1. Preliminary Design Review Group A3: HMS “Bloodhound” Matt Morris Matt Prygoski Jay Slaggert Fred Thwaites Dan Zibton Thursday February 21, 2008

2. Previous Week Action Item # 1 -Interface Electronics with Microcontroller -Communicate between devices and MiniMax in Lab -LCD, Infrared Sensor recognized -Electronic Compass, GPS in process

3. Previous Week Action Item # 2 - Analyze Wheel/Ground Interface -Constructed Test Sled -Determined μ s for different surfaces -Information to be used in 2 formal trade studies (motor selection & torque before slip)

4. Test Sled Rubber Wheel Quarters Added Weight Spring Scale

5. Coefficient of Static Friction.76.90.70 1.11.84

6. Current Status of Concept Casters CAD Mock-Up Boom with Infrared Sensors (PVC) Motors Driven Wheels

7. Current Status of Concept -Preliminary CAD Model -Key Features: - Rear Driven Wheels/Front Casters - Boom with Infrared Sensors - Electronic Compass/Wheel Encoders -Currently On Schedule -No Showstoppers

8. Next Week’s Action Items -Construct First Generation Prototype -Identify unforeseen design challenges -Display caster behavior -Select/Purchase Primary System Components - Based on Trade Study Results - Provide Updated Budget Estimate

9. Questions ??? Thank you