Energy Analysis Lab:
Graph 1: Energy Analysis graph of Trials 1 and 2 (Power vs. Time)
Current Findings:
The energy analysis lab showed the division that the marks were being counted correctly by the AEV and the data obtained was consistent, but the marks that were counted were 12 marks higher than expected every time it was run.
The tables from the Energy Analysis lab showed that the marks were consistently 12 marks off the desired amount of marks. The graphs of the runs show that the energy and runs of the AEV are consistent each time, the marks being “off” was not a fluke, it was consistent each run.
This will allow the division to prepare for the AEV to stop 12 marks further away from where the desired amount is, this information allows the team to use a time function for coding or taking into account that 12 marks will need to be subtracted from the desired amount if using a distance function for coding. Thus, making the AEV more marketable because the code will be more accurate and ensure the safety of the passengers.