The series of the assignments from the class are represented here, and this file gives the overview of them:
Assignment Overview (PDF)
| SES # | TOPICS | ACTIVITIES | ASSIGNMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
L1: Introduction to Design (de Weck) Team PresentationsMITSET VDS | Form teams of 2-3, pick components to be designed, tour the facilities. | Teams Assigned |
| 2 | L2: Hand Sketching (Wallace) | Sketch initial designs by hand, rough sizing and concept. |
(A) Requirements and Interface Document (2 pages) Template (PDF) Example (PDF) |
| 3 |
L3: CAD Mechanical Modeling (de Weck) Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) (de Weck) Solidworks® Tutorial | Initial CAD Model of components. Start FEM modeling. Initial static loads analysis, performance analysis. |
(B) Hand Sketch of Conceptual Design (1 page) Assignment (PDF) Example ( |
| 4 | L4: Prototyping Avionics (Electronics) | Design circuit boards, simple avionics layout, prototyping the avionics into PCB's. | |
| 5 | L5: Electric Motors and Hybrid Drives (Beat Arnet, Azure Dynamics) | Learn about electric motors, hybrid drives, energy storage devices. |
(C) Solidworks® CAD Model, performance analysis (5 pages memo) Example (PDF) |
| 6 | L6: Manufacturing and Testing (de Weck) | Introduction to manufacturing, water jet cutting, manufacturing, testing. | |
| 7 | L7: Microwave System Design (Frank Willwerth, Lincoln Lab) | Prepare final presentation. |
(D) Manufacturing and Test Report (2 pages report) Template (PDF) |
| 8 | Critical Design Review (CDR) | Give final presentations; display final products. |
(E) CDR Presentation (max 8 slides) Example (PDF) |
