Systems in Action
Project Jellyfish: Distributed Maritime Sensing
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
We are developing a low-cost, event-driven acoustic sensing concept for persistent maritime awareness. Project Jellyfish combines distributed underwater sensor nodes, local signal processing, and surface-based data fusion to reduce the power and bandwidth demands of continuous acoustic monitoring. Rather than transmitting raw data, the system is designed to identify meaningful events at the edge and report only compressed, actionable information. The current effort focuses on validating detection feasibility, node-level processing, communications, and scalable deployment under realistic operational constraints.
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
We investigate complex product and service failures where technical symptoms, repair records, and organizational responsibilities are spread across multiple systems. This case study examines a connected-vehicle issue involving unreliable GPS, emergency communication, app connectivity, repeated service visits, and unresolved technical escalation. By organizing field evidence, repair documentation, technical references, and service communications, the project established a clear factual record and a structured path for regulatory review, warranty escalation, and accountable resolution.
Case Study #2: Product Failure Analysis & Recovery
Case Study #1: Connected-Vehicle Failure Analysis & Accountability
Case Study #2: Product Failure Analysis & Recovery
We investigate real-world product failures where technical faults, prior repairs, and fragmented service records make resolution difficult. This case study follows the diagnosis and recovery of a residential appliance affected by repeated component failures, inconsistent repair history, and unclear accountability. By combining hands-on troubleshooting, evidence review, cost analysis, and targeted corrective action, we developed a practical path to restore function while documenting the broader service and reliability issues behind the failure.