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Risk Reduction #1

Purpose:

- Verify test Set-up (winch, anchor, pulley, load cell) is adequate for future tests.
- Determine pull force of straight blade in wet sand

Figure 1. Test Set-up

Figure 2. Closer View of Test Set-up

Figure 3. Auger and Pulley Set-up

Figure 4. Front View of Test Sled 1 with Cut

Figure 5. Side View of Test Sled 1

Risk Reduction #2

Purpose:

Figure 5. Bottom View of Test Sled 2

Figure 6. Test Sled 2 Submerged

Figure 7. Polycarbonate blade

Risk Reduction #3

Purpose:

Test cable reel and feed system
Determine optimal thickness for inner Delrin piece to prevent cable from binding

Figure 8. Back View of Prototype Feed

Figure 9. View of Reel and Prototype Feed

Figure 9. Angled View of Test Sled 3

Risk Reduction #4

Purpose:

Figure 10. Side View of Test Sled 4

Figure 11. Back View of Test Sled 4

Figure 12. Test Sled 4 Submerged

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