Essays about: "Position Sensing Detector"

Found 2 essays containing the words Position Sensing Detector.

1. 1. Laser Music System : Implemented using lasers, infrared sensors, photocells and a Arduino Microcontroller

   University essay from Sektionen för Informationsvetenskap, Data– och Elektroteknik (IDE)

   Author : Astra Woodruff; Burak Görmez; [2012]
   Keywords : laser system; electronic instrument; microcontroller; IR range sensors; laser diodes; photocells; detector circuit; MIDI; triangulation;

   Abstract : A Laser Music System has been created, that combines a laser and light sensor system with an infrared distance sensing system that detects the position of a user’s hand when it intersects one or more of the individual laser beam. The laser beams, which are made visible by a small amount of smoke in a dark room, provide visual guidance to the user to reduce the difficulty of using a non-contact instrument as well as enhancing an appealing optical effect for the user. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of Position Sensing Techniques for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

   University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

   Author : Martin Alkeryd; [2006]
   Keywords : UAV; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; positioning; trilateration; GPS; PSD; Position Sensing Detector; ILS;

   Abstract : The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has rapidly increased over the last years. This has been possible mainly due to the increased computing power of microcontrollers and computers. An UAV can be used in both civilian and military areas, for example surveillance and intelligence. READ MORE