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“And Neutralise The Isotope Quickly Until Entirely Safe”
There has been another radio-isotope disaster on the remote planet of Gondwana! A heavy subterranean gas has leaked into the museum and threatens to destroy priceless antiques. The objective is to transfer a spherical object (a tennis ball) from a “start zone”, through an open “window” to a stationary position as close as possible to a defined elevated point.
“Ingeniously Save Lives And Not Destroy Hopes Or Property”
Severe quakes are dividing the Gondwannan crust and transport between the “Islands” being created is needed. Design & build a device which will transport itself and a deleicate object (light bulb) from one horizontal platform to another, placed as far away from each other as possible.
“Prevent Leaking Underground Gases Having Overly Lurid Effects”
Gondwana gains power by tapping subterranean gases. Quakes have caused pipelines to rupture and they are venting and need to be capped. The inhabitants want an automatic machine to pass over rough terrain and deal with the most severe leaks that are the most difficult to reach. Design & build a device which will place a circular disk (‘the plug’) on a defined target area.
“Retrieve Entire Scientific Crews, Utensils and Equipment”
Design & build a device that could recover a weighted container representing an expeditionary party and deliver it back to home base.
“Recycling and Energy Conservation of Yelm Compounds using Lightweight Equipment”
The Gondwannans are interested in sustainability. Design & build a device that combines speed and lift in order to make the recycling process work as efficiently as possible.
“Build A Land Levelling Device that will Refuel the Ozone Plasmatron”
The Gondwannans want to use a Plasmatron to produce Ozone – a by-product of the reaction. Design & build a device that will deliver fuel in the minimum time and remove the device to a safe location before detonation (and levelling of the terrain)
“Engineer for a Safe and Clandestine Ascent of inPrisoned Expatriates”
Design a device, which transports a payload representing personnel and equipment along a horizontal tunnel and up a vertical shaft to safety. The shaft had a centre “firemans” pole that could be climbed to effect a timed escape.
“Potential Energy Propulsion”
Using the energy of a falling mass to provide energy for a device to travel as far as possible up a track comprising of three inclined planes. The challenge was to design the most efficient device and associated infrastructure that stored and utilised the energy released by the falling mass.
“Safe Collection And Delivery”
Transport ‘citizens” safely across a crevice following a quake, to a significantly safer plain below. Two inclined planes with a gap between them represent the terrain and golf balls sitting on various height golf tees represent the citizen awaiting transportation.
“Autonomously Beautify Countryside”
Design a device to accurately and rapidly distribute seeds along the planet’s highways. Fields for seeding are defined by small fences and fragile trees lining the road are not to be damaged.