C2C+ projects

 

 

Genesis Uninhabited Air Vehicle (UAV) Challenge Project

For the third consecutive year the RAAF and BAE Systems have worked with students from C2C high schools on the Genesis UAV Project, a Challenge that is designed to promote aircraft trades, engineering and science through project-based learning.

The objectives of this project are to:

  • Promote students' interest in Engineering & Science via experimental learning
  • Provide valuable experience to students in the design, construction and operation of UAVs
  • Challenge the current paradigms about electronics and air vehicles
  • Inform students about engineering disciplines and test and evaluation programs
  • And…HAVE FUN!!!

The 2009 Genesis UAV Challenge was launched with an induction day at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Students learned to fly their UAV, fit their UAV with specified sensors, collect and interpret data to set specifications. On 21 October the four participating schools - Riverton & District High School, Craigmore High School, Temple Christian College and Valley View Secondary School - submitted their technical reports to the judges and took part in the flight demonstration.

The Challenge culminated in presentations by the four schools to a panel of judges at the University of South Australia on 30 October 2009 and the anouncement of Riverton & District High School as winner of the 2009 Genesis Challenge at the C2C Expo on 4 November 2009.

Planning is underway for the 2010 UAV Challenge.

Visit our Teachers Resources pages to view the UAV Challenge Requirements

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Suburban Wetlands Acquisition and Telemetry (SWAT) Project

Following on from the pilot program in 2008, BAE Systems - in conjunction with the UniSA and the City of Salisbury - worked with C2C schools on the SWAT Project. The aim of this project was to create a vehicle which could be directed to a specific location, conduct water sampling and map and log the data for further analysis to monitor the health of the wetlands.

The project commenced with an induction day at UniSA on 28 July and students went on to work on their projects with the support of mentors from BAE Systems.

On 20 October participating students visited BAE Systems where they successfully presented their projects.

Planning is underway for the 2010 SWAT Project.

Visit our Teachers Resources pages for more information on the SWAT Project

 

GM Holden Vehicle Tracking System

In 2009 a new C2c+ project was initiated by GM Holden. The objective of this project is to design a vehicle tracking system which can be utilised to track and monitor the location and status of prototype and pilot vehicles built on the Elizabeth plant. The specification also defines warranty, service and support contracts as part of the project.

On 20 October participating students visited GM Holden where they successfully presented their projects, and Riverton & District High School was presented with the inaugural GM Holden GPS Tracking Project trophy at the C2C Expo on 4 November 2009.

Planning is underway for the 2010 GM Holden GPS Tracking Project.

Visit our Teachers Resources pages for more information on the GM Holden GPS Tracking Project