Echo-less range finding system : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Mechatronics at Massey University, Turitea, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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2009
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The aim of this research was to investigate a low-cost, ranging finding system,
incorporating SONAR and RF-Beacon technology to determine distances for
mobile robotic navigation. This hybrid system measures the propagation of an
audible sound wave from a SONAR transmitter to a SONAR beacon. Rather
than relying on the sound wave to be reflected back to the transmitter, a radio
signal is used for the time-of-flight (TOF) measurement.
The first objective of this research was to investigate the variety of range finding
methodologies that employ the TOF measurements currently used for mobile
robotic navigation and review the application methodologies and limitations.
The second part of the project is to develop a low cost system for indoor mobile
vehicle navigation, which can be easily implemented with microcontrollers and
PCs. The final part of this research involved the observation and examination of
the hybrid system to check for accuracy and also made a comparison with other
systems. The system developed is a working system with a reasonable accuracy.
It certainly provides one more options for locating indoor mobile vehicle
position.
Presented in this thesis is an in-depth discussion on the development and design
process required for the hybrid SONAR system. The research conducted in this
project found that the combination of SONAR and RF-Beacon technology can
provide an inexpensive system for distance measurement that assists to obtain a
mobile vehicle's location.
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Sonar, Range-finding system, Radio frequency, Mobile vehicle navitation, Mobile robotic navigation