Project Design Proposal

ENGR 103 - Spring 2013
Freshman Engineering Design Lab

“Satellite Image Processing”

Project Design Proposal

Date Submitted: April 10, 2013

Submitted to:	Anu Pradhan, arp69@drexel.edu James Worcester, james.worcester2@gmail.com
Group Members:	Dongen Zhou, dz78@drexel.edu
	Eddie Tang, et354@drexel.edu
	Louis Rogowski, lwr@drexel.edu

Abstract:

1        Introduction

Discuss the motivation and goals of the planned project. Discuss the learning objectives, major tasks, technical challenges, and desired outcomes.

2        Deliverables

Describe in detail what you will produce at the conclusion of the project: examples include physical prototypes, computer models, simulation results, algorithms and programs, design studies, lab test results.

3        Technical Activities

Elaborate on the major tasks of the project and how these tasks will allow you to address the technical challenges of the project.

3.1      Georeferencing

“ In simple terms, georeferencing just means relating information to geographic location.”[1] Specifically in processing satellite images, georeferencing is being used to locate objects in the terms of geographical projections, or coordinating systems. Since it is a process of creating a whole system, an automatic georeferencing procedure can be done as: “ 1. Scanning a paper topographic plan (map board) and obtaining a digital raster image; 2. Referencing control points (using a coordinate grid) and transformation; 3. Vectorization.”[2]

3.2      Sample Subsection 2

This is an example of a subsection. To get the required formatting, use the Microsoft word “Heading 2” style. The paragraph text here uses the “Normal” style.

4        Project Timeline

During spring term, you will have approximately 10 weeks to complete your project. Provide a project timeline (a Gannt chart) that shows the major tasks and their duration. If this project requires you to learn a specific skill, time should be allocated for this in your timeline. The following table is for illustration only and the specific tasks listed will likely not apply.

	Week
Task	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Literature study	x	x
Mechanical design		x	x	x	x	x
Electrical design			x	x	x	x	x
System integration						x	x	x
Testing							x	x	x
Final report preparation								x	x	x

Table 1: Sample freshman design project timeline. To add captions like this one, right-click the table or figure and select "Caption". Place all captions beneath their figures/tables.

5        Facilities and Resources

Describe any resources you are expected to use during the course of the project. This includes anything that is necessary for the completion of the project and that your group does not already possess. Examples include use of machine shop tools, rapid prototyping machine, faculty research space and equipment, on or off-campus work space. If no resources are needed, state this.

6        Expertise

Some projects may require group members to have skills in certain areas prior to starting the project while other projects may require group members to acquire these skills through the course of the project. Describe any specialized skills that may be needed for this project. Some examples include

• Familiarity with a specific software package
• Computer programming experience
• Knowledge of basic circuit theory
• Use of machine tools

7        Budget (if appropriate)

For any projects that require the purchase of materials, either by the group or their advisor, a budget must be provided. This should be organized by category, and for each expense category there should be a brief description of the expense. For example, see the following subsections.

Category	Projected Cost
Mechanical Hardware	$23.45
Stepper Motors	$57.01
Motor Controller	$110.12
TOTAL	$190.58

Table 2: Sample freshman design project budget. To add captions like this one, right-click the table or figure and select "Caption". Place all captions beneath their figures/tables.

7.1      Mechanical Hardware

Overview description of this category, and how this component fits into the project. If there are more than one subcomponents to this budget category, consider creating a table like Table 2.

7.2      Stepper Motors

Overview description of this category, and how this component fits into the project. If there are more than one subcomponents to this budget category, consider creating a table like Table 2.

7.3      Motor Controller

Overview description of this category, and how this component fits into the project. If there are more than one subcomponents to this budget category, consider creating a table like Table 2.

Reference:

[1] Ricker, Kim M. "Georeferencing: The Geographic Associations of Information." Portal : Libraries and the Academy 7.3 (2007): 387-8. ProQuest. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.

[2] Titova, O. A., and A. V. Chernov. "Method for the Automatic Georeferencing and Calibration of Cartographic Images." Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis 19.1 (2009): 193-6. ProQuest. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.