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| <figure fig:smartblock3> | <figure fig:smartblock3> |
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| <caption>Final variation of the smartblock assembly.</caption> | <caption>Final Smart Module assembly.</caption> |
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| <figure fig:smartblock3.1> | <figure fig:smartblock3.1> |
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| <caption>Final variation of the smartblock.</caption> | <caption>Final Smart Module.</caption> |
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| | In Figure {{ref>fig:Structuraldrawingmodularblock}} you can see the technical drawings of the Reef Block and the Smartlogger attachment. |
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| <figure fig:Structural drawing modular block> | <figure fig:Structuraldrawingmodularblock> |
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| <caption>Structural drawings</caption> | <caption>Structural drawings</caption> |
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| | To protect the smartlogger we designed a protecting roof so algea won't be growing on the smartlogger that much. In Figure {{ref>fig:roof}} you see the roof attached to the Smartlogger. |
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| | <caption>Roof</caption> |
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| ==Stress analysis of the structure== | ==Stress analysis of the structure== |
| ==== 7.5.3 Packaging ==== | ==== 7.5.3 Packaging ==== |
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| The packaging design was planned separately for the smartlogger and the modular habitat unit because these parts have different sizes, weights, and protection needs. The smartlogger is the complete removable monitoring unit, including the metal support frame and the smart box. The smart box contains the electronic components, battery, SD card, and sensors. Therefore, the smartlogger needs protection from shock, dust, moisture, and vibration during transport. On the other hand, the modular habitat unit is much heavier and does not require the same type of protective case, so its transport solution must focus more on stability, safe handling, and movement prevention. | The packaging design was planned separately for the Smart Module and the Reef Block because these parts have different sizes, weights, and protection needs. The Smart Module includes the Smartlogger and the Smartlogger attachment. The Smartlogger contains the electronic components, battery, SD card, and sensors. Therefore, the Smart Module needs protection from shock, dust, moisture, and vibration during transport. On the other hand, the Reef Block is much heavier and does not require the same type of protective case, so its transport solution must focus more on stability, safe handling, and movement prevention. |
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| Figure {{ref>fig:sensor_box_packaging}} shows the packaging concept for the smartlogger. The design is inspired by reusable waterproof hard cases, such as the NANUK 935 Pro Photo Kit. This type of case is suitable for sensitive equipment because it is designed to protect the contents from impact, dust, water, and vibration during transport [(NANUK935)]. The NANUK 935 case is made with a lightweight NK-7 resin shell and is described as impact-resistant and shock-absorbent, which makes it appropriate for transporting electronic monitoring equipment [(NANUK935Kit)]. | Figure {{ref>fig:sensor_box_packaging}} shows the packaging concept for the Smart Module. The design is inspired by reusable waterproof hard cases, such as the NANUK 935 Pro Photo Kit. This type of case is suitable for sensitive equipment because it is designed to protect the contents from impact, dust, water, and vibration during transport [(nanuk935)]. The NANUK 935 case is made with a lightweight NK-7 resin shell and is described as impact-resistant and shock-absorbent, which makes it appropriate for transporting electronic monitoring equipment [(nanuk935)]. |
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| Inside the case, the smartlogger is placed in a custom EVA foam insert. EVA foam was selected because it is lightweight, durable, moisture-resistant, and able to absorb shock. Its closed-cell structure gives it low water absorption, and its cushioning properties make it suitable for protecting sensitive components during transport [(EVAFoam)]. The foam insert is shaped around the smartlogger to reduce movement inside the case and to keep the smartlogger and assembly instruction card organized. | Inside the case, the Smart Module is placed in a custom EVA foam insert. EVA foam was selected because it is lightweight, durable, moisture-resistant, and able to absorb shock. Its closed-cell structure gives it low water absorption, and its cushioning properties make it suitable for protecting sensitive components during transport [(eva_foam)]. The foam insert is shaped around the Smart Module to reduce movement inside the case and to keep the Smart Module and assembly instruction card organized. |
