WONDER WATER DEPTH SENSOR THE ANLC GEEKBOTS TEAM 670
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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION People driving into washes Cars get
stuck, and people drown. Innovative solution created by analyzing
problem
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION (PLEASE REFER TO RESEARCH REPORT PAGE 2)
Collaborated with three experts Dr. Rez, theoretical physicist on
the pulse ultrasonic sensor. Dr. Mushtag, Department of
Transportation on pressure transducers in washes One expert
collaborate via email: Mr. Kaminski, engineer on the theory of our
product as a practical solution. Websites and videos via Discovery
Education
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PROBLEM ANALYSIS Collaboration with three experts in the field
of water depth. Research on news articles of people who got stuck
driving through floods Only preventative measures found was stupid
motorist law and D.O.T. response team Data was not conclusive on
the number of deaths directly related to cars getting trapped in
water while driving over road.
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REVIEW EXISTING SOLUTIONS No existing solution for determining
depth of water in road and potential driving hazard warning system
was found. Other systems which use similar technology found in our
depth sensor were: Back up camera (for when in reverse) A thermal
camera that sees animals at night A GPS unit. Our team synthesized
technology used for different applications to make the Wonder Water
Sensor which include the GPS and pulse ultrasound sensor.
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TEAM SOLUTION: A TWO PART SYSTEM GPS indicator of flood zones
using department of transportation data Pulse ultra sonic senor
detecting the depth of the water Connected to the car computer
system
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INNOVATION In 2006, the National Weather Service reported 59
deaths in the United States due to flash floods, the third highest
in weather-related deaths, surpassed only by heat and tornadoes.
Fifty percent of flash flood fatalities occur when drivers try to
cross flooded washes. We have an early warning system for cars It
will save lives!
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IMPLEMENTATION Retail cost would be approximately $250 GPS=$85
Long range sensor=$150
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SHARING Parents at PTO Phoenix Department of Transportation ASU
Department of Theoretical Physics Internet Web page
(www.realityeducation.com/geekbots) Scottsdale Community College
robotics team Ford Factory Employee, Michigan
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CREATIVITY Used Infomercial as product delivery We thought as
there was no existing solution, we would create one, Thus the
Wonder Water depth sensor was born!
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PRESENTATION EFFECTIVENESS Umbrella hats to connect with
flooding Skit on our product Power Point