Rain Simulation Design

Initial Rain Simulation Design:
The initial rain simulation design included wax paper and cheese cloth and a surface of wire screening over the control containment bin. After discussion, we realized cheese cloth was subject to puddling and the cells of the wire screening were far too large for rain simulation. With this design the "rainfall" would be more like a stream of water on the soil slope.

New Design 1:
The first new proposed idea we really liked for rain simulation was a 3-D printed grid model. The grid would have holes so small that once water was poured it would act more like rain drops. An issue we found with this was time. As it is currently Week 2 our control testing needs to be started and the drafting of this grid would need to be completed as well as the actual printing of it. We are still considering creating this grid for use later on in the term or to keep as a prototype. Check back frequently as the design will be posted once complete!

New Design 2:
We decided we may not need a 3-D printed grid, but rather could use any durable material to create the rain simulator. Once a material is chosen it can be sized to fit over our containment area and holes can be drilled into it. We have ruled out wood and corrugated plastic as these are water absorbent. Our other options include non corrugated plastic and metal. After looking at Home Depot online we found a few materials that may be ideal, but would like to visit the store to see them in person and gather other miscellaneous tools we may need throughout the term.