‘Mjolnir’ Vehicle Testing Results Tad Bamford Ben Higgins Chris Schultz Aaron Stanton Neal Pang.
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PSU 2011 HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE ‘Mjolnir’ Vehicle Testing Results Tad Bamford Ben Higgins Chris Schultz Aaron Stanton Neal Pang
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PSU2011 HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE
‘Mjolnir’
Vehicle Testing ResultsTad BamfordBen HigginsChris SchultzAaron StantonNeal Pang
Final Design
Based on decision matrix:Three-wheeled “tadpole” style recumbentEnergy storage deemed unfeasiblePartial fairingHub-centered wheelsLeaning Frame
Energy Storage vs. Fairing• Energy Storage Device to heavy for power gain
• Fairing More effective for speeds above 10 mph
Testing
Due to leaning mechanism, vehicle was unstable and counterintuitive to ride.Lockout employedFurther testing showed instability
The HPVC
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