Sample PDR Format

Project Scope

  • High level overview of what the purpose of this project is.

  • What problem is this addressing?

  • How does this system or component help the rover system?

  • Pictures, images, etc. are appreciated here


Success Factors

Relevant Competition Rules

  • Insert

 

Criteria

Constraints

Criteria

Constraints

 

 

 

 


Design Concepts

  • Pictures, sketches, low level CAD of design concepts

  • How would these systems work?

  • What are the risks associated with each individual design concept?


Design Proposal

  • If you only have one design concept, can merge with section above

  • What design concept do you want to move forward with?

    • Justify this decision by completing the following:

      • How could this design compare to established criteria and constraints? Is there risk associated with achieving any requirements?

      • How are identified design risks planned to be mitigated?

      • Very quick thoughts on what resources you may need to build and fabricate your design

  • What is your proposed project timeline?

    • Propose a CDR date