Slide 1 Project IEEE P80215 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks WPANs Submission Title Location Tracking Applications Date Submitted JULY 2010 Source Stephen Gamache ID: 1026896
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1. July 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 1Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)Submission Title: Location Tracking ApplicationsDate Submitted: JULY 2010Source: Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsAddress 9333 Balboa AvenueSan Diego, CA, USA 92123Voice:+1 858-505-2593, FAX:[+1 858-505-1593, E-Mail: stephen.gamache@cubic.com,Web: http://www.cubic.comAbstract: This presentation describes potential applications for LECIMPurpose: For informationNotice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.Release: The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.
2. OutlineLocation tracking applicationsSoldiers in trainingSecurity personnel at critical infrastructureCoast Guard ports, vessels, and personnelForest fire fightingCommunity (Large & Small) Emergency ManagementRemote area monitoringGeo-Fencing and unattended monitoringJuly 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 2
3. SummaryMotivationSecure, lightweight, long battery life tracking of people in highly demanding security operationsObjective Application descriptionApplication requirementsChallenges July 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 3
4. Opportunity >90% of security and emergency personnel are not being tracked while on dutyTracking of soldiers will:Enhance safety – nobody gets lostEnhance learning opportunities – mapping the war gamesImprove logistics for all involved participants Existing systems are heavy (large radio system), depend on public network infrastructure, and/or have relatively short coverageJuly 2010Slide 4Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense Applications
5. Application challengesRemote environments with limited or no other infrastructureRough terrain, heavy foliageMust require limited network infrastructure to cover training locationsFeatures Ensure secure communicationsEnsure real time monitoringAlert if soldier is not movingProvide alert mechanism for soldier (2 way system)Improve operational & situational awareness for supervisorsJuly 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 5
6. About Location TrackingTracking to ensure safety and securityOperational efficiencyGuarding critical infrastructureResponding to emergencies and natural disastersJuly 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 6Location tracking test at US military base
7. Location tracking communication technologiesSatellite communicationAdvantage: global coverageDisadvantage: expensive, power hungry, long latencyGSMAdvantage: common, relatively low cost hardwareDisadvantage: expensive service, limited, or no, coverage in intended use areasOther proprietary radiosOften use high output power to compensate for short range => large battery and heavy systemHigh costJuly 2010Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense ApplicationsSlide 7
8. Application requirements Real Time TrackingLong range coverageLow infrastructure costLow operational costBattery life: Several daysTwo way communication for alerting and acknowledgementsHigh level of security and reliabilityOption to integrate location data with a host of legacy location awareness applicationsOption to operate entire system as a mobile entity (e.g. can be operated by crew of fire fighters in the field)July 2010Slide 8Stephen Gamache, Cubic Defense Applications