Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Data needs to be relayed to sponsor at the upcoming meeting.
Shall we send them straight to ESI for calibration, or try again?
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Tim has completed the drying of compost samples and calculated the % moisture by volume.
See Docs for the raw data.
Armando has obtained samples of biosolids.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Secondary TDR Probe arrived. Perform same tests as last week to check accuracy, precision, and sensitivity. Compare to ESI Gro-Point Lite.
Field Scout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Meter
Biosolids will need to be measured with the ESI probe, and then dried in the oven.
Regather measurements with ESI probe if absolutely necessary.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Had conference call with ESI.
Updated the experimental method; will be obtaining further data on Saturday at the on-site facility.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None from last meeting on 06 January 2016.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Placeholder
Will await comments from design proposal presentation on 12 Jan 2016
Risks and Areas of Concern
Possibility that the user is incorrectly placing the probe into the compost, resulting in inaccurate measurements. User error should not contribute significantly in the final design.
Follow manufacturer recommendations. See References for Insertion of Profiling Probes.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Upcoming Milestone: Begin the calibration process.
Clarify the scope of the project with sponsor.
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Need to Update budget form:
Add buckets
Soon to purchase: Gloves and extra materials to handle biosolids.
Progress on Report and Webpage