>> 1. How can I get enclosure for MicaZ/TelosB motes, so they can deploy >> weather-proof? Could someone recommend some companies? > > You should have a look at volcanic monitoring work led by Prof. Matt Walsh > at Harvard. As far as I remember, they used cases to protect the motes from > climatic conditions.
Same goes for other hazardous/outdoor environment research with accessible, but fixed long-term, deployment sites. Sealed weatherproof metal enclosures. External connections (power, antenna, sensors, etc) are fitted onto the casing itself and sealed. For non-metal cases, pelican has a good (if not pricey) selection--and these cases are TOUGH. Otherwise, hit up your favorite search for metal outdoor enclosures. Spec as needed. (Make sure to get an enclosure with a proper door seal.) >> 2. battery is a problem. Is it easy to use solar energy to provide the >> energy? again, which comany can provide this for MicaZ or TelosB? Just use bigger (external) batteries. Really. If these mote setups are deployed fixed long-term and are periodically accessible, the requirement for minimal size may be signifcantly reduced. (Consider the entire unit--housing, rigging, power, antenna, etc--may be several feet in each dimension for long-term environment monitoring.) It's not quite the same as attaching long-term tracking devices to dolphins. (Unless, maybe this is what you want...) Of course, if solar is what you want to do, the external power source really is just a "module" anyway... HTH, Paul _______________________________________________ Tinyos-help mailing list [email protected] https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tinyos-help
