Preliminary Research and Documentation
Collaborators: Hendrik Hagala
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Project video link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dvsyv3r6vtxshbe/Float%20Platforms.m4a?dl=0
Problem
Constant water level rise and population growth is creating demand for a new land. Since about 71% of the Earth’s surface is water-covered then we need to find smart solutions to bring human life to the oceans.
Solution
The idea is to create floating platforms that can be moved around and connected / disconnected from each other to build bigger floating areas. Every platform has a special purpose, for example it can be a store, a park, a playground, etc and all of these elements can be combined together to build something bigger, for example an island with a tennis court, a big field to grow food, a park with a football court, which all together could grow into a village or a town. Below you can see an example of platform’s types and layout options:
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License Requirement
Open Source: Can be used for private or commercial projects
Software: GNU General Public License (GNU GPL V3) here
Non-Software: Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) here
Project Areas
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3D Renderings
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CAD Design
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Hardware Design
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3D Printing
Project’s Requirements
Stages and deadlines
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Preliminary Product Design Complete |
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Prototype Evaluation Complete |
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Product Presentation |
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Project plan should cover the following:
- stages / milestones of a project (not all stages are brought out in a table above)
- activities or tasks in each phase
- task start and end dates
- interdependencies between tasks
Also:
- skills needed
- responsibilities of each team member (identify as many as you can).
Preliminary product design should cover the following:
- production components, raw material
- system block diagram (This diagram specifies each electronic function and how all of the functional components interconnect).
- preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM)
- production cost estimation
- performance
- features
- development feasibility
- manufacturability
Goals
Develop the technology to manufacture different types of floating platforms in a cost effective way.
Transition the developmental results to Ocean Builders team for implementation.
Product’s requirements
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10h424xO9wAPNNW0srglNxJRRtYpU20R4RgHiOuqESME/edit?usp=sharing
(Will remove URL before publishing)
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Main dimensions |
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Shape of the surface |
Rectangular or hexagon |
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Surface measurements |
9 m2 - 100 m2 |
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Draft |
Brought out below for each type of the platform separately |
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Freeboard |
5 m or more |
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Freeboard adjustment |
Can be regulated (how much) |
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Main features |
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Lifespan |
100 years or more |
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Construction materials |
Used only environmental friendly materials |
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Unsinkable |
Yes |
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Fireproof |
Yes |
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Strength |
Rigid enough so it won't deform because of waves |
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Stability |
Stable in 5m waves. Define stable! |
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Mooring system |
Yes |
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Flood risk defence (see a video here) |
requirement or description |
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Connection system |
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Can be connected to each other from all sides |
Yes |
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Connection mechanism |
This is your own choice |
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Seamless connections |
Connections between platforms are seamless (no gaps nor big level differences) so it's safe and convenient for people to cross |
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Safety borders |
Platfrom's sides that are facing water are secured so it's safe for people to be near the edges |
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Infrastructure connection between platforms |
Platform's infrastructure can be connected to another platform's infrastructure from: |
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1 side |
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2 sides |
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3 sides |
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4 sides |
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Systems that can be connected are: |
Water |
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Electricity |
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Sewerage |
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Drainage |
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Engine |
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Type of engine |
Electrical |
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Source of energy |
Solar panels and battery |
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There are 2 potential options for an engine location: |
1) Platform has its own engine and power source |
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2) Transport platform. Platform is moved around by a transport platform. |
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Navigation |
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Steering |
Forward |
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Backwards |
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Left/right |
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Visual fiducial system |
It can read April Tags |
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Autonomy |
It can see vessels that are on a collision course |
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It can move out of the way when it sees something is on a collision course |
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It can be programmed to avoid two dimensional areas on a map |
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It uses AI to identify what objects are in the water (scuba divers, boats, swimmers, kayaks, paddleboards, obstructions in the water like a log/coconut/other things that would damage the the platform) |
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Monitoring |
Platform's locations can be monitored on the map |
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Platforms' infrastructure condition and status can be monitored |
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Remote controlling |
Platform's location can be remotely controlled |
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Connecting / disconnecting platforms can be done remotely |
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Connecting / disconnecting platforms infrastructure can be done remotely |
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Security |
Remote controlling cannot be hacked. |
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Type of platforms |
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Light Construction Platform |
Suitable for smaller buildings like one story houses for restaurants, shops |
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Load capacity |
1000 kg / m2 |
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Maximum building height for a 10 m x 10 m platform |
5 m |
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Infrastructure |
Water |
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Sewerage |
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Electricity |
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Drainage |
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Cost of production |
Up to 500 USD/m2 |
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Platforms for Landscaping |
Suitable for trees, bushes, fields |
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Load capacity |
3000 kg / m2. |
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Ground thickness (gravel, sand, soil) |
5 m |
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Maximum building height for a 10 m x 10 m platform |
12 m . |
Collaboration instructions
It’s up to each team how to break down the project into stages & milestones but it should include at least stages that are brought out in the Project Requirements chapter.
It’s also necessary to open an account in Trello, to manage your project. Please create at least 3 columns that are as follows:
1) To do
2) Doing
3) Done
And give access to your team lead and Ocean Builders manager as well, so that your team lead can keep track of your progress, comment on Trello cards and also have weekly team meetings. Below you can find their contacts:
Team lead:
Name: <text>
Email: <text>
Ocean Builders manager:
Name: <text>
Email: <text>
This project is being developed as an open-source project with the following licensing:
- Software: GPL-3.0 - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html
- Hardware, Design & other Intellectual Property: CC-BY-SA-4.0 - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/