Project Overview
What is Turtle Sense UCF?
The Turtle Sense Monitoring System (TSMS) is an all-inclusive sensing unit designed to monitor critical attributes of sea turtle nests. The unit’s design will aid research scientists in their conservation efforts and help thwart the threat of extinction facing the seven extant species of sea turtles around the world. Turtle Sense UCF has focused on creating a nest monitoring system that provides research scientists real time information on the health and condition of sea turtle eggs throughout their incubation period.
There are six key functional areas intrinsic to the nest monitoring system: thermal sensing, motion sensing, moisture/humidity detection, development of a web API and mobile application, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi broadcasting capabilities, and smart sensing alerts. The TSMS is an advanced sensing unit that can be customized for environmental monitoring projects around the world.
Our Team
Left to right: Katie Layne, Lamard Vertsuma, James Bryant, Daniel McLeod
Katie Layne
Katie is currently completing here Bachelor of Science in Photoic Science and Engineering. Following graduation, she will be moving to Kentucky to work as a Fiber-optic Design Engineer for General Cable.
Lamard Vertusma
Lamard is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. He plans to graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in August of 2017. He plans to pursue a working career in the computer engineering profession.
James Bryant
James is a Computer Engineering student focusing on software design & development. Upon graduation he will begin working as a software developer for Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington DC.
Daniel McLeod
Daniel is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. He plans to graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in August of 2017. He plans to pursue a working career in the electrical engineering profession.
