Mechanical Project Planning Document [Template]

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

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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

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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

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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

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i.e

Have complete and functional headlight unit
Meets lighting regulations (ASC and WSC)
Mechanically and electrically reliable & robust
Minimally disruptive to vehicle aerodynamics
Minimal power consumption
Aesthetically pleasing

Relevant Requirements/Regulations

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Project Planning Review and Design Kick-off

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