Title :
Development of an automated crash notification system: an undergraduate research experience
Author :
Gabler, Hampton C. ; Krchnavek, Robert R. ; Schmalzel, John L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Rowan Univ., Glassboro, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports on a multidisciplinary undergraduate research project to design, develop, and test a low cost automated crash notification system. The completed in-vehicle system combines wireless communications and Global Positioning Systems with a network of silicon accelerometers to detect a serious automotive collision and automatically summon Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the crash site. The paper discusses the results of the development effort, the multidisciplinary nature of the project and the undergraduate team, and the challenge of balancing contractual commitments and ensuring a rewarding undergraduate research experience
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; accelerometers; accidents; emergency services; medical information systems; Emergency Medical Services; Global Positioning Systems; automated crash notification system; automotive collision; in-vehicle system; multidisciplinary undergraduate research project; undergraduate research experience; wireless communications; Accelerometers; Automatic testing; Computer crashes; Costs; Global Positioning System; Medical services; Silicon; System testing; Vehicle crash testing; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2000. FIE 2000. 30th Annual
Conference_Location :
Kansas City, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6424-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2000.896632