TEAMS AND SUBTEAMS

MAJOR SUBSYSTEM TEAMS

Compressor/Levitation System
Aerodynamics/CFD
Structures
Power/Thermal
Propulsion/Acceleration/Braking
Testing/Experimental
Human Factors/User Experience
*Number of teams and team definition subject to change

SUBSYSTEM/TEAM DEFINITIONS
Compressor/Levitation
Design of compressor levitation system
Power and Mass flow requirements for compressor
Consumables budget
Power/Thermal
Manage power budget to met vehicle constraints
Design of power/thermal system
Develop thermal profile of vehicle
Propulsion/Acceleration/Braking
Design of linear rotor/stator system
Design of system used for transition periods (acceleration and braking)
Structures
Design of overall structure of vehicle
Analysis of vehicle load profile
Responsible for mass budget of vehicle

SUBSYSTEM/TEAM DEFINITIONS
Aerodynamics/CFD
Design exterior of vehicle to minimize aerodynamic drag and other constraints
Responsible for determining aerodynamic performance of vehicle
Analysis and optimization of levitation system
Experimental Testing
Experimental testing of vehicle concepts in high speed vacuum environment
Human Factors/User Experience
Design of interior of vehicle to meet passenger constraints
Design of life support systems

TASK FORCES/OTHER ROLES

Reliability/Mission Assurance/Safety
CAD group
Report Lead
Economics/Cost
Command and Control systems

*Number of role definition subject to change