Study of a Self-Powered UWB Sensor Network for Industrial Applications

Konferenz: European Wireless 2019 - 25th European Wireless Conference
02.05.2019 - 04.05.2019 in Aarhus, Denmark

Tagungsband: European Wireless 2019

Seiten: 6Sprache: EnglischTyp: PDF

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Autoren:
Schmidt, Jorge F. (Lakeside Labs GmbH, Klagenfurt, Austria)
Chernov, Denis; Bettstetter, Christian (Lakeside Labs GmbH, Klagenfurt, Austria & Institute of Networked and Embedded Systems, University of Klagenfurt, Austria)
Pauritsch, Manfred (FH CAMPUS 02, Graz, Austria)

Inhalt:
This paper presents initial results regarding the potential of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to become an enabler of self-powered industrial sensor networks. Our study uses requirements from vibration monitoring typically implemented today with wired installations. A wireless solution can significantly reduce cost if batteries do not need to be replaced often. We discuss the key factors extending network lifetime. A charge balance analysis shows that UWB is a well-suited technology for this application. Evaluations of the network lifetime at different network operating points and against alternative wireless technologies support our statement.