scholarly journals Bluetooth 5 performance analysis for inter-vehicular communications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Aza ◽  
David Melendi ◽  
Roberto García ◽  
Xabiel G. Pañeda ◽  
Laura Pozueco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Vehicular Communications ◽  
Vehicular Communication ◽  
Highway Traffic ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Data Transfers ◽  
Future Work

AbstractPrevious work has demonstrated the feasibility of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) as an alternative technology for data transfers in inter-vehicular communication (IVC) scenarios. Bluetooth 5.x core specifications enhance the trade-off between energy requirements, communication range and flexibility. In this paper, we aim to analyse the potential of Bluetooth 5 features for VANET applications, proposing a connectionless communication system. By means of field experiments, we evaluate long range and 2 × speed features, defining a set of communication scenarios. This allows us to test both Bluetooth 5.x range and application throughput. The evaluation includes experiments of V2I communications carried out under real highway traffic conditions. The experiments conducted demonstrate that communication ranges up to 300 m may be achieved depending on the communications scenario. The results also show how throughput degrades as the distance between devices increases. The results obtained are used to discuss future work, aimed at deeper analysing Bluetooth 5 features for VANET applications, completing the development of our prototype and evaluating VANET connectionless communications with the features included in the latest Bluetooth 5.2 specification.

Evaluation of Low Energy Requirements in Deammonification Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mudit Gangal ◽  
Amit Kaldate ◽  
Laure Graveleau ◽  
Christophe Desmottes
Keyword(s):  
Low Energy ◽  
Energy Requirements

scholarly journals Millimeter Wave Spatial Channel Characterization for Vehicular Communications

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidel Rodríguez-Corbo ◽  
Leyre Azpilicueta ◽  
Mikel Celaya-Echarri ◽  
Peio López-Iturri ◽  
Imanol Picallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Millimeter Wave ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Vehicular Networks ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Vehicular Communications ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Vehicular Communication ◽  
High Definition ◽  
High Data

With the growing demand of vehicle-mounted sensors over the last years, the amount of critical data communications has increased significantly. Developing applications such as autonomous vehicles, drones or real-time high-definition entertainment requires high data-rates in the order of multiple Gbps. In the next generation of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks, a wider bandwidth will be needed, as well as more precise localization capabilities and lower transmission latencies than current vehicular communication systems due to safety application requirements; 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology is envisioned to be the key factor in the development of this next generation of vehicular communications. However, the implementation of mmWave links arises with difficulties due to blocking effects between mmWave transceivers, as well as different channel impairments for these high frequency bands. In this work, the mmWave channel propagation characterization for V2X communications has been performed by means of a deterministic in-house 3D ray launching simulation technique. A complex heterogeneous urban scenario has been modeled to analyze the different propagation phenomena of multiple mmWave V2X links. Results for large and small-scale propagation effects are obtained for line-of-sight (LOS) and non-LOS (NLOS) trajectories, enabling inter-data vehicular comparison. These analyzed results and the proposed methodology can aid in an adequate design and implementation of next generation vehicular networks.

Adapted to change: Low energy requirements in a low and unpredictable productivity environment, the case of the Galapagos sea lion

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 94-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Villegas-Amtmann ◽  
Birgitte I. McDonald ◽  
Diego Páez-Rosas ◽  
David Aurioles-Gamboa ◽  
Daniel P. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Low Energy ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Sea Lion

Assessing the Impact of a Cooperative Merging System on Highway Traffic Using a Microscopic Flow Simulator

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis A. Ntousakis ◽  
Kallirroi Porfyri ◽  
Ioannis K. Nikolos ◽  
Markos Papageorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Highway Traffic ◽  
Cruise Control ◽  
V2v Communication ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Critical Traffic ◽  
Vehicle Technologies ◽  
The Impact

