학술논문

HyperXite is FAST, The Future of Affordable and Sustainable Transportation
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article
Source
Subject
transportation
solar power
hyperloop
spacex
high speed train
Kantrowitz limit
compressible flow
vacuum
efficient
UCI Dean's Choice Award 2016
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Abstract
Background:  To win first place at the SpaceX Hyper-Loop Pod Competition in both overall point total and speed. Design and build a 1:2 scale Hyperloop pod that utilizes air based levitation andis optimized for a 1 mile test track.Educate and train students in simulation and advanced manufacturing Collaborate with industry partners and students from many disciplines Faculty Advisors: Roger Rangel         rhrangel@uci.eduDr. Jacob Brouwer -  Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering             jbrouwer@uci.eduLorenzo Valdevit                    valdevit@uci.eduFarzin Zareian             zareian@uci.eduDaniel Mumm             mumm@uci.eduGeorge Meier              gdmeier@uci.eduAlexander McDonald                         alexander.mcdonald@gmail.com