Project number
16072
Organization
MISOM Technologies
Academic year
2016-2017
The goal is to create a cost-efficient, high-precision, real-time kinematic GPS for mining. These systems consist of a base station and rover unit, both with the same components, which communicate with each other via radio modems. The base station is placed at a precise, professionally surveyed GPS location. It sends correction signals to the rover, which then calculates its own highly accurate GPS location.
In the design team’s system, the high-precision location of the rover is sent to an iPad via a Bluetooth low-energy module. The team designed a power system that provides power to the unit from within the case without outside assistance. The device can withstand the harsh conditions typically found in a mine.
The system interfaces with the sponsor’s existing data-storage application found on iPads placed in mining equipment. The system is accurate to within 15 centimeters up to range 4 kilometers between units.
In the design team’s system, the high-precision location of the rover is sent to an iPad via a Bluetooth low-energy module. The team designed a power system that provides power to the unit from within the case without outside assistance. The device can withstand the harsh conditions typically found in a mine.
The system interfaces with the sponsor’s existing data-storage application found on iPads placed in mining equipment. The system is accurate to within 15 centimeters up to range 4 kilometers between units.