Intro Slides

TEAMS AND SUBTEAMS

MAJOR SUBSYSTEM TEAMS

• Compressor/Levitation System• Aerodynamics/CFD• Structures• Power/Thermal• Propulsion/Acceleration/Braking• Testing/Experimental• Human Factors/User Experience

*Number of teams and team definition subject to change

SUBSYSTEM/TEAM DEFINITIONSCompressor/Levitation• Design of compressor levitation system• Power and Mass flow requirements for compressor• Consumables budgetPower/Thermal• Manage power budget to met vehicle constraints• Design of power/thermal system• Develop thermal profile of vehiclePropulsion/Acceleration/Braking• Design of linear rotor/stator system• Design of system used for transition periods (acceleration and braking)Structures• Design of overall structure of vehicle• Analysis of vehicle load profile • Responsible for mass budget of vehicle

SUBSYSTEM/TEAM DEFINITIONSAerodynamics/CFD• Design exterior of vehicle to minimize aerodynamic drag and other constraints• Responsible for determining aerodynamic performance of vehicle• Analysis and optimization of levitation systemExperimental Testing• Experimental testing of vehicle concepts in high speed vacuum environmentHuman Factors/User Experience• Design of interior of vehicle to meet passenger constraints• Design of life support systems

TASK FORCES/OTHER ROLES

• Reliability/Mission Assurance/Safety• CAD group• Report Lead• Economics/Cost• Command and Control systems

*Number of role definition subject to change