Wonder Water Depth Sensor. the ANLC geekbots team 670 . Problem identification. People driving into washes Cars get stuck, and people drown. Innovative solution created by analyzing problem. Sources of information (please refer to research report page 2). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Problem identification- Cars getting stuck in flooding.
Wonder Water Depth Sensorthe ANLC geekbots team 670
Problem identification
People driving into washesCars get stuck, and people
drown.Innovative solution created by analyzing problem
Sources of information (please refer to research report page
2)Collaborated with three expertsDr. Rez, theoretical physicist on
the pulse ultrasonic sensor. Dr. Mushtag, Department of
Transportation on pressure transducers in washes One expert
collaborate via email:Mr. Kaminski, engineer on the theory of our
product as a practical solution. Websites and videos via Discovery
Education
Problem analysis Collaboration with three experts in the field
of water depth. Research on news articles of people who got stuck
driving through floodsOnly preventative measures found was stupid
motorist law and D.O.T. response teamData was not conclusive on the
number of deaths directly related to cars getting trapped in water
while driving over road.Review existing solutions No existing
solution for determining depth of water in road and potential
driving hazard warning system was found. Other systems which use
similar technology found in our depth sensor were:Back up camera
(for when in reverse)A thermal camera that sees animals at night A
GPS unit. Our team synthesized technology used for different
applications to make the Wonder Water Sensor which include the GPS
and pulse ultrasound sensor.
Team solution: A two part system
GPS indicator of flood zones using department of transportation
dataPulse ultra sonic senor detecting the depth of the
waterConnected to the car computer system
InnovationIn 2006, the National Weather Service reported 59
deaths in the United States due to flash floods, the third highest
in weather-related deaths, surpassed only by heat and tornadoes.
Fifty percent of flash flood fatalities occur when drivers try to
cross flooded washes.We have an early warning system for cars
It will save lives!
Implementation Retail cost would be approximately
$250GPS=$85Long range sensor=$150
SharingParents at PTOPhoenix Department of TransportationASU
Department of Theoretical PhysicsInternet Web page
(www.realityeducation.com/geekbots)Scottsdale Community College
robotics teamFord Factory Employee, Michigan
CreativityUsed Infomercial as product delivery We thought as
there was no existing solution, we would create one, Thus the
Wonder Water depth sensor was born!
Presentation effectivenessUmbrella hats to connect with
floodingSkit on our productPower Point
