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Team 10 - SHERPA. Andrew Hoogendam Dave Moelker Anthony Boorsma Danny VanderSpek. Team 10. S H E R P A. S atellite -independent H andheld E lectronic R eturn P ath A ssistant. Problem. The majority of handheld navigation devices rely on GPS
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Team 10 - SHERPA Andrew Hoogendam Dave Moelker Anthony Boorsma Danny VanderSpek
Team 10 S H E R P A Satellite-independent Handheld Electronic Return Path Assistant
Problem • The majority of handheld navigation devices rely on GPS • GPS requires a clear signal from satellites • A dropped signal could mean that an individual becomes lost
Solution • Develop a handheld navigation device which can use, but does not require, a GPS signal to determine position Sensors Memory Accelerometer Processor GPS Receiver Gyroscope LCD UI
Design Norms • Transparency • Report critical information • Caring • Saves lives by helping lost individuals • Trust • Be reliable and accurate enough to be trusted
Major Hurdles • Algorithms to convert sensor readings to positions accurately • Reducing errors in sensor readings • Keep the current draw low to achieve the required battery life
Current Activities • Research • Developing a platform for data acquisition • Customer communication • Electronic component selection • PPFS