ECE 480

Contact

Name	Email	Non-Tech. Role
Virginia Ayres	ayresv@egr.msu.edu	Facilitator
Jacob Scott	scottjac@msu.edu	Management
Thomas Gordon	gordon88@msu.edu	Web
Casey Davidson	david161@msu.edu	Document
Cody Knowles	knowlesc@msu.edu	Presentation

Biographies

Jacob Scott
User Interface / Processor Technology, General Management
Mr. Scott is responsible for defining the systems requirements for a user interface, the microcontroller, and the associated circuitry. He is responsible for taking the initial design requirements and selecting a range of components that are to be evaluated for possible use in this project. He will also assist with selecting the components for the final design. Mr. Scott's administrative role is that of team manager. It is his responsibility as team manager to coordinate meetings, facilitate communications with the facilitator, sponsor and team, and maintain the GANTT chart.

Casey Davidson
Air Distribution / Pressure Sensor Technology, Document Preparation
Mr. Davidson will assist in the design and building of the air distribution apparatus to be used in the barostat. It is also his responsibility to test this device for accuracy and correct possible errors. In addition, Mr. Davidson will utilize his background in control systems to select and test the pressure sensor to be utilized by the barostat system. Mr. Davidson's administrative role is that of documentation preparation. His responsibilities include the preparation and coordination of all written documents as well as all final editing of all document submitted. It is also his responsibility to organize and maintain the team documentation portfolio.

Thomas Gordon
User Interface / Processor Technology, Website Management
Mr. Gordon will utilize his prior knowledge of control systems to streamline the user interaction. He will be working with Mr. Scott to implement the barostat pressure system with the desired sensors. Also, with Mr. Scott, he will be responsible for coding the devices to communicate with one another. Mr. Gordon's administrative role is that of website management. He is responsible for the upkeep of the website so all interested parties may look at documents related to the design project. He will be responsible for any necessary troubleshooting of the user interface.

Cody Knowles
Air Distribution / Pressure Sensor Technology, Presentation Preparation
Mr. Knowles is responsible for designing and building the air distribution apparatus of the barostat with Mr. Davidson. This task includes selecting appropriate sensors, valves, and/or pumps that meet customer specifications and test their functionality as a system. In addition to this, his electromagnetics background may be utilized should the need for wireless components become necessary or electromagnetic compatibility issues arise. Mr. Knowles' administrative role is that of presentation preparation. This includes managing the preparation and execution of any material to be presented. The presented material will be coordinated via power point slides and prepared for using effective and engaging presentation techniques.