Miniaturization of Hydraulophone - Phase 1 - Background Literature Review

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of a lead researcher and engineer. The task to be conducted is on the research and development of a miniaturized water-pipe organ musical instrument - a hydraulophone - and to apply the concept of High dynamic range (HDR) in audio devices. The position requires excellent attention to detail, well versed in CAD, very good eyesight, hands-on electronics (ie. soldering etc.), and advanced mathematics. Ideal candidate will be someone with familiarity in the field of electronics, mechanical design, and/or computer science. The project may include, but is not limited to: Designing parts using CAD software and CNC machine Assist in the development of hydraulophone electronics circuit Assist in the design and prototyping of miniature hydraulophone housing and assembly Conduct field testing of hydraulophone prototype Working with senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying literature and using existing tools to generate data. Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects. Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications and conference papers Reference paper: Mann, S., Janzen, R., & Post, M. (2006, October). Hydraulophone design considerations: Absement, displacement, and velocity-sensitive music keyboard in which each key is a water jet. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimedia (pp. 519-528). Miniaturize hydraulophone as a means to teach high school students and / or anyone interested in STEM as well as expand my knowledge on the science behind how novel musical instruments work. Phase 1: Background research Provide literature and prior art review (use reference paper to look for related paper and thesis for lit review) Understanding the operating principle of hydraulophone (theory + calculation) Deliverables : Deliverables : literature review presentation (20 minutes presentation to demonstrate your understanding of the hydraulophone operating principle and theory and one initial solution/design proposal ) Phase 2: Define the problem based on phase 1, define design objective for miniaturizing the hydraulophone (ie. what are the limitation on dimension, pressure, temperature, materials) based on fluid dynamics theory Perform simulation to justify the design objective Conduct market research (what is similar out in the market? who are the competitors?) Deliverables : presentation on list of objectives with simple simulation to justify feasibility and market research Phase 3: specify requirements & brainstorm, evaluate and choose solution Study and understand hydraulophone theory and equations to a high degree perform hydraulophone simulation and measurements Perform preliminary design of a miniaturized hydraulophone Deliverables : presentation of sketches and CAD model of proposed solution and alternatives Phase 4: develop and prototype solution Develop detailed CAD design(s) of the miniaturized hydraulophone Perform materials and component selection for the hydraulophone Ensure the miniaturized hydraulophone design is user friendly Deliverables : presentation of 3D CAD of the miniaturized hydraulophone and BOM Phase 5: test solutions Perform simulation and field tests of miniature hydraulophone prototype Validate performance of miniaturized hydraulophone Conduct alpha testing (remotely with the help of technician) and seek user feedback Deliverables : work with technicians (remotely) to build and test the miniature hydraulophone prototype and document the process Phase 6: communicate results Demonstrate to supervisors my results from the project Report on the advantages and disadvantages Deliverables : refine design if necessary and document the project in conference paper format and present results

Miniaturization of Hydraulophone - Phase 2 - Define Problem and Market Research

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of a lead researcher and engineer. The task to be conducted is on the research and development of a miniaturized water-pipe organ musical instrument - a hydraulophone - and to apply the concept of High dynamic range (HDR) in audio devices. The position requires excellent attention to detail, well versed in CAD, very good eyesight, hands-on electronics (ie. soldering etc.), and advanced mathematics. Ideal candidate will be someone with familiarity in the field of electronics, mechanical design, and/or computer science. The project may include, but is not limited to: Designing parts using CAD software and CNC machine Assist in the development of hydraulophone electronics circuit Assist in the design and prototyping of miniature hydraulophone housing and assembly Conduct field testing of hydraulophone prototype Working with senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying literature and using existing tools to generate data. Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects. Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications and conference papers Reference paper: Mann, S., Janzen, R., & Post, M. (2006, October). Hydraulophone design considerations: Absement, displacement, and velocity-sensitive music keyboard in which each key is a water jet. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimedia (pp. 519-528). Miniaturize hydraulophone as a means to teach high school students and / or anyone interested in STEM as well as expand my knowledge on the science behind how novel musical instruments work. Phase 1: Background research Provide literature and prior art review (use reference paper to look at related paper and thesis) Understanding the operating principle of hydraulophone (theory + calculation) Deliverables : literature review presentation (10 minutes presentation to demonstrate your understanding of the hydraulophone operating principle and theory) Phase 2: Define the problem based on phase 1, define design objective for miniaturizing the hydraulophone (ie. what are the limitation on dimension, pressure, temperature, materials) based on fluid dynamics theory Perform simulation to justify the design objective Conduct market research (what is similar out in the market? who are the competitors?) Deliverables : presentation on list of objectives with simple simulation to justify feasibility and market research Phase 3: specify requirements & brainstorm, evaluate and choose solution Study and understand hydraulophone theory and equations to a high degree perform hydraulophone simulation and measurements Perform preliminary design of a miniaturized hydraulophone Deliverables : presentation of sketches and CAD model of proposed solution and alternatives Phase 4: develop and prototype solution Develop detailed CAD design(s) of the miniaturized hydraulophone Perform materials and component selection for the hydraulophone Ensure the miniaturized hydraulophone design is user friendly Deliverables : presentation of 3D CAD of the miniaturized hydraulophone and BOM Phase 5: test solutions Perform simulation and field tests of miniature hydraulophone prototype Validate performance of miniaturized hydraulophone Conduct alpha testing (remotely with the help of technician) and seek user feedback Deliverables : work with technicians (remotely) to build and test the miniature hydraulophone prototype and document the process Phase 6: communicate results Demonstrate to supervisors my results from the project Report on the advantages and disadvantages Deliverables : refine design if necessary and document the project in conference paper format and present results

