156B Week 1

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Design is now finalized

  • We are now focusing on analyzing different component aspects of the design

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • We have finished the analysis of our three proposed ideas

  • Wave / sea state data has been investigated; creation of a "wave simulation" is underway

  • We now have a much better understanding of our design constraints, after reviewing technical drawings our sponsor has provided us

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Continue research on sea state data and wave conditions; look into possible sensor packages - Derrick

  • Research possible braking solutions - Zhan

  • Decide on mechanical structure / materials to be used - Ky

  • Work on control algorithm design; research microcontrollers - Chris

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • We need to finalize our design, as lead times on materials can be very high (03/15/12, in person)

    • We have narrowed down a plan of action:

      • Using direct braking / manipulation of the antenna pendulum

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • We should build a prototype to better understand our design problem 

    • We are looking into getting our main design finalized enough to build a proper prototype

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

• • Attachment between pendulum assembly and the rest of the buoy

  • Mechanical control methods are still under investigation

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Sea state data

    • We have a few papers on the subject, but we need to look more at wave traveling speed to better judge our maximum expected wave slope

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $0 Spent

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Team roster has been filled out

  • We are still uploading team data, reports, and other information

• We need the webpage to be locked, as per our sponsor's request