High-Level Project Summary
The concept is to build a small solar-powered device with high-resolution cameras capable of identifying insects based on their shape and sound. It is also extremely sensitive to movement and will transmit the exact coordinates of the insects. There will be a corresponding app that will use a traffic light system on the map to display the insect's exact location and real-time movement.
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Detailed Project Description
The idea is to create a small solar-powered device equipped with high-resolution cameras capable of identifying insects based on their shape and sound. It is also extremely sensitive to movement and will transmit the insects' exact coordinates. The transmitted data will be analyzed by a backend program and mapped to an existing insect database. The system will also be interfaced with local weather and agriculture agencies. There will be a corresponding app that will display the insect's exact and real-time location using a traffic light system on the map.
Space Agency Data
We will require available insect data from NASA's database. These will be useful in developing the insect's profile for proper matching.
Hackathon Journey
The journey was thrilling. We got to work next to each other. We learned about each other's strengths, which all contributed to the development of the project's concept. Thanks to our mentor, Dr. Bernard Ugalde, we also learned how to prepare our pitch. This project allowed us to better understand NASA's priorities and advocacy.
References
http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1187738/icode/
Personal Interview with Mr. Ahmed Al Balushi, October 2, 2021
https://www.nasa.gov/aero/bug_off.html
Tags
Insects, Bugs, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization, Graphs
Global Judging
This project has been submitted for consideration during the Judging process.