Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finalizing individual component analyses
General design framework is near completion
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Determined final individual component analysis topics
Had a great Spring Break!
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete individual component analyses
Thruster selection - Duncan
Housing material - Zach
Buoyancy control system - Michael
Microcontroller selection - Hugo
Battery selection - Doris
Finalize design for mounting thrusters to watertight enclosure - Team objective
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Moving away from 3D printed housing, backed up by professor as well - 3/23 via email
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Move away from 3D printed housing - 3/21 during RR presentation
Look into off the shelf components that can be used for the outer housing, i.e. PVC, acrylic, etc.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Why did we assume a speed of 1.5 m/s? - 3/21 during RR presentation
It will get the unit to target depth in the desired time. CFD validated that it is plausible.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Ordering parts, availability, and getting them in on time
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Finalized budget from sponsor
Schedule
Have CAD done for all components by Monday of Week 3
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Awaiting budget approval from sponsor
$0 spent
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finalizing individual component analyses for report
General framework of webpage complete