Viking XX-Western Washington University's Solar Race Car

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Viking XX-Western Washington University's Solar Race Car

Burke, J. / Conrad, N. / Dickerson, P. / Jahns, S. / Larson, D. / Lingenfelter, W. / Munn, E. / Salmon, N. / Schmidt, G.

Abstract

The Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University designed and constructed the Viking XX Solar Race Vehicle to compete in GM Sunrayce USA. Viking XX is an advanced composite, monocoque chassis, two-person, solar powered vehicle that can run in either direction. The solar panel is composed of terrestrial grade solar cells. The energy produced by the array is stored in silver zinc batteries, which in turn power a 20 HP brushless, rare-earth, permanent magnet DC motor located on the main drive wheel in the center of the drivers' pod. Two wheels mounted in the battery pod counter steer one another so that the car has a very tight turning radius. The research, testing and design of the Viking XX solar race vehicle are discussed.

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Title :

Viking XX-Western Washington University's Solar Race Car

Additional title:

Entwicklung eines Rennwagens mit Sonnenbatterien durch die Western Universität Washington

Contributors:

Burke, J. (author) / Conrad, N. (author) / Dickerson, P. (author) / Jahns, S. (author) / Larson, D. (author) / Lingenfelter, W. (author) / Munn, E. (author) / Salmon, N. (author) / Schmidt, G. (author)

Published in:

Solar Cells ; 31 , 5 ; 443-458

Publication date :

1991

Size :

16 Seiten, 5 Quellen

ISSN :

0379-6787

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.1016/0379-6787(91)90013-F

Type of media :

Article (Journal)