College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Dennis Derickson, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
Wildland firefighters work in complex, dangerous environments where effective communication is key to developing situational awareness. Currently, the only communication firefighters have is with Very High Frequency (VHF) 160 MHz band analog radios. While digital radio protocols could potentially allow location data and commands to be sent to field crews, the technology is primarily for voice communication. This project presents a new system that frees up voice channels and uses LoRa transceivers for robust communication. The system allows for emergency and location reports to be sent to a dispatcher via an airborne repeater. The entire system is software-defined, so it can be updated as firefighter needs evolve.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/493
Included in
Electrical and Electronics Commons, Other Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons, Systems and Communications Commons