EE - Real-Time GPS-Based Mapping of Test Resources

The objective is to develop a software interface for real-time tracking of test resources such as GPS-enabled software defined radios (SDR) and drones.  Presently, our research team uses these test resources for a variety of research experiments.  Each resource has capability to provide a GPS NMEA string identifying its location. This project aims to integrate the GPS information provided by each device so that it can be displayed in real-time on a map.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Pratt Lab
Why join this research group or lab?

The Pratt Research Group is involved in different Radio Frequency applications, such as radar, communications, and sensing, with research that spans from basic and fundamental research (theoretical) to applied research (lab and field experiments).

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Electrical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Interest in learning about GPS and mapping software. Experience with software development.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

The student will learn how to combine GPS data from multiple sensors to create an integrated graphical display. Additionally, the student will gain mastery of programming in a Linux/Ubuntu environment using Python or other suitable software. Finally, the student will implement socket-based communication and parsing of GPS NMEA strings to gather the needed GPS sensor data. 

Project start
Fall semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
Thomas Pratt
tpratt@nd.edu
Research Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Prof. T. Pratt
Email address of project director or principal investigator
tpratt@nd.edu
1 sp. | 3 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
Project categories
Electrical Engineering