Welcome

Project:

Our project consisted of building a directional antenna and testing it in comparison to a commercial omni-directional antenna. We began by researching the basic information on radio waves, WiFi, antennas, and how to increase signal strength. We then built a wireless signal receiver from copper wire, copper plating, plastic board, and several connectors. This receiver was attached to a satellite dish and compared with a commercial antenna.

Hypothesis:

Is it possible to build a bi-quad satellite antenna to send wireless radio signals from a router to a computer?

Project Information

• Grade level - 7-9


• Team Size - 2


• Subject Area - Engineering/Computer Science


• Project Type - Experimental


• Language - English


• Software Tools Used - Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Paint, Macromedia Flash


• Hardware Tools Used - Soldering iron, hacksaw, copper snips, power drill, wire cutters, camera, wrench, laptop


• Idea Source - Need for higher signal range, similar attempts by others


• Special skills - Flash, CSS/Html, Javascript, Soldering


• Awards Won - School science fair 1st place, bronze medallion, NSCC award


• Additional Scripts - Swfobject