Saturday, September 6, 2014

Specifications and Limitations

Specifications:
The design must have a handrail connected to any stairs/ladders
            Limitations:
  • Does not impede any learning environment
  • Is small and inconspicuous, but still helpful
  • Wrapped in grip material
The design must have outlets in the cabin for microscope use
            Limitations:
  • Two per table
  • Covered when not in use
  • Switches to turn electricity on and off
The design must have designated areas to deploy research equipment (overboard)
            Limitations:
  • Area is chained off when not in use
  • Opening is roughly two feet wide, and eight inches into the post of the fence
The design must be comfortable for students
            Limitations:
  • The colors are all calming
  • Beiges and soft blues are used
  • Lots of lights in the cabin
  • Positive learning environment
  • Large tables for group learning
The design must be a classroom
            Limitations:
  • Large tables for group learning
  • Elongated, larger and raised wheelhouse
  • Access to the entire ship
The design must be seaworthy
            Limitations:
  • Equipment required
  • Passes all safety and Coast Guard inspections
The design must have all required safety features
            Limitations:
  • Thirty-six adult life vests
  • Ten children’s vests
  • One blow up raft
  • Two fire extinguishers
  • One fire blanket
  • One life preserver
The design must match the Sandy Hook scenery
            Limitations:
  • Natural patterns are used
  • Does not stand out amongst the scenery
The design must have ample storage
            Limitations:
  • Storage units under each seating area
  • Storage units in the closets of the berthing area
The design must seat 36 students/crew with two instructors at least
            Limitations:
  • Comfortable seating offered below deck in the cabin
  • An area surrounding the wheelhouse for seating
  • Deck can be used as seating during above deck lectures
  • Private crew quarters in the berthing area below deck
 The design must be easy to clean
            Limitations:
  • Naughyde stretch upholstery fabric used for seats
  • Trex composite wood used for the deck
  • Metal also used for the deck
  • Tile used in bathroom
  • Crew cleans before exiting boat and going back to class

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