To Frack Or Not To Frack: A Report on the Implications of Hydraulic Fracturing Operations

Ongoing discussion about hydraulic fracturing has shown multiple views towards the values of hydraulic fracturing in modern society. These views question whether or not the possible future economic benefits and independence of energy outweigh the potential environmental risks. In order to provide insight upon the subject, research was conducted about the overall procedure of hydraulic fracturing, the economic and environmental implications. Furthermore, the laws that regulate hydraulic fracturing were assessed, along with the concerns of the public, and the alternative methods for hydraulic fracturing. With the accumulated research from these topics, it was concluded that with proper regulation, the economic benefits outweigh the environmental risks with regards to hydraulic fracturing

Aerial Software Defined Radio

This project focuses on incorporating two new technologies, drones and software defined radios, to detect and localize relevant wireless signals with increased maneuverability. The objective lies in building a platform for wireless signal mapping for search and rescue purposes. The platform prototype will be a baseline for future development through the recommendations provided in this report