Capstone · Test & measurement
Aerodynamic Load Measurement
A two-person Formula SAE capstone focused on aerodynamic load measurement and center-of-pressure assessment.
A joint capstone by Carlos Medina Gutierrez and David Stout.
This page describes my role within our two-person team. Visit our shared project website for the team’s work and progress.
Overview
This capstone is intended to help compare wing settings by measuring aerodynamic loading. The initial scope is center-of-pressure measurement and assessment of measurement quality.
My contribution
Within the two-person team, my planned responsibilities include load analysis, test design, calibration, and software for processing synchronized load and vehicle data.
Engineering approach
The planned verification approach includes model checks, known-load calibration, and independent assessments of accuracy, repeatability, and uncertainty. A proposed output is a live center-of-pressure overlay on driving video.
Results & current status
The project is in planning and development. Calibration, measurement performance, and the video overlay are planned work; no validated test results are presented yet.