| Risk | Counter Plan |
| The previous GODS design may be too hard to be adapted for mammogram annotation | Analyze mammogram requirements and redesign and refactor the previous GODS to make it suitable for mammogram annotation. |
| Due to previous GODS development, we don't know how Dr. Hughes and Dr. Kopan estimate our productivity and want to get involved for current project development. | Fast delivery of GODS based on previous GODS specification. And provide quick prototype for Mammogram annotation. |
| Dr. Hughes has very busy schedule. We may not be able to meet frequently or setup the appointment promptly. | Make appointment early. We need more accurate schedule. |
| This project has many requirements, and we may not be able to handle some requirements. | List requirement with priority. Do highest priority task first. |
| We may not have algorithm to handle resolution preservation for certain area while lowering resolution surrounding. | Consult graphics expert such as Prof. Marc Pomplun |
| We may not have algorithm to convert annotated mammogram with CC view and MLO view to sketch | Consult Prof. Bolker for help |
| DICOM images are over 12MB. They maybe too big to handle efficiently with GODS given limited physical memory with Dr. Hughes' machine. | Cheng will use his Photobie to test how DICOM can be manipulated efficiently. |
| Development involves four developers. The management and code maintenance becomes complex. | We apply pair-programming and use source control to synchronize developers' work. |
| Haven't work with Dr. Hughes' OS platform. It is Win2K sp4. We don't know whether he already has .Net frameworm installed. | We need to check those before our first deployment. Use Cheng' Desktop running Win2k sp4 for same test first. |
| Developers availabilities are different, it may be too hard to do pair-programming at a same place. | Using DSL and AOL messaging or other online chat system to allow remote pair-programming. |
| Access database and GODS are separated. Dr. Hughes usually will switch from two application, which may lead to some mess up. | Trying to convince Dr. Hughes to use GODS as central system to handle all his job. |
| Some technique difficulties that are unexpected | Some developer will investigate some technique issues before the architecture design. |
| OLE Image too large to store in Access DB | Store Image to some directory and have reference in DB |