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Question 7

An automated testing facility uses an embedded control system to manage an experimental 3-lap hydrofoil drone speed trial. The closed-loop circuit is exactly 150 metres long, meaning a full trial consists of exactly 3 laps (total 450 metres).

The control system is linked to the following peripherals:

  • Electromagnetic docking platform (with contact and pressure sensors to verify the drone is docked and stationary)
  • Hydraulic launcher and starter siren
  • Emergency arrestor barrier and red strobe warning light
  • Laser break-beam sensor at the start/finish line timing gate
  • Digital master clock display

Create an algorithm to manage the control of this 450-metre (3-lap) speed trial using the peripherals listed.

Use a structured written description (or structured English) for your algorithm.

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Computational thinking Questions

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