Rear Driven Snowmobile for CSC

The goal of the project is.................................

=Problem Definition= Conventional snowmobiles have tracks that are driven from the front causing the top of the tack to be pulled in tension and the bottom of the track to be pushed in compression. The portion of the track in contact with the snow being in compression causes losses in efficiency and decreased handling.

Background
Currently there isn't any rear driven snowmobiles on the market. This is mainly due to weight reduction and simplicity. Rear driven snowmobile prototypes have been made in the past however their application is mainly for drag racing snowmobiles.

Deliverables
Our teams goal is to design fabricate and test a rear driven snowmobile while increasing handling, efficiency and performance and maintaining full functionality of a stock snowmobile. Minimal weight addition is desirable.

Specifications
Be able to perform at the same level as stock or better Comply with CSC competition rules Meet sound requirements for National Parks Meet safety regulation

=Design Considerations= Belt Drive
 * Pros
 * Easily adaptable
 * Oil bath not required
 * Cost effective
 * Cons
 * Efficiency Losses

Hydro-static Motor
 * Pros
 * Minimal suspension modification
 * Cons
 * Size
 * Price
 * Weight
 * Adaptability

Dual Drive
 * Pros
 * Cons
 * Cons

Electronic Power Transmission
 * Pros
 * Decreased sound output
 * Efficiency
 * Cons
 * Cons

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