Vehicle merging on highways has always been an important aspect, which directly affects the capacity of the highway. Under critical traffic conditions, the merging of main road traffic and on-ramp traffic is known to trigger speed breakdown and congestion. Additionally, merging is one of the most stressful tasks for the driver, since it requires a synchronized set of observations and actions. Consequently, drivers often perform merging maneuvers with low efficiency. Emerging vehicle technologies, such as cooperative adaptive cruise control and/or merging-assistance systems, are expected to enable the so-called “cooperative merging”. The purpose of this work is to propose a cooperative merging system and evaluate its performance and its impact on highway capacity. The modeling and simulation of the proposed methodology is performed within the framework of a microscopic traffic simulator. The proposed model allows for the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, which enables the effective handling of the available gaps between vehicles. Different cases are examined through simulations, in order to assess the impact of the system on traffic flow, under various traffic conditions. Useful conclusions are derived from the simulation results, which can form the basis for more complex merging algorithms and/or strategies that adapt to traffic conditions.

scholarly journals Zero Current Switching Switched-Capacitors Balancing Circuit for Energy Storage Cell Equalization and Its Associated Hybrid Circuit with Classical Buck-Boost

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang ◽  
Cheng ◽  
Fong
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Switching Loss ◽  
Flexible Control ◽  
Current Switching ◽  
Zero Current Switching ◽  
Zero Current ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cell Balancing ◽  
Hybrid Circuit

To overcome the problem of switching loss during the balancing process, a novel cell balancing circuit is proposed with the integration of a zero current switching technique. Moreover, the balancing circuit proposed can change between a classical buck-boost pattern and a resonant switched-capacitor pattern with flexible control to cater to the balancing requirements under different driving scenarios. The results of the simulation of field experiments demonstrate successful balancing, various balancing speed, and low energy loss. The proposed balancing circuit proves to be effective for a wide range of application and is the first attempt to integrate a dual balancing function in a single balancing circuit for cells.

A UGV-based modular robotic manipulator for soil sampling and terramechanics investigations

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas A. Olmedo ◽  
Martin Barczyk ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Ward Wilson ◽  
Michael G. Lipsett
Keyword(s):  
Oil Sands ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Robotic Manipulator ◽  
Unmanned Vehicles ◽  
Soil Sampling ◽  
Slip Ratio ◽  
Force Modeling ◽  
Natural Choice ◽  
Future Work

Unmanned vehicles are a natural choice for accessing challenging or hazardous terrains, for instance oil sands tailings ponds, and performing tasks such as soil sampling and terramechanics investigations. In previously published work, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) named RTC-I was designed and built for this task by part of our group. The present article covers the design choices and technical details of a custom-built robotic manipulator, a soil sampler, and an instrumented wheel deployed onboard a second-generation UGV named RTC-II. The robotic manipulator is designed to provide the reach, payload capacity, ruggedness, and self-locking operation required for field operations. The soil sampler employs a curved scoop to minimize deformation of the collected sample. The instrumented wheel permits independent control of the normal load and the slip ratio during terramechanics investigations. Each of the three designs is deployed and successfully tested in field experiments. Measurements collected by the soil sampler and instrumented wheel will be used in future work dealing with sampler force modeling and real-time terrain parameter estimation, respectively.

scholarly journals Possums in the park: efficient foraging under the risk of predation or of competition?

2000 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve McDonald-Madden ◽  
Lian K. Akers ◽  
Deena J. Brenner ◽  
Sarah Howell ◽  
Blair W. Patullo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Foraging Behaviour ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Foraging Efficiency ◽  
Trichosurus Vulpecula ◽  
Initial Amount ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Risk Of Predation

Many eutherian mammals adjust their foraging behaviour according to the presence or threat of predators. Here, we examine experimentally whether an urban population of brushtail possums, Trichosurus vulpecula, similarly adjust their foraging behaviour. Our field experiments manipulated the quantity of food items in artificial feeders placed at different distances from trees. These experiments showed that the possums remained longer at feeders placed far from the trees, but their foraging behaviour did not change with the initial amount of food. The scanning behaviour of possums did not simply increase with distance from the trees, as predicted from studies of other vertebrates. Nevertheless, the number of physical conflicts between individuals increased as the amount of available food decreased. These data suggest that the changes in the foraging behaviour of the possums in this population do not reflect a simple trade-off between foraging efficiency and the risk of predation or competition.

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