156B Week 1

Overview of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Analysis: Individual component analysis to be done by end of Week 1.

  • Design: Construct initial design proposal by end of Week 1.

  • Fabrication: Planned fabrication milestones for quarter.

  • Tests: Planned tests milestones for quarter.

  • Management: Planned tasks and deliverables for quarter. Updated Gantt chart for rest of quarters.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Received and reviewed feedback from sponsor regarding risk reduction presentation.

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Individual component analysis -

    • Buoy/Float/Line - (Michael)

    • Pressure housing/ Water proofing of motor shaft - (Alvin)

    • Commanded/Time released systems - (Katherine)

    • Released mechanism (burn wire/motor/solenoid) - (Matthew)

  • Initial design proposal - (All)

  • Design proposal presentation - (All)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Further clarification of sampler usage (how a passive sampler works), issues with current retrieval system (buoy gets tangled with fishing nets), deployment depths of less than 50 feet. (E-mail feedback from Mr. Bart)

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Material selection for threaded rod to tap hub (Risk reduction presentation finals week 156A) - Research on material selections

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Sam Jafarian suggested electroless nickel plating on threaded rod to prevent material welding

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • N/A

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Compensation/billing information from sponsor

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone: Complete individual component analysis and initial design proposal.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Spent: $105

  • Remaining: $2395

  • Total: $2500

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Report: Planning and logistical for quarter

  • Webpage: Current