Data Collection from a Sensor Network using a Quadcopter
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Authors
Kramer, Eric
Issue Date
2018-03-23
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Arduino , Drone , Wireless sensor networks (WSN) , ZigBee
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Abstract
The purpose of this project is to implement an automated data collection drone that fly’s to wireless sensor nodes and collects measurement data. This is intended for sensor networks that are placed too far apart to communicate wirelessly or need to operate on very low power in remote locations. An off the shelf quad copter was outfitted with an Arduino and a ZigBee for collecting data from nodes and storing the data on a micro SD card through openlog. The drone uses a GPS module with provided coordinates for navigation. Each node is constructed using an Arduino, a ZigBee and a temperature sensor.