Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.
Table of Contents

About

...

The project planning document should contains the following information:

  • Project Team Chart

    • Project DRI & Team

    • Interdependencies

    • Stakeholders

  • Problem Breakdown

    • Background

    • Needs statement

    • Major goals

    • Requirements/Regulations

  • Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off

Project Team Chart

...

Project DRI

Project Members

Subteam Lead & PM

Interdependencies & Stakeholders

@Name

Form-factor: @Name

Mtl’s/Mfr/Assem: @Name

Testing/Validation: @Name

Aspect: @Name

Lead: @Name

PM: @Name

Mechanical:

Aerobody: @Name

Hardware:

Light Boards: @Name

Firmware:

Lights Driver: @Name

Problem Breakdown

Background

...

example text: Headlights are one of the requirements listed by the American Solar Challenge (however not required for the World Solar Challenge). For MS XIV, the headlight unit will contain two types of lights: Daytime Running Lights (DRL’s) and Front Turn Indicators.

Needs Statement

...

i.e A need exists for a headlight unit that meets the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) and front turn signal regulations (ASC) while maintaining good vehicle aerodynamics, minimal energy consumption, and is aesthetically pleasing.

Major Goals

...

i.e

  1. Have complete and functional headlight unit

  2. Meets lighting regulations (ASC and WSC)

  3. Mechanically and electrically reliable & robust

  4. Minimally disruptive to vehicle aerodynamics

  5. Minimal power consumption

  6. Aesthetically pleasing

...

Requirements/Regulations

Steering Wheel Regulations

Image AddedImage Added

Horn Button Regulations

...

Image Added

Radio Push-to-talk Regulations

Image Added

Turn Signal and Headlight Control Reguations

No requirements listed regarding means for how turn signals and headlights are activated (i.e control stalk vs steering wheel)

Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off

...