Senior Design 05-06: Team 2
Duck Hunt
Ann Nieuwkoop - Chad Nyenhuis - Ashley Baker
Problem:
Schistosome cercarial dermatitis, more commonly known as 'swimmer's itch', is a skin reaction caused by a parasite. 'Swimmer's itch is a large problem in Northern Michigan Lakes. The Common Merganser duck serves as a host for these parasites that cause 'swimmer's itch.'
To learn more about 'swimmer's itch', please click the link at the bottom of the page.
Solution:
Our project is to design and produce a device to catch Common Merganser ducks. Once captured, the ducks will be treated to kill the parasites and released back into their natural environment. The treatment of the ducks will help control the problem of 'swimmer's itch' in Northern Michigan lakes in a way that is environmentally safe.
This project is in conjunction with SICon, L.L.C., a company focused on the control, education, and research of 'swimmer's itch. SICon, L.L.C. is owned and operated by Harvery D. Blankespoor, Ph.D. and Ron L. Reimink, M.A.
Pictures:
Preliminary Testing on Reed's Lake
FEA Analysis on Pulley and Electronics Housing
Documents:
Preliminary Project Feasibility Study
Links:
'Swimmer's Itch' - The Authorized Homepage