The Issues 

1.) 1-D or 2-D Motion. 

  • Add rotation in 2-D if time is available

2.) Propellant Source

  • C02
  • Compressed Air
  • Compressed Nitrogen 

3.) Target Source

  • Light Source
  • Infrared Source
  • Ultra Sonic 

4.) Flow Speed

  • Sub Sonic
  • Sonic
  • Super Sonic

5.) Nozzle Configuration (dependent on dimension of motion, i.e. 1-D or 2-D)

  • Number of Nozzles
  • Nozzle Orientation 

6.) Simulation of Space Environment (frictionless surface)

  • Air Bearings
  • Modified Air Hockey Table

7.) What to Track 

  • Stationary Target
  • Constantly Moving Target

 

What We Chose and Why

Check Our Final Concept Page