Event Title
Treading Lightly: Minnesota State University's Entry in the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Kirk Ready
Mentor's Department
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
In response to increasing concern over the use of snowmobiles in environmentally sensitive areas, the National Park Service has begun a phase-out of snowmobiles in all national parks beginning this season. The impact of this decision has affected both snowmobile manufacturers and consumers. What can be done in order to create a reasonable solution to this problem? By creating snowmobiles that are low in air and noise pollution as well as cost-effective for both private individuals and outfitters, several universities across North America involved in the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge have responded with new and innovative solutions to this growing problem.
Treading Lightly: Minnesota State University's Entry in the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge
CSU
In response to increasing concern over the use of snowmobiles in environmentally sensitive areas, the National Park Service has begun a phase-out of snowmobiles in all national parks beginning this season. The impact of this decision has affected both snowmobile manufacturers and consumers. What can be done in order to create a reasonable solution to this problem? By creating snowmobiles that are low in air and noise pollution as well as cost-effective for both private individuals and outfitters, several universities across North America involved in the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge have responded with new and innovative solutions to this growing problem.
