Using Bluetooth for short-term ad hoc connections between moving vehicles: a feasibility study

Bluetooth/sup TM/ is a promising wireless technology designed for short-range ad hoc connections, which has many potentially useful applications. One such use is the transfer of data between two fast-moving vehicles such as automobiles. In this paper we explore the suitability of Bluetooth to make c...

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Published in:Vehicular Technology Conference. IEEE 55th Vehicular Technology Conference. VTC Spring 2002 (Cat. No.02CH37367) 2002, Vol.1, p.414-418 vol.1
Main Authors: Murphy, P., Welsh, E., Frantz, J.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobiles
Automotive engineering
Bandwidth
Bluetooth
Delay
Hardware
Testing
Traffic control
Vehicles
Wheels
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Summary:Bluetooth/sup TM/ is a promising wireless technology designed for short-range ad hoc connections, which has many potentially useful applications. One such use is the transfer of data between two fast-moving vehicles such as automobiles. In this paper we explore the suitability of Bluetooth to make connections in highly mobile environments. In particular, we have developed a hardware testbed to make an empirical analysis of the time it takes to establish Bluetooth connections and the range at which those connections can be established. We also explore, by means of simulation, ways in which to improve connection setup times and the impact this will have on any potential data transfer.
DOI:10.1109/VTC.2002.1002746