Development of Barometric Altimetry System for Personnel Tracking

SRI International Engineering, 2008-09

Liaison(s): Gerald Lucha, Michael Saldana ’07
Advisor(s): Mary Cardenas
Students(s): Steven Dell (F), Alan Gilder (S), Matt Kurtis (F), Jonathan Lake (TL-S), Ryan Quarfoth (TL-F), Daniel Taller (S), Lou Zellinger (F)

SRI International is developing a system for indoor personnel tracking. The HMC clinic team has evaluated commercial barometric pressure sensors and their ability to identify the altitude of an individual within a building. The project involved researching and testing barometer alternatives, and analyzing pressure errors and fluctuations within buildings. After choosing and testing a sensor, the team worked to integrate the sensor into existing SRI International systems.