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 As a group, we looked over a number of project ideas and decided that the outdoor blimp was the most exciting one. It was a new idea that most of us had never really heard of before, while we were aware of large commercial or private zeppelins, we were unaware of any that could perform smaller duties. We were intrigued by the concept, and it inspired our creativity, which resulted in a wide range of potential uses. The options were limitless, ranging from use of transportation to directions in any city to even serving as props on film shoots. But we were all driven by a desire to build something that could actually improve people's lives. As a group, we looked over a number of project ideas and decided that the outdoor blimp was the most exciting one. It was a new idea that most of us had never really heard of before, while we were aware of large commercial or private zeppelins, we were unaware of any that could perform smaller duties. We were intrigued by the concept, and it inspired our creativity, which resulted in a wide range of potential uses. The options were limitless, ranging from use of transportation to directions in any city to even serving as props on film shoots. But we were all driven by a desire to build something that could actually improve people's lives.
  
-Throughout our brainstorming sessions, we concentrated on identifying the global challenges that needed to be resolved. When we conducted our study and brainstorming, we came to the conclusion that many places of the world, such as rural Africa, the high mountains, the deserts, and other distant areas have a lack of network access or even none at all. This insight gave us the idea to design a blimp that may improve network coverage in such regions. +During our brainstorming sessions, we focused on identifying global challenges that required resolution. As we conducted our study, we discovered a significant issue in Australia: the vast size of cattle farms and the difficulty in effectively monitoring livestock on such large scales. 
- +This discovery inspired us to think about potential fixes for the issue. We discovered that in these large farmed areas, standard monitoring equipment frequently failed to provide complete coverage and real-time data. This insight motivated us to look into new approaches, which is how we came up with the concept of using a blimp as a surveillance tool for Australian cattle farms.
-As we continued to explore the possibilities, we also considered the potential for our blimp to be used in emergency situations, such as during forest fires or when people are lost in the wilderness. Combining these two ideas, we decided to create a blimp that could both enhance network connectivity in remote areas and provide guidance in emergency situations.+
  
 +The limits of traditional monitoring techniques are intended to be overcome by the deployment of a blimp equipped with cutting-edge sensors and technology. Through the introduction of a more effective and comprehensive method of monitoring the welfare and movement of cattle throughout Australia's vast farming landscapes, this technology has the potential to revolutionize livestock monitoring.
  
  
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 <caption>Labor cost</caption> <caption>Labor cost</caption>
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-^ Name                          ^ Salary (month)  ^ Income tax (14.5 %)  ^ Social security employee (11 %)  ^ Social security employer (23.75 %)  ^ Salary after income tax and social security (month)  ^ Salary (year)    ^+^ Name                          ^ Salary (month)  ^ Income tax ( 14.5 % )  ^ Social security employee ( 11 % )  ^ Social security employer ( 23.75 % )  ^ Salary after income tax and social security (month)  ^ Salary (year)    ^
 | Sonia Gupta                   | 2000 €           | 200 €                | 220 €                            | 475 €                               | 1015 €                                                | 12 180 €           | | Sonia Gupta                   | 2000 €           | 200 €                | 220 €                            | 475 €                               | 1015 €                                                | 12 180 €           |
 | Krijn Blommestijn             | 2000 €           | 200 €                | 220 €                            | 475 €                               | 1015 €                                                | 12 180 €           | | Krijn Blommestijn             | 2000 €           | 200 €                | 220 €                            | 475 €                               | 1015 €                                                | 12 180 €           |
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 <table tSprint14> <table tSprint14>
-<caption>Sprint 13 (31/05/2023 - 07/06/2023)</caption>+<caption>Sprint 14 (31/05/2023 - 07/06/2023)</caption>
 <WRAP box 600px center> <WRAP box 600px center>
 {{tablelayout?rowsHeaderSource=Auto}} {{tablelayout?rowsHeaderSource=Auto}}
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 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
 +Sprint evaluation 8 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE8}}.
  
