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David Chaffee Kyle Rucker Michael Cook Delaun Smith Ashley Hihath Samuel Spence

David Chaffee Kyle Rucker Michael Cook Delaun Smith Ashley Hihath Samuel Spence Spencer Oldemeyer. Client: Kerri Vierling Advisors: Jay McCormick Tom Hess Mentor: Brandy Holmes. Overview Monitoring the use of tree habitats is important

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David Chaffee Kyle Rucker Michael Cook Delaun Smith Ashley Hihath Samuel Spence

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  1. David Chaffee Kyle Rucker Michael Cook Delaun Smith Ashley Hihath Samuel Spence Spencer Oldemeyer Client: Kerri Vierling Advisors: Jay McCormick Tom Hess Mentor: Brandy Holmes

  2. Overview • Monitoring the use of tree habitats is important • Presently, necessary tools used to remotely monitor these habitats during the fall/winter months do not exist • Development of a triggered-based cavity camera system will eliminate quiet periods where no animal activity occurs while facilitating data analysis

  3. Develop instrumentation to monitor the use of tree cavities by small animals during fall/winter months. • The ideal instrumentation would be a camera that: 1) takes pictures in low light conditions 2) is continually powered 3) can function during extreme weather conditions 4) has high image storage capabilities 5) is self-triggered by animal presence 6) does not disrupt the wildlife 7) is camouflaged from predators and humans Opportunity Statement

  4. Alternative Camera Placement

  5. Camera Type

  6. Microprocessor

  7. Sensors

  8. Battery

  9. Solar Panel Testing Testing carried out on EP roof from 11/13 – 11/16 5W rated panel

  10. Power System Flow • Power is generated at the solar panels • The charge controller converts this energy into the proper voltages and currents needed to charge the battery • The battery stores the electrical energy for use when the solar panels are unable to produce enough energy • The voltage converter changes the 12 VDC battery voltage to the 5 VDC voltage the microprocessor uses

  11. Charge Controller The CD Technology #35004. • Designed for high efficiency solar systems. • Prevents damage to the battery from overcharging • Provides exact voltages and currents needed to minimize battery degradation

  12. Battery The Sun Xtender PVX-420T • Designed specifically for solar applications. • Freeze resistant and Spill proof. • Can power the system for up to 12 days from a full charge.

  13. Voltage Converter The Linear Technology LT3751 DC-DC Converter • Can handle Charger Voltages of up to 24 Volts • Easily interfaces with the microcontroller to convert to the proper output voltage

  14. Energy and Power Needs • Average Power Usage Rate of 400 mW • Daily Total Energy of 1.509 x 105 Joules • Total Energy in Amp-Hours: 3.493 Ah

  15. Casing The casing shown has a diameter of 1.5 inches. The final dimensions of this device will depend on component size and layout.

  16. Recommended Design • Camera system will be placed inside the tree cavity • Battery camouflaged at the base of the tree • Solar panel mounted on the tree

  17. Cost Analysis

  18. Potential Problems • Solar panel • -not charging the battery during extended periods of bad weather • -debris accumulation • Overheating components • Disrupting animal habitat • - Heat • - IR • False positives/missed subjects • Weatherproofing

  19. Future Plans • By the end of this semester: • Complete solar panel experiments • IR distance sensor testing • Temperature modeling • Software outline • Image selection algorithm • Project Report by (12/11/09) • Next Semester: • Sensor Prototyping • Camera prototyping • PCB design • Software writing and testing • Manufacture camera casing • Integrate systems • Mounting configuration/installation • Finalize design

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