VIP

Led by Professor Gary Woods, IoT Flood Sensor helps model flood-water flows during heavy rainfall. Hurricane Harvey has shown that emergency response and evacuation require up-to-date information on which roads are passable. To address both these needs, we are developing an Internet of Things sensor network that measures street-flooding levels in Houston. The network runs entirely off-grid and reports data to the cloud via the cellular telephone network. Current work includes incorporating new types of water-level sensors, developing web databases, and building & maintaining prototypes. We have opportunities for PCB design, embedded programming, and web development in this VIP Project... Our department offers two undergraduate degrees: an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE) and a more flexible Bachelor of Arts in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BA). Both degrees are organized around a core of required courses and a selection of..

Also known as: VIP Consortium

Primary location: Houston United States