Titulo Estágio
Designing User Interfaces for Enhanced Water Conservation and Leak Detection: Tailoring Solutions for Agriculture and Water Distribution Sectors
Local do Estágio
Instituto Pedro Nunes, R. Pedro Nunes Bloco C, 3030-199 Coimbra
Enquadramento
THE COMPANY
FiberSight, a CERN startup focused on innovation for sustainability, aims to ensure reliable and cost-effective technological solutions that empower various industries in monitoring critical parameters in real-time. Our product consists of a temperature and humidity sensor designed to address several issues such as water waste in the public distribution network, optimization of water consumption in large-scale agriculture, or even the detection of infiltrations and structural problems in large constructions such as tunnels and dams.
THE PROJECT
Distributed fiber optic sensors are advanced technological systems that utilize optical fibers as sensing elements to enable real-time monitoring and measurement over long distances. These sensors make use of the intrinsic properties of optical fibers, such as their ability to transmit light signals, to detect various physical parameters including temperature, strain, pressure, vibration, and humidity. Humidity monitoring plays a crucial role in various water-related applications, including agriculture and water leakage monitoring systems. The accurate measurement of humidity levels is of utmost importance in these contexts to ensure optimal resource management. The implementation of a distributed fiber sensor offers a promising solution to reduce water waste, especially considering its scarcity and essentiality for human well-being. By enabling precise and localized monitoring of humidity, this technology can provide real-time data that aids in identifying areas of excessive moisture, optimizing irrigation practices in agriculture, and detecting water leakage in various systems.
Objetivo
This thesis proposal focuses on designing user interfaces (UI) for a product, tailored to meet the needs of diverse clientele including agriculture and water distributors. The goal is to develop distinct interfaces for clients and the company, with a specific focus on water conservation and water leak detection objectives, that aggregates real-time data. To accomplish this, the student's main tasks are:
• Developing prototypes of the interfaces to test functionality and gather user feedback.
• Collaborating with developers to implement finalized designs and ensure seamless integration with the product.
• Developing functional and efficient interfaces for the company to manage and monitor the product.
Plano de Trabalhos - Semestre 1
- Project Planning;
- Literature Review and State of the Art;
- Requirements Gathering;
- Study of Technological Solutions to be Adopted;
- Creation of Mockups and Drafts;
- Prepare first intermediate report.
Plano de Trabalhos - Semestre 2
- Development of Visualization and Interaction Solutions According to the Proposal's Research Plan;
- Testing and Experimentation;
- Finalize the master's thesis report, submission of document and preparation for final thesis defence.
Condições
The workplace will be at the company's facilities.
There is the possibility to award the internship with a scholarship, according to the candidate’s profile.
Observações
During the application phase, doubts related to this proposal, namely about the objectives and conditions, must be clarified with the supervisors, via email or a meeting, to be scheduled after contact by email.
Orientador
Tiago Filipe Pimentel das Neves
tiago.neves@fibersight.pt 📩