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE8>
 +<caption>Sprint 8</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| General design of the presentation is good  | need to be more enthusiastic for some people | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 9 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE9}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE9>
 +<caption>Sprint 9</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| Everyone worked well on the feedbacks  | None  | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 10 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE10}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE10>
 +<caption>Sprint 10</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| None  | None  | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 11 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE11}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE11>
 +<caption>Sprint 11</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| Tasks were well divided  | None  | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 12 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE12}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE12>
 +<caption>Sprint 12</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| Good slides presentation  | Marketing speech not enough confident   | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 13 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE13}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE13>
 +<caption>Sprint 13</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| First move with the prototype  | None   | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 14 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE14}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE14>
 +<caption>Sprint 14</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| Tasks were well divided  | Mistakes in components   | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Sprint evaluation 15 can be found in Table {{ref>tSprintE15}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +<table tSprintE15>
 +<caption>Sprint 15</caption>
 +<WRAP box 900px center>
 +^ Positive                         ^ Negative  ^ Start doing  ^ Stop doing  ^ Keep doing  ^
 +| All the objectives are realised  | None   | None         | None        | None        |
 +</WRAP>
 +</table>
 +</WRAP>
 ==== - Conclusion ==== ==== - Conclusion ====
 The success of a project depends on effective project management. By balancing scope, time, and resources, it offers a logical and organized methodology for planning, carrying out, and concluding projects. Stakeholder collaboration and communication, as well as a structured approach to project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, are all necessary for effective project management. Teams can manage risks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that project objectives are met on schedule and within budget by implementing project management best practices. Goal-setting, resource management, risk reduction, and stakeholder communication are just a few of the essential components that make up project management. In order to accomplish particular project objectives, it also involves the use of processes, methods, knowledge, skills, and experience. The success of a project depends on effective project management. By balancing scope, time, and resources, it offers a logical and organized methodology for planning, carrying out, and concluding projects. Stakeholder collaboration and communication, as well as a structured approach to project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, are all necessary for effective project management. Teams can manage risks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that project objectives are met on schedule and within budget by implementing project management best practices. Goal-setting, resource management, risk reduction, and stakeholder communication are just a few of the essential components that make up project management. In order to accomplish particular project objectives, it also involves the use of processes, methods, knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 ==== - Prototype ==== ==== - Prototype ====
- 
-Refer main changes in relation to the designed solution. 
  
 === - Structure=== === - Structure===
-Detail and explain any changes made in relation to the designed solution, including structural downscaling, different materials, parts, etc.+In relation to the designed solution several changes were made. Most of them regarding the design of the parts due to the different manufacturing technique. The designed solution will be manufactured through injection molding while the prototype is 3D-printed. 
 +Because of that the printability of the parts is a limiting factor in terms of shape. 
 +Figure {{ref>flabelblimpassembly}} conveys the overall design. 
  
-<WRAP leftalign>  +<WRAP centeralign>  
 <figure flabelblimpassembly>   <figure flabelblimpassembly>  
-{{:animo_prototype_blimp_assembly_colour-1.png?600 |}}+{{ :animo_prototype_blimp_assembly_colour-1.png?400 |}}
 </caption>Structural draft of the blimp prototype</caption>   </caption>Structural draft of the blimp prototype</caption>  
 </figure>   </figure>  
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-<WRAP leftalign>   +One major change is that the gondola, shown in figure {{ref>flabelprotogondola}}, and the lid, also shown in figure {{ref>flabelprotogondola}}, are shortened and the angle of the walls differs from the original, so the distance between the most upper edges of the gondola doesn't exceed 200 mm, which is the maximum length that can be printed at ISEP. 
-<figure flabelarmassembly>   +In addition, in certain areas of the lid material was removed in such a way, that the lid of the prototype is thinner with some reinforcing struts that have the same thickness as the original part. So the overall mass is lower, but the stiffness and strength are approximately the same. This design is also benefitial for the process of 3D-printing the part, because the probability of warping is significantly lower.
-{{:animo_prototype_arm_assembly_colour-1.png?600 |}} +
-</caption>Structural draft of the assembly of the arm-coupling subassembly</caption>   +
-</figure>   +
-</WRAP>+
  
