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Wildland Fire Location Management System (Wflms), Robert G. Goldie, Jack A. Gallegos
Wildland Fire Location Management System (Wflms), Robert G. Goldie, Jack A. Gallegos
Electrical Engineering
Wildland firefighters work in complex, dangerous environments where effective communication is key to developing situational awareness. Currently, the only communication firefighters have is with Very High Frequency (VHF) 160 MHz band analog radios. While digital radio protocols could potentially allow location data and commands to be sent to field crews, the technology is primarily for voice communication. This project presents a new system that frees up voice channels and uses LoRa transceivers for robust communication. The system allows for emergency and location reports to be sent to a dispatcher via an airborne repeater. The entire system is software-defined, so it …
Global Positioning System, Vladimir Villalba
Global Positioning System, Vladimir Villalba
Electrical Engineering
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation network consisting of 24 satellites in orbit around the Earth. This satellite system provides the accurate position of an individual in all weather conditions at all times around the world. Individuals can use GPS receivers to locate where they are, pinpoint where they want to go with any form of transportation.
The senior project embarks in a path to understand the workings of the GPS satellite system. To accomplish this task, the concepts learned in Electrical Engineering will be implemented. This report encompasses the design process and steps taken in prototyping a …
Aircraft Data Collection System, Amy Kronsteiner, Danny Marx, Collin Heller, Nathaniel Garcia, Nicholas Riccobono, Scott Parks, Albert Liu
Aircraft Data Collection System, Amy Kronsteiner, Danny Marx, Collin Heller, Nathaniel Garcia, Nicholas Riccobono, Scott Parks, Albert Liu
Biomedical Engineering
This report outlines the design and building process for an interchangeable testing device that collects aircraft performance data. Included is the project objectives, system requirements, management plan, design concept development, design details, manufacturing procedures, and project verification test plans. The device is a wing-mounted Pitot-static system integrated with an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS).