SAE International is a professional organization for engineers and other professionals in the aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. Founded in 1905, SAE International is a global organization with members in over 100 countries. Their mission is to advance mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. The organization achieves this through a variety of initiatives, including: standards development, professional development, networking, education, and advocacy.
SAE BAJA
SAE BAJA is a series of collegiate design competitions organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
The competition involves designing, building, and racing an off-road vehicle that can withstand harsh terrain and various dynamic events.
The goal of the competition is to provide students with hands-on engineering experience and an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a real-world project. The competition also encourages teamwork, leadership, and project management skills.
The competition is open to universities from around the world, and each team is required to design and build a single-seat off-road vehicle that meets certain design constraints and specifications. These specifications include a required Kohler CH440 engine, vehicle dimensions, and safety requirements.
During the competition, the vehicles are put through a series of dynamic events, including hill climbs, acceleration tests, maneuverability tests, and endurance races. The events are designed to test the vehicles' performance, durability, and safety.