SenseIt
Goal
To create a robust & flexible low power network of sensors that can start working immediately after deployment with no supervision. Any type of sensor can be used, resulting in a network that can be utilized for a wide variety of cases, from monitoring disaster-struck areas to ensuring safety in work sites. The data is collected by an on-location computer and then stored on a server from where it can be accessed by anyone in real time from anywhere in the world.Motivation
A network with these characteristics can provide the responsiveness that is crucial in many situations. Hardly any expertise is needed when setting it up: The devices can be placed by anyone on land or deployed from an aircraft. This can also make it a low-cost solution, especially if the first is chosen. There are then 3 ways of sending the readings to the server: GPRS, Satellite uplink or the internet. The first two allow for installation in remote areas with no internet connectivity and choosing between them is mainly a matter of deciding the cost/data flow trade-off. We used the third option as it allowed us to start work immediately (ie. we didn't have to order any new equipment), and also to keep cost at a minimum.Technology used
Team Member Roles
Callum Stewart:Guy Taylor:
Dimitris Karavias:
Samuel Giffard: