One of the design decisions that distinguishes our concept from other devices designed to collect atmospheric moisture is our choice of desiccant, a chemical compound that absorbs water from thin air. We use a metal-organic framework, MOF-801, which is the most effective water adsorber in low relative humidity (such as here, in Arizona). MOF-801 is […]
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What’s Causing the Water Shortage?
Arizona is in the middle of a severe drought, and the rest of the US is following. Many people are wondering why this drought is occurring across the US. This drought was caused by a combination of many factors including global warming, ignorance of water issues, and a lack of snow/rain in the desert. According […]
Meet the Team
Ira Ira is a ninth grader in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has previously competed in eCybermission three times and has lots of previous experience in STEM contests, including various NASA engineering challenges. He has knowledge and experience with programming, CAD, and Arduino prototyping. He also has lots of leadership experience, is active in his community, especially […]