About the Projects

How do PULSE and STARTRAM work together?

These two research projects work closely together. STARTRAM focuses on evaluating and analyzing different types of weather stations, figuring out how they perform, what kind of data they produce, and how that data can be used. PULSE, on the other hand, is focused on how to transmit that data from remote locations using long-range radio systems, making sure it can be logged and accessed reliably, even without internet or cell service.

Who’s involved?

This project was developed by the Cyberpod, a student research team working to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) and the motivated students in the Upward Bound and Teaching Through Technology (T3) programs.

The Cyberpod team includes Adrian Burke, Hailey Hodgins, and Petie Deveer, with mentorship and support from Dayne Broderson.

T3 and ACEP Connections

The T3 Alaska program has emphasized environmental monitoring due to the profound impact that changes in the environment can have on life in rural Alaska. Students have carried out projects in past years that explored data collection in remote areas (Chena Hot Springs Resort); however, problems with data transmission and power in places with minimal infrastructure have prevented sensors from being deployed and maintained long-term.

Partner Organizations

The broad applicability and direct relevance to multiple research and education efforts has allowed this work to be supported by the URSA program, along with programs at ACEP and UAF College of Engineering and Mines (CEM): UAF Upward Bound Program, funded by the Dept. of Education; ARCTIC Program, funded by the Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research under ONR award number N00014-22-1-2049 Project STORM, funded by National Science Foundation EPSCoR (RII Track-2 FEC) award number 2316402