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Y-1
Fishing line will be too brittle
to use for deep sea. We’re back to our first design for the weight release
system.
We want it to surface as close to
where we dropped it as possible. Instead of a drum full of diesel, a long thin
vertical balloon with fins should act as a torpedo to expedite its ascent.
On the top we should have a very
long, thin highly polished steel rod with an X-Labs flag on top to facilitate retrieval. An
alternative to the flag is a corner reflector.
For the first test in 150-200 feet
of water, we will use cable to retrieve it.
As soon as the weight release
system is tested successfully, we need to start on phase two, building the
payload.
Indica will research components
pressure limits.
Possibly use a small pressure
chamber for the first test to see when the components fail. This can be removed
later.
Components need to be tested in a
high-pressure environment.
We need to research chips designed
for deep-sea or space environments.
In the next week, we need to test
our plywood prototype.
Billie will research whether there
is a deep pool with a window on the Tampa Campus.
We won’t be able to test the
prototype in Coyt’s pool for two weeks.
Flyers
We need to start printing out
these new flyers
Everyone gets 14 color prints a
day. We need to work together to get
enough printed
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Content for Y1
Categories
Overview
Electronics
Weight release system /Delivery
system
Payload
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to Alex for approval before posting on the website.
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