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Location: In a car (TBD)
Safety Precautions:
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Safety officer must audibly countdown before the test and ensure that everyone is paying attention
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The SO should inspect all test articles prior to initiating the vibration test
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If the AV tower falls out of the car, wait for the car to fully stop before allowing anyone to approach the test article
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Strict 80 foot keep-out zone from the vehicle must be established, which all test participants must obey. Members should ensure that no bystanders are present. The SO must ensure that no one is in the expected path of the vehicle regardless of distance from the test articles. Mark of the test area (such as with caution tape) or otherwise guard entrances from bystanders.
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Call MIT Police 617-253-1212 to report an emergency.
Goals:
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Evaluate whether external vibrations caused avionics equipment to prematurely power on within the tower
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Evaluate the reliability of a screw switch as the primary mechanism for turning on avionics components within the AV tower
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Validate the manufacturing and integration of our hardware components
Materials:
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Car
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Duct tape
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Medium-sized cardboard box
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Closed toed shoes
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Fully assembled AV Tower
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