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About
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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
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Project DRI | Project Members | Subteam Lead & PM | Interdependencies & Stakeholders |
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Form-factor: |
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Mtl’s/Mfr/Assem: @Name Testing/Validation: @Name Aspect: @Name | Lead: |
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PM: |
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Mechanical: Aerobody: SJ (Unlicensed) Thermoformed materials: @Name Hardware: Hardware Lead: Aashmika Mali |
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Array (for high-mounted brake light): Michael Shiozaki Business/Marketing/Visual Design: Steven Poung Firmware: Lights Driver: @Name |
Problem Breakdown
Background
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The American Solar Challenge requires all solar cars to be equipped with 7 types of lights:
Daytime Running Lights (DRL’s)
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Front Turn Indicators
Side Marker Turn Indicators
Rear Brake Lights
Rear Turn Indicators
High Mounted Center Brake Light
BPS Fault Indicator
Each of these lights have specified colours, brightness, locations, and viewing angles as per the regulations.
Needs Statement
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A need exists for
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lighting solutions which meet/exceed the specified regulations while maintaining good vehicle aerodynamics, minimal energy consumption, and
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good vehicle aesthetics.
Major Goals
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i.e
Have complete and functional
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lighting units
Meets lighting regulations (ASC, and possibly WSC)
Mechanically and electrically reliable & robust
Minimally disruptive to vehicle aerodynamics
Minimal power consumption
Aesthetically pleasing
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Requirements/Regulations
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ASC Lighting Regulations  |
ASC Reference Standards for Lighting |
ASC Visibility Requirements |
Hardware Requirements for Lights
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Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off
Link to slides:
References
Link to Electrical Page: MSXIV Daytime Running Lights Lights: MS 14