Vacuum Tank Data Acquisition System

Abstract

This report details the design processes and steps taken to develop a data acquisition system for use in a vacuum tank environment. This project served in part as a proof of concept for the development of a low cost, high volume data acquisition system, and also a functional device for use in the UNSW@ADFA vacuum tank. The project requirements are outlined and the engineering process undertaken in order to meet them is highlighted. The system is also characterised from a power consumption and error rate perspective with the results indicating that the final prototype has effectively managed to deliver a low power, low error system with sufficient software support for ease of use.