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| The sensors and electronic components are integrated inside the smart box, which is part of the smartlogger. Therefore, no separate sensor set or external sensor cables are included in this packaging concept. An assembly instruction card is included to show how the smart box is attached to the metal support frame and how the protective lid is added before deployment. The EVA foam insert is not considered a single-use material in this concept because it can be reused with the same hard case for storage, deployment, maintenance, and retrieval operations. | The sensors and electronic components are integrated inside the Smartlogger, which is part of the Smart Module. Therefore, no separate sensor set or external sensor cables are included in this packaging concept. An assembly instruction card is included to show how the Smartlogger is attached to the Smartlogger attachment and how the protective lid is added before deployment. The EVA foam insert is not considered a single-use material in this concept because it can be reused with the same hard case for storage, deployment, maintenance, and retrieval operations. |
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| Figure {{ref>fig:modular_unit_packaging}} shows the transport concept for the modular habitat unit. Since this part is heavy and mainly made of concrete, it is transported separately on a wooden pallet instead of being placed inside the blue hard case. Wooden pallets are suitable for transporting heavy goods because they provide a stable load carrier and allow handling with forklifts [(EPALPallet)]. The modular habitat unit is fixed to the pallet using straps to keep the load stable and reduce movement during transport [(PalletStraps)]. This solution reduces unnecessary packaging material while keeping the concrete block stable during handling and transport. | Figure {{ref>fig:modular_unit_packaging}} shows the transport concept for the Reef Block. Since this part is heavy and mainly made of concrete, it is transported separately on a wooden pallet instead of being placed inside the blue hard case. Wooden pallets are suitable for transporting heavy goods because they provide a stable load carrier and allow handling with forklifts [(epal_pallet)]. The Reef Block is fixed to the pallet using straps to keep the load stable and reduce movement during transport [(pallet_straps)]. This solution reduces unnecessary packaging material while keeping the concrete block stable during handling and transport. |
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| The packaging also considers reuse. The waterproof hard case can be used repeatedly for storage, deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of the smartlogger. The pallet can also be reused for several transports if it remains in good condition. For the final version, the foam inserts should be replaced only when damaged. In this way, the packaging can protect the product while also reducing unnecessary waste. | The packaging also considers reuse. The waterproof hard case can be used repeatedly for storage, deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of the Smart Module. The pallet can also be reused for several transports if it remains in good condition. For the final version, the foam inserts should be replaced only when damaged. In this way, the packaging can protect the product while also reducing unnecessary waste. |
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| These packaging images are concept visuals, so the final packaging may still change after testing. In the next stage, handling and transport tests should be carried out to check whether the hard case, EVA foam insert, pallet, and straps can properly protect the components under real transport conditions. | These packaging images are concept visuals, so the final packaging may still change after testing. In the next stage, handling and transport tests should be carried out to check whether the hard case, EVA foam insert, pallet, and straps can properly protect the components under real transport conditions. |
| <figure fig:sensor_box_packaging> | <figure fig:sensor_box_packaging> |
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| <caption> AI-generated packaging concept for the smartlogger transport case </caption> | <caption> AI-generated packaging concept for the Smart Module transport case </caption> |
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| <figure fig:modular_unit_packaging> | <figure fig:modular_unit_packaging> |
| {{ :report:modularunit.png?nolink |}} | {{ :report:modularunit.png?nolink |}} |
| <caption> AI-generated transport concept for the modular habitat unit </caption> | <caption> AI-generated transport concept for the Reef Block </caption> |
| </figure> | </figure> |
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| ==== 7.6 Prototype ==== | ==== 7.6 Prototype ==== |
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| <figure fig:flowchart> | <figure fig:flowchart> |
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| <caption>Software flow chart</caption> | <caption>Software flow chart</caption> |
| </figure> | </figure> |