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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}