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Fabrication of a Wireless Sensor Network for Extreme Environments

Fabrication of a Wireless Sensor Network for Extreme Environments. EE 496, Fall 2006 By: Faye Yuen. Project Overview. Design a network of autonomous motes to: Distinguish between water/ice Collect data on environmental factors to supplement any bio-signs found

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Fabrication of a Wireless Sensor Network for Extreme Environments

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  1. Fabrication of a Wireless Sensor Network for Extreme Environments EE 496, Fall 2006 By: Faye Yuen

  2. Project Overview • Design a network of autonomous motes to: • Distinguish between water/ice • Collect data on environmental factors to supplement any bio-signs found • Detect life in extreme environments • Contribute to Dr. Chris McKay’s research • Prepare the mote network for use in an upcoming expedition to Antarctica • Meet the goals of NASA

  3. Approach • Program motes to ensure functionality in temperature and humidity sensing (and being able to access that information from a computer) • Integrate solar cell modules to recharge battery power source • Add sensor to distinguish between water and ice

  4. Potential Problems • Software/Hardware incompatibilities • Unfamiliarity with programming code • Getting supplies • Making motes durable enough to withstand anticipated conditions in Antarctica • TIME MANAGEMENT!!

  5. Learning Outcomes • Improve programming skills • Gain more hands-on experience in a variety of applications (ex. networking, communications, power, sensors) • Work with client to meet their needs • Complete a large-scale project from beginning to end • Improve writing and documentation

  6. Deliverable Goals • Wireless network with temperature, humidity, and water/ice sensors • Renewable energy source (rechargeable batteries and solar modules) • Robust and durable motes • User-Friendly • Documentation

  7. Proposed Schedule • Gantt Chart

  8. Questions?

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