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FLOW Assessment Systems Milestone Presentation May 7, 2002

FLOW Assessment Systems Milestone Presentation May 7, 2002. Philip Beddow Adam Franzen Marcus Diehl Garth Gillespie Rhoda K. Farris Elizabeth Lighthart http://www.cs.odu.edu/~cpi/cpi-s2002/flow/. Outline. Societal Issue, Background, and Need Proposed Solution

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FLOW Assessment Systems Milestone Presentation May 7, 2002

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  1. FLOW Assessment Systems Milestone PresentationMay 7, 2002 Philip Beddow Adam Franzen Marcus Diehl Garth Gillespie Rhoda K. Farris Elizabeth Lighthart http://www.cs.odu.edu/~cpi/cpi-s2002/flow/

  2. Outline Societal Issue, Background, and Need Proposed Solution Goal and Objectives Management Plan Staffing and Resources Plan Funding Plan Marketing Plan Evaluation Plan

  3. Societal Problem Continued population growth and finite water resources are leading to chronic fresh water shortages 3

  4. Increasing Population 4

  5. Water is Recycled 5 * USGS, http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclegraphic.html

  6. *http://www.epa.gov/seahome/groundwater/src/supply2.htm Earth’s Water Supply 326 quintillion gallons of water • 97% salt water • 2% in glaciers and ice caps • 1% usable fresh water 6

  7. *Data based on individual daily usage average of 74 gallons Consumption 7

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  9. Current Techniques • Mandates limiting water usage (i.e. New York) • Penalties • Difficult to enforce • 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act • Regulates all U.S. manufactured water fixtures: • Toilets to 1.6 gallons per flush • Urinals to 1 gallon per flush • Shower heads and faucets to 2.5 gallons/minute 9 Source: http://ec.chias.org

  10. Savings with Conservation Techniques 10 Source: http://ec.chias.org

  11. Goal Provide a means of educating homeowners about their water usage habitsand steps they can take to reduce the amount of water they are using 11

  12. Objectives • Increase awareness of excessive water usage byproviding effortless monitoring of consumptionpatterns • Provide data to water conservation agencies • Supply advice on methods of decreasing water usage • Follow advice, save money 12

  13. Projected Water Usage 13

  14. Our Aim 14

  15. SOLUTION 15

  16. FLOW Assessment System 16

  17. Product Goals • Introduce to market before stiffer mandates are imposed • Market to: • Homeowners • Government agencies • Water conservation groups • Provide a quality product at a reasonable cost 17

  18. Technical Approach • Three Components • Wireless Sensor • Central Storage Unit • User Interface 18

  19. Product Layout 19

  20. Wireless Sensor Located at each water source i.e. faucets, toilets, dishwashers Specially designed mini-hydroelectric turbine Monitors water flow Transmits data to Central Storage Unit 20

  21. Internal View of Wireless Sensor 21

  22. Central Storage Unit Collects data from all sensors Uses standard interface (USB) Stores and analyzes data Flash RAM, database(s) 22

  23. Internal View ofCentral Storage Unit 23

  24. User Interface • View data on various output devices • Stand alone touch screen, personal computer, PDA • Numerous formats to display data • Utilize existing software, i.e. Excel • Water and monetary savings displayed • Optional “Tips” data displayed 24

  25. Product Demonstration http://www.cs.odu.edu/~cpi/cpi-s2002/flow/ 25

  26. Project Phases • Three years divided into phases • Phase 0 – Initial Plan and Research • Phase I – Proof of Concept • Phase II – Detailed Design Specifications • Phase III - Production of FAS 26

  27. Proven management structure for Phase 0 27

  28. Phase 0 • Conduct Preliminary Research • January 2002 - May 2002 • Develop Phase I Plan • February 2002 • Deliver Feasibility Presentation • February 2002 - March 2002 • Deliver Milestone Presentation • March 2002 - April 2002 • Deliver Web Page Demonstration • April 2002 • Deliver Approval Presentation • April 2002 - May 2002 • Deliver SBIR Proposal • April 2002 - May 2002 28

  29. Phase I Staffing Plan • FAS project members continue current roles • Hire entry-level professionals • Software Developer • Engineer 29

  30. Phase I • Finalize Software Specifications • June 2002 • Build Prototype • June 2002 - September 2002 • Prototype Testing • September 2002 - November 2002 • Funding Demonstration • November 2002 - December 2002 30

  31. Staffing Plan for Phase I 31

  32. Phase I Personnel • Project Manager (1) • Financial Analyst (1*) • Contracts Manager (1*) • Software Developer (1) • Engineer (1) • Documentation Specialist (1*) * Part-time personnel 32

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  35. Includes BASIC stamp kit, stamp RF kit, electric generator, turbine, Plexiglas, PVC piping, water valve** TOTALS = Subtotal + G&A Total + Contracts 35

  36. Phase I Budget Summary • Total Phase I Budget: $69,995 • Personnel: $43,029 • Miscellaneous Resources: $6,650 • General and Administrative Costs: $19,872 • Internet Connection Fees: $444 36

  37. Phase I Evaluation Criteria • Scientific/technical merit and feasibility • Experience qualifications and facility • Effectiveness of proposed work plan • Commercial merit and feasibility 37

  38. Phase II • Final Management Plan • January 2003 – February 2003 • Software Development • February 2003 – February 2004 • Hardware Development • February 2003 – February 2004 • Installation and Testing • March 2004 – September 2004 • Shift to Production Phase • September 2004 – December 2004 38

  39. Phase III • Production Plan • January 2004 – July 2004 • Testing • January 2004 • Marketing Plan • January 2004 – June 2004 • Manual Documentation • January 2004 – June 2004 • Shift to Out-Years • June 2004 – July 2004 39

  40. Staffing Plan for Phases II and III 40

  41. Phases II and III Personnel • Project Manager (1) • Software Developer (1) • Engineer (1) • Financial Analyst (1*) • Contract Manager (1*) • Marketing Director (1*) • Documentation Specialist (1) • Lobbyist (1*) * Part-time personnel 41

  42. Contractual Aspects • Celestica • Support Phases II and III requirements • Software/hardware development and testing • Production of FAS • Alternate Contractors: • NASO Corporation • Support Phases II and III requirements • Lockwood Greene • Support Phase III requirements 42

  43. Resources/Budget • Three phases • Each phase tied to design review • Minimizes investor risk • Maximizes motivation to deliver 43

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  45. Includes BASIC stamp kit, stamp RF kit, electric generator, turbine, Plexiglas, PVC piping, water valve** TOTALS = Subtotal + G&A Total + Contracts 45

  46. * Total Actual Cost includes 40% overhead to cover all fringe benefits** Annual Salary used to compute hourly rate and monthly salary*** Part-time schedule 46

  47. * Service provided by Cavalier Telephone 47

  48. Budget Summary • Total budget: $999,581 • Phase I: $69,995 • Phase II: $600,000 • Phase III: $329,586 • Unit cost of FLOW Assessment System: $995 • May vary according to options purchased 48

  49. Funding Plan • NASA • $70,000 for Phase I • $600,000 for Phase II • Phase III funding dependent on success of Phases I and II • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 49

  50. Marketing Plan • Legislation • Government agencies • Initial focus on city and state • Conservation organizations • Housing contractors and homeowners • Initial target area: New York City and surrounding counties and boroughs 50

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