Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary analysis done on energy required, time to cool, and linear expansion.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
2 preliminary designs established for presentation to sponsor
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Determine preliminary design with sponsor to determine feasibility of implementation
Check manufacturability and estimated cost
Finalized thermal performance analysis.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor further explained project objectives and helped establish project scope.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Instructor suggested investigation of 'fuzz buttons' - after investigation it was determined that the implementation of these devices may be beneficial.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
Thermal properties and performance of materials
Production of low-tolerance, ceramic part with electrical circuitry
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Establishment of preliminary design with sponsor that will be further analyzed
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent
Progress on Report and Webpage