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Project Description

Sensory devices require power to collect data. Roller coasters without onboard power are typically unable to host these sensors. The following design proposes to harvest energy to provide power onboard roller coasters using piezoelectric transducers. By harvesting the energy from mechanical vibrations, the transducers may power a peripheral device such as an accelerometer. A processor will then collect the data from the sensor while also governing power consumption. This data will be made available to the user through transmission.

Documentations

Listed below are the main documentations we used to construct our Senior Design Project

10 page Divide and Conquer Document

Project narrative description with a statement of motivation for the project, a discussion of the project goals and objectives, and a discussion of the function of the project.

SD1 Final Report

Our first final report that encompasses our design choices, ideas, and design schematics on how we will contruct our design.

8 Page Conference Paper

An 8 page conference paper used to give an insight on our project, for our engaging reviewer committee.

SD2 Final Report

Our last final report that encompasses our design choices, ideas, and design schematics on how we will contruct our design.

CDR Presentation

A presenation slide used to illustrate our progress and our engineering reguirements we will be showcasing.

Final Presentation

Our final presenation slide used to illustrate our progress and our engineering reguirements we will be showcasing.

Video Presentations

Senior Design Showcase

Within this video, we present our Senior Design Showcase. Along with our motivations and goals

Senior Design Final Demostration

Within this video, we showcase our Final Demostration in three different environments. Along with the engineering specifications that were met.

Senior Design Final Presentation

Within this video, we present our final PowerPoint Presentation. Along with how our project functions, the different features, and technologies used.

Meet the Team

Kristopher Walters

Kristopher Walters is currently a student at the University of Central Florida and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He recently finished an internship at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where he worked on the numerous coasters and attractions. Currently seeking employment at both amusement parks and aerospace companies.

Richard Klenotich II

Richard Klenotich II is currently a student at the University of Central Florida and will graduate with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Richard will be working full time for Leonardo DRS’s Electro Optics and Infrared Systems department as an Electrical Engineer I.

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez is a current student at the University of Central Florida studying for his bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. After graduation, Juan will be working for Fidelity Information Services (FIS) as a full time Software Engineer.

Nicholas Villalobos

Nicholas Villalobos is currently a student at the University of Central Florida and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Nicholas is currently seeking employment in Software Engineering.