2017-112 - Software and System Setup for Vehicle-to-Vehicle Channel Sounding

Description:
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle communication
  • Autonomous driving
  • Vehicle convoys

Abstract

USC researchers have developed a real-time multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) channel sounder to measure the vehicle-to-vehicle propagation channel. This software package and system allows for improvements in the wireless propagation mechanism and the design of wireless transceivers.

Benefit

  • Accurate testing of communication channels
  • Allows for improvements in transceivers

Market Application

Vehicle convoys or platoons hold a promise for significant efficiency improvements of freight and passenger transportation through better system integration. Through the use of advanced driver assistance, vehicles in a convoy can keep shorter distances from each other, thus decreasing energy consumption and traffic jams. However, reliable and low-latency communications are a vital prerequisite for such systems.

Stage of Development

  • Experimentally validated
  • Available for licensing

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