DEFY THE VANE: 305 — EEE technical event at Invente '26EEE

DEFY THE VANE: 305


A high-stakes engineering simulation where teams use mathematical analysis, MATLAB/Simulink, and logical problem-solving to reconstruct systems and overcome a series of technical challenges. Participants progress through three time-sensitive phases, solving calculations on paper before validating their solutions through simulation.

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Event Round Details

Description

Filter and reconstruct corrupted communication signals to establish a secure, readable baseline for the rest of the operation.

Rules
  • Reconstruct the corrupted communication signal using the mathematical information provided during the phase.
  • All calculations must be completed on paper before entering the required values into Simulink.
  • Teams must use the provided baseline Simulink model without modifying locked parameters.
  • The phase is completed only when the reconstructed signal successfully passes the simulation verification.
Description

Calculate initial energy spikes and steady-state mechanics to force a heavy mechanical system into motion without triggering an instant grid failure.

Rules
  • Calculate the required initial energy/power conditions and steady-state mechanical parameters before simulation.
  • Enter only the calculated values into the designated sections of the provided Simulink model.
  • Modifying safety limits or locked model parameters to obtain results will lead to disqualification.
  • The phase is completed only after the calculated solution successfully passes simulation verification.
Description

Tune a dynamic control loop to stabilize a massive aerodynamic load. A miscalculation here results in catastrophic system destruction.

Rules
  • Calculate and tune the required control parameters to stabilize the dynamic aerodynamic load.
  • Teams must perform their calculations before implementing the parameters in Simulink.
  • Only the provided baseline model may be used; bypassing or altering safety constraints is strictly prohibited.
  • The phase is completed only when the control system achieves the required stability conditions in simulation.

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