Potential placement zones for frequency emitting devices
This morning we met once again with representatives of Science World to clarify a few key details of the project. We now have a firm grasp now of the problem and are ready to create a report. In this report we will outline the pros and cons of each potential solution in individual sections – with an additional section explaining which solution we recommend.
The team has set a due date for the report to be March 22nd. On this day we will forward the final copy to our clients at Science World.
Our Timeline is as follows:
– March 22nd: Submit formal report to client
– March 25th: Present poster and project to class
– March 26th-April 5th: Present findings to client in PowerPoint presentation
Each member of our team is responsible for making this happen. We have divided project responsibilities among us, so that each individual design can be given the attention it deserves.
While we have made a number of visits to the site, it does not seem that this project will require any hands-on work implementing the solution itself. We do believe, however, that our report will potentially lead to tangible changes in the management of Science World’s geodesic dome.
The installation of a frequency emitting device is one of our leading solutions; however, we were having trouble calculating where to place them on the structure. By utilizing a scale model of Science World from Trimble Sketchup, we can visually approximate where these devices need to be placed. It is important to note that the biggest threat caused by the birds lies out of sight at the top of the dome. As a result we must allocate our resources efficiently to ensure there are no blind spots in the northern hemisphere.
This project will be a success if our design is socially and economically feasible enough for Science World to implement it. We believe that we can accomplish this.
It’s great that you have set an internal deadline for the report. You’ve got 10 days to put a high-quality document together that will convince Science World that your ideas are worth their attention! Good to start the report even before you are finished your research because it is likely that the process of putting the document together will be somewhat iterative (research – writing – research – writing, etc).
This report is very important. Recall the old saying that “an hour doing research will save a 3 days in the lab”! Your report has potential to be very valuable to your client!
Stepping back from the details of the deliverable, can you compare your work on this project with the CIVL 201 project? Is this one more or less open-ended? How about the scoping? Was it easier or more difficult? What difference has having a client made? – no need to respond to these questions here. But you will benefit in the long run if you spend some time thinking through your answers to these questions.
THis is such a cool project!
Regards,
SN