potential to reach higher altitudes• Potential to reduce costs in base
construction
Background - Need for Project
http://nared.org/wind-power/wind-turbine/
Background - Similar ProjectsAmpyx Power Makani Power
● Comparable energy generation with a 90% reduction in materials
● Glider travels in random flight path● Weather sensor information to decide if lanch / land
needed● Automated launch and land capabilities● Grounded generator turned by tether reeling in and out
● Generates 50% more energy with 90% less material● Kite simulates tip of turbine blade (vertical flight path)● Computers use GPS to find optimal flight path ● Rotors act as propellers to launch kite● In flight, rotors allowed to free-rotate, and send energy
down tether to generator
http://www.fastcoexist.com/3022596 http://archive.datacenterdynamics.com
Background - Previous MSD groupsCurrent project is the 3rd iteration of the Wind Energy System focused on horizontal flight paths - previous two attempted a vertical path
● P14462 - Wind Energy Base Station○ Glider gradually lost altitude with every cycle
● P15462 - Wind Energy Glider○ Glider was not able to attain desired flight path
Recommendations by previous groups● Two point bridle system● Some form of automation to fly or a skilled pilot
Problem Statement
• Create the base station to that a purchased glider would be
tethered to
• The base should be designed to be portable and 360 degree
motion about a vertical axis.
• Base station must have a reel system to reel in/out the glider
while maintaining a taut tether
• Video recordings of all official trials
Deliverables
Ampyx Technology Concept
Use ScenariosGoal of this project is more of a “proof of concept.” Further research will be
required before the system can be cleared for use..
Customer Requirements
Engineering Requirements
Project Plan - Phase I
Phase 1: Problem Definition TasksDate Complete Reason not Completed
Push to Phase II?
Send out PO for the plane and other materials if not included with the plane 9/10/2015 - -Meet with graduate student Glen Gavi 9/3/2015 - -
Gather & run Gavi's simulations -Program not acquirable until week 1 of Phase II, Glen out of town Yes
Translate simulation data -Program not acquirable until week 1 of Phase II, Glen out of town Yes
Talk to Dr. Kempski about acquiring a transmitter and an ESC - New plane comes with transmitter No
Final Date for all Phase 1 tasks 9/10/2015
Project Plan - Phase II
Phase 2: Systems Design Tasks
Set A - Plane FlightDate complete Set B - Design and Programming Date complete
Assemble the plane Gather & run Gavi's simulationsFind a place in Rochester to test flights Translate simulation data
Practice Untethered FlightLearn basic computer coding program for flight simulationResearch on reel systemsDetermine how to keep tether taught upon launchResearch launch and land systems of RC planesConcept designs of base
Final Date for all Phase 2 tasks 10/1/2015
Risk Management
1=least 4=most
Thank you!
Questions?
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