Analysis of Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Technology for an Indoor Geolocation and Physiological Monitoring System

Abstract

The goal of this research is to analyze the utility of UWB for indoor geolocation and to evaluate a prototype system, which will send information detailing a persons position and physiological status to a command center. In a real world environment, geolocation and physiological status information needs to be sent to a command and control center that may be located several miles away from the operational environment. This research analyzes and characterizes the UWB signal in the various operational environments associated with indoor geolocation. Additionally, "typical usage scenarios" for the interaction between UWB and other devices are also tested and evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401474

Entities

People

  • Cengiz Alabacak

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Bandwidth
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Electronic Mail
  • Frequency Bands
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Modulation
  • Multiple Access
  • Navigation
  • Network Protocols
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Position (Location)
  • Radar
  • Radio Equipment
  • Wireless Communications

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control