Project Objectives
Concisely list and prioritize the project objectives and constraints
High Priority Objectives
Develop an Automated Spray System
Develop an Expedited Method for Measuring Paint Thickness
Both Wet and Dry
Second Priority Objectives
Develop an Automated System That Will Spray Compound Surfaces
Develop an Automated System That Will Scale Up to Full Nacelles
Other Constraints and Issues
Limited to a 3' x 5' Spray Booth
Paint Highly Toxic and Caustic in Liquid Form
Paint is a 3 Part Epoxy
Layer Painted Needs to be .0013" Thick
WOW Design Solution
Full 6 Axis Machine That Will Paint Complex Contours of a Nacelle to a Very Accurate and Predictable Thickness
Or a System That Will Scale Up to That
Risk Reduction Strategy
List areas of risk and strategy that will be used to eliminate risk really in the design process.
Software Programing and Control
Numbers of DOF's in System
Rapid/Precise Measurement of Dry Paint
Delivering a Consistent and Known Amount of Paint to Coupon
Intermediate Milestones
Identifying meaningful intermediate milestones is a critical for effective project management. Together with your sponsor identify such milestones, and specify specific performance requirements you aim to meet at each milestone.