Miniaturization of Hydraulophone - Phase 3 - Preliminary design

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of a lead researcher and engineer. The task to be conducted is on the research and development of a miniaturized water-pipe organ musical instrument - a hydraulophone - and to apply the concept of High dynamic range (HDR) in audio devices. The position requires excellent attention to detail, well versed in CAD, very good eyesight, hands-on electronics (ie. soldering etc.), and advanced mathematics. Ideal candidate will be someone with familiarity in the field of electronics, mechanical design, and/or computer science. The project may include, but is not limited to: Designing parts using CAD software and CNC machine Assist in the development of hydraulophone electronics circuit Assist in the design and prototyping of miniature hydraulophone housing and assembly Conduct field testing of hydraulophone prototype Working with senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying literature and using existing tools to generate data. Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects. Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications and conference papers Reference paper: Mann, S., Janzen, R., & Post, M. (2006, October). Hydraulophone design considerations: Absement, displacement, and velocity-sensitive music keyboard in which each key is a water jet. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimedia (pp. 519-528). Miniaturize hydraulophone as a means to teach high school students and / or anyone interested in STEM as well as expand my knowledge on the science behind how novel musical instruments work. Phase 1: Background research Provide literature and prior art review (use reference paper to look at related paper and thesis) Understanding the operating principle of hydraulophone (theory + calculation) Deliverables : literature review presentation (10 minutes presentation to demonstrate your understanding of the hydraulophone operating principle and theory) Phase 2: Define the problem based on phase 1, define design objective for miniaturizing the hydraulophone (ie. what are the limitation on dimension, pressure, temperature, materials) based on fluid dynamics theory Perform simulation to justify the design objective Conduct market research (what is similar out in the market? who are the competitors?) Deliverables : presentation on list of objectives with simple simulation to justify feasibility and market research Phase 3: specify requirements & brainstorm, evaluate and choose solution Study and understand hydraulophone theory and equations to a high degree perform hydraulophone simulation and measurements Perform preliminary design of a miniaturized hydraulophone Deliverables : presentation of sketches and CAD model of proposed solution and alternatives Phase 4: develop and prototype solution Develop detailed CAD design(s) of the miniaturized hydraulophone Perform materials and component selection for the hydraulophone Ensure the miniaturized hydraulophone design is user friendly Deliverables : presentation of 3D CAD of the miniaturized hydraulophone and BOM Phase 5: test solutions Perform simulation and field tests of miniature hydraulophone prototype Validate performance of miniaturized hydraulophone Conduct alpha testing (remotely with the help of technician) and seek user feedback Deliverables : work with technicians (remotely) to build and test the miniature hydraulophone prototype and document the process Phase 6: communicate results Demonstrate to supervisors my results from the project Report on the advantages and disadvantages Deliverables : refine design if necessary and document the project in conference paper format and present results

