A WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED TRACKING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON PROJECT SITES

被引:52
作者
Jang, Won-Suk [1 ]
Skibniewski, Miroslaw J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
关键词
ZigBee; sensor network; tracking; monitoring; construction materials; localization technique;
D O I
10.3846/1392-3730.2008.14.11-19
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
This paper presents a new prototype framework of automated tracking and monitoring system for construction materials. Previous technologies such as RFID and GPS deployed in construction material tracking have been reviewed and signal strength-based localisation has been examined. As an emerging network standard for industrial applications, brief specifications of ZigBee (TM) protocol have been described. We introduce a ZigBee-based tracking system architecture using hybrid techniques of RF and ultrasound to improve positioning accuracy and cost benefit. Finally, feasibility analysis and application scenario have been examined to present the possible deployment framework in construction area.
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页码:11 / 19
页数:9
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