Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Currently ordering parts to begin preliminary risk reduction
Risk Reduction presentation to professors and peers
Accomplishments from Previous Week
First visit with Dr. Pawlicki
Met with technicians and watched a patient use the current system
Had two team meetings to discuss redesign of system post clinic visit
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Order foam samples and test various densities for radiation attenuation (Daniel)
Contact vendors for better fiberglass quotes (Sanil)
Begin valve sourcing for control system (Johnathan)
Continue to research material options for air pockets and how to design them (Kevin)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
New patient set up system will be used in CT Scan and Radiotherapy machines only - (3/14/19) In person
Existing mounting mechanism for current immobilization system (no need to immobilize for this design) - (3/14/19) 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)
More graphics in presentation to highlight different options for components - (3/14/19) In person
Research control system to find out if current brainstorm is the most effective - (3/14/19) In person
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Is it truly more comfortable? (presented old design) - (3/14/19) In person
Risks and Areas of Concern
Air pocket effectiveness in the new set up
Weight and footprint of new design and if it will be possible for one technician to use
Schedule
Gantt chart updated
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Nothing spent yet (Full $7800 remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Everything updated, will update team slide once quarter begins