Title :
Improving RFID Read Rate in Metallic Tractor-Trailer Applications
Author :
Daily, John ; McCann, Roy
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Abstract :
This paper reviews the basics of radio frequency identification technology and the existing uses in commercial vehicle systems. The specific engineering design challenges associated with the metallic environments encountered in commercial applications are discussed. An empirical design method using a variable dielectric thickness is given. Experimental results for the use of RFID in the metallic environment encountered in a commercial vehicle demonstrate the validity of the design method.
Keywords :
design engineering; radiofrequency identification; road vehicles; RFID read rate technology; commercial applications; commercial vehicle systems; empirical design method; engineering design; metallic environments; metallic tractor-trailer applications; variable dielectric thickness; Authorization; Costs; ISO standards; Monitoring; Radiofrequency identification; Student members; Tires; Tracking; Transportation; Vehicles; RFID; Transportation Systems;
Conference_Titel :
Region 5 Technical Conference, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fayetteville, AR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1280-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1280-8
DOI :
10.1109/TPSD.2007.4380344
