Work

Iceberg Monitoring Payload

Mechanical Design
CNC Machining
Robotics
Environmental Monitoring

A custom CNC-machined payload housing designed for iceberg monitoring, focused on sensor protection and watertight operation.

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor
CNC Milling CNC Milling
Mechanical Assembly Mechanical Assembly

Work from my time at the Intelligent Systems Lab - built a watertight sensor enclosure for iceberg monitoring. Lot of hands-on mechanical work designing and CNC machining the housing to survive harsh marine environments.

The payload needed to protect multiple cameras and sensors during long-duration deployments while preventing condensation from fogging the lenses.

Mechanical Work

  • CNC-machined the sensor plate for mounting multiple cameras and sensors.
  • Designed and fabricated a watertight housing, including end caps and gaskets.
  • Integrated condensation protection measures to prevent lens fogging and maintain clear optical data capture.
CAD Design 1 CAD Design 2

Fabrication & Assembly

  • Produced several custom aluminum and acrylic parts on the CNC machine.
  • Verified fit, sealing, and structural integrity of the enclosure under test conditions.
  • Assembled the payload with all cameras and wiring routed through sealed connectors.
CNC Machined Part 1 CNC Machined Part 2

What I Learned

First time doing serious CNC machining and designing for watertight operation. Learned that tolerances matter way more than you think - getting proper sealing while still being able to assemble and disassemble the housing took several iterations.

Really enjoyed the hands-on fabrication work and seeing CAD designs become physical parts that actually worked.