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Explore novel approaches to integrating sensory systems in light unmanned aircraft. Hardware and software components, testing procedures, timeline, and budget considerations outlined for EE 499 Spring 2006 project review.
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Novel Approaches to Sensory Systems in Light Unmanned Aircraft Ala Aldin Meriden Brennen Ryan Joseph Eaton Van Yadack Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Lumpp EE 499 Spring 2006 Design Review
Outline • Project components • Hardware • Software / Flow diagram • Testing • Timeline and Budget
Hardware Outline • Components • Power Diagram
Software • Silicon Labs IDE • KEIL Compiler • C Programming • Functional Blocks • Sensors • Sub-calculations • Main calculation • Data storage
Testing • What we have accomplished • Parts tested • Thermopiles (Horizon sensor) • Microcontroller • Why and how these parts were tested • Time spent testing parts • What was learned from testing • Further testing
Budget • Projected hardware costs/unit: • 25 units: $247.75 • 100 units: $174.31 • 1000 units: $155.90 • EE 499 total expenses: $258.66