Our group started off by thinking of different ways that we could collect data and how that would impact how our device is built, such as a net of sensors or just a buoy that would sit out on the lake. Going off our general idea, we then had to figure out how to not only make our device float but also make sure none of the tech gets damaged. We also needed to conduct some research on our own pond to decide what data to collect using our device. Then, all that was left was to program.