Essays about: "Global Positioning System GPS"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 101 essays containing the words Global Positioning System GPS.
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6. Ultra-wideband location tracking of mobile devices
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Signaler och systemAbstract : Today’s most widely used tracking solutions for consumers involve the Global Positioning System (GPS) which meets most needs when it comes to rough estimation of location. GPS however is limited in accuracy with a horizontal error of around 5 meters and cannot be used in the areas where the satellites cannot provide a strong enough signal e.g. READ MORE
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7. Hybrid Wireless Positioning
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknikAbstract : Numerous location-based services (LBS) have evolved because of the fast development of mobile Internet for use in commerce, entertainment, security, and other areas. All of these need a precise real-time location-based service with smooth indoor- outdoor transition in highly populated areas. READ MORE
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8. Design and Development of a Data Acquisition and Communication System for Point Absorber Tracking
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknikAbstract : The recent trend in generating energy from the waves has led to several advancements in the methods and the various research is conducted across the world, to study the behaviour of point absorbers on the waves. The point absorbers such as wave buoys are designed to move according to the waves and the generator that is mechanically coupled with the buoys, generate electricity. READ MORE
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9. Design of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle’s (AUV) Antenna System
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The ocean symbolizes mystery, passion, and power. However, most of the ocean, about 80 %, is unknown to humans. AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) provide a platform where terrain mapping, the biodiversity, and the resource survey of the ocean become accessible. READ MORE
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10. RoBuoy : Dynamic Positioning of an Autonomous Buoy using GNSS
University essay from KTH/MekatronikAbstract : Buoys anchored to the seabed are often used for marking courses in competitive sailing and other water sports, but they may need to be relocated several times per day. To avoid the time and fuel consuming labour of raising and moving the anchors, a prototype of an autonomous buoy using electric motors to maintain its position was built and tested. READ MORE