Team 22 Aeroponic Growth Chamber Team: Daniel Wright – CprE/EE Chris Reeve – CprE Mohammed Rahim – EE Zach Davis – CprE Advisor/Client: Professor Tim Bigelow

Problem / Need A simple and affordable aeroponic plant growth chamber. Direct applications:  Study effects of sound on root growth and healing Other applications:  Study pest and disease effects on plants  High school educational purposes

System Block Diagram

Model

Requirements Functional  Completely controlled environment  Must be able to monitor environmental conditions  Must be controllable via a web interface Non-functional  Easy to use  Sturdy  Easy to maintain  Visually appealing user interface

User Interface  ASP.NET app to enable remote control of settings  Chamber environment will be monitored and periodic data will be stored in SQL database  Will enable on demand graphical display of various monitored data  Will be visually appealing and easy to use  Will be secure, allowing only administrator accounts to change any growth chamber settings

Schedule Project PlanDesignImplementTestTotal Chris Reeve Zachary Davis Mohammed Rahim Daniel Wright

Risks 1. Some of the existing components may not work Resolution:  Allot money for this purpose only  Find more sources for money 2. Exceeding the project budget Resolution:  Use wired server link rather than wireless  Build only one chamber instead of two

Cost ItemCost Sensors ($40 x 2)$80.00 Microcontroller ($20 x 2)$40.00 Microcontroller Board ($50 x 2)$ Chamber Parts ($50 x 2)$ Chemicals$50.00 Web Server$50.00 Total$ Labor ($20/hour)$13, Fictional Cost$14, Real Cost$420.00

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