Unmanned Air Vehicle Engine Vibration Reduction
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, at Eglin Air Force Base, is using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as test beds for future technologies. The UAV engine's vibration creates interference in the on-board electronics. This vibration needs to be measured and characterized. Once the characterization is done a solution needs to be implemented to minimize the vibration being transmitted from the engine to the fuselage.
Jeff Lawley
Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Florida State University
The Team The Problem
Justin Fierman
Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Florida State University
Robert Shewmake
Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Florida State University
Osprey Test Bed
Airframe that houses all the electronic equipment and hardware. These electronics include an auto-pilot system that is sensitive to vibrations.
Zenoah G-62
This single piston Zenoah motor provides the power to the UAV. with a displacement of 3.8 cu. in. its output is 4.75 hp.
Engine Mount Damper
To effectively combat the vibration problem a complete system the final design will consist of a damper system, engine mounts and electronic mounts.
The Solution
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Jennifer Barrow
Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Florida A&M University
Eglin Group #3
Senior Design Project
