Rationale Report, Alternate Solution #3

Alternate Solution 3

Alternate Solution #3

This solution has its pros and cons like any other solution for the power systems of the vehicle.  In this solution where the vehicle will use treads as traction.  Also there will be only one motor to power both of the treads.  The motor will be attached to an axle that is connected to both treads.

The pros of this solution are that the vehicle uses treads that have a greater surface area that the wheels do so it will be easier for the vehicle to travel over sand. 

The cons of this solution are that the vehicle will only be able to travel in a straight line in the direction that we original point it.  Since both the treads will be moving at the same speed it won’t be able to turn.  This can be a problem when we are in dunes and we need to turn.

Ultimately, this solution has its pros and cons.  It has the treads to travel over the sand but it won’t be able to turn.

Is this solution useful?

            I believe solution will not work very well and will function as promised.  This solution satisfies all of our needs and also satisfies an appropriate level of performance. 

Is this solution usable?

            All these solutions use the same ergonomically friendly controller that anyone can pick up and use easily.  This solution can be used in good weather conditions when the battery is fully charged.

Is this solution producible?

            I think this solution is very producible if it has to be manufactured.  It would be very producible because all the pieces are already mass produced in factories and they are easily assembled. 

           

Is this solution profitable?

            I think that this solution is profitable because all sorts of people can use this vehicle to either have fun or scientists can use this for research.  Since, it is open to a wide range of people the product will be very profitable.