Proj. Manag.

Project Management

Gantt Chart

Project Objectives

High Priority Objectives

• LBNP chamber must maintain negative pressures (~25mmHg) for at least 10 minutes

• Device must work in supine position

• Device must be self generative

Second Priority Objectives

• Provides resistive and aerobic leg exercise

Other Constraints and Issues

• Design solutions should revolve around using the current prototype

• Leakage must be minimized to maintain negative pressure

• Better reinforced chamber to prevent buckling

WOW Design Solution

Ask what would their dream design solution would be like. You may not achieve this, but it is good to know what it would be like.

Risk Reduction Strategy

• Characterize the leakage rate from the current prototype and devise options to prevent pressure loss

• Compare substitute materials for better chamber reinforcement

Intermediate Milestones

1. Brian storm ideas and characterize current prototype

2. Conceptualize design solutions

3. Risk Reduction analysis on design concepts

4. Finalize design

5. Material acquisition

6. Assembly and Fabrication

7. Testing

8. Optimization