UCF Senior Design G2
2D LIDAR
Overview
A low-cost light radar (LIDAR) system has been developed in order to supply comparable features of higher priced alternatives. A LIDAR system is relevant for a variety of applications including topographic mapping and surface modeling. Of the many ways to implement such a system, our project will encompass the time-to-digital conversion (TDC) methodology. This design aims to provide precise range-finding and mapping at a price-point that is economically feasible for the general public. We intend to incorporate scanning functionality to our system that allows for a more natural mapping of environments. The challenges presented and solutions investigated are detailed within our paper. A variety of topics are considered from optical, power, and motor control to external communication and data visualization.
Members
Kourtney BosshardtKourtney is a senior studying Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida. She is currently a Supervisor at Starbucks and will begin her career in the engineering field as a Mapping Specialist for BHI Energy in West Palm Beach.
Keith HargettKeith is a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He has spent time designing engineering projects and has attended events alongside NASA researchers. Using a background of math and physics he plans to enter the field of microelectronics.
Jackson RitcheyJackson is a senior studying Computer Engineering at University of Central Florida. He has been working as an intern for 3 years at Tesseract Sensors where he has helped with development of a variety of different technologies. He plans to go into the field of software development when he graduates.
Aaron SmeenkAaron is a senior studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He has been working at Tesseract Sensors for four years. He is currently specializing in high-speed PCB designs.