Experimental Investigation of Radio Signal Propagation in Scientific Facilities for Telerobotic Applications. (24th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parasuraman, Ramviyas; Kershaw, Keith; Ferre, Manuel
• Is Part Of: International journal of advanced robotic systems. Volume 10:Number 10(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-10-24
• Subjects: Telerobot -- Remote Control -- Mobile Robot -- Radio Signal Propagation -- Wireless Communication -- Tunnel Environments; Robotics -- Periodicals; Robotics; Periodicals; 629.892
• DOI: 10.5772/56847
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1729-8806

Abstract

Understanding the radio signal transmission characteristics in the environment where the telerobotic application is sought is a key part of achieving a reliable wireless communication link between a telerobot and a control station. In this paper, wireless communication requirements and a case study of a typical telerobotic application in an underground facility at CERN are presented. Then, the theoretical and experimental characteristics of radio propagation are investigated with respect to time, distance, location and surrounding objects. Based on analysis of the experimental findings, we show how a commercial wireless system, such as Wi-Fi, can be made suitable for a case study application at CERN.