Solution 3

Solution 2

Solution 1

Individual Structural Design Brief

• To create a skeletal structure that is capable of housing all electronics properly as well as be anchored securely to the site's bottom.

Structural Team Design Brief

• To create a structure that will float and be capable of housing as well as protecting all electrical equipment the buoy will hold.

Overall Team Design Brief

• Design a research buoy that will anchored and capable of transmitting all necessary information to a team of researchers.

Weekly Log December 18

Yesterday, Amy and I came up with two alternate solutions. Today, we drew them on CAD. We have also met with Amanda and Elizabeth to help them go over their specifications. This will help us to complete our overall group specification list. Next week, we will have to present to Mr. Alfonse and Ms. Mcdonald all of our new information. The new solution drawings have been printed and will hopefully be added to our blogs sometime soon. I plan on scanning the drawing I have done over the weekend. Also, tonight is winter ball! :]

Structural Specifications

• Must have proper buoyancy
• Materials must withstand water
• Must remain upright
• Must right itself when tipped
• Must house all electronics stably
• Must accommodate equipment necessities (wet vs dry)
• Must remain intact in inclement weather and tides
• Must not allow water to enter above a specified point
• Must be anchored securely in its location

*Purple font indicates specifications specific to myself

Weekly Log December 17

Today, I have set up my new blog. Because we have changed the way we are doing this project, it seems most logical to start fresh with a new blog, as to not confuse my old information with my new information. Yesterday, I sat down with Amy and we came up with our specifications for all of the structure and both our individual parts. We will wait until we have Amanda and Elizabeth's specifications before posting them on our blogs. Also yesterday, Amy and I came up with one alternate solution. In order to keep track of this new project, the four of us will be re-presenting our formal report of progress from the first marking period with all of our new information. This will ensure that we, as well as the instructors, are well aware of what this new project will entail. Today, I will work with Amy to think of other alternate solutions. I have also emailed the presedent of a foam buoy hull company (thanks to my mentor!) to see if they would be able to help us out with any spare parts.