prossateam arduino greenhouse project
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IntroductionIntroductionAs part as a group, the PROSSATeam is As part as a group, the PROSSATeam is introduced.introduced.
The greenhouse project represents a very The greenhouse project represents a very resourceful alternative, and continuously the resourceful alternative, and continuously the reasons are discussed.reasons are discussed.
The creation and development of this project is The creation and development of this project is explained in detail.explained in detail.
Finally, based on the experiment, future Finally, based on the experiment, future investigation and improvements are suggested. investigation and improvements are suggested.
PROSSATeamPROSSATeam
Getting to know Getting to know PROSSATeamPROSSATeam
Group of 6 students from Puerto RicoGroup of 6 students from Puerto Rico
Working on NASA Ames Research Center as Working on NASA Ames Research Center as internsinterns
Pioneer Program funded by the AGMUSPioneer Program funded by the AGMUS
7 week summer program7 week summer program
Students were selected based on a previous Students were selected based on a previous Saturday Academy Research programSaturday Academy Research program
PROSSATeam Members
Ángel AndinoÁngel Andino•From Carolina, Puerto Rico. From Carolina, Puerto Rico.
•First year as a college student in Computer First year as a college student in Computer Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana, Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico.
• As a hobby, he takes courses in robotics and As a hobby, he takes courses in robotics and work with programming, and developing tools in work with programming, and developing tools in python and java. python and java.
•He has already work in the development of: HTML He has already work in the development of: HTML websites, mobile applications for android (Mind websites, mobile applications for android (Mind Creeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), a Creeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), a platform named Clickers, databases, National Lab platform named Clickers, databases, National Lab Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools. Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools.
•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with: Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with: communication sensors, web site, data communication sensors, web site, data management, and plotting.management, and plotting.
PROSSATeam MembersKarina MartínezKarina Martínez
•From Arecibo, Puerto Rico. From Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Will be majoring in Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico.
•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, playing the guitar and robotics assembling. playing the guitar and robotics assembling.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the Astronomy division and her project worked in the Astronomy division and her project was was “How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude “How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude Determination and Control System to study the Determination and Control System to study the Lunar Weather” Lunar Weather” project. project.
•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the Software and Electronics of our project.the Software and Electronics of our project.
PROSSATeam MembersJosean ReyesJosean Reyes
•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico. From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Biology at the University of Will be majoring in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
•He enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing and He enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing and painting, as his hobbies.painting, as his hobbies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, he the AGMUS pre-college research program, he worked in the Engineering division and his project worked in the Engineering division and his project was was “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel Industry as a sustainable alternative for the Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin purification process”glycerin purification process” project. project.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the hardware designs and mechanical structure of the hardware designs and mechanical structure of our projects.our projects.
PROSSATeam Members
Melissa RiveraMelissa Rivera
•From Hatillo, Puerto Rico. From Hatillo, Puerto Rico.
•Will be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology at Will be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
•She enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as her She enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as her hobbies.hobbies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the astronomy division with the a worked in the astronomy division with the a Cubesat educational Video called “Cubesat educational Video called “Educating the Educating the PublicPublic”.”.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the documentation and hardware assembly.the documentation and hardware assembly.
PROSSATeam Members
Ademyr RiveraAdemyr Rivera
•From Bayamón, Puerto Rico. From Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico. Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.
•His hobbies are: listening to music, playing video His hobbies are: listening to music, playing video games and watching movies.games and watching movies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, he the AGMUS pre-college research program, he worked in the Computer Science division with the worked in the Computer Science division with the “Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7”“Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7” project.project.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the software and electronics parts of our projects.the software and electronics parts of our projects.
PROSSATeam MembersJemaris MartesJemaris Martes
•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico. From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
•Will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the Will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.
•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, traveling and painting.traveling and painting.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the Engineering division and her project worked in the Engineering division and her project was was “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel Industry as a sustainable alternative for the Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin purification process”glycerin purification process”
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the mechanical structure and assembly of our the mechanical structure and assembly of our projects, and her role also involves the informative projects, and her role also involves the informative presentations of the team.presentations of the team.
Project AssignmentProject Assignment
A Greenhouse project was assigned by our A Greenhouse project was assigned by our mentor, Dr. Sean Casey. mentor, Dr. Sean Casey.
The tasks were divided between each member The tasks were divided between each member of the team. of the team.
New hardware and software was created for New hardware and software was created for the project.the project.
