Developing a Reinvestment System for Sustainable Initiatives in the Bellbird Biological Corridor CR19

With a focus on sustainability and fighting climate change, Sailcargo Inc. wants to support producers and environmental organizations local to the Bellbird Biological Corridor. To help them achieve this, we developed a structure and implementation plan for a sustainable reinvestment system. Using data collected from interviews, content analysis, and surveys, we designed a process in which funds donated by investors are placed into the reinvestment system to be dispersed in the form of small grants. The eligibility of these recipients is determined by a committee through a questionnaire. The committee will follow up on projects using indicators to determine their overall success. This plan will allow Sailcargo to successfully reach their goal within the Bellbird Biological Corridor

Car-Snow Clearing Drone

The purpose of this MQP was to research, design, analyze, and test a robotic device to remove snow and ice off of cars. Snow on cars is a hazard for many drivers across the world. Drones are widely used in society, including agricultural drones for spraying pesticides on crops. Lightweight, yet strong, carbon fiber was used in addition to 3-D printed parts. The flying and spraying components were each tested in addition to proving the concept with multiple FEA simulations on individual components. Computer vision was used to identify how much snow remained on the car and what areas were already sprayed. The primary focus of the project was to come up with a device to aid society and potentially sell to consumers