<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Some applications of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) to the automobile are identified, and the use of Crossbow MICAz motes operating at 2.4 GHz is considered together with TinyOS support. These WSNs are conceived in order to measure, process and supply to the user diverse types of information during an automobile journey. Examples are acceleration and fuel consumption, identification of incorrect tire pressure, verification of illumination, and evaluation of the vital signals of the driver. A brief survey on WSNs concepts is presented, as well as the way the wireless sensor network itself was developed. Calibration curves were produced which allowed for obtaining luminous intensity and temperature values in the appropriate units. Aspects of the definition of the architecture and the choice/implementation of the protocols are identified. Security aspects are also addressed.</p></abstract>

Some applications of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) to the automobile are identified, and the use of Crossbow MICAz motes operating at 2.4 GHz is considered together with TinyOS support. These WSNs are conceived in order to measure, process and supply to the user diverse types of information during an automobile journey. Examples are acceleration and fuel consumption, identification of incorrect tire pressure, verification of illumination, and evaluation of the vital signals of the driver. A brief survey on WSNs concepts is presented, as well as the way the wireless sensor network itself was developed. Calibration curves were produced which allowed for obtaining luminous intensity and temperature values in the appropriate units. Aspects of the definition of the architecture and the choice/implementation of the protocols are identified. Security aspects are also addressed.

Application of Wireless Sensor Networks to Automobiles

Instituto de Telecomunicações, DEM - Universidade da Beira Interior, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal

Measurement Science Review

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Some applications of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) to the automobile are identified, and the use of Crossbow MICAz motes operating at 2.4 GHz is considered...

Application of Wireless Sensor Networks to Automobiles

Published Online: Jun 25, 2008

Page range: 65 - 70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-008-0017-8

Keywords
wireless sensor networks, applications, MICAz motes, automobile, architectures, protocols

This content is open access.

Application of Wireless Sensor Networks to Automobiles

Published Online: Jun 25, 2008

Page range: 65 - 70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-008-0017-8

Keywordswireless sensor networks, applications, MICAz motes, automobile, architectures, protocols

This content is open access.

Keywords
wireless sensor networks, applications, MICAz motes, automobile, architectures, protocols