Transcript MULE: Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment Vehicle

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MULE Core Areas – Initial Concept
Chassis
and
Suspension
Mission
Equipment
Package
Powertrain
MULE
Controls
and
Communication
Sensor
Suite
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Basic Vehicle Design Architecture – Revised Organizational Chart
AFV
Energy
Storage
Fuel and
Lube
Cooling
Chassis and Mission
Equipment Package
(HULL / MEP)
Drivetrain and
Suspension
Powerplant
Power
Delivery
Propulsion
Suspension
Steering
Braking
Mobility
Assistance
Structure
Payload
Internal
Envelope
(Space Claim)
Command and
Control
Protocol
Compliance
Mission
Sensors
Payload
Sensors
External
(MEP)
4 Major System Groups, each with various subsystem responsibility
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Assignment - to be turned in as a special memo on 09/28/05
1) Given the basic vehicle design architecture diagram, identify which
group(s) and subsystem(s) has primary responsibility for each of the
following vehicle components and what other groups need to be
consulted in the decision process:
•
Tires
•
Exhaust
•
Fuel Tank
•
Controller Area Network (CAN Bus)
•
Engine Mounts
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Assignment, cont’d- Note there are two options for this problem.
If you are interested in vehicle design, please answer the following
question:
2VD) Compare the drawbacks and benefits of purchasing/modifying an
existing vehicle platform versus designing/building a vehicle platform
from scratch.
Identify two potential platforms for purchase. List performance and
vehicle specifications wherever possible, and note short comings and
degree of modifications that would be necessary to increase
performance.
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Assignment, cont’d- Note there are two options for this problem.
If you are interested in alternative fuels, please answer the following
question:
2AF) Suppose we wish to power the vehicle in silent propulsion mode using
an alternative fuel.
Identify five potential alternative fuel sources for use. List advantages
and disadvantages wherever possible, especially with respect to the
usefulness of each alternative fuel source in a field-based military
application.
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Assignment, cont’d3) Make an assumption for the propulsion mechanism (wheels or
track) of the vehicle. Based on that assumption, start to develop a
more detailed vehicle specification. For example:
X, Y, Z dimensions?
Weight, CG location, Wheelbase?
Power Required? Weight and Volume of powerplant?
Ground Pressure?
Wheelbase?
# of Wheels? Wheel Diameter? OR # of Tracks? Track Length/Width
Identify specifications that your vehicle may not meet
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KRC CONTACTS
Jay Meldrum
Scott Bradley
Geoff Gwaltney
Chris Green
Director
Sr. Engineer
Sr. Engineer
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