Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Deciding components to analyze for Individual Component Analysis
Have general design solution in mind
Waiting on information for wire & afterloader from sponsors
Would be helpful, but not required at this point
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed Risk Reduction Powerpoint Slides and presented to the class
Updated Gantt Chart
Narrowed down design solutions enough to choose individual components for Individual Component Analysis
Updated website (front page and team page)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Work on Individual Component Analysis. Buy components as appropriate. (All)
Schedule Week 1 meeting if necessary (Jefferson)
Follow-up for observation of brachytherapy procedure (Jefferson)
Not required
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
From in-person Sponsor Meeting on Friday, Week 10, 03/17
Sponsor Comments
Portabililty is necessary.
Use the wire used in the current manual measuring process in testing for semi-automated process
Friction against walls of catheter is probably not a significant risk.
Will email us about wire & afterloader specs/manufacturer information
Actions
Created possible design solution based on sponsors' comments.
Waiting on wire & afterloader information
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
From in-class Instructor Meeting on Thursday, Week 10, 03/18
Instructor Comments:
Show me / keep up with Gantt Chart
In Risk Reduction Presentation...
Tell audience why they care about our project
What are the risks?
Find our if you can alter the current devices used for brachytherapy procedure
Actions
Updated Gantt Chart
Created clear presentation telling audience exactly why they care and clearly communicating the risks of the project
Found out in Week 10 Sponsor Meeting that devices used in brachytherapy procedure cannot be altered.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Still waiting on wire/afterloader information from sponsors (low concern)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Wire used in current manual measuring procedure
Wire & Afterloader specs/manufacturer info
Schedule
Individual Component Analysis due Friday, Week 1 of Spring Quarter
Work on it during Spring Break
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$7500 (none spent)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated Finals Week Progress Report