Based on Cranfield University Group Design Project ... Fixed Wing UAV,
Helicopter UAV and Spacecraft ... Results presented in the form of a written report
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MAE Capstone Design Project Introduction and Overview Prof. Jeremy Laliberté MAE Capstone Project Coordinator
[email protected] Winter 2012
Outline ■ Background and administrative information ■ Learning Objectives ■ Project list and sign-up process ■ Individual project summaries and discussion
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Capstone Project Background ■ Based on Cranfield University Group Design Project ■ Originally two projects (1992) – Aircraft and Spacecraft
■ Success of team-style projects led to adoption across Department (early 2000’s) ■ Evolved into multi-year projects often with external collaborators and links to graduate research ■ Widely emulated (e.g. Ryerson, RMC, Ecole Poly.)
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Administrative Info ■ Capstone Project Coordinator – Prof. Jeremy Laliberté (
[email protected]) – Ext 1128, rm 3148ME
■ Learning Objectives – Provide a realistic design learning environment to expose students to the complexities of modern engineering design processes, tools and practices.
■ Each project has its own “corporate” approach dictated by the industry-specific design process
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MAE Capstone Design Project ■ Total of 8 projects aligned to programs/streams ■ Aerospace (AERO 4907A, B, C) – Fixed Wing UAV, Helicopter UAV and Spacecraft
■ Mechanical (MECH 4907A, B, C) – Gas turbine, FSAE Hybrid and CUSP
■ Biomedical-Mechanical (MECH 4917A) – Crash test dummy
■ Sustainable and Renewable Energy (SREE 4907A) – High efficiency house
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Sign up Process ■ Web-based sign-up (open 26 March-27 April) – Link to be posted on MAE website and emailed to 3rd year, 4th year and co-op mailing lists – Select 1st, 2nd, 3rd preference
■ Sign-up even if you might be on co-op – In May-June you can decline and postpone to next year
■ Assignments based on: – Degree program, project needs, scheduling, time of sign-up, volunteer experience – Each project will be restricted first to those students in that specific program/stream then opened up if space/schedule permits
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Selection Website and Assignment Process ■ Login using Connect userid/password ■ Time stamped entries ■ List will be posted and students assigned to specific project sections by Dean’s Office when registration opens up in June
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Undergraduate Directed Study MAAE 4917 (0.5 credit) ■ For students seeking additional “research” experience ■ Calendar description: – Student carries out a study, analysis, and solution of an engineering problem. Results presented in the form of a written report. Carried out under the close supervision of a faculty member. Intended for students interested in pursuing graduate studies. Requires supervising faculty member and proposal from student. – Prerequisite: permission of the Department and completion of, or concurrent registration in, AERO 4907 or MECH 4907.
■ Approach individual faculty in your area of interest first
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Carleton University Fixed Wing UAV Project Prof. Jeremy Laliberté
[email protected] http://uav.mae.carleton.ca
What is a UAV? ▪ Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle • No on-board pilot – Controlled remotely or autonomously
• Can be very large or very small • May be less expensive than a piloted aircraft • Dull, dirty, dangerous jobs
▪ Carleton’s UAVs • Corvus • GeoSurv II • Avionics test beds (ATBs)
Carleton University’s GeoSurv II Prototype UAV
Corvus UAV Overview ▪ High performance, long endurance multi-mission small UAV (
