Bird Deterrent System: Motion Detection - Ultrasonic Sensor

Abstract

The research for BIRD DETERRENT SYSTEM: MOTION DETECTION - ULTRASONIC SENSOR is a Final Year Honors’ thesis being developed from the Bachelor Of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Hons) Mechanical of Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology. The thesis involves the design, manufacture and testing of such a prototype of a Motion Bird Detection System. The need for an effective bird deterrent system is important in many of today's industries. In the past there have been many attempts to develop a successful system with few achieving adequate results. The aim of this project was to develop and design a motion detection system that creates minimal disturbance whilst being effective in bird deterrence. An initial investigation and evaluation into the current types of bird deterrent systems was performed and from this the method of deterrence for the designed system was selected. Once the conceptual design was completed the mechanical, electrical and software sections of the system were designed in detail and partially constructed to discover the effectiveness of the system. During the initial implementation of the system, expected and unexpected problems in the design arose that needed dealt with. The encountered problems were then listed in each of their relative sections and supplied with solutions and suggestions for a design revision. Once this system has been fully developed, it will provide a frame work for multiple types of detection with the possibility for use in a variety of applications. The thesis has been managed using a series of regular meetings each week with and without the project supervisor.