Design of a Low Power Embedded Microprocessor for a Hands-Eyes-Ears-Free Personal Navigation and Communications System

Abstract

This thesis details the engineering design of a personal, computer-based system. which is intended to support a hands-eyes-ears-free Personal Navigational and Communication System (PNCS). This computer-based system is designed to be used with COTS devices, such as, (1) a GPS receiver, (2) a laptop or desktop computer, (3) a rechargeable, long-life battery pack, and (4) a wearable tactile communications vest. The vest is currently under development by the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Lab (NAMRL) and together with this computer-based system can provide a complete hands-free personal navigational and communication system. The intent of the navigation system is to satisfy both commercial and milita uses for land-based edestrian and vehicular travel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA380986

Entities

People

  • Peter H. Haase

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Battery Chargers
  • Biomedical Research
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Digital Communications
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • Navigation
  • Operating Systems
  • Semiconductors
  • Situational Awareness

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Materials Science
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites