The GHS Suction Arm Team presented our product on February 28, 2024, at the Passaic County Technical Institute in NJ. The presentation was set up in a gym room. Each group was assigned to a section of the room and guests (including Glenn Johnson and Dr. Gold) walked around and listened to each presentation. Guests included engineers, PHD students, and high school students across the west coast were asking questions. Since the presentation is now complete, the GHS Suction Arm Team will analyze the comments given by our four judges in order to determine our prototype strengths and weaknesses. The comments will also address areas in need of improvement.
The Suction Cup Team gained much wisdom through their presentation at Passaic County Technical institute. The team gained several useful recommendations such as adding a pressure sensor as well and a dust filter to prevent damage to the vacuum pump. Additionally, the team received recommendation to organize our wiring better by other NASA HUNCH groups. Finally, when reviewing the design with Glenn Johnson, the explained how oils and liquids could possibly provide dust resistance to the suction cups. Glenn Johnson warned the team that the oils and liquids could cause residue on the walls of the ISS. The team plans to use many of these suggestions in making updates and revisions to the suction cup system.