Publication Abstract
Real-Time Vehicle Performance Monitoring Using Wireless Networking
Jenkins, W., Lewis, R., Lazarou, G., Picone, J., & Rowland, Z. (2004). Real-Time Vehicle Performance Monitoring Using Wireless Networking. Proceedings of 3rd IASTED International Conference on Communications, Internet, and Information Technology. 375-380.
Abstract
A cornerstone of next generation intelligent transportation
systems (ITS) is a seamless integration of in-vehicle
networking with existing wireless telephony infrastructure.
Remote access to on-board diagnostics and performance
data is a crucial requirement for ITS. In this paper, we
present an extensible vehicle performance monitoring
system that exploits data transmission capabilities of
GSM, and is based on existing in-vehicle automotive
standards.
Though many systems currently integrate position
tracking and wireless networking to allow for remote
position tracking, few systems provide the capability to
monitor vehicle performance over the web. Our design is
based on a popular new standard for wireless
communications — GSM/GPRS. An in-vehicle standard
for diagnostic information, ODB-II, is used to gather
performance data. We also exploit GPS technology to
provide vehicle location. Data is integrated and
transmitted to a web server using Apache’s Tomcat
extensions to provide Internet access via a vehicle
tracking web site. The overall system has been in use for
several months on a trial basis at Mississippi State, and
will soon be tracking the entire campus bus system. The
data collected from this pilot study will form the basis for
a research initiative in prediction and optimization of
vehicle performance.