Design of a low power embedded microprocessor for a hands-eyes-ears-free personal navigation and communications system
By: Peter H. Haase
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 109
Description: This thesis details the engineering design of a personal, computer- based system. which is intended to support a hands-eyes-ears-free Personal Navigational and Communication System (PNCS). This computer-based system is designed to be used with COTS devices, such as, (1) a GPS receiver, (2) a laptop or desktop computer, (3) a rechargeable, long-life battery pack, and (4) a wearable tactile communications vest. The vest is currently under development by the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Lab (NAMRL) and together with this computer-based system can provide a complete hands-free personal navigational and communication system. The intent of the navigation system is to satisfy both commercial and milita uses for land-based edestrian and vehicular travel.
Notes: Thesis advisor: Fouts, Douglas J.

"June 2000."

Thesis (M.S. in Electrical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108)

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