Log 10/19/10

On 10/15 (after I posted my log) LB, who was at the actual oil spill site in the Gulf, let me look through the pictures she had from her trip. She allowed me to use some of the pictures for my blog. Yesterday I contacted a possible mentor. Today I am writing out my background information/summer research by hand.

Log 10/15/10

On 10/13 (after I posted my log) I met with DA. We talked about how far I am with the project and he helped me figure out what to do in the areas where I needed the most help. Since the meeting with DA I have edited my design brief to reflect the model and I have gotten further along on my background information/summer research. I have also started working on a mentor contact, but I haven't finished writing the email.

Log 10/13/10

I have started working on the background information. I am still working on alternative solutions. I also edited my calendar. Yesterday I emailed possible mentors.

Log 10/8/10

Today I worked on my alternative solutions on CAD. I also added my individual specs and limits. Other than that, not much else happened.

Specifications and Limitations (Individual)

Specifications

• Must stay inside of the tank 
• Must be able to stay on the surface of the water
• Must be free of any leaks
• Must be able to carry the weight of the oil-like substance
• Must have aesthetic appeal

Limitations

• Cannot exceed the size of the tank
• Cannot take too long to build (must be done before we start the actual testing)
• Total cost cannot exceed $100
• Power will be limited to what is available for the entire model

Log 10/7/10

I started drawing some of my alternative sloutions by hand, but realized they would look better using CAD so I've been working on the CAD drawings this week. I still have a lot to do: finish up my alternative solutions, start my rationale report and background info, and type up my summer research.

Log 10/1/10

Rationale reports were due today, but I'm still not caught up. I started working on my alternative solutions though, and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do. Not much else happend.