Disaster-Preparedness - Revision history

Craigje at 20:36, 15 May 2015

2015-05-15T20:36:33Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:36, 15 May 2015
Line 42:		Line 42:

	====Resources====		====Resources====
	* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_switch wikipedia]]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_switch wikipedia]
	* [[http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Button useful code]]		* [http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Button useful code]

	===Piezo Element===		===Piezo Element===
Line 73:		Line 73:

	====Resources====		====Resources====
	* [[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10293 product page]]		* [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10293 product page]
	* [[http://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Knock arduino tutorial]]		* [http://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Knock arduino tutorial]
	* [[https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Flex/p37e.pdf ~~technical~~ datasheet]]		* [https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Sensors/Flex/p37e.pdf datasheet]
	* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezo_element wikipedia]]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezo_element wikipedia]


Line 159:		Line 159:

	====Resources====		====Resources====
	[[http://www.instructables.com/id/Photocell-tutorial/?ALLSTEPS thorough tutorial]]		[http://www.instructables.com/id/Photocell-tutorial/?ALLSTEPS thorough tutorial]

	==Housing==		==Housing==
Line 175:		Line 175:

	===Power===		===Power===
	* We used [[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9835 this battery pack]] along with 4 new alkaline batteries to provide power to the Galileo.		* We used [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9835 this battery pack] along with 4 new alkaline batteries to provide power to the Galileo.

	==Code==		==Code==
Line 222:		Line 222:
	* occur due to movement in tectonic plates		* occur due to movement in tectonic plates
	* only seconds of notice, 5-10 seconds		* only seconds of notice, 5-10 seconds
	* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_wave p waves]] are much faster than [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-wave s waves]] and the actual waves that cause the earthquake.		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_wave p waves] are much faster than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-wave s waves] and the actual waves that cause the earthquake.
	** earthquakes travel at about the same speed as data networks		** earthquakes travel at about the same speed as data networks
	* can be measured by motion (on surface or underground) and pressure (underground)		* can be measured by motion (on surface or underground) and pressure (underground)
Line 232:		Line 232:
	===Resources===		===Resources===

	[http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake2.htm ~~Intro~~]		* [http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake2.htm intro]
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismic_wave wave types]
	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismic_wave ~~Wave Types~~]

	==Tsunami==		==Tsunami==
	[[File:Tsunami.jpg\|thumb\|center\|alt=This is a photo.\|Possible methods to predict and measure tsunamis.]]		[File:Tsunami.jpg\|thumb\|center\|alt=This is a photo.\|Possible methods to predict and measure tsunamis.]

	* in the deep sea pressure sensors are used to measure the relatively small sea-level change (in centimeters)		* in the deep sea pressure sensors are used to measure the relatively small sea-level change (in centimeters)

Craigje: /* Resources */

2015-05-15T20:34:39Z

Resources

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:34, 15 May 2015
Line 232:		Line 232:
	===Resources===		===Resources===

	[[http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake2.htm ~~introduction]~~]		[http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake2.htm Intro]

	[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismic_wave ~~wave types]~~]		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismic_wave Wave Types]

	==Tsunami==		==Tsunami==

Ghcrows13: /* Code */

2014-06-08T09:13:36Z

Code

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:13, 8 June 2014
Line 190:		Line 190:
	* outputting values		* outputting values
	* automatically distinguishing analog/digital pins		* automatically distinguishing analog/digital pins


	===Details===		===Details===
Line 197:		Line 198:
	* read values - each sensor is read separately		* read values - each sensor is read separately
	* output values - construct string for output, then output to SD or serial		* output values - construct string for output, then output to SD or serial


	Sensors		Sensors
Line 203:		Line 205:
	* relatively short delay between reads due to accelerometer wait times		* relatively short delay between reads due to accelerometer wait times
	* each sensor is handled individually with clearly documented code		* each sensor is handled individually with clearly documented code


	Output		Output

Ghcrows13: /* Housing */

2014-06-08T09:12:45Z

Housing

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:12, 8 June 2014
Line 167:		Line 167:
	* waterproof		* waterproof
	* no support for external wires		* no support for external wires


	===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===		===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===

Ghcrows13: /* Case */

2014-06-08T09:12:34Z

Case

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:12, 8 June 2014
Line 165:		Line 165:
	* We used a preexisting solution.		* We used a preexisting solution.
	* It was able to fit our Galileo, the prototype board fitted on top of two springs, and the battery pack.		* It was able to fit our Galileo, the prototype board fitted on top of two springs, and the battery pack.
	* ~~Waterproof case without~~ support for external wires.		* waterproof
			* no support for external wires

	===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===		===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===

Ghcrows13: /* Housing */

2014-06-08T09:11:41Z

Housing

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:11, 8 June 2014
Line 166:		Line 166:
	* It was able to fit our Galileo, the prototype board fitted on top of two springs, and the battery pack.		* It was able to fit our Galileo, the prototype board fitted on top of two springs, and the battery pack.
	* Waterproof case without support for external wires.		* Waterproof case without support for external wires.


	===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===		===Amplifying Motion via Resonate Frequency===

Ghcrows13: /* Details */

2014-06-08T09:02:04Z

Details

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:02, 8 June 2014
Line 192:		Line 192:
	General layout		General layout
	* declare variables		* declare variables
	* setup - erase files, output headers, and set pin modes		* setup - open serial, erase files, output headers, and set pin modes
	* read values - each sensor is read separately		* read values - each sensor is read separately
	* output values - construct string for output, then output to SD or serial		* output values - construct string for output, then output to SD or serial

Ghcrows13 at 09:01, 8 June 2014

2014-06-08T09:01:25Z

@@ Line 159: / Line 159: @@
 ====Resources====
 ==Housing==
 ===Case===
-===Resonate Frequency===
+* We used a preexisting solution.
 ===Power===
 ==Code==
 =Research=

Ghcrows13: /* Laser / Photoresistor */

2014-06-07T02:56:22Z

Laser / Photoresistor

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:56, 7 June 2014
Line 135:		Line 135:

	====Code Sample====		====Code Sample====
	~~Using existing libraries,~~
	<pre>		<pre>
	const int laserPin = 5;		const int laserPin = 5;
Line 160:		Line 159:

	====Resources====		====Resources====
	* [[http://ardadv.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-just-jump-to-left-part-i.html tutorial (with wiring / code examples)]]
	* [[https://www.virtuabotix.com/product/virtuabotix-axis-accelerometer/ manufacturer documentation]]
	* [[https://virtuabotix-virtuabotixllc.netdna-ssl.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Accelerometer_1S1A.zip libraries and example code]]
	* [[http://www.amazon.com/Virtuabotix-MMA7361-Three-Accelerometer-Module/dp/B0066XLWDE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0QEKC3Y04919EHR4AJTG product]]
	* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerometer wikipedia]]

	==Housing==		==Housing==

Ghcrows13 at 02:54, 7 June 2014

2014-06-07T02:54:01Z

@@ Line 122: / Line 122: @@
+}
 </pre>
 ====Resources====