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Technical Specifications
The table below depicts what our team believes to be a succinct summary of our goals
and requirements relating to our technical specifications:
Function
General
Specific
Acceptable
Observe measured
rainfall
Monitor changes in
volume from height
displacement
Changes as small as
1mm resolution
Observe measured
rainfall
Operate
independently
Have independent
power source
Accuracy
Built in calibration.
Robust
Low cost
Materials
Longevity
Data format
Data retrieval
On board microSD
with fat32 support
Status indicator
User interface
Data Logger
step_measurement in mm
5m
4
3
interval( range) 10
0m
0
0
0deg
4
range
300deg
rotaion in radians
This quick and easy test showed us that without any calibration or specificity in
potentiometer selection, we were able to record a maximum resolution of .294 mm and
a minimum resolution of .894 mm. These resolutions are both more accurate than
current analog rain gauge systems, but not quite where we want them to be. With
additional funding we can devote research into exploring and purchasing
potentiometers to meet our goals. It is very possible to purchase incredibly accurate
potentiometers that meet operating temperature, power consumption, and cost needs
All three data loggers found contain more than enough input and output channels,
contain real time clocks for data collection, and keep the product well under the $200
budget.
Timeline
Our team plans to split the project into two main parts: Research and development of
individual parts, and construction of the main assembly. It is estimated that the
development of individual parts will take be done between September 2014 through
November 2014. In this phase, we plan to get each part working on its own within the
parameters of the project and the technical specifications. December 2014 through April
2015 will be devoted to constructing and testing the main assembly. Adjustments will be
made as necessary and a final Gant chart may be provided.
Item
Significance
Budget
Potentiometer
Data recording
$200
Data Logger
$300
Power Source
$200
Unit Housing
<$100
Weatherproofing
Maintain functionality
<$100
Programming and
Calibration
$750
MISC
$350
Total
$2000
With this budget our group can provide an investor with the following: