Independently Ran Renewably Integrated System for Crosswalks

The goal of the project is to create a safer way to cross the street on campus. Currently, it is not uncommon to cross the street and have cars drive by while in the crosswalk. In order to prevent this, Team Light The Way is designing a crosswalk sign lighting system that will help open the eyes of drivers to students crossing the street. The final design will be independently ran by renewables, with an adjustable mounting system to ensure that it can be attached to a variety of poles. Our system is the Independently Ran Renewably Integrated System, or I.R.R.I.S.

=Problem Definition= The objective is to create self lighting system, separate from the power grid, that can light crosswalk signs to alert drivers of pedestrians in the crosswalk. The lighting system will need to be adjustable for different sign shapes, as well as different mounting situations as polls and signs may differ in shape and size. =Background= We are electrical engineering students who want to make campus as safe as it can be. Over the last 3 or 4 years, all of us have experienced a "near-miss" of drivers entering the crosswalk while we were crossing. In leaving University of Idaho, we want to leave a positive mark for students who follow. The safety of students on campus is very important to all of us, and we cannot think of a better legacy to leave.

=Deliverables= Our design will be a proof of concept that will meet the following requirements:
 * 1) Primary – Goals that WILL be accomplished by the end of Spring 2021
 * 2) Lighting Rig
 * 3) Solar Panel
 * 4) Battery Storage
 * 5) Power Management
 * 6) Secondary – Goals that we will STRIVE to complete by the end of Spring 2021
 * 7) Integrated Wind Turbine & Waterwheel
 * 8) Rain Catch
 * 9) Other Power Storage Means
 * 10) Tertiary – Goals that we would LIKE to accomplish by the end of Spring 2021
 * 11) Automatic, low or no power, solar panel orientation

thumb =Specifications=

=Value Proposition Statement= Many of the crosswalks signs around campus lack cautionary flashing LEDs bordering the signs to alert drivers of pedestrians entering crosswalks. These signs are attached to various sized poles and signposts. To enhance pedestrian safety, the goal of this project is to augment existing signs with flashing LEDs, self-powered unit, and adjustable mounting systems. Our team will research innovative means to power the system through renewables. Current market solutions require the removal of existing signs and installation of more expensive alternatives. This project will save money by adding to existing signs without the need for extensive construction.

=Design Considerations=
 * Battery Storage Technology
 * Different size poles and signs
 * City sign lighting requirements
 * Power requirements of system
 * Size of Solar Panel

=Team Member Biographies=

=Design Considerations=
 * We will be using simulink to simulate our prototype before construction
 * We will be attaching to different size poles and signs around campus, canvasing will need to be done.
 * Limits of battery storage will need to be considared

=Additional Documentation=
 * Meeting Minutes
 * 09-15-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 09-22-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 09-29-20 Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 10-09-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 10-13-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 10-20-20 Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 10-27-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
 * 11-03-20 - Meeting Minutes.pdf