Weekly Report 1: 8/31-9/07
Current status of project:
The group collaborated with the client, Dr. Yin, and has committed to the project involving the creation of a device that adjusts itself to provide maximum shade. The device is essentially a portable, low-cost device that adjusts automatically to provide maximum shade in order to allow the users to enjoy the outdoors while preventing UV exposure.
Group members performed individual background research on UV exposure in general and on properties of materials that provide maximum protection from UV exposure. Group members had an initial meeting with the client, Dr. Yin, to discuss the details of the device. Design specifications were discussed. The group will meet semi-regularly with the client to ensure satisfaction.
The group had an additional meeting to discuss the necessary research for the first paper. We concluded the need for background information on UV exposure, current solutions (including advantages and disadvantages of each), need for our project, project scope, design specifications, a design schedule, team organizational information, and references. We have divided up the research in order to have more detailed information and progress on the project at a faster rate.
We have also created a webpage for our project.
Work planned for next week:
For next week, each group member will focus on her individual research tasks. Kelsey will continue to research background information on UV exposure, create a design schedule, research reasonable values for lifetime of the device, and update the website with new information. Shilpi will research current solutions and safety of specific materials/structures for the device. Molly will examine specifications related to reliability of the device (temperature resistance, water resistance, etc.). Our group will meet weekly to collaborate on ideas and share information. We will finalize and submit our project scope before the deadline (9/9/15).
Anything needed from client or TA or instructor to continue work:
Nothing at the moment.