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Burlington Department of Public Works

Burlington Department of Public Works. University of Vermont Senior Experience in Engineering Design. The Team. Kenn Austin – CS Matt Clark – ME Alex Estey – ME Yago Alanso Garcia – EE Jeff Frolik – Advisor Norm Baldwin – Assistant Director of BDPW. The Problem. Get the data

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Burlington Department of Public Works

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  1. Burlington Department of Public Works University of Vermont Senior Experience in Engineering Design

  2. The Team • Kenn Austin – CS • Matt Clark – ME • Alex Estey – ME • Yago Alanso Garcia – EE • Jeff Frolik – Advisor • Norm Baldwin – Assistant Director of BDPW

  3. The Problem • Get the data • Location (GPS) • Plow Engaged • Salt Spreading rate • Road Temperature • Communicate the data back to BDPW • Real time • Display the data in an easily readable format

  4. Existing Solution 1 • Tracks Location (GPS) • Able to take other data inputs • BDPW already uses Cirus spreader controls • Solutions exist for integrating other plow sensors • Drive-by Download (Wi-Fi) • Not real time • No continuing service charges • Scalable • Maintainable Long-term

  5. Tracking Communication

  6. Existing Solution 2 • Tracks Location (GPS) • Sends data over digital radio channel • Real-time • Service Charge to use radio network • Limited capabilities for integration with other sensors • Scalable

  7. Our Proposed Solution • Cirus Controls Logger collects data from sensors (GPS, road temp, salt spreading, plow) • Toughbook collects data from Cirus Logger • Data sent to BDPW by Toughbook via Verizon Wireless Broadband PC Card • Data collected at BDPW servers, displayed using ArcGIS for customer support / management +

  8. Why this Solution • Collects Required Data • Location • Sensors for Road temp, etc can be integrated via Cirus Logger • Real Time • Coverage for data transmission • Provides Display for Driver • Current Location, Covered Route, Proposed Route • Can endure rugged operating environment

  9. Disadvantages to Our Solution • Monthly service charge for wireless broadband service • High cost of Toughbook ~$5000 • Display larger than needed

  10. Questions? Contact Us! • E-mail: uvmbpwd@list.uvm.edu • Website: uvm.edu/~seed/2007-8/bdpw/

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