UMP FPGA-Cube: An Ariel Monitoring System Design for Environmental Surveillance Using FPGA

This project presents the development of an aerial monitoring system, known as a UMP FPGA-Cube, designed for environmental surveillance applications. The UMP FPGA-Cube incorporates an FPGA DE10-Lite Development Board, an Arduino Uno R3 Microcontroller, and various sensors including temperature and humidity, GPS, barometric, and accelerometer sensors. The system aims to collect real-time telemetry data from below 1 km altitude and transmit it wirelessly to a ground station for analysis. By integrating FPGA technology, Arduino control, and a selection of sensors, the UMP FPGA-Cube enables accurate and reliable data acquisition. The wireless communication system ensures timely transmission of telemetry data, enhancing efficiency in environmental monitoring. The analysis of data collected from different locations and altitudes provides valuable insights into environmental conditions, contributing to informed decision-making and effective environmental management. This research offers a cost-effective and versatile solution for environmental surveillance, showcasing the potential of the UMP FPGA-Cube system in gathering and analyzing telemetry data for a wide range of environmental applications.