Miniaturization of Hydraulophone - Phase 4 - Detailed Design and Prototyping

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of a lead researcher and engineer. The task to be conducted is on the research and development of a miniaturized water-pipe organ musical instrument - a hydraulophone - and to apply the concept of High dynamic range (HDR) in audio devices. The position requires excellent attention to detail, well versed in CAD, very good eyesight, hands-on electronics (ie. soldering etc.), and advanced mathematics. Ideal candidate will be someone with familiarity in the field of electronics, mechanical design, and/or computer science. The project may include, but is not limited to: Designing parts using CAD software and CNC machine Assist in the development of hydraulophone electronics circuit Assist in the design and prototyping of miniature hydraulophone housing and assembly Conduct field testing of hydraulophone prototype Working with senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying literature and using existing tools to generate data. Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects. Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications and conference papers Reference paper: Mann, S., Janzen, R., & Post, M. (2006, October). Hydraulophone design considerations: Absement, displacement, and velocity-sensitive music keyboard in which each key is a water jet. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimedia (pp. 519-528). Miniaturize hydraulophone as a means to teach high school students and / or anyone interested in STEM as well as expand my knowledge on the science behind how novel musical instruments work. Phase 1: Background research Provide literature and prior art review (use reference paper to look at related paper and thesis) Understanding the operating principle of hydraulophone (theory + calculation) Deliverables : literature review presentation (10 minutes presentation to demonstrate your understanding of the hydraulophone operating principle and theory) Phase 2: Define the problem based on phase 1, define design objective for miniaturizing the hydraulophone (ie. what are the limitation on dimension, pressure, temperature, materials) based on fluid dynamics theory Perform simulation to justify the design objective Conduct market research (what is similar out in the market? who are the competitors?) Deliverables : presentation on list of objectives with simple simulation to justify feasibility and market research Phase 3: specify requirements & brainstorm, evaluate and choose solution Study and understand hydraulophone theory and equations to a high degree perform hydraulophone simulation and measurements Perform preliminary design of a miniaturized hydraulophone Deliverables : presentation of sketches and CAD model of proposed solution and alternatives Phase 4: develop and prototype solution Develop detailed CAD design(s) of the miniaturized hydraulophone Perform materials and component selection for the hydraulophone Ensure the miniaturized hydraulophone design is user friendly Deliverables : presentation of 3D CAD of the miniaturized hydraulophone and BOM Phase 5: test solutions Perform simulation and field tests of miniature hydraulophone prototype Validate performance of miniaturized hydraulophone Conduct alpha testing (remotely with the help of technician) and seek user feedback Deliverables : work with technicians (remotely) to build and test the miniature hydraulophone prototype and document the process Phase 6: communicate results Demonstrate to supervisors my results from the project Report on the advantages and disadvantages Deliverables : refine design if necessary and document the project in conference paper format and present results

Miniaturization of Hydraulophone - Phase 5 - Testing

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of a lead researcher and engineer. The task to be conducted is on the research and development of a miniaturized water-pipe organ musical instrument - a hydraulophone - and to apply the concept of High dynamic range (HDR) in audio devices. The position requires excellent attention to detail, well versed in CAD, very good eyesight, hands-on electronics (ie. soldering etc.), and advanced mathematics. Ideal candidate will be someone with familiarity in the field of electronics, mechanical design, and/or computer science. The project may include, but is not limited to: Designing parts using CAD software and CNC machine Assist in the development of hydraulophone electronics circuit Assist in the design and prototyping of miniature hydraulophone housing and assembly Conduct field testing of hydraulophone prototype Working with senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying literature and using existing tools to generate data. Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects. Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications and conference papers Reference paper: Mann, S., Janzen, R., & Post, M. (2006, October). Hydraulophone design considerations: Absement, displacement, and velocity-sensitive music keyboard in which each key is a water jet. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM international conference on Multimedia (pp. 519-528). Miniaturize hydraulophone as a means to teach high school students and / or anyone interested in STEM as well as expand my knowledge on the science behind how novel musical instruments work. Phase 1: Background research Provide literature and prior art review (use reference paper to look at related paper and thesis) Understanding the operating principle of hydraulophone (theory + calculation) Deliverables : literature review presentation (10 minutes presentation to demonstrate your understanding of the hydraulophone operating principle and theory) Phase 2: Define the problem based on phase 1, define design objective for miniaturizing the hydraulophone (ie. what are the limitation on dimension, pressure, temperature, materials) based on fluid dynamics theory Perform simulation to justify the design objective Conduct market research (what is similar out in the market? who are the competitors?) Deliverables : presentation on list of objectives with simple simulation to justify feasibility and market research Phase 3: specify requirements & brainstorm, evaluate and choose solution Study and understand hydraulophone theory and equations to a high degree perform hydraulophone simulation and measurements Perform preliminary design of a miniaturized hydraulophone Deliverables : presentation of sketches and CAD model of proposed solution and alternatives Phase 4: develop and prototype solution Develop detailed CAD design(s) of the miniaturized hydraulophone Perform materials and component selection for the hydraulophone Ensure the miniaturized hydraulophone design is user friendly Deliverables : presentation of 3D CAD of the miniaturized hydraulophone and BOM Phase 5: test solutions Perform simulation and field tests of miniature hydraulophone prototype Validate performance of miniaturized hydraulophone Conduct alpha testing (remotely with the help of technician) and seek user feedback Deliverables : work with technicians (remotely) to build and test the miniature hydraulophone prototype and document the process Phase 6: communicate results Demonstrate to supervisors my results from the project Report on the advantages and disadvantages Deliverables : refine design if necessary and document the project in conference paper format and present results

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