Photovoltaic Array

Measuring radiation at 0 tilt angle at approximately 1:00 PM.

Measuring radiation at 40 tilt angle at approximately 1:00 PM.

Setup to measure the direct, diffuse, and total radiation and the power gained at varying resistances.

Pyranometer used to measure beam and diffuse radiation.

LI-COR used to measure the point with the highest beam radiation.

Drive Cycle

Free Body Diagram of forces on car.

RWD Rolling

Resistance

Free Moving Tire

Rolling Resistance

Aerodynamic Drag

Inertial Drag

Motive Force

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Torsion Wooden Dowel Tests

1 inch diameter Oak reaching failure due to shear stress

Shear Stress-Strain Curve for inch diameter dowels

Shear stress-strain curve for 1 inch dowels

SolidWorks

Reference used to create engine in SolidWorks

Gyroscope Drawing