-<WRAP leftalign>   +<WRAP centeralign>   
-<figure flabelgondola>   +<figure flabelprotogondola>   
-{{:animo_prototype_gondola_colour-1.png?600 |}} +{{:animo_prototype_gondola_colour-1.png?400|}} {{:animo_prototype_lid_colour-1.png?400|}} 
-</caption>Structural draft of the gondola</caption>   +</caption>Structural drafts of the gondola and the detachable bottom, named lid</caption>   
-</figure>  +</figure>
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-<WRAP leftalign>   +The same design principle was applied to the servo motor mounting plate (figure {{ref>flabelsmmounting}}.
-<figure flabellid>   +
-{{:animo_prototype_lid_colour-1.png?600 |}} +
-</caption>Structural draft of the detachable bottom, called Lid</caption>   +
-</figure>   +
-</WRAP>+
  
-<WRAP leftalign>  +<WRAP centeralign>  
 <figure flabelsmmounting>   <figure flabelsmmounting>  
-{{:animo_prototype_sm_mounting_colour-1.png?600 |}}+{{ :animo_prototype_sm_mounting_colour-1.png?400 |}}
 </caption>Structural draft of the adjustable mounting for the servo motor</caption>   </caption>Structural draft of the adjustable mounting for the servo motor</caption>  
 +</figure>  
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +Further changes due to printability were made to the coupling, the arms and the servo motor mounting. All of them were split into two parts each, in order to minimize the support structure needed for the print and to align the layers of the print, in relation to the installation direction of the parts, in a favorable way.
 +The two-part coupling is shown on the right in figure {{ref>flabelarmassembly}}.
 +Like in the original design the arms are slided into the ends of the hollow coupling and mounted with screws and nuts as shown on the left of figure {{ref>flabelarmassembly}}.
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>  
 +<figure flabelarmassembly>  
 +{{:animo_prototype_arm_assembly_colour-1.png?400|}} {{:animo_prototype_coupling_colour-1.png?400|}}
 +</caption>Structural drafts of the assembly of the arm-coupling subassembly and the coupling itself</caption>  
 </figure>   </figure>  
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
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 === - Hardware === === - Hardware ===
-Detail and explain any change made in relation to the designed solution. + 
-In case there are changes regarding the hardware, present the detailed schematics of the prototype.+Regarding the original product, a few hardware changes have been made. 
 +The microcontroller has been replaced with the less powerful Zero W. The original product's two batteries have been replaced with a single, but heavier one. For the sake of simplicity, ready-made propeller modules were used as the propulsion units for the prototype. Another GNSS sensor is also used. 
 +This way most of the functionalities of the blimp can be realized in a cost reducing manner. 
 +The wiring of the components is displayed in figure {{ref>flabelhardwareproto}}. 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign>   
 +<figure flabelhardwareproto>   
 +{{ :20230619_system_schematics_prototype.png?700 |}} 
 +</caption>System schematics of the ANIMO prototype</caption>   
 +</figure>   
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +The parts in the following table were used for the prototype.
  
 **Electronic Components for the Prototype** **Electronic Components for the Prototype**
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 === - Software === === - Software ===
-Detail and explain any changes made in relation to the designed solution, including different software components, tools, platforms, etc. 
  
-The code developed for the prototype (smart device and apps) is described here using code flowcharts.+For the prototype app, we used the same technologies as the designed solution. However, we made a slight alteration by employing web sockets instead of a cloud-based service like AWS. This decision was primarily driven by budget constraints and the simplicity it offered during the prototype phase.
  