Why a Greenhouse Why a Greenhouse Project?Project?A greenhouse can be a food developing A greenhouse can be a food developing
alternative.alternative.
Promotes agriculture.Promotes agriculture.
An educational project for students.An educational project for students.
While growing plants, we can develop a While growing plants, we can develop a potential space greenhouse system.potential space greenhouse system.
This project could be a food source for the ISS This project could be a food source for the ISS as well as for future space missions (Moon, as well as for future space missions (Moon, Mars, etc).Mars, etc).
Work Breakdown Work Breakdown StructureStructure
PROSSAT Arduino Greenhouse ProjectPROSSAT Arduino Greenhouse Project
Project Gantt ChartProject Gantt Chart
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)
• Arduino Mega Board 2560Arduino Mega Board 2560
• Raspberry piRaspberry pi
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)
• Sensors:Sensors: - Temperature (DS18B20) - Temperature (DS18B20) - Humidity (HH10D) - Humidity (HH10D)
- Gas (MQ-5) - Gas (MQ-5)
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)
• Sensors:Sensors:
- Camera and Micro SD Card- Camera and Micro SD Card
- Infrared sensor - Infrared sensor
- Speaker- Speaker
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)
•Water Injection:
- tank
- valves
- water hose
- minerals
• Acrylic Sheets
• Glue Sticks
• Cables
•Computers
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)
• Holders
• Housing (based on CubeSat design)
• Screws
• Plants
• Vinyl tubing
Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Software)(Software)
• Codes:
- sensors
• Arduino Software
• Internet (research)
- Temperature Sensor
- Humidity Sensor
- Gas Sensor
- Camera
Project Project DevelopmentDevelopment
MethodologyMethodology
ResearchResearch
Arduino knowledgeArduino knowledge
Programming tutorialsProgramming tutorials
Sensor LibrariesSensor Libraries
Space shop classesSpace shop classes
CAD softwareCAD software
Biology of plants - Biology of plants - ArugulaArugula
ResearchResearch: Plant : Plant selectionselection
ArugulaArugula
Fast growing plantFast growing plant
Harvesting: 35-40 daysHarvesting: 35-40 days
Grows best in cool weatherGrows best in cool weather
Days to germination: 7-10 daysDays to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 10 inchPlant height: 10 inch
It is popular in salad and sandwiches It is popular in salad and sandwiches selectionselection
Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware
Main Greenhouse Structure SkectMain Greenhouse Structure Skect
Arduino board holder Arduino board holder SketchSketch
Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware
sensors holder boardsensors holder board
Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware
Designing and creatingDesigning and creatingHardwareHardware
Humidity Sensor Holder Humidity Sensor Holder SketchSketch
Gas Sensor Holder SketchGas Sensor Holder Sketch
Project Connection Project Connection DiagramDiagram
Greenhouse assembleGreenhouse assemble
Water injection system Water injection system designdesign
Creating Creating SoftwareSoftware
Creating Creating SoftwareSoftware
Code exampleCode example
Software Software Data Data ExampleExample
Project Final PhaseProject Final Phase
Work experienceWork experience
Work experienceWork experience
Work in progressWork in progress
Future ApplicationsFuture ApplicationsOptimize the system Optimize the system
- Water injection system - Water injection system
-Add more data sensors-Add more data sensors
Create a self-suficient system by using a solar Create a self-suficient system by using a solar power supply.power supply.
Add system manipulation variables (heater, Add system manipulation variables (heater, fan, etc.).fan, etc.).
Add plant variety.Add plant variety.
Develop a next generation the system in order Develop a next generation the system in order for it to function in space.for it to function in space.
Resources and Resources and AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments
Space Shop, NASA Ames Research CenterSpace Shop, NASA Ames Research Center
Github Software, github.comGithub Software, github.com
SparkfunSparkfun
ArduLabArduLab
Web-wareWeb-wareGmailGmail – – [email protected]@gmail.com
Facebook PageFacebook Page – – https://www.facebook.com/pages/PROSSATeam/https://www.facebook.com/pages/PROSSATeam/
Twitter AccountTwitter Account – – https://twitter.com/PROSSATeamhttps://twitter.com/PROSSATeam
Slide Share PageSlide Share Page – – http://www.slideshare.net/PROSSATeamNASAhttp://www.slideshare.net/PROSSATeamNASA
Tumblr. BlogTumblr. Blog – – http://prossat.tumblr.comhttp://prossat.tumblr.com
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