Papers by Keyword: GPS

Abstract: This study developed a user-friendly and simplified Spatial Decision Support System using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to provide essential information for road managers. This enables the application of appropriate treatments at the right time, based on the available budget. A Global Positioning System (GPS) device was used to collect coordinate data for designated routes within Akure metropolis. Twenty (20) different roads were selected for the study. Data such as road names, coordinates, distances, and infrastructure or facilities unique to each road were collected through reconnaissance surveys, GPS tools, administrative road maps of the city, and street guides clearly showing Akure’s road network. The data were processed using Microsoft Excel, and classifications of the selected roads were made for easy referencing. Database design and creation were carried out using GIS tools within the ArcGIS environment. Digitization of data, labeling of features, symbology, layout design, hyperlinking, and other spatial features were implemented using ArcGIS applications. Each road was linked to its characteristic information, allowing users to access and update information as needed. The result shows that 95% of the total selected roads lack traffic lights and pedestrian bridge facilities. Forty-five percent of the roads have street light facilities. 5% of the road has traffic light facilities. 75% have no bus shelters. Only 5% of the total selected roads have all the identified road facilities. It was concluded that some of the selected roads were not in good condition. While some road facilities were defective, other roads lacked the necessary road facilities that could aid traffic flow. However, the data and associated attributes of each road can be used to support administrative decisions regarding maintenance.

Abstract: A gyro-stabilized antenna platform could implement a real-time motion compensation for a SAR system. Since motion errors reduce during the data acquisition process, post-processing load also reduces. Subsequently, production of well-focused, and high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images is conceivable. The research is to design a gyro-stabilized SAR antenna platform that compensates motion in real time during data acquisition. This paper explains the study of undesired motion (error) for typical UAV SAR. The resulting angle ranges of yaw, pitch, and roll describe the magnitude of the motion errors. The design of a gimbal system as a stable antenna platform considers yaw, pitch and roll range parameters. IMU optimization (Complimentary Filter, and Madgwick Filter algorithms are tested and compared in order to decide the optimum optimization scheme for the antenna platform. The data fusion and gradient descent algorithm from Madgwick show significant performance. The implementation of the optimized IMU algorithm and control on a field programmable gate array (FPGA) has resulted in a very effective stable antenna platform.

Abstract: This article presented the issues concerning the landing support systems of the aircraft. Their functioning may be supported, among others, in case of satellite systems, by the EGNOS system. The structures were characterised and the operation of these systems was described. Then, the reliability and operation analysis of the landing support systems of the aircraft was conducted. As a result, the relationships, which allow to determine values of probabilities of considered systems' staying in the distinguished states, were obtained.

Abstract: This contribution deals with the benefits of the global positioning system, with the influence of the human factor on fuel consumption and with monitoring of further savings in operation of earthmoving machines in a construction company. Fuel consumption data of a selected earthmoving machine before and after installation of a global positioning system unit and a fuel level measurement sensor are compared. These data are evaluated and the extent of the influence of the installed devices on the machine fuel consumption is determined from them. Further possibility of exploitation of monitoring of earthmoving machines during excavation and creation of given relief is also described here. Not only the fuel savings were evaluated, but also the accuracy and speed of performed work and thus also the influence of the human factor on performance of earthmoving machines itself.

Abstract: This article deals with results of testing, what level of reliability and accuracy can be reached by GPS devices and cameras when using them for purposes of detection of extreme braking and determination of its parameters. Braking tests with a van and with semi-trailer truck were done for purposes of this research. The main aim is to find out, whether this equipment can be used for detection of extreme braking as a situation, which can cause hidden damages on transported cargo. The article contains evaluation of differences between data measured by GPS equipment and those measured by equipment with accelerometer. Here are also stated examples of runs of braking deceleration as there were recorded by particular types of equipment.

Abstract: The variation of water vapor can be detected from the Global Positioning System (GPS) data. The GPS signal was delayed when propagated through the wet atmosphere. The delayed signal can be retrieved into Precipitation Water Vapor (PWV) data. The GPS data of CUSV station from 2009 to 2012 were used in this research. The results showed that the PWV varied during the summer of Thailand. The PWV were slightly increased from 20 mm at the beginning of the season to 40 mm at the end of season. The increased PWV data were shown as linear line. A slope of the linear line may relate with the amount of the cumulative rain in the season. The steeper line might relate to the great number of raining in the end of the season, otherwise, the fairly gradual line might relate to the raining at any time in the season. The high level of PWV up to around 33 mm could induce the rain in the summer of Thailand.

Abstract: This template This paper presents a system that provides the most reliable GPS tracking solution for electric powered transportation systems to move people around the sustainable city which can promise of an unmatched quality for giving most accurate location with up-to-date information such as Location, vehicle status, fuel consumption, temperature monitoring, seatbelt status and control to manage your assets. For the system we proposed to use GPS module (u-blox all-in-one GPS receiver for high sensitivity (-162 dBm), fastest connectivity). The hardware shall have a built-in 3-axis accelerometer for motion detection and power saving. Software is modern, sophisticated, full featured, multi-user and error-free software. It is designed for PDAs and smart-phones; hence no downloading of apps or programs is necessary.

Abstract: This article discusses the conditions for and benefits of using the GPS technology and cost-effectiveness analysis of implementing the technology at a transport business. The GPS technology allows transport businesses to streamline their business management processes. This includes not only monitoring, but also supervision, including online supervision, of the process of delivering transport services. In particular, the technology allows transport businesses to identify the location of its vehicles, to monitor the work of their drivers and to modify the service delivery process to reflect new circumstances as they occur.

Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) predicted that in 2020, road accidents will become the third cause of deaths in the world. Several factors contribute to road accidents, among them are human error, speeding, irregularities in road design and period of driving (either nighttime or daytime). In road design, horizontal curves are of particular interest to the designer, given that accidents are very likely to occur at such locations if drivers lose control of their vehicles due to inappropriate speed choices. This study was conducted to investigate the variation of driving behaviour on horizontal curves. The test car was fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device and driven by 30 participants. The research findings show that drivers’ choice of speed varies while approaching horizontal curve, on the curve and just after leaving the curve. Apart from this, although drivers were found to have driven at a slightly higher speed during daytime compare to evening driving, however the difference was not significant. A comparison between genders also revealed that female and male drivers drive at similar speed behaviour

Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. In recent years, some UAVs are deployed for civil applications, such as policing, firefighting, air pollution monitoring, and aerial search and rescue, etc. Unmanned Aerial vehicle generally include fixed-wing and multi-rotor aircrafts. This research had developed a high endurance quadcopter for search and rescue mission. Target position correction software also was developed in this research. This program uses GPS coordinates embedded in the EXIF information of the aerial photos and more accurately calculates the target’s position. The target’s position error is less than ten meters in 75 meters altitude. Keywords: target position correction software, search and rescue, UAV, quadcopter, and GPS.