Design and implementation of a real-time tracking and telemetry system for a solar car

Elie N. Mambou, Theo G. Swart, A. R. Ndjiounge, W. A. Clarke

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

It is very critical for solar racers to achieve real time tracking of their solar vehicle during any race. The system is made of real time visualisation of the video feedback of the car from the escort vehicle, the location of the car on the maps as it is racing and its velocity. The real time video feedback of the race could be retrieved from the cloud for broadcasting purposes. The main advantage of this system is the wireless link communication which was achieved for distance transmission, coupled to a very reliable and robust desktop application for data sensor display purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceeding of the 2015 12th IEEE AFRICON International Conference
Subtitle of host publicationGreen Innovation for African Renaissance
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479974986
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Nov 2015
Event12th IEEE AFRICON International Conference, AFRICON 2015 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 14 Sept 201517 Sept 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE AFRICON Conference
Volume2015-November
ISSN (Print)2153-0025
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0033

Conference

Conference12th IEEE AFRICON International Conference, AFRICON 2015
Country/TerritoryEthiopia
CityAddis Ababa
Period14/09/1517/09/15

Keywords

  • controller area network
  • global positioning system
  • graphical user interface
  • inertial measurement unit
  • micro controller unit
  • raspberry pi

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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