156B Week 8

Week 8 Progress Report

(2/19/2014 – 2/25/2014)

Team 1: Fluorescent Label Simulator

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

Accomplishments from Previous Week

· Filter mounts mostly fabricated

· Mostly complete LED Simulator

· Labview data acquisition interface mostly operational

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

Comment: Consider shielding for cables Action: Twisted pairs would be good in a future project
Comment: Noise measurements are important Action: Measure noise with both light source on AND light source off

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

· Comment: Show cross section through rod in testbed Action: Cross section will be implemented in report

· Comment: Photodiode transimpedance amplifier circuit should avoid clipping Action: Use 200K ohm resistor

· Comment: Show quantitative results for Krylon spray paint emissivity. Action: Emissivity researched via Infrared Services Incorporated. E = 0.97

· Comment: Light proof box using non-reflective tape (electrical tape) Action: Use electrical tape at light gaps instead of RTV.

· Comment: Include Executive Summary in report Action: Executive Summary will be incorporated.

Risks and Areas of Concern

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

· Essential testbed construction by 2/27

· Non-crucial testbed construction by 3/5

· Testing from 2/27 to 3/6

· Final documentation from 2/25 to 3/11

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

Progress on Report and Webpage

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