2. IntroductionIntroduction
As part as a group, the PROSSATeam isAs part as a group, the PROSSATeam is
introduced.introduced.
The greenhouse project represents a veryThe greenhouse project represents a very
resourceful alternative, and continuously theresourceful alternative, and continuously the
reasons are discussed.reasons are discussed.
The creation and development of this project isThe creation and development of this project is
explained in detail.explained in detail.
Finally, based on the experiment, futureFinally, based on the experiment, future
investigation and improvements are suggested.investigation and improvements are suggested.
4. Getting to knowGetting to know
PROSSATeamPROSSATeamGroup of 6 students from Puerto RicoGroup of 6 students from Puerto Rico
Working on NASA Ames Research Center asWorking on NASA Ames Research Center as
internsinterns
Pioneer Program funded by the AGMUSPioneer Program funded by the AGMUS
7 week summer program7 week summer program
Students were selected based on a previousStudents were selected based on a previous
Saturday Academy Research programSaturday Academy Research program
5. PROSSATeam Members
Ángel AndinoÁngel Andino
•From Carolina, Puerto Rico.From Carolina, Puerto Rico.
•First year as a college student in ComputerFirst year as a college student in Computer
Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana,Science BS at the Universidad Metropolitana,
Puerto Rico.Puerto Rico.
• As a hobby, he takes courses in robotics andAs a hobby, he takes courses in robotics and
work with programming, and developing tools inwork with programming, and developing tools in
python and java.python and java.
•He has already work in the development of: HTMLHe has already work in the development of: HTML
websites, mobile applications for android (Mindwebsites, mobile applications for android (Mind
Creeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), aCreeper), and windows phone (Kids Quiz), a
platform named Clickers, databases, National Labplatform named Clickers, databases, National Lab
Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools.Servers and ingesting winter data in python tools.
•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with:Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with:
communication sensors, web site, datacommunication sensors, web site, data
management, and plotting.management, and plotting.
6. PROSSATeam Members
Karina MartínezKarina Martínez
•From Arecibo, Puerto Rico.From Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Computer Science at theWill be majoring in Computer Science at the
University of Puerto Rico.University of Puerto Rico.
•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading,As her hobbies there can be mention: reading,
playing the guitar and robotics assembling.playing the guitar and robotics assembling.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy andAs part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and
the AGMUS pre-college research program, shethe AGMUS pre-college research program, she
worked in the Astronomy division and her projectworked in the Astronomy division and her project
waswas “How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude“How to optimize a CubeSat’s Attitude
Determination and Control System to study theDetermination and Control System to study the
Lunar Weather”Lunar Weather” project.project.
•Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam withWorks as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with
the Software and Electronics of our project.the Software and Electronics of our project.
7. PROSSATeam Members
Josean ReyesJosean Reyes
•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Biology at the University ofWill be majoring in Biology at the University of
Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
•He enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing andHe enjoys reading, taking pictures, writing and
painting, as his hobbies.painting, as his hobbies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy andAs part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and
the AGMUS pre-college research program, hethe AGMUS pre-college research program, he
worked in the Engineering division and his projectworked in the Engineering division and his project
waswas “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel“The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel
Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerinIndustry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin
purification process”purification process” project.project.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam withWorks as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with
the hardware designs and mechanical structure ofthe hardware designs and mechanical structure of
our projects.our projects.
8. PROSSATeam Members
Melissa RiveraMelissa Rivera
•From Hatillo, Puerto Rico.From Hatillo, Puerto Rico.
•Will be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology atWill be majoring in Biology with Biotechnology at
the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
•She enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as herShe enjoys to read, write, travel and swim as her
hobbies.hobbies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy andAs part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and
the AGMUS pre-college research program, shethe AGMUS pre-college research program, she
worked in the astronomy division with the aworked in the astronomy division with the a
Cubesat educational Video called “Cubesat educational Video called “Educating theEducating the
PublicPublic”.”.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam withWorks as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with
the documentation and hardware assembly.the documentation and hardware assembly.
9. PROSSATeam Members
Ademyr RiveraAdemyr Rivera
•From Bayamón, Puerto Rico.From Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
• Will be majoring in Computer Science at theWill be majoring in Computer Science at the
Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.
•His hobbies are: listening to music, playing videoHis hobbies are: listening to music, playing video
games and watching movies.games and watching movies.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy andAs part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and
the AGMUS pre-college research program, hethe AGMUS pre-college research program, he
worked in the Computer Science division with theworked in the Computer Science division with the
“Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7”“Trigonometry Solver App for Windows Phone 7”
project.project.
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam withWorks as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with
the software and electronics parts of our projects.the software and electronics parts of our projects.
10. PROSSATeam Members
Jemaris MartesJemaris Martes
•From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.From Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
•Will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at theWill be majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.
•As her hobbies there can be mention: reading,As her hobbies there can be mention: reading,
traveling and painting.traveling and painting.
•As part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy andAs part of the Arecibo Observatory Academy and
the AGMUS pre-college research program, shethe AGMUS pre-college research program, she
worked in the Engineering division and her projectworked in the Engineering division and her project
waswas “The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel“The use of solar energy in the Biodiesel
Industry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerinIndustry as a sustainable alternative for the glycerin
purification process”purification process”
• Works as a researcher in the PROSSATeam withWorks as a researcher in the PROSSATeam with
the mechanical structure and assembly of ourthe mechanical structure and assembly of our
projects, and her role also involves the informativeprojects, and her role also involves the informative
presentations of the team.presentations of the team.
11. Project AssignmentProject Assignment
A Greenhouse project was assigned by ourA Greenhouse project was assigned by our
mentor, Dr. Sean Casey.mentor, Dr. Sean Casey.
The tasks were divided between each memberThe tasks were divided between each member
of the team.of the team.
New hardware and software was created forNew hardware and software was created for
the project.the project.
12. Why a GreenhouseWhy a Greenhouse
Project?Project?A greenhouse can be a food developingA greenhouse can be a food developing
alternative.alternative.
Promotes agriculture.Promotes agriculture.
An educational project for students.An educational project for students.
While growing plants, we can develop aWhile growing plants, we can develop a
potential space greenhouse system.potential space greenhouse system.
This project could be a food source for the ISSThis project could be a food source for the ISS
as well as for future space missions (Moon,as well as for future space missions (Moon,
Mars, etc).Mars, etc).
25. ResearchResearch: Plant selection: Plant selection
ArugulaArugula
Fast growing plantFast growing plant
Harvesting: 35-40 daysHarvesting: 35-40 days
Grows best in cool weatherGrows best in cool weather
Days to germination: 7-10 daysDays to germination: 7-10 days
Plant height: 10 inchPlant height: 10 inch
It is popular in salad and sandwiches selectionIt is popular in salad and sandwiches selection
26. Designing and creatingDesigning and creating
HardwareHardware
Main Greenhouse Structure SkectMain Greenhouse Structure Skect
27. Arduino board holderArduino board holder
SketchSketch
Designing and creatingDesigning and creating
HardwareHardware
40. Future ApplicationsFuture Applications
Optimize the systemOptimize the system
- Water injection system- Water injection system
-Add more data sensors-Add more data sensors
Create a self-suficient system by using a solarCreate a self-suficient system by using a solar
power supply.power supply.
Add system manipulation variables (heater, fan,Add system manipulation variables (heater, fan,
etc.).etc.).
Add plant variety.Add plant variety.
Develop a next generation the system in orderDevelop a next generation the system in order
for it to function in space.for it to function in space.
