Hyperloop
University
Course
NA
Sponsor
Helmsley Charitable Trust, NYU Tandon Office of Undergraduate Academics, NYU Tandon Office of the President
Goals
To design and build a pod based on Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Concept (2013). The primary objective is to compete in the annual SpaceX Hyperloop Competition and complete all necessary deliverables and milestones.
Issues
High speed mass transportation/freight, levitation systems (air bearings/maglev), vacuum compatible systems, the kantrowitz limit, transportation communication networks
Tools and Methods
CAD
CFD Analysis
FEA Analysis
Air Bearing Levitatioin
Eddy Current Brakes
Aerospace Composites
Automatic Control Systems
Desired Majors
Business and Technology Management
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Prep
ME a background in hands on engineering experience. Experience in manufacturing and design for manufacturing. Ability to perform FEA and CFD simulations<br />EE Basic concepts of Electrical Engineering and skills in programming.
<br />All Majors Strong organizational skills, management skills. High initiative and problem solving. Highly articulate and motivated. Able to use foresight to plan and execute projects for the benefit of the team.
<br />All Majors Strong organizational skills, management skills. High initiative and problem solving. Highly articulate and motivated. Able to use foresight to plan and execute projects for the benefit of the team.
Sponsor
Helmsley Charitable Trust, NYU Tandon Office of Undergraduate Academics, NYU Tandon Office of the President