Project Title:Mars Lander Robot Recharger

Student Names: ItielAgramonte, Dean Gonzalez, Lucas Kratofil, Tyler Norkus,

James Whaley

Mentors/ Coordinator/ Sponsor:

Dr. Moore, Dr. Arora/Ivan Townsend, Michael Solomon

1. Project Title: Mars Lander Robot Recharger

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.”

3. What was accomplished the last two weeks on individual tasks- representative supporting data/ documents

The budget was “approved” by NASA. NASA decided to have us order parts through them, with them shipping to us. (Entire Team)

Purchase Orders have been placed and the first order has been received. (Entire Team)

Arm design completed. (Dean, Tyler, James)

Testing of the charge system for the ATRV-Jr. is being conducted. (Itiel, Luke)

Research into safety system for laboratory design and setup of the system has been started. (Itiel, Luke)

Conference calls with Van Townsend, per his request, to discuss ideas and presentations. (Entire Team)

4. Summary of problems encountered and actions taken (and by whom)

The team has not been able to reach out to Van since the start of the semester. Our final design can therefore not be approved. James has been attempting to reach him.

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.

6. Work planned for the next period and the person(s) responsible:

The team will meet with Van when possible. (Entire Team)

The team will continue research on electrical safety devices. (Itiel, Luke)

7. Open comments/suggestions (Please feel free to include your private comments):

Coordinator/ Instructor assessment report and corrective action