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Smallpeice 2007
Thursday, 4th January
DOWN TO
EARTH
The
Egg Telescope Recovery
Project
NOTE
Anything resembling this
project is an imitation!!!
Can you recover the
Egg Telescope Satellite
and save the world?
The Egg-Telescope Mission
Urgent
The recovery of
data stored
aboard a
disabled satellite
may determine
the fate of
mankind.
Egg Telescope - Background
• Most of the matter
that is believed to
exist cannot be
accounted for
• This matter is termed
DARK MATTER
• Physicists are
searching the heavens
to detect it
Discovery Made
• The Egg Telescope was
designed to detect
DARK MATTER and has
spent 5 years scanning
for it with little
success
• Until yesterday, when…
• A massive asteroid was
detected within solar
orbit Heading to Earth.
Scrambled Egg
• Soon after the discovery,
the Egg telescope was hit
by a stream of charged
particles from a solar
flare.
• Sensors were not
affected, but…
• The communication
circuits to Earth were
damaged.
• Astronauts were unable to
repair the damage in orbit.
Danger
• The asteroid is known to
be heading roughly
towards earth.
• Precise data is needed to
determine if impact is
likely or not.
• Only THIS satellite is
positioned to determine
this information in time.
• Data is still being
recorded but cannot be
transmitted.
The Objective
• To retrieve the satellite
without further damage.
• Must bring the satellite down
in the shortest time possible.
• Need to use some means to
slow descent.
• Need an Inertial damper to
absorb any remaining energy.
• Need an Impact resistant
capsule.
Brief
Capsule must…
• Completely enclose the satellite in a
protective ‘shell’,
• ‘Shell-ter’ it from damage,
• Prevent ‘eggscape’ of nuclear waste should
the casing be damaged, therefore…
• Mustn’t be ‘scrambled’ by impact.
• If any radioactive waste ‘eggscapes’ – you will
be responsible for the mop-up operation.
(the ‘yolk’ will be on you!)
Briefing Outline
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You must organise your team efficiently.
Prepare an initial plan.
Submit a report to get more funding.
Construct and lab test a prototype.
Submit second report to get more funding.
Modify and field test the prototype.
Submit third report to get more funding.
Modify / perfect the recovery capsule.
Recover the satellite.
BUT you MUST meet deadlines in time and
remain within a financial budget!!!
Outside Agencies
• THE BANK – Your only legitimate source of funding
and investment. Negotiate for Cash, Credit or
Loans. There may be a premium to be paid for
outdated practices such as using paper money!!
• THE STORES – Your only legitimate source of
materials. Discounts may be available for bulkbuying. Certain services may attract a surcharge.
Be nice to the staff and they may be nice to you!!
• THE INSPECTORATE – Always monitoring your
progress in terms of quality, innovation, teamwork.
Have the ability to reward exceptional work with
enhanced funding. May also impose fines for sloppy
work or fraudulent practices.
How to Win
The most successful team will show:
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Excellent teamwork
An innovative approach
Well-documented Planning
Financial acumen
The ability to meet deadlines
An outstanding Presentation of their work
(at least as good as what this one is!)
How it Works
The Bank
Stores
Field Tests
Judging
Judging Criteria