Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Design Conference Kate Gleason College of Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York 14623 © 2006 Rochester Institute of Technology Project Number: 6007 MICRO AIR VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE PLATFORM Michael Koelemay Project Manager Mechanical Engineering Andrew Streett Mechanical Engineering Michael Reid Mechanical Engineering Shane Healey Mechanical Engineering Matteo Blanc Mechanical Engineering Joe Calandro Industrial Engineering Josh Joseph Mechanical Engineering Computational Mathematics John Lemmon Mechanical Engineering Adam Gillis Electrical Engineering ABSTRACT This paper discusses the design and development of a Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) platform focusing on aerodynamic design; material durability and precision; and propulsion system integration. The purpose of the MAV is to compete in the surveillance mission at the 2006 International Micro Air Vehicle Competition (IMAVC). A low Reynolds number airfoil and planform was designed and validated through wind tunnel testing. Methods of manufacturing were developed to ensure a highly durable platform with precise tolerances. A propulsion system optimized by the MAV Propulsion team was integrated into the platform. Furthermore, a super lightweight camera and transmitter were found that allow live video to be streamed to the ground station. INTRODUCTION The development of micro-scale platforms in the past decade has proven to be a very useful for many applications including military surveillance. DARPA defines an MAV as an aircraft that weighs less than 100g having a maximum linear dimension less than 15cm [1]. The IMAVC has promoted MAV development and universities around the world. The 2006 MAV team is focusing on developing an MAV platform capable of completing the surveillance mission at this competition. This surveillance mission consists of flying the smallest possible MAV 600 meters to a symbol on the ground and returning an image of the symbol to the ground station. This year two separate design teams are working together to develop an MAV platform with an optimized propulsion system to demonstrate the 2006 IMAVC. The MAV platform team was responsible for developing a precise and durable platform that is aerodynamically stable and controllable. The platform will house the propulsion system developed by the MAV propulsion team as well as a color video camera and transmitter. NOMENCLATURE AOA = angle of attack AR = aspect ratio C D = coefficient of drag C d,max = maximum coefficient of drag C l = coefficient of lift C T = coefficient of thrust D = drag J = advance ratio LE = leading edge MLD = maximum linear dimension mph = miles per hour Re = Reynolds number RPM = revolutions per minute T = thrust TE = trailing edge U ∞ = flight speed