Engineering Parameters and System Design

The video discusses the success of System 1B and the transition to System 2, focusing on scaling technology and improving plastic retention. It highlights the importance of long-term operability and cost reduction. The team conducts experiments and tinkering tests to refine designs. An update on COVID-19 preparations for remote work is provided. A brainstorming session is held to generate ideas for the retention system, emphasizing the intake mechanism's efficiency.

What was the primary goal of System 1B?

• To test the new software update

• To prove the technology strategy

• To reduce costs

• To increase team size

What are the two main engineering parameters focused on in System 2?

• Size and weight

• Speed and efficiency

• Cost and design

• Long-term operability and plastic retention

Why is retention considered more important than capturing in the system's design?

• Retention is easier to implement

• Capturing is not effective

• Retention allows systems to stay longer in the ocean

• Retention is cheaper

What is the main cost associated with getting plastic out of the ocean?

• Energy costs

• Material costs

• Vessel costs

• Labor costs

What is the purpose of the tinkering tests conducted in the experiments?

• To test the software

• To train new team members

• To play around with new ideas

• To finalize the system design

What is the significance of the geometrical trap in the experiments?

• It creates different footprints

• It speeds up the process

• It helps in capturing more plastic

• It reduces the system's weight

What was the main focus of the brainstorming session?

• Enhancing the retention system

• Reducing costs

• Developing a new software

• Improving team communication

What percentage of plastic is aimed to enter the detention area in the retention system?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the role of one-way valves in the retention system?

• To allow plastic to enter but not exit

• To improve visibility

• To increase speed

• To reduce noise

What is the expected outcome of the brainstorming session?

• To reduce project costs

• To train new team members

• To generate new ideas for the retention system

• To finalize the system design