Wireless IR Image Transfer System for Autonomous Vehicle
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Authors
Ata, Ali
Subjects
Infrared Imaging
Serial Communication
Antenna Polarization
Serial Communication
Antenna Polarization
Advisors
Karunasiri, Gamani
Harkins, Richard M.
Date of Issue
2003-12
Date
December 2003
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
A wireless IR image transfer mechanism was developed and tested for eventual employment on the NPS
autonomous ground vehicle. Tests were conducted inside a building as a rough simulation of an urban
environment. Two common ISM frequency bands were explored. Experiments results proved that the 915 MHz
band was best suited for this effort. Data revealed that minimal signal loss occurs at Line of Site out to several
hundred meters. Signal loss through obstructions: Cement, wood, and metal proved significant, on the order of 10
–15 dB per obstruction. But the image transfer was successful through multiple obstructions at range of 400
meters. Further work includes integration into the autonomous vehicle and testing of the performance.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Applied Physics
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Format
49 p.
Citation
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.