The operation specifications for the solar powered scare crow include scaring birds away from an area within a 360° horizontal radius of 5’. The operation in which is used to scare the birds is flexible; however it must not be disturbing to humans. This means that if the scaring mechanism is noise it must be a low enough or a high enough frequency such that a human cannot detect the noise. The device must be able to execute the scaring operate at a rate of one time per minute to scare birds away. The scaring mechanism must be humane so that no animals are harmed, only relocated so they are not perturbing humans. There must be some type of detection system to trigger the scaring mechanism. The device must be durable enough to withstand various weather conditions such that it is able to be left outside indefinitely. Conditions that it may encounter include hot weather, rain, wind, dust storms, and hail. Lastly the device must also provide its own power so the user does not have to recharge or plug in the device. This power supply must be generated by solar power.

Size Specifications

Size specifications for the solar powered scare crow are to have a completed product that is approximately the size of a 6” x 6” x 6” cube. These dimension specifications are somewhat flexible, but the final product must remain fairly small. The product must be light and easily located throughout different areas as the user pleases.

Cost Specifications

The cost specification for the solar powered scarecrow is $50 for the final product. This budget is taking into account mass production. The budget for development and testing there is $700. This $700 is to cover product testing, multiple different project components, and other development costs.