Sensorpedia student returns to map sensors, work on mobile apps Comment
Hi, I’m Chris Tomkins-Tinch. After a brief stint furthering my imaging science studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology, I am back at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) continuing work for Sensorpedia.
Previously at ORNL from June until March, I helped with Sensorpedia planning and the web frontend, and also authored several guides demonstrating how easy it is to produce Sensorpedia-friendly data:
- How To: Interface an irradiance sensor with Sensorpedia
- How To: Interface a light color sensor with Sensorpedia and serve Atom!
- How To: Interface an ultrasonic rangefinder with Sensorpedia via Twitter
- How To: Setup a Sensorpedia Sensing Station
This time around, I’m joined by several other interns. We are working to introduce new data feeds to Sensorpedia and populate the map with great information. I am also working on a mobile application that will turn any iPhone into a sensor platform. Imagine snapping a picture and having it appear on the Sensorpedia map moments later! Check out the concept sketches (PDF, 10.9 MB) to see what it will be all about (read more below):
