The Potential Solution

THE POTENTIAL SOLUTION

As stated in the previous section, we chose unanimously to develop the wind turbine design idea. As a result, our project would therefore have to involve developing the design idea, building a model of the wind turbine base, and then testing it to ascertain its potential effectiveness. Consequently, we constructed a plan for how to solve the problem:

• Primarily we will need to research into wind turbines to gain knowledge on the environment, materials, and mathematics related to constructing a base. This needs to cover a wide variety of topics to enable us to consider all potential solutions • The next critical step is putting our heads together to create some initial ideas for the model of the wind turbine base, developing on the original idea given to us by our engineer. • We then need to develop our ideas for the design to make sure all possibilities and solutions are covered before we move into the next major task. • Following smoothly on to the more kinaesthetic side of this project where we will make a model of the wind turbine base during the three day residential visit to the University of Kent,in Canterbury. • We will then complete this model back at school where the need for facilities is not as great, so will allow us to work in more familiar territories. • This model will need to be tested to measure how well it fits the criteria set out at the start of the project. • We will then conclude after we evaluate the project and make any suggestions for further improvement if the model is to be used in future full-scale production.