Background:  To win first place at the SpaceX Hyper-

Loop Pod Competition in both overall point total and speed. Design and build a 1:2 scale Hyperloop pod that utilizes air based levitation and

is optimized for a 1 mile test track.

Educate and train students in simulation and advanced manufacturing Collaborate with industry partners and students from many disciplines

Faculty Advisors: Roger Rangel         rhrangel@uci.edu

Dr. Jacob Brouwer -  Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering             jbrouwer@uci.edu

Lorenzo Valdevit                    valdevit@uci.edu

Farzin Zareian             zareian@uci.edu

Daniel Mumm             mumm@uci.edu

George Meier              gdmeier@uci.edu

Alexander McDonald                         alexander.mcdonald@gmail.com

Background: 

Goals: To win first place at the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition in both overall point total and speed. To accelerate the development of a fast, economical, and sustainable transportation system. Objectives: Design and build a 1:2 scale Hyperloop pod that utilize air based levitation and is optimized for a one mile test track. Educate and train students in simulation and advanced manufacturing. Collaborate with industry partners and students from many disciplines.

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Primary Advisor: Roger Rangel, Secondary Advisors: Jack Brouwer, Kenneth Mease, Mahshid Fardadi, Khalid Rafique,Lorenzo Valdevit, Farzin Zareian, Manuel Gamero, Daniel Mumm, James Bobrow