Weekly Progress Reports (see sidebar), the Gantt chart, and this Project Management page should be printed out before meetings with the sponsor and instructor.
All team members should be able to explain all items on the progress report.
Place a "*" at the beginning of the title of the active week Progress Report (see * in sidebar).
Project Objectives
To deliver a small AUV, that will cause minimal disturbance while observing marine life
High Priority Objectives
Minimal Disturbance
Open Design
Stable Imaging
Usable at Birch Aquarium **
In-plane movement (2D)
720P
Tether Free
Second Priority Objectives
Minimal Size
Control Remotely
OTS Components
1080P
3D Dynamics
Platform for Swarm
Third Priority Objectives
Swarm Communication
Organism Following
WOW Design Solution
The WOW solution will be a underwater vehicle with 3D- motion with an integrate
camera with autonomous motion. It will also utilize image processing of marine life
video as input to plan its motion.
Risk Reduction Strategy
List areas of risk and strategy that will be used to eliminate risk really in the design process.
Leak test of 3D printed Parts with gasket and O-rings as sealants
Minimal Disturbance Conversation with experts. We contacted Dr.Popper an expect in ocean acoustics for information regarding fish disturbance.
Intermediate Milestones
Identifying meaningful intermediate milestones is a critical for effective project management. Together with your sponsor identify such milestones, and specify specific performance requirements you aim to meet at each milestone.
Friday Week 1: Preliminary Design Concept finalized
Friday Week 3: Integration Analysis
Friday Week 5: Design Complete/ all components ordered
Friday Week 7: Fabrication Ongoing/approaching completion
Friday Week 9: Vehicle that can move underwater
Friday Week 10: Completed Project and report