College - Author 1
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department - Author 1
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Date
6-2012
Primary Advisor
Shaun Kelly
Abstract/Summary
This senior project involves the design and implementation of a data logging system on a modified pulling tractor, Mustang Fever. The project starts out a continuation of a previous project. The original goal of the project was to keep the Cal Poly Tractor Pull on the leading edge of innovation. The implementation of a sensor array and logging system on a modified pull tractor assists with the maintenance and tuning of the machine. The collected data is stored on a USB drive to allow analysis in the future.
The parameters collected by the system are: pressures, temperatures, and rotational speeds. This project shows the steps from design to construction to testing of the equipment. The project concludes with a functioning system that stores data. The analysis of the data shows that most of it is accurate. The paper finally ends with recommendation on how to improve the system further.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/braesp/36