SCALUP — Small Customizable Autonomous Logging Underwater Platform

Overview

I worked on a small, customizable autonomous logging platform for underwater deployments.

Low-cost platforms such as these provide wider accessibility to underserved populations and help promote citizen science.

My role

Embedded-system bring-up and systems integration across sensors, storage, and power.
Firmware design with an emphasis on software reliability (watchdogs, logging safeguards, sanity checks).
Planning and execution of antifouling efficacy experiments and data analysis.

Tech & methods

Comms / protocols: I²C, UART
Microcontrollers: Teensy
Languages / tools: C/C++, Embedded C, Arduino Sketch, Python, MATLAB