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Solar-Powered
Boat Designs
Team
USA
- Brian Berry
- Sean McEvoy
- Don Mehagan
- Corey Notarangelo
Team
Bolivia
- Ruth Arispe
- Julio Camacho
- Gustavo Coro
Cruz
Team
America
- Mitch Deike
- Tom Scully
- Justin Shade
Team
Nepal
- Lava Kadel
- Zach Robertson
- Supid Shrestha
Team
Upperclass
- Dax Kepshire
- Kevin McGrath
- Scott Murray
- Justin Vincent
- Arturo Garcia
Solar-Powered
Boat Design Objectives
Design and construct
a boat powered solely by solar energy, capable of transporting one person,
that can complete one circuit around Lake Placida in minimal time.
The two best designs will be constructed for the April 25 (weather-permitting)
contest on Lake Placida.
Details
Rules
- Boat must
carry one person.
- Boat must
be able to complete one lap around Lake Placida.
- Power for
boat propulsion must come from solar panel.
- No supplemental
propulsion (paddles, combustion engine, ropes, etc.)
- All components
must be pre-approved by the instructor. You may not use a pre-fabricated
or outboard motor.
- Solar panel
must be attached to boat with an easy attach and detach mechanism.
- Additional
rules may be added if loopholes are located!
Materials
- Solar panel,
120 Watt, 12 volt nominal (size: 59 by 26 inches, weight: 29 pounds)
- The rest is
up to the individual groups. The group budget is approximately $300.
Thanks
to the sponsor of our solar panels
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