Title :
Vehicle monitoring and telecommunication systems for enhancement of trucking operations
Author :
Morlok, E.K. ; Bedrosian, S.D. ; Zarki, M. El ; Hallowell, S.D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Pennsylvania Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
The authors review current research dealing with potential applications of advanced vehicle monitoring and control systems. The University effort focuses on trucking operations, satellite telecommunications systems, and man-machine interfaces. The proposed system will provide position determination, two-way data communication and, eventually, voice communication capabilities. In addition to technical areas such as radio reception and protocol modifications, cost savings and other benefits are being studied. In investigating the human interface problem, research seeks to compensate for the possibly marginal communication skills of the driver, as well as the special nature of the satellite communication links.<>
Keywords :
computerised monitoring; mobile radio systems; protocols; radio reception; road vehicles; satellite relay systems; user interfaces; advanced vehicle monitoring and control systems; communication skills; cost savings; freight haulage operations; man-machine interfaces; position determination; protocol modifications; radio reception; satellite telecommunications systems; two-way data communication; Artificial satellites; Communication system control; Control systems; Data communication; Intelligent vehicles; Monitoring; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication control; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference, 1989. Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-9692316-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/VNIS.1989.98790
