Presentation Type

Poster

Department

Mathematics

Location

Walker Conference Center B

Description

The current focus of this project is to gather audio signals from thumping watermelon to determine if there is any correlation between the sound produced and the sugar concentration of the watermelon. The audio signals are converted to harmonic frequencies using the FFT and then compared to the sweetness of the watermelon. The ultimate goal of this long-term project is to create a mobile app to be used by consumers when determining which watermelon they should buy at the store.

Comments

These research results were presented as part of the Summer Research Seminar taught by Dr. Kevin Cornelius.

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Using Emitted Vibrational Frequencies to Determine Watermelon Sweetness

Walker Conference Center B

The current focus of this project is to gather audio signals from thumping watermelon to determine if there is any correlation between the sound produced and the sugar concentration of the watermelon. The audio signals are converted to harmonic frequencies using the FFT and then compared to the sweetness of the watermelon. The ultimate goal of this long-term project is to create a mobile app to be used by consumers when determining which watermelon they should buy at the store.

 

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