ABOUT US
Meet the team.
In the tumultuous business of cutting-in and attending to a whale, there is much running backwards and forwards among the crew. Now hands are wanted here, and then again hands are wanted there. There is no staying in any one place; for at one and the same time everything has to be done everywhere.
OUR PROGRESS
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MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
Suspension
The suspension component ensures that the vehicle has a smooth ride. This is important for the comfort of the driver and for the preservation of critical components in the vehicle.
- Team Captain: Mohammad Ali
- Contact: mjali@ucdavis.edu
Chassis
The chassis forms the frame upon which all of the vehicles components are attached. It offers safety to the driver in the event of a crash.
- Team Captain: Calvin Lam
- Contact: clam@ucdavis.edu
Data
The data team designs the controller scheme for the system of sensors and cameras on the vehicle that acquire vehicle telemetry information. They are also designing the software to display this information to the driver and supporting team.
- Team Captain: Phillip Chen
- Contact: phch@ucdavis.edu
Aero
The Aerodynamics team is designing the shell contours for the solar vehicle. The team ensures that drag on the vehicle is reduced as much as possible while also containing all of the vehicles components while allowing them to function as desired.
- Team Captain: Andrew Chuen
- Contact: amchuen@ucdavis.edu
Composites
The composites team is researching proper carbon fiber forming and manufacturing methods. They are working with the aerodynamics team to ensure that the design is feasible.
- Team Captain: Ryan Johnson
- Contact: rynjohnson@ucdavis.edu
Controls
The controls team is designing the steering and braking systems for the vehicle to offer the best vehicle dynamics for the solar car.
- Team Captain: Mina Fig
- Contact: mbfig@ucdavis.edu
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