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*October 24, 2010*
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*{+}Solar Lovin' Weekly Update{+}*
Insulation Team
\- Constructed insulated box walls
\- Constructed lid for insulated box
\- Constructed frame for experimental test wall
\- Determined design for mounting the experimental wall
\- Communicated with local community in Nicaragua to determine that fiberglass is an insulation material of interest
Ithaca Ovens/Prop Rod Team
\- Came up with design for prop rods
\- Found the needed materials for prop rods and began construction
\- Decided on design for the small Ithaca oven, dimensions were finalized and schematic was drawn
\- Checked with Tim on the availability of materials and made preparations for the beginning of construction which is scheduled to start on Monday
Parabolic Team
\- {color:black}Conducted research to determine what best suits the design{color}
\- {color:black}Determined to use parabolic shape{color}
\- {color:black}Decided on a compound parabola{color}
\- {color:black}Decided on the focal length to be 1.5 meters{color}
\- {color:black}Flat metal sheet will be used as the material{color}
\- {color:black}No overlap in the pieces{color}
\- {color:black}Will use a ring frame for the apparatus{color} |