-=== - Tests & Results ===+The app's functionality includes:
  
-== Hardware tests == +  * **Authentication**: The app features an authentication page operated by auth0, ensuring secure user access. 
-Perform the hardware tests specified in **1.6 Functional Tests**. These results are usually presented in the form of tables with two columns: Functionality and Test Result (Pass/Fail).+  * **Farm Creation and Selection**: Once authenticated, users can either create a new farm or choose an existing one. 
 +  * **Dashboard**: After logging in, users are redirected to a dashboard where they can access various features. 
 +  * **Blimp List**: The dashboard displays a list of available blimps for the selected farm. 
 +  * **Adding Blimps**: Users have the ability to add new blimps to their farm directly from the dashboard. 
 +  * **Map View**: The app provides a map view that shows the locations of all the blimps within the selected farm. 
 +  * **Blimp Profiles**: Each blimp on the map has a corresponding profile, providing additional information. 
 +  * **Detailed Blimp Information**: By clicking on a specific blimp, users can access precise location details and additional controls for that blimp. 
 + 
 +This comprehensive functionality allows users to seamlessly interact with the app, managing their blimps and monitoring their locations in real-time. 
 + 
 +The flow of the app is shown in table {{ref>fsoftwareflowprototpe}} below, which illustrates the sequence of actions and interactions within the application. This flow showcases the logical progression and functionality of the app. 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign> 
 +<figure fsoftwareflowprototpe> 
 +{{ :softwareprototype.png?600 |}} 
 +<caption>Flowchart prototype app</caption> 
 +</figure> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +The code for creating the prototype app can be found in the following link: [[https://github.com/Sonia200108/ANIMO|Github repository]] 
 + 
 +The visual representation of the app can be found in the below figures {{ref>fmockupprotoype1}} {{ref>fmockupprotoype2}} {{ref>fmockupprotoype3}}. below. This image provides a visual overview of the app's user interface and design. 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign> 
 +<figure fmockupprotoype1> 
 +{{ :mockupprototype1.png?600 |}} 
 +<caption>Prototype visual 1</caption> 
 +</figure> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign> 
 +<figure fmockupprotoype2> 
 +{{ :mockupprototype2.png?600 |}} 
 +<caption>Prototype visual 2</caption> 
 +</figure> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign> 
 +<figure fmockupprotoype3> 
 +{{ :mockupprototype3.png?600 |}} 
 +<caption>Prototype visual 3</caption> 
 +</figure> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +=== - Tests & Results ===
  
