Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
From the risk reduction presentation, the design has not been changed due to winter break
More rigorous analysis of line drag on static shape of tow line
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Presented the risk reduction presentation to the class prior to winter break
Used SolidWorks to model the potential prototype float that will be presented to Mr. Gillcrist on Friday of Week 1
Got a quote from Scripps to use wave/water channel
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Each member needs to finish the individual research component report by Friday 1/13/17
At the meeting with Mr. Gillcrist we will propose the first prototype that will be built (All)
A static test bed and testing procedure will be finalized on Friday 1/13/17
Contact Canyonview Pool to use pool (Alan)
Finalize excel spreadsheet comparing float size to error in velocity measurements due to line deviation from vertical (Aaron)
Determine how surface swell affects pressure sensor and ways to mitigate its affects (Harry)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comparison of float size to the error in velocity measurement from line deviation from vertical at worst case current (in person)
Started excel spreadsheet for comparison
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from risk reduction presentations
Be more clear when speaking about various components to not confuse the audience
List out and reiterate the assumptions (justify assumptions)
Show multiple prototypes and discuss pros and cons
Will be done when individual component analysis is complete
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Make our presentations less analysis/math heavy and focus on results (Peer review 12/5/16)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Attach sensors such that dynamic pressure effects are negligible
Have a useable test-bed that is within our budget
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Still need to find a dynamic test bed to properly test the float (Scripps is $500 per day plus $80 per hour)
Need to know more about dynamics of actual system (mass of cart/buoy, frontal area of cart/buoy)
Contact Honeywell applications engineer for Spectra line data (drag coefficients)
Schedule
Initial design of float prototype complete by end of week 1
Design of testbed 50% complete
Individual component analysis complete by Friday 1/13/17
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent, $2500 remaining
Sponsor already purchased sensors
Progress on Report and Web Page
Will be updated with individual component analysis on Friday