156B Week 5

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

- Awaiting shipment for main components of system
- Still exploring design solutions for automization.
- Begun coding for automization
- Finishing design (CAD) for Dome structure

Accomplishments from Previous Week

- Completed large purchase of main components.
- Programming.
- Testing of automization - pressure differences in system.
- CAD design of dome structure.
- Heavy research into material options for dome structure and adhesives.

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

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

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

- Investigate pressure transducers vs. pressure gauges (4/24) -We ordered a couple pressure transducers to experiment with.
- TA asked us to check with sponsor regarding expectations of design solution (4/26) -Conducted phone conversation with sponsor on 4/29.
- Improve Weekly Progress Report (4/24)
- TA recommended pursuing one design solution at full strength, instead of working on two simultaneously (4/26).
- Dome Redesign: top and middle piece thickness reduction, manifold size reduction, corners filleted (4/26).

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

- Certain adhesives might contain trace metals and should be investigated before finalizing design solutions (4/25)

Risks and Areas of Concern

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)