Title: Sarah Kolpin Kevin Wright Hani Bou Reslan
1Whale Blood Sampling Technique
- Sarah KolpinKevin WrightHani Bou Reslan
2Overview
- Problem statement
- Background information
- Design objectives criteria
- Product design specifications
- Product design
- Design alternative
- Conclusion future plans
3Problem Statement
Currently there is no device that allows field
researchers to extract blood samples from
free-ranging large cetaceans. Developing a tool
where blood can safely be taken from whales in
the wild would mark a breakthrough in current
technology and allow for subsequent studies to
focus on critical physiological indices necessary
for maintaining the general health of cetacean
populations.
4Background Information
- Obtaining blood
- Humpback whale anatomy
5Similar Field Work
6Objectives Criteria
- Capable of extracting 1 cc of blood
- Capable of penetrating 4 inches of skin
- Capable to be shot from crossbow
- Extracted blood should not mix with sea water
7Objectives Criteria
- Cheap to produce
- Should not harm whale
- Easy to retract
- Light weight
8Key PDS
- Shape cylindrical
- Size at most 12 inches
- Safety releases after extracting blood
- Accuracy hits vein (or artery) in tail fluke
9Product Design
- 8 inch needle
- Stopper
- Outer Cylinder
- Fins for stability
5. Penetrable material 6. Vacuum cylinder 7. Site
for retracting
10Design Alternative
- Penetrable material
- 10 inch needle
3. Cylinder 4. Vacuum
11Design Alternative (Cont.)
- Pressure sensitive chemicals
- Expandable balloon
12Design Alternative (Cont.)
13Design Alternative (Cont.)
14Conclusion
- The proposed design takes the key product
design specifications into consideration, and
fulfills needs of our client.
15Future Plans
- Build an operational prototype
- Design dart for use with smaller crossbow
- Test prototype