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Laboratory equipment accessories are difficult to identify

Similar accessories lack consistent numbering, so selecting and returning them depends on experience.

Research area: Space Science Outreach and Research TerminalsProblem identification → Design validation → Implementation

Three-step solution method

  1. Organize accessories by experimental task, purpose and configuration.
  2. Design a unified mapping between part numbers, storage locations and usage notes.
  3. Run setup and put-away drills with staff of varying familiarity.

Key Deliverables

  • Accessory identification standards
  • Storage plan
  • Mission Configuration Sheet

Verification Approach

Record wrong selections, missed counts and misplaced returns.

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