THESIS PROPOSAL : Automated Control of a Drone Launcher used in Sea Rescuing Operations

KEY WORDS

Embedded System, Test Automation, Software Development

TARGETED PROGRAMS

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineering

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 

Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) is a voluntary organization for sea rescuing operations along the Swedish coast and greater lakes. The personnel at SSRS face a multitude of different scenarios while in rescue operation, which requires different types of rescue gear and resources. SSRS and collaborating partners from industry and academia are developing a drone system which shall aid in sea rescuing operations by providing valuable data of the accident. The purpose is for the personnel to receive information on what rescue gear and other resources to bring before leaving shore.  

When not in use, the plane-like drone is stored in an enclosure on the drone launching unit. The purpose of this study is to continue the development of automating the control sequences of the drone launcher. The following development topics are suggested: 

• Integration with mission control system 

• Evaluation and Implementation of embedded motor controller(s) 

• Utilizing weather data for launch safety support and control 

• Automated test cases verifying behavior of the system and/or its components 

Development of the control system will require a broad mix of competences ranging from electrical engineering and electronics to software. 

Read more about the research project:   https://fudinfo.trafikverket.se/fudinfoexternwebb/pages/PublikationVisa.aspx?PublikationId=7477

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

We are looking for 2 students with a background in mechatronic, electrical engineering, or equivalent program, who wish to conduct their thesis during the spring of 2025. Applicants shall have experience in electrical engineering, software development and an interest in learning more about test automation. Applicants shall also have experience programming with Python and at least one more object-oriented programming language. It is meritorious to have previous experience from or knowledge of Continuous Integration, Delivery or Deployment, Jenkins, Git and Test Automation.  

ABOUT US 

TechDev is a department at Infotiv who focuses on SW & HW development and test solutions. We currently consist of 70 technical consultants with diverse backgrounds and experience from many technological fields. Our employees use their expertise to provide tailored solutions to all kinds of challenges, ranging from SW development, machine learning and simulations, to project & test management and way of working. One of our key strengths is the friendly atmosphere in our technical community, which provides access to TechDev's collective knowledge through internal collaboration tools and competence leader program, continuously providing updates in the latest tech. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Apply for this thesis no later than 2024-12-01. Assure to attach your resumé and a short summary of why you want to partake in this thesis.  We only consider applicants avaliable for on-site work at our office in Gothenburg. 

For further information, contact: Maria Alemyr [maria.alemyr@infotiv.se] +46(0) 76 890 78 72 .