Contributor(s)
Zeid, Ibrahim, Messac, Achille
Abstract
Researchers who are part of the Center for Astrophysical Research for Antarctica (CARA) are located in the extreme frigid environment of the South Pole. These researchers are required to travel telescopes a distance of a couple kilometers from the center of the base. These researchers desire a faster mode of transportation in order to reduce travel time. Seven design concept constraints: safety, durability, mobility, stability, performance, weight, and costs were considered in order to build an optimal vehicle for this harsh region. The Northeastern University Polar Trike design team has developed a recumbent tricycle design prototype, the Tundra Tiger Trike, to address these considerations.
Keywords
antarctica vehicle, trike prototype
Publisher
Northeastern University
Publication Date
8-27-2007
Rights Holder
Northeastern University, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Permanent URL
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10010737
Recommended Citation
Patrick, Darweshi; Fitzgerald, Christopher F.; Harpole, Theron; Chung, Yue Ling; and Huynh, Kahn Q., "Design of the Tundra Tiger Trike" (2007). Capstone Design Program: Mechanical Engineering. Paper 46. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10010737
Notes
Capstone Design Course MIM 1501, Final project report