9/29/10

I read this article, it is short sweet simple andto the point i hope others enjoy it too

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/40292/

9/15/10

AUVSI Meeting Day 2

Today will went more into depth on the subjects brought up on the previous days

• Quad Core mini computer
• Manta Video Camera (factory cam.) $250 ea.
• Tether will be Ethernet Cable
  
• Keep in Mind weight!
• Give Isabel mother board to take to John Harris
  
• Water tight casing in acrylic
• Lipo Batteries (connected in parallel)
• Hydrophones (3) will be reviewed in ''Reson'' Website
• Syntactic foam
• Find Charger
  
• Clear PVC
• Find Depth Gage

We also showed a video from Connect a Million Minds to motivate students as well as let them know what is going on in the really world.

9/14/10

AUVSI meeting:

Today the group that will take on the endeavor in participating in the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International competition will go further into depth about their knowledge on specific matters.

Topics to be discussed:

• Computer memory systems
  
• Viewing (camera) system Called the Manta
  
• Mechanical
• -Seabotics motors
• -Square frame (weight)
  
• may have tether
• Electrical
• -housing for electrical (PADT /Aluminum/ or/ Acrylic)
  
• -two battery packs (ABS contained)
  
• -Underwater Hydrophones form "Reson"
  
• Programming
• Places Being Visited UCSD and Seabotics

We also discussed about the dedication needed to be a part of this team because this is the first time we will be attacking this challenge. We will continue to do research as well as review the information given to us so we can study it on the way to San Diego.

9/10/10

For this past week I have not really done much robotics related beside planning the celebration for Oscar and Cindy. I have been vigorously studying for a mid-term this Saturday for our advanced math class. The test will be on our chapter three notes from one of the days that I was absent. Even thought the work is not hard there is much work to be done before we go back into class. I know that even if i do comprehend the material presented to me applying it into other problems may bring up some difficulties during a test.

The purpose of this math class is so that the more mathematically advanced students on campus have the opportunity to be in a fast pace learning environment. We will be learning half of the Algebra 2 math book in a period of 8 weeks, meeting once a week on Saturdays for about 5 hours. Myself, along with other fabulous math teachers and staff on campus, fought long and hard to make this class possible. There are many benefits both long and short for taking this class. One of the main reasons I personally advocated for this class was so that when the time comes for me to take the PSAT/SAT or ACT test my scores will improve, thus making me a more competitive candidate when applying for scholarships and to colleges. On the short term side, this allows me to receive credit for two math classes in the period of one year and will allow me to take calculus my senior year.

Every since I was in middles school I knew that I would be applying to Stanford University and since then I made that decision I have done everything in my power to better prepare myself for such a prestigious education. And one day I know that my dreams of walking down the aisle to receive my Masters Degree in mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering from Stanford University will become a reality sooner than I can imagine.