SBIR Phase I: Global Scientific Sensor Network and Data Infrastructure for Hands-On Science Learning

SBIR 第一阶段：用于科学实践学习的全球科学传感器网络和数据基础设施

• 批准号: 1548870
• 负责人: Clifton Roozeboom
• 金额: $ 15万
• 依托单位: Myriad Sensors
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2016
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2016-01-01 至 2016-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1548870&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: SBIR; Phase; Global; Scientific; Sensor

This SBIR Phase I project will develop a Global Scientific Sensor Network (GSSN), which is a web-based interface that enables students and educators to analyze experimental sensor data, publish experiments and results, and collaborate on global science projects. Educational researchers have identified that scientific equipment operation can lead to mechanical tasks characteristic of the work of laboratory technicians rather than the creative endeavors of scientists. This project will apply innovations in consumer electronics, user interface design, and web-based tools to lower technological barriers and enable users to explore science questions that inspire them. The GSSN will (1) engage students about the relevancy of science concepts in the real world, (2) prepare students for open-ended problem solving, (3) introduce students to innovative and interactive lab equipment, and (4) involve students in global science research. These skills and experiences will better prepare students to solve emerging challenges in the aeronautics, physics, connected Internet of Things, global climate, and other scientific research disciplines.In this SBIR Phase I project, the database infrastructure and user interface that comprise the key elements of a Global Scientific Sensors Network (GSSN) will be developed. The project will demonstrate an end-to-end experimental platform that connects physical measurement equipment, wireless connection devices, database infrastructure, and web-based user interfaces. The technical innovation of the GSSN will be (1) the development of database infrastructure that can organize many types of data from students and educators with low technical demand and (2) smart user interface tools to extract scientifically relevant information from raw sensor data. For example, a student will be able to measure parameters like barometric pressure, transmit the data wirelessly to an app for visualization, compare his experimental measurements to other data sources, and collaborate on global weather research with users around the world through web-based tools. The proposed project is designed for ease-of-use and will help students be more scientifically literate, connect students across the globe to work on common goals, and encourage problem-solving skills that apply to emerging societal challenges. User testing with students at the middle school, high school, and college levels will be conducted to gather feedback on the interface design and system functionality.

该 SBIR 第一阶段项目将开发全球科学传感器网络 (GSSN)，这是一个基于网络的界面，使学生和教育工作者能够分析实验传感器数据、发布实验和结果以及在全球科学项目上进行协作。教育研究人员发现，科学设备的操作可能导致实验室技术人员工作中特有的机械任务，而不是科学家的创造性努力。该项目将应用消费电子产品、用户界面设计和基于网络的工具方面的创新来降低技术障碍，并使用户能够探索激发他们灵感的科学问题。 GSSN 将 (1) 让学生了解科学概念与现实世界的相关性，(2) 为学生解决开放式问题做好准备，(3) 向学生介绍创新和交互式实验室设备，以及 (4) 让学生参与全球科学研究。这些技能和经验将使学生更好地准备好解决航空、物理、物联网、全球气候和其他科学研究学科中出现的新挑战。在这个 SBIR 第一阶段项目中，数据库基础设施和用户界面构成了关键要素将开发全球科学传感器网络（GSSN）。该项目将展示一个连接物理测量设备、无线连接设备、数据库基础设施和基于网络的用户界面的端到端实验平台。 GSSN 的技术创新将是（1）开发数据库基础设施，可以组织来自技术需求较低的学生和教育工作者的多种类型的数据，以及（2）智能用户界面工具，从原始传感器数据中提取科学相关信息。例如，学生将能够测量气压等参数，将数据无线传输到应用程序进行可视化，将他的实验测量结果与其他数据源进行比较，并通过基于网络的工具与世界各地的用户协作进行全球天气研究。拟议的项目旨在易于使用，将帮助学生提高科学素养，将全球各地的学生联系起来以实现共同目标，并鼓励解决新出现的社会挑战的问题的技能。我们将对初中、高中和大学的学生进行用户测试，以收集有关界面设计和系统功能的反馈。