Charles Zhou

Hello, my name is Charles.

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Simulation Localization and Mapping (SLAM) Autonomous Rover

This project demonstrates autonomous route planning and real-time 3D environment mapping using a LiDAR and a depth-sensing camera. Users can monitor the live stream from the main camera via a web browser, and the rover is powered by the Robot Operating System (ROS).

High Powered Rocket Long Range Data Telemetry System (SkyNet)

Designed to collect real-time attitude and altitude data of high-powered rockets, the SkyNet telemetry system is capable of transmitting and visualizing rocket data with a range of up to 25 miles line of sight.

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LoRaWAN Packet Inspector (LoRaShark)

LoRaShark is an easy-to-use LoRaWAN packet sniffer that is compatible with WireShark, a free and open-source packet analyzer. Receiving LoRa packets and communicating with WireShark via serial pipeline are done using a low-cost ESP32 board that is compatible with Arduino and an SX1276 LoRa radio.

Rocket Nozzle Design Optimization

Using the method of characteristics, a 1D nozzle flow simulation was developed to optimize the nozzle geometry of a cold gas thruster. The simulation was then used to design a nozzle for a 3D printed cold gas thruster.