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Design Specifications
Design Specifications
Your design specifications are the plan for your design. They outline what your design must do.
Your design specifications are the plan for your design. They outline what your design must do.
With your group, you need to develop a set of design specifications. As you generate ideas, develop plans, and make prototypes these specifications should guide you.
With your group, you need to develop a set of design specifications. As you generate ideas, develop plans, and make prototypes these specifications should guide you.
For our inquiry, some specifications will be open to consideration- this means that you and your team set them. Others are constraints - these cannot be changed.
For our inquiry, some specifications will be open to consideration- this means that you and your team set them. Others are constraints - these cannot be changed.
In your group portfolio, complete the Design Specifications page.
In your group portfolio, complete the Design Specifications page.
Important note:
You will need to copy your Design Specifications into your Individual Portfolio
Design Constraints
Design Constraints
These are essential aspects of the design. They cannot be changed.
These are essential aspects of the design. They cannot be changed.
Equipment and materials
Use the provided generator and windmill kit
Additional materials and tools as provided by the BHA Design lab
Size
Maximum dimensions for your prototype are 100cm(H) x 100cm(W) x 100cm (L)
Your design must fit inside the wind tunnel test chamber for testing
Performance
Generate a current that can be measured using Logger Pro software
Durability:
The prototype should be durable enough to allow testing and iteration. Connections should be secure to allow testing, but also make allowance for small adjustments.
Design Considerations
Design Considerations
These are important aspects of the design to consider.
These are important aspects of the design to consider.
Portability:
The design may need to be easily moved to windy locations
Storage:
The Design is intended to be used only during emergencies. As such, it may be in storage for long periods of time but would need to be set up quickly and easily.
Usability:
The design may be serve a range of users, from young children to the elderly. It’s function should be clear and its use should be safe and intuitive
Weather-proofing:
The design may be used in extreme conditions (high winds, snow, rain, etc.,)
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