RelCommH - Reliable Communication for Heavy vehicles
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | SP SVERIGES TEKNISKA FORSKNINGSINSTITUT AB - Elektronik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 723 576 |
| Project duration | January 2013 - March 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
| End-of-project report | 2012-03659eng.pdf (pdf, 1139 kB) |
Purpose and goal
The overall aim of the project was research in reliable communications for heavy vehicles participating in cooperative road train applications. This was performed by first characterizing the reliability, and second by improving it using smart communication and antenna solutions that do not violate the vehicle to vehicle communication standard ETSI ITS-G5. The project has helped to significantly increase the reliability of the ITS-G5 communication for heavy vehicles participating in road trains.
Results and expected effects
Safety and environment are key factors for future road transports and road trains with trucks are one of the solutions which enable reduced fuel consumption for heavy transportation by up to 20%. In RelCommH we have studied road trains with a focus on radio communication and information sharing, both of which are key components for enabling safe and energy-efficient road trains. In this project, measurement methods, hardware and methods to improve the reliability of the wireless communication are developed.
Approach and implementation
All partners have actively participated in all work packages, but to different degrees: Scania and Volvo have put more time into preparation of automotive electronics and specifications, Kapsch has invested more time into a test application for their radio node while SP and Qamcom have focused on measurements, simulations and analysis of data. All partners have worked with the information sharing concepts for cooperative road train applications and the public demonstration. SP has also been responsible for developing antennas in the project.