Senior Design Team sdmay25-04 • Wireless Mesh Network for Pesticide Spray Monitoring and Mapping
Project Overview
The Wireless Mesh Network for Pesticide Spray Monitoring and Mapping project aims to address the global challenge of increasing food production by enhancing pesticide application efficiency. Leveraging ESP32 microcontrollers and interdigitated electrodes (IDEs), the team will design and implement a wireless mesh network capable of measuring and monitoring pesticide spray distribution across different levels of a crop canopy. This system will enable centralized data collection and storage for analysis, facilitating improved pesticide stewardship and application methods. By providing actionable insights into spray distribution, this innovative approach contributes to sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility.
Team Members
Henry Hingst
Group & Software Lead
Henry Hingst is a Computer Engineer from Center Point, Iowa. He has enjoyed his experiences in embedded software and networking from internships and classes, and has decided to pursue employment involving these post-graduation.
Ashley Falcon
Software Engineer
Ashley Falcon is an Electrical Engineer from West Des Moines, Iowa. She is pursuing an emphasis in communication systems and has experience in signal modulation design and troubleshooting. After Graduation, Ashley plans on working for the Army Corp of Engineers in Kansas City.
Drew Scheidler
Software Engineer
Drew Scheidler is a Computer Engineer and member of the Iowa Army National Guard from Muscatine, Iowa. He is pursuing computer software development and has experience in many code languages, interface design, and modular development practices. After Graduation, Drew plans on working in user interface/application development or as a Tech in the Army.
Hector Perez Prieto
Hardware Lead
Hector Perez Prieto is an Electrical Engineer and member of the Iowa Air National Guard from Sioux City, Iowa. He is pursuing an emphasis in power systems and has extensive experience in the field. After Graduation, Hector plans on working in power distribution and designing projects regarding power distribution.
Yok Quan Ong
Hardware Engineer
Yok Quan Ong is an Electrical Engineer from Malaysia. He is pursuing a sequence in semiconductor and has experience in power systems, control systems, and instrumentation through his internships. After Graduation, Yok plans on entering the semiconductor or circuit designing industry, focusing on designing electronics system, PCB designing and chip manufacturing.
Wesley Smith
Hardware Engineer
Wesley Smith is an Electrical Engineer and a member of the Iowa Army National Guard from Osage, Iowa. He is pursuing an emphasis in power systems and has extensive experience in the field. After Graduation, Wesley plans on working for ITC as a power distribution engineer.
Weekly Reports
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Lightning Talks
LT1 - Product ResearchLT2 - Problem and Users
LT3 - User Needs and Requirements
LT4 - Project Planning
LT5 - Detailed Design
LT6 - Design Check-In
LT7 - Prototyping
LT8 - Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Design Documents
Design Document Part 1 - IntroductionDesign Document Part 2 - Requirements
Design Document Part 3 - Project Plan
Design Document Part 4 - Design
Final Design Document