Date:11/19/2013
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Project Title:Mars Lander Robot Recharger StudentsNames: ItielAgramonte, Dean Gonzalez, Lucas Kratofil,
Tyler Norkus, James Whaley Mentors/ Coordinator/ Sponsor: Dr. Moore, Dr.
Arora/Ivan Townsend, Michael Solomon |
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1. Project Title: Mars Lander Robot Recharger |
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2. Project Objectives/tasks
Breakdown: As stated in an e-mail from our sponsor: “NASA has an existing Martian Lander with several technologies on the deck. The Lander will generate power via a hydrogen fuel cell. This power needs to be transferred to excavators on the surface to charge batteries aboard excavators.” |
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3. What was
accomplished the last two weeks on individual tasks- representative
supporting data/ documents The team presented at Midterm 1 and to the MEAC. (Entire Team) The budget was “approved” by NASA. NASA decided to have us order parts through them, with them shipping to us. The team has compiled the first required parts list. (Itiel, Luke) Arm design continued. (Dean, Tyler, James) Testing of circuit, to include various waveform generators and full wave rectifiers, with an emphasis on efficiency of transmission. (Itiel, Luke) Conference calls with Van Townsend, per his request, to discuss ideas and presentations. (Entire Team) |
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4. Summary of
problems encountered and actions taken (and by whom) There were not many problems encountered these past two weeks. The team is currently in communication with Ivan Townsend regarding questions which arise in design. (Entire Team) Faulty equipment in the senior design lab has consumed some extra time but has not affected the overall schedule.(Luke, Itiel) |
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5. Attached Gantt
chart modifications and analysis if project is behind schedule and summarize actions
planned to overcome the problems) We are not behind schedule, but attached is the Gantt chart for the team work, as well as the individual task breakdown. |
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6. Work planned for
the next period and the person(s) responsible: The team will continue working on arm design. (Dean, Tyler, James) The team will continue work on power transfer design. (Luke, Itiel) The team will begin work on the Final report and presentation. (Entire
Team) |
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7. Open
comments/suggestions (Please feel free to include your private comments): |
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Coordinator/
Instructor assessment report and corrective action |
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