A successful solar car team must have a good car, good drivers, good weather information, good strategy, and a well-trained support team.
Based on the author's experiences designing and building five solar cars over a ten year period, this book focuses on the most imporant aspects of designing a competitive solar car, including developing a racing strategy, efficient solar car driving, project management, and designing the specific subsystems of the car.
Chapters cover:
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Design Methodology
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Aerodynamics of Solar Cars
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Composite Materials
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Car Balance and Spring Rates
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and more
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Energy Management Modeling of Solar Car Performance
Chapter 3 : Design Methodology
Chapter 4 : Solar Array Design
Chapter 5 : Aerodynamics of Solar Cars
Chapter 6 : Composite Materials
Chapter 7 : Car Balance and Spring Rates
Chapter 8 : Tires and Rolling Resistance
Chapter 9 : Front Suspension Design
Chapter 10 : Rear Suspension, Drive, and Chassis Structure
Chapter 11 : Battery Systems
Chapter 12 : Electrical Systems
Index
About the Author
