Multi-nodal soil movement detection

Two critical challenges presented in this project:

1. Developing a CAN Bus solution for long-distance sensing with 80 sensor nodes posed significant challenges. One major challenge was ensuring reliable communication over extended distances, as signal integrity can degrade over longer cable runs. Additionally, managing many sensor nodes requires careful consideration of network load and data collision, necessitating robust algorithms to maintain data accuracy and prevent communication bottlenecks. We overcame these obstacles through innovative engineering and custom algorithm development, delivering a reliable and efficient sensing solution.

2. Another substantial challenge was the development of a 3D visualization system for the sensor positions. During physical installation, sensors could experience various rotations and kinks, which would affect their alignment and readings. To ensure the sensor data remained accurate and meaningful, we had to create sophisticated algorithms to compensate for these physical irregularities. This involved accounting for the sensors’ orientations and positions in the 3D space and adjusting the data accordingly. Overcoming these challenges required innovative engineering and thorough testing, resulting in a reliable and efficient sensing solution that provides accurate soil movement detection and real-time 3D visualization.