PROSSATeam Greenhouse Project

By: PROSSATeamBy: PROSSATeamprossat.nasa@gmail.comprossat.nasa@gmail.com

IntroductionIntroductionAs part as a group, the PROSSATeam is As part as a group, the PROSSATeam is introduced.introduced.The greenhouse project represents a very The greenhouse project represents a very resourceful alternative, and continuously the resourceful alternative, and continuously the reasons are discussed.reasons are discussed.The creation and development of this project is The creation and development of this project is explained in detail.explained in detail.Finally, based on the experiment, future Finally, based on the experiment, future investigation and improvements are suggested. investigation and improvements are suggested.

PROSSATeamPROSSATeam

Getting to know Getting to know PROSSATeamPROSSATeam

Group of 6 students from Puerto RicoGroup of 6 students from Puerto RicoWorking on NASA Ames Research Center as Working on NASA Ames Research Center as internsinternsPioneer Program funded by the AGMUSPioneer Program funded by the AGMUS 7 week summer program7 week summer programStudents were selected based on a previous Students were selected based on a previous Saturday Academy Research programSaturday Academy Research program

PROSSATeam MembersÁngel AndinoÁngel Andino

•From Carolina, Puerto Rico.  From Carolina, Puerto Rico. 

•First year as a college student in Computer First year as a college student in Computer Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana, Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico.  Puerto Rico. 

• As a hobby, he takes courses in robotics and As a hobby, he takes courses in robotics and work with programming, and developing tools in work with programming, and developing tools in python and java.  python and java. 

•He has already work in the development of: HTML He has already work in the development of: HTML websites, mobile applications for android (Mind websites, mobile applications for android (Mind Creeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), a Creeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), a platform named Clickers, databases, National Lab platform named Clickers, databases, National Lab Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools. Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools. 

•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with: Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with: communication sensors, web site, data communication sensors, web site, data management, and plotting.management, and plotting.

PROSSATeam MembersKarina MartínezKarina Martínez

•From Arecibo, Puerto Rico.  From Arecibo, Puerto Rico. 

• Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Will be majoring in Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico.

•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, playing the guitar and robotics assembling. playing the guitar and robotics assembling.

•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the Astronomy division and her project worked in the Astronomy division and her project was was “How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude “How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude Determination and Control System to study the Determination and Control System to study the Lunar Weather” Lunar Weather” project. project.

•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the Software and Electronics of our project.the Software and Electronics of our project.

PROSSATeam MembersJosean ReyesJosean Reyes

•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.  From Jayuya, Puerto Rico. 

• Will be majoring in Biology at the University of Will be majoring in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.

•He enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing and He enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing and painting, as his hobbies.painting, as his hobbies.

•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, he the AGMUS pre-college research program, he worked in the Engineering division and his project worked in the Engineering division and his project was was “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel Industry as a sustainable alternative for the Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin purification process”glycerin purification process” project. project.

• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the hardware designs and mechanical structure of the hardware designs and mechanical structure of our projects.our projects.

PROSSATeam MembersMelissa RiveraMelissa Rivera

•From Hatillo, Puerto Rico.  From Hatillo, Puerto Rico. 

•Will be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology at Will be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

•She enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as her She enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as her hobbies.hobbies.

•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the astronomy division with the a worked in the astronomy division with the a Cubesat educational Video called “Cubesat educational Video called “Educating the Educating the PublicPublic”.”.

• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the documentation and hardware assembly.the documentation and hardware assembly.

PROSSATeam MembersAdemyr RiveraAdemyr Rivera

•From Bayamón, Puerto Rico.  From Bayamón, Puerto Rico. 

• Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Will be majoring in Computer Science at the Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico. Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.

•His hobbies are: listening to music, playing video His hobbies are: listening to music, playing video games and watching movies.games and watching movies.

•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, he the AGMUS pre-college research program, he worked in the Computer Science division with the worked in the Computer Science division with the “Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7”“Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7” project.project.

• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the software and electronics parts of our projects.the software and electronics parts of our projects.

PROSSATeam MembersJemaris MartesJemaris Martes

•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.  From Jayuya, Puerto Rico. 

•Will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the Will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.

•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, As her hobbies there can be mention: reading, traveling and painting.traveling and painting.

•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and the AGMUS pre-college research program, she the AGMUS pre-college research program, she worked in the Engineering division and her project worked in the Engineering division and her project was was “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel Industry as a sustainable alternative for the Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin purification process”glycerin purification process”

• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with the mechanical structure and assembly of our the mechanical structure and assembly of our projects, and her role also involves the informative projects, and her role also involves the informative presentations of the team.presentations of the team.

