Dependable Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental and Structural Monitoring
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Major
Computer Engineering
Research Advisor
Sedigh, Sahra
Advisor's Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Funding Source
University Transportation Center
Abstract
The goal of this project is the application of wireless sensor networks to automatic monitoring of environmental or structural phenomena, with the aim of improving the dependability and efficiency of data collection and utilization. The system utilizes a network of autonomously powered nodes that communicate wirelessly. Low power consumption, low cost, ease of installation and maintenance, and robustness are key issues of concern. The system can be applied to a broad range of phenomena. The sample application of interest is a flood detection device for low-water bridges. The first prototype of this device has already been developed, and will be deployed by MoDOT in the immediate future. As part of the proposed undergraduate research experience, the device will be enhanced to allow for measurement of strain and vibration. Another proposed extension is networking multiple instances of the device to allow for monitoring of larger bridges.
Biography
Bill, a senior in computer engineering, is from Gower, MO, where he attended East Buchanan High School. He is the son of William B. and B. Ann Stallard and father to taken Nicole. For the past four years, he has served as the president of the UM--Rolla Academic Competition Organization, leading them to a national ranking in the 2005 season. Bill enjoys spending time with his family, and playing sports and video games. He plans to pursue a career in research and development in the computer industry.
Research Category
Research Proposals
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Presentation Date
12 Apr 2006, 9:00 am
Dependable Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental and Structural Monitoring
The goal of this project is the application of wireless sensor networks to automatic monitoring of environmental or structural phenomena, with the aim of improving the dependability and efficiency of data collection and utilization. The system utilizes a network of autonomously powered nodes that communicate wirelessly. Low power consumption, low cost, ease of installation and maintenance, and robustness are key issues of concern. The system can be applied to a broad range of phenomena. The sample application of interest is a flood detection device for low-water bridges. The first prototype of this device has already been developed, and will be deployed by MoDOT in the immediate future. As part of the proposed undergraduate research experience, the device will be enhanced to allow for measurement of strain and vibration. Another proposed extension is networking multiple instances of the device to allow for monitoring of larger bridges.
Comments
Joint project with John Koch