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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Skylar Kaminsky, U.R. - Learning how to take water samples
This week we are supposed to take water samples and test them for the amount of suspended solids they contain. Unfortunately this week I'll be heading up to Chicago for a S.T.E.M. seminar and will have to make this up at a later date. I have decided what my project shall be however. My project will be building a ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) with a GoPro attached to it. My hope is to be able to help other researchers with their projects and to try using it to survey the seagrass we did earlier.
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Nice job, Skylar. Now--how would you pose your engineering question (as opposed to a scientific question)? As an engineer, what are you trying to resolve? And--have a great time in Chicago!!--take lots of pics; we will expect a full report.
ReplyDeleteSkylar that is so great about you going to the S.T.E.M. seminar!! I'm hoping you have something to keep you warm. About your project, I am really excited to see your experiment transpire. Have you built motorized marine vehicles before? Will it be stationary or mobile? Will you be observing the footage after the attempt or during the attempt somehow via the internet? From this model, it looks like it will float. Do you think it would be helpful if it could propel through the water or stay in a stationary position?
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions, Valerie. Hopefully, Skylar will create an ROV that propels through the water.
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