After having multiple discussions and votes as a class, we were able to select the two most promising designs. There is a design for each of our Chlamy and Chorella strains. Because we have narrowed it down from four to two designs, our hardware teams have doubled, thus allowing us to be exponentially more productive.
Our science groups are testing for many unique aspects that may be present for the experiment. For instance, they are refrigerator testing the algae in order to see if the growth rate decreases. The reason why a decreased growth rate is desired is because it will allow the algae to live in a stasis while being transported to Florida while in a refrigerator. The stasis basically allows us to start the experiment while it is in space.
As mentioned before, the hardware groups have combined forces and are refining two exemplary designs. Much brainstorming is occurring while narrowing down the finer details.
The Software Group is diligently working on writing the main structure of the code that we will run on our controller board. They are working on modules that control the light cycle,agitation cycle, and the storing data.
The work is steadily moving forward for all groups and we hope to have a new update and new information next week.
Our science groups are testing for many unique aspects that may be present for the experiment. For instance, they are refrigerator testing the algae in order to see if the growth rate decreases. The reason why a decreased growth rate is desired is because it will allow the algae to live in a stasis while being transported to Florida while in a refrigerator. The stasis basically allows us to start the experiment while it is in space.
As mentioned before, the hardware groups have combined forces and are refining two exemplary designs. Much brainstorming is occurring while narrowing down the finer details.
The Software Group is diligently working on writing the main structure of the code that we will run on our controller board. They are working on modules that control the light cycle,agitation cycle, and the storing data.
The work is steadily moving forward for all groups and we hope to have a new update and new information next week.