Design Constraints
The Basic Functions
1. Land on an Oobleck ocean without tipping over;
2. Float on the surface of the Oobleck without sinking;
3. Hold a payload (Master Lock body) of instruments safely inside;
4. Take off from the surface.
Critical Components
1. A frame to keep everything together;
2. A payload container to hold the payload;
3. A flotation system to keep the frame and payload afloat;
4. A take off system to be used when yanking the lander out.
The Test
Things to consider
1. Land on an Oobleck ocean without tipping over;
2. Float on the surface of the Oobleck without sinking;
3. Hold a payload (Master Lock body) of instruments safely inside;
4. Take off from the surface.
Critical Components
1. A frame to keep everything together;
2. A payload container to hold the payload;
3. A flotation system to keep the frame and payload afloat;
4. A take off system to be used when yanking the lander out.
The Test
- The lander will be dropped from a 6 ft height.
- The lander must stay afloat for 15 seconds, without sinking.
- The lander will be forcefully yanked by hand using the take off system.
- The take off system must be exposed and accessible after 15 seconds.
- The payload must be REMOVABLE and easily accessible!
Things to consider
- Shape: will you build a box, bowl, pyramid, cylinder, etc?
- Size and weight: are you going for big & heavy or small & light?
- Materials: which options are best from your selection?
- Wrapping: should you wrap the lander surface or cover it?
- Balance: how do you prevent the lander from tipping over?
- Attachments: where do you attach each part and how many places?