Hermes Telemetry System

The most crucial step of the engineering design process is collecting and verifying data. Collecting data on a system allows engineers to concretely measure the performance of their system as well as making adjustments based on data. Telemetry systems provide sensory data in real-time which is necessary for engineers to evaluate the current state of their systems.

The goal of this project is to design a functional, intuitive telemetry system that collects data to ensure efficient and safe operation within engineering projects. The system is adaptable using modular sensor packages and the use of industry standards including: On Board Diagnostics (OBD2), which is an international vehicle standard, and Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus, another efficient vehicle standard for data transmission. Projects can utilize this system throughout the engineering design process to monitor and record the performance of their project’s components.