Project AssignmentProject AssignmentA Greenhouse project was assigned by our A Greenhouse project was assigned by our mentor, Dr. Sean Casey. mentor, Dr. Sean Casey. The tasks were divided between each member The tasks were divided between each member of the team. of the team. New hardware and software was created for New hardware and software was created for the project.the project.

Why a Greenhouse Why a Greenhouse Project?Project?A greenhouse can be a food developing A greenhouse can be a food developing

alternative.alternative.Promotes agriculture.Promotes agriculture.An educational project for students.An educational project for students.While growing plants, we can develop a While growing plants, we can develop a potential space greenhouse system.potential space greenhouse system.This project could be a food source for the ISS This project could be a food source for the ISS as well as for future space missions (Moon, as well as for future space missions (Moon, Mars, etc).Mars, etc).

Work Breakdown Work Breakdown StructureStructure

PROSSAT Arduino Greenhouse ProjectPROSSAT Arduino Greenhouse Project

Project Gantt ChartProject Gantt Chart

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)

• Arduino Mega Board 2560Arduino Mega Board 2560

• Raspberry piRaspberry pi

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)

• Sensors:Sensors: - Temperature (DS18B20) - Temperature (DS18B20) - Humidity (HH10D) - Humidity (HH10D)

- Gas (MQ-5) - Gas (MQ-5)

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)

• Sensors:Sensors:

- Camera and Micro SD Card- Camera and Micro SD Card

- Infrared sensor - Infrared sensor

- Speaker- Speaker

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)

•Water Injection: - tank - valves - water hose - minerals• Acrylic Sheets• Glue Sticks • Cables•Computers

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Hardware)(Hardware)

• Holders

• Housing (based on CubeSat design)

• Screws

• Plants

• Vinyl tubing

Greenhouse Materials Greenhouse Materials (Software)(Software)

• Codes: - sensors

• Arduino Software

• Internet (research)

- Temperature Sensor - Humidity Sensor - Gas Sensor - Camera

Project Project DevelopmentDevelopment

MethodologyMethodology

ResearchResearch

Arduino knowledgeArduino knowledgeProgramming tutorialsProgramming tutorialsSensor LibrariesSensor LibrariesSpace shop classesSpace shop classesCAD softwareCAD softwareBiology of plants - Biology of plants - ArugulaArugula

ResearchResearch: Plant : Plant selectionselection

ArugulaArugulaFast growing plantFast growing plantHarvesting: 35-40 daysHarvesting: 35-40 daysGrows best in cool weatherGrows best in cool weatherDays to germination: 7-10 daysDays to germination: 7-10 daysPlant height: 10 inchPlant height: 10 inchIt is popular in salad and sandwiches selectionIt is popular in salad and sandwiches selection

Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware

Main Greenhouse Structure SkectMain Greenhouse Structure Skect

Arduino board holder Arduino board holder SketchSketch

Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware

sensors holder boardsensors holder board

Designing and creating Designing and creating HardwareHardware

Designing and creatingDesigning and creatingHardwareHardware

Humidity Sensor Holder Humidity Sensor Holder SketchSketch

Gas Sensor Holder SketchGas Sensor Holder Sketch

Project Connection Project Connection DiagramDiagram

Greenhouse assembleGreenhouse assemble

Water injection system Water injection system designdesign

Creating Creating SoftwareSoftware

Creating Creating SoftwareSoftware

Code exampleCode example

Software Software Data Data ExampleExample

Project Final PhaseProject Final Phase

Work experienceWork experience

Work experienceWork experience

Work in progressWork in progress

Future ApplicationsFuture ApplicationsOptimize the system Optimize the system

- Water injection system - Water injection system -Add more data sensors-Add more data sensors

Create a self-suficient system by using a solar Create a self-suficient system by using a solar power supply.power supply.Add system manipulation variables (heater, Add system manipulation variables (heater, fan, etc.).fan, etc.).Add plant variety.Add plant variety.Develop a next generation the system in order Develop a next generation the system in order for it to function in space.for it to function in space.

Resources and Resources and AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

Space Shop, NASA Ames Research CenterSpace Shop, NASA Ames Research CenterGithub Software, github.comGithub Software, github.comSparkfunSparkfunArduLabArduLab

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