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T E A M : S O C R A T E S
J E S S E A L A S A B H I S H E K B H A R D W A J
Y E N T U
SID-NE
Soldier In Distress – Navigation and Emergency (Locator)
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
ABSTRACT | INTRODUCTION
� PURPOSE: • To design and produce a product that
utilizes an arduino and it’s capabilities.
• The functionality of the product must be able to be categorized in at least one of the business sectors within Thales: Defence, Space, Aerospace, Security, and/or ground transportation.
• The application of our product is geared towards the military but may be expanded and implemented elsewhere.
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OBJECTIVES | GOALS
• To develop an arduino based program that may be used for search and rescue.
• To innovate with simple, efficient, and cost effective design.
• Our product is to serve soldiers who have sustained injury and require assistance.
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
MATERIALS
• 3X4 LED display with shift register • Magnetometer/gyroscope/compass • Radio • FSR • GPS • Power supply
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
FUNCTIONS | METHODS
• Our innovation is a GPS based signifier that locates and relays location through radio frequency. Our equipment monitors the heart rate, location, and orientation of an individual. We utilize a pressure sensor to monitor the heart rate of the wearer; when the individual has a drastic spike or sudden stop in heart rate, the alpha equipment will be notified.
• The program uses 3x3 blue LEDs to dictate orientation/direction of person. Another row of 3x1 Red LEDs dictate elevation. By using the gyroscope/magnetometer, we’re able to locate the distance/orientation between two devices and transmits/receives signals. There’s a capacitive button that may be pressed by the wearer if they’re able to respond to the distress signal.
• By using Tx(transmitter) and Rx(Receiver) components, we’re able to send and receive signals to alert distresses (injury, death, etc).
• SID-NE is worn on the arm of the soldier. Our product transmits and receives information of each other’s location to other SID-NEs that are within it’s proximity. If the soldier requires medical attention, then SID-NE sends out a distress signal with the coordinates of the soldier’s location to the other SID-NEs. Once the information is received from the other SID-NE’s, the other wearers may press the capacitive button that’s imbedded in SID-NE to alert others that he/she will be the individual that will travel to the sent coordinate. The orientation and navigation is obtained through the basis of converting longitude and latitude coordinates obtained from the GPS to an XYZ coordinate plane. The program then takes the location of the wearer and the received coordinates, obtains a difference in position and directs the wearer to the distressed. The basis of the coordinate plane is the sign convention of the difference of positions. Referencing to the XY plane, if the obtained coordinates relative to the wearer has a positive difference in both the X and Y, then they’re in the 1st quadrant thus having the LEDs orient themselves to produce an arrow pointing towards the Northeast direction. In reference to the Z direction, the remaining 1x3 LEDs will dictate the difference in elevation. If the change in elevation is positive, then the distressed is at a higher elevation and the wearer must travel to higher ground to reach the distresser.
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
CONCLUSION | FUTURE INVESTMENTS
� Production Costs � Heart Rate Monitor (FRS) � LCD Display � Form Factor
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
Members & Contact Information
Jesse Alas: Computer Science B.S. [email protected] Abhishek Bhardwaj: Computer Engineering M.S. [email protected]
Yen Tu: Mechanical Engineering B.S. [email protected]
University of California, Irvine Thales Arduino Challenge
