November Mission Model Discussion: M04 - RAIN

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

At the Beginning of the Match: The Rain Cloud Model is secured to the mat with the cloud facing East and the yellow bar North so that the model can hold 8 dispersed Rain. The Rain may not be evenly distributed across the model.
Required for Scoring: At least one Rain comes out of the Rain Cloud
Conditions: NONE
Score: 20 points
Note from Oregon Head Referee Tom:  Scores at the end of the match if at least one Rain has come out of the Cloud. Note that the lightning bolt is part of the cloud model, knocking the lighting bolt off the cloud may be considered Field Damage and could score no points.

Real World Impact: Rain is an important part of the human water cycle. In areas with little water, rain makes an area able to produce food, and sustain life. When there is too much rain, it can also cause problems. In areas with periods of little rain and heavy rains, people have to balance both the benefits and the challenges of rain. Seasonal rains can add strain to water infrastructure. Seasonal droughts, or repeated droughts can cause a huge demand for water for the production of food and for other human uses. In some areas, the rain is critical for filling tributaries that feed rivers and many communities downstream.

Discussion: The Rain Cloud has presents more than the surface level of problems. The model while allowing a robot to pass underneath, does create a barrier for transit. Is the Rain Cloud model good for your team, or a challenge to overcome?