Project Info
Design a data acquisition module for 500 channels
Manika Prasad | mprasad@mines.edu
This is part of a larger project where we are designing enhanced imaging techniques for biological and earth science purposes. The bigger project entails acquiring acoustic waveforms at multiple locations from a source that can be moved to ultimately provide a 3D image. The images are being acquired for tissue imaging (for breast cancer) and for rock deformations with stress.
More Information
Arani, F. F., Prasad, M., Behura, J., Fuchs, G., 2017, High-resolution acoustic imaging of laboratory rock samples using full-waveform inversion, SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts, 3585-3590, Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Grand Engineering: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Understanding of signal acquisition and digitization
Time Commitment
6 months
Skills/Techniques Gained
The student will gain insights on how to design circuits and assemble components. Further, since ultimately the acquisition is planned for 100s of channels, some economic calculations will be necessary to keep costs manageable.
Mentoring Plan
The team has a acoustic sensing, a seismic inversion, and an electronic engineer. All three will be available to the student for discussion. Some initial designs already exist. As per need and student request, we will have weekly meetings to mentor and assist the student in designing the module.