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Planetary Explorer

The Planetary Explorer team, led by Dr. Stephanie Wright and advised by Dr. John Meakin, is developing an exciting full-sized planetary explorer for students in grades 7-10. This project aims to inspire students about space through hands-on activities and real-world engineering challenges. With input from educators and students alike, the vehicle will incorporate advanced design elements inspired by lunar and Mars exploration rovers. Our mission includes designing, manufacturing, and testing this innovative vehicle, fostering excitement and engagement in the space program.

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Planetary Explorer

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  1. Planetary Explorer Team: 98.04 Customer: Dr. Stephanie Wright Advisor: Dr. John Meakin Team members: Chris Andrews Patrick Fabian Brian Givens Tim Startt Mission: To design, manufacture, and test a full sized planetary explorer that will be driven by two students, grades 7-10, that can be used in various activities to excite the students about the space program.

  2. Customers • Dr. Wright DASEF • Cheryl Bieble Teacher grades K-6 • Beth Ann Alber Vice principle/teacher grades 5-8 • Paul Gray Teacher grades 7-8 • Ursula Andrews Teacher grade 10-11 • Michael Bowers Student grade 11 • Daniel Bowers Student grade 8 • Erika Andrews Student grade 12

  3. Prioritized Wants

  4. System Benchmarking • Lunar Roving Vehicle • LOTRAN • Four-wheeled bicycles • Mars Pathfinder • Sandrail • Lunar Rover Initiative • Lunar Roving Design Project

  5. Functional Benchmarking • Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics • Theory of Ground Vehicles • Handbook of Vehicle Design Analysis • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles • Radio Shack, Inc. • McMaster-Carr, Inc. • Resources on video and digital cameras • AnthroKids

  6. Quality Metrics

  7. Concept Selection • Completely design vehicle: • Unique • Meets all metrics with no modifications • Extremely expensive and difficult • Use existing vehicle • Must modify to meet metrics • Requires less work, less money

  8. Budget

  9. Budget • Total shop time: 30 hrs • Total assembly time: 10 hrs

  10. Prototype

  11. Prototype

  12. Recommendations • Finish control system • Add front cover • Add front seat belts • Measure battery run time • Add instruments • Add decals, lettering

  13. Testing • Turning Radius - 8 ft • Student’s Response - Positive • Speed Governor • Battery Run Time / Charge Time • Accelerator / Brake Cables • Ergonomics

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