 == Software tests == == Software tests ==
-Software tests comprise:  +The results of our API functionality and performance tests, specifically focusing on latency, can be found in Table {{ref>tab_softwaretest}} . Using Postman, we measured the response times and throughput of the API in various scenarios. The captured data allowed us to analyse and optimise the API speed and reliability, ensuring that the observed latency remained within acceptable limits. Table {{ref>tab_softwaretest}} provides a comprehensive overview of the latency results, highlighting the efficiency of the API in delivering timely responses. 
-(i) functional tests regarding the identified use cases / user stories; + 
-(ii) performance tests regarding exchanged data volume, load and runtime (these tests are usually repeated 10 times to determine the average and standard deviation results); +<WRAP centeralign> 
-(iii) usability tests according to the [[https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/system-usability-scale.html|System Usability Scale]].+<table tab_softwaretest> 
 +<caption>API: Functional and performance results</caption> 
 +<WRAP box 900px center> 
 +{{tablelayout?rowsHeaderSource=Auto&colwidth=",,,,"}} 
 +^                      ^         |         |             ^ Latency         ^^ 
 +^ Functionality        ^ Method  ^ Result  ^ Size ( B )  ^ μ        ^ σ     ^ 
 +| Address              |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| /api/addresses       | GET     | OK      | 465         | 10,20    | 1,30  | 
 +| /api/addresses       | POST    | OK      | 347         | 12,00    | 3,54  | 
 +| /api/addresses       | PUT     | OK      | 353         | 9,00     | 1,41  | 
 +| /api/addresses/{id}  | DELETE  | OK      | 257         | 12,20    | 3,70  | 
 +| /api/addresses/{id}  | GET     | OK      | 366         | 9,20     | 5,54  | 
 +|                      |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| Blimp                |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| /api/blimps          | GET     | OK      | 716         | 8,80     | 3,63  | 
 +| /api/blimps          | POST    | OK      | 405         | 10,60    | 4,04  | 
 +| /api/blimps          | PUT     | OK      | 482         | 9,60     | 1,95  | 
 +| /api/blimps/{id}     | DELETE  | OK      | 257         | 11,00    | 5,39  | 
 +| /api/blimps/{id}     | GET     | OK      | 484         | 9,60     | 4,34  | 
 +|                      |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| Farm                 |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| /api/farms           | GET     | OK      | 554         | 10,80    | 7,46  | 
 +| /api/farms           | POST    | OK      | 405         | 11,40    | 5,68  | 
 +| /api/farms           | PUT     | OK      | 398         | 8,80     | 2,95  | 
 +| /api/farms/{id}      | DELETE  | OK      | 257         | 12,80    | 8,04  | 
 +| /api/farms/{id}      | GET     | OK      | 399         | 7,40     | 2,70  | 
 +|                      |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| User                 |         |         |             |          |       | 
 +| /api/users           | GET     | OK      | 1003        | 8,40     | 2,51  | 
 +| /api/users           | POST    | OK      | 506         | 12,20    | 5,02  | 
 +| /api/users           | PUT     | OK      | 499         | 11,40    | 5,13  | 
 +| /api/users/{id}      | DELETE  | OK      | 257         | 8,20     | 1,79  | 
 +| /api/users/{id}      | GET     | OK      | 502         | 8,40     | 5,94  | 
 +</WRAP> 
 +</table> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +To evaluate the performance of our API under different load conditions, we conducted comprehensive load testing. By identifying the API endpoint with the highest latency, we focused our analysis on its behaviour under increasing load levels, specifically with batches of 10, 100, and 1000 requests. These load testing results, including the latency measurements, can be found in Table {{ref>tab_sofloadtest}}, providing valuable insights into the scalability and responsiveness of the API and guiding our optimisation efforts to ensure a reliable experience for our users. 
 + 
 +<WRAP centeralign> 
 +<table tab_sofloadtest> 
 +<caption>API: load results</caption> 
 +<WRAP box 900px center> 
 +{{tablelayout?rowsHeaderSource=Auto&colwidth=",,,,"}} 
 +|          |                 |         |          |             ^ Latency         ^^ 
 +^ Request  ^ Functionality   ^ Method  ^ Results  ^ Size ( B )  ^ μ        ^ σ     ^ 
 +| 10       | /api/farms/id   | DELETE  | 10       | 257         | 6,00     | 2,31  | 
 +| 100      | /api/farms/id   | DELETE  | 100      | 257         | 4,73     | 1,02  | 
 +| 1000     | /api/farms/id   | DELETE  | 1000     | 257         | 3,66     | 0,64  | 
 +</WRAP> 
 +</table> 
 +</WRAP>
  
 ==== - Conclusion ==== ==== - Conclusion ====
-//Provide here the conclusions of this chapter and introduce the next chapter.//+In conclusion, Chapter 7 takes us through the pivotal stages of ideation, concept development, design, and prototyping, which collectively form the foundation of our project's development. 
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 +During the ideation phase, our team engaged in extensive research and analysis to identify gaps in the market and generate innovative ideas. Through this process, we harnessed creativity and critical thinking to address specific problems and meet user needs effectively. 
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 +The concept development phase enabled us to refine and shape our ideas, considering feasibility factors and aligning them with our overarching goals. Collaborative efforts and a diverse range of expertise were instrumental in ensuring the practicality and viability of the proposed concepts. 
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 +The subsequent design and prototyping stages involved translating our conceptualized ideas into tangible representations. Through sketches, diagrams, and computer-aided design tools, we meticulously crafted the visual and functional aspects of our project. Iterative prototyping allowed us to evaluate and refine our designs, ultimately resulting in a functional prototype that was thoroughly tested for performance, functionality, and user experience. 
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 +Overall, Chapter 7 underscores the importance of a systematic and iterative approach in transforming initial ideas into tangible outcomes. It highlights the significance of creativity, research, collaboration, attention to detail, and feasibility considerations in the development process. The insights gained from this chapter provide a strong foundation for the subsequent chapters, where we will delve deeper into the results, analysis, and advancements of our project. 
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 +The next chapter, "Conclusions," will provide a comprehensive discussion of the project's outcomes, implications, and future development prospects.
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