Title :
Integrated communications and navigation module
Author :
Haddock, Paul C. ; Hatley, John W. ; Morse, William D. ; Tooley, Robert D.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
An iridium communications and navigation module (ICNM) has been developed for movement tracking applications. External interfaces to the ICNM include Ethernet, RS-232, and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Bus. The module is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a +24VDC connection. The ICNM fits within the standard PC104 form factor, but utilizes a Modular Component and Sensor Bus (MCSB) interface specification for the high density connector. The ICNM includes a GPS receiver and accelerators for satellite and inertial tracking. The module manages all of the satellite communication control, encryption, and navigation functions that enable its rapid integration as a component into larger systems.
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; cryptography; local area networks; radio tracking; satellite communication; telecommunication security; Ethernet; GPS receiver; RS-232; communication module; encryption function; high density connector; inertial tracking; iridium communications and navigation module; modular component; movement tracking application; navigation function; power over ethernet; satellite communication control; sensor bus; serial peripheral interface bus; Earth; Global Positioning System; Laboratories; Low earth orbit satellites; Mobile communication; Satellite broadcasting; GPS; Iridium; communications; satellite; tracking; wireless;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology (ICCST), 2012 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2450-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1071-6572
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.2012.6393568
