Peiyu Wang
Pronouns: he/him
Research Mentor(s): Kimberlee Kearfott
Co-Presenter:
Research Mentor School/College/Department: NERS/BME / Engineering
Presentation Date: April 20
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: Session 1 – 10am – 10:50am
Room: League Ballroom
Authors: Peiyu Wang, Marlee E Trager, Kimberlee J Kearfott
Presenter: 67
Abstract
Introduction: Uranium mining facilities and milling operations produce waste that are generally disposed of near the surface of the mine which poses dust dispersal and leaching of contaminants into the water. Others previously fell short on the effectiveness of finding radiation sources, which this specialized drone seeks to solve by alerting researchers to the location of the wastes in a cost-effective manner. Methods: A PX4 Hexacopter with a specific battery and radiation detector was ordered online, but the battery and detector needed its own holder to be integrated into the drone. Using SolidWorks, a 140mm by 55mm by 56mm hollow box with one side having a hinge was designed for the battery holder. Then, it was 3-D printed by a Ultimaker Cura 3-D printer using blue filament. The radiation detector holder has yet to be designed and implemented. Results: The battery is now consolidated into the drone to power it enough to have a flight time of fifteen minutes and working payload of roughly a kilogram. The payload is not only for the special battery and radiation detector, but also for its respectable holders. The battery weighs roughly 400 grams with the holder weighing approximately 110 grams, with a combined total of 510 grams. Conclusion: The printed holders allow for the integration of the battery and future radiation detector, which will permit the drone to fly and effectively map the many radiation sources to combat surface mining waste.
Engineering, Interdisciplinary
