Processing and delivery exposes packages to many damaging conditions. This concern grows when shipping separates people from the package. We developed a small, durable and reliable device to track military shipping containers. This system saved time by showing recipients there may have been damage during transit.
We designed the device to track environmental and physical conditions during transportation in harsh environments. It includes sensors to measure humidity, temperature, acceleration and force. The device runs on a lantern battery to keep it powered for multiple months. It stores data on a memory card and allows easy access through wireless or wired transfers. The aluminum casing protects the components and keeps them working.
Our development process focused on making the device easy to use and cheap to build. We considered military standards so the device could endure harsh conditions such as falls, heat and cold. We worked to collect data in real-time, manage power and store information. We created a strong prototype that showed the impact of watching the transport of a package. The device was low-cost, lightweight and easy for one person to set up. Our work offered a practical solution for tracking what happens to a shipment in transit.
Maxwell Garcia, IIkens Geffrard, Jason Green, Ryan Nezowitz, Robert Nisly
Babak Noroozi, Ph.D
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
Spring