seed project 2010 christopher abbott-koch lance nichols daniel sturnick

TRANSPORT BETWEEN HOUSE

AND PONDSeed Project 2010

Christopher Abbott-Koch

Lance Nichols

Daniel Sturnick

Our client Mr. Milson needs a safe and reliable means of transportation from his house to his pond. Due to a medical condition he is no longer able to access his pond under his own power. The pond is located roughly 300 feet in the linear direction and has a 200 foot vertical drop in elevation. There are obstacles such as wetland and rough terrain standing in the way as well.

200 ft

300 +/- 50 ft

Problem Broken Down

Tram/Hillside Lift

• Pros: Safe, versatile, large ROI• Cons: Cost, track will affect landscape, track will

need to go through/over rough terrain and wetlands

BullwheelPros: Very durable to seasons, fast means of

transportation, only affects landscape in a couple locations.

Cons: Cost, not the most energy efficient option, not as safe as other available options.

Self Powered Vehicle on Track Pros: Safe, energy efficient,

Cons: Strenuous, track will affect landscape, track will need to go around/through/over rough terrain and wetlands.

Issues

As of now we have not physically seen the landscape at Mr. Milson’s property.

If we go with a track design, we need to brainstorm ways of going around some terrain and over wetlands.

How can we implement one of these ideas without altering Mr. Milson’s landscape?

Questions???