{"title":"Satellite systems for extended range coverage—Applications in law enforcement","authors":"J. H. Parness, G. Carp, D. Sheldon","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622413","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the potential role of satellites in extending the range of law enforcement field communications and remote tracking of moving transmitters. The results of an evaluation of the technical performance of a representative extended range satellite -based system by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Immigration and Naturalization Service using a test vehicle equipped with VHF satellite communications and tracking equipments are presented. The test vehicle traveled across the United States during May-June 1976. Current DEA experiments with a low-orbiting satellite are also described.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126130248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An improved mobile telephone control unit","authors":"W. J. Kahn","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622438","url":null,"abstract":"An advanced IMTS mobile control head is described. This unit is fully compatible with a wide range of transceivers, and features hands-free operation, store-and forward call placement, abbreviated dialing, answering service, Home/Roam/Program/Multimarker/Manual modes of operation, 11-dlgit high intensity display, auto re-dial, touch pad dialing, and a variety of other features in the areas of customer convenience, system operation, safety, security, and maintenance, which make this unit unique within the industry.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129611806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The domestic waterways communication system: A case study in leveraged R&D","authors":"C. Mathews, J. Fee","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622450","url":null,"abstract":"This report discusses the role of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in the development of modern automated marine communication for the domestic waterways of the United States. The development of the Domestic Waterways Communication System from concept to fruition under MARAD leadership is discussed in the historical and geographical context of the two separate regions served, the Great Lakes and the navigable western rivers. The progress of the communication system to date is presented together with projections of the nature network. The Leverage Factor is developed to assess the efficacy of MARAD participation in this project and is evaluated for both the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways subsystems. The application of this concept as a generally useful means of selecting projects for future Federal participation is discussed.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"154 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132277109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Planning and construction of a computerized traffic control system","authors":"W. Irwin","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622431","url":null,"abstract":"Applications of modern electrical/ mechanical/control technologies result in highly successful traffic control systems when such applications are coupled with proper technical management considerations. Some of these major planning and managerial concerns discussed include: development of objectives; basic functions; environmental, hardware/software, auxiliary, functional requirements; contractors qualifications and contract administration. Also included is a representative checklist of general items to aid in project planning and implementation. Further, suggestions are offered on evaluation, operation and maintenance planning.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134570249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of common channel and alternative signaling technology for multichannel radio dispatch and telephone systems","authors":"C. A. Rypinski","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622443","url":null,"abstract":"To accomplish multichannel access on vehicular radio systems, it is necessary to provide a signaling system to initiate communications. This signaling function may be accomplished on a dedicated signaling channel or may be distributed over all of the communications channels. A summary of the considerations involved in specifying this system characteristic is presented. It is concluded that the dedicated signaling channel results in a fixed partition between signaling and talking capacity. If the loading of a common signaling channel would be sufficiently light so that it does not limit the talking capacity of the system, then probably the signaling function can also be distributed on the talking channels, still providing all necessary functions. With distributed signaling, the partitioning of capacity between signaling and talking can adapt to the traffic presented.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133868748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thyristor chopper control using magnetic pulse width modulator","authors":"H. Kiwaki, M. Ibamoto, N. Otazawa, J. Toyama","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622423","url":null,"abstract":"The thyristor chopper control technique for electric vehicles using a magnetic pulse width modulator is described and the chopper control system for Japan's nation-wide Shinkansen [1] Train car is given as an example. The operating mechanism of a newly-developed magnetic pulse width modulator and its functions are analyzed. Using them to the best advantage has made it possible to integrate the principal functions for the chopper control, whereby a high degree of simplification of the control system has been attained. The excellent stability of the modulator to electrical noise signals, unavoidable to electric vehicles, is noteworthy. Applications of the technique to battery-operated locomotives and battery-operated fork-lift trucks are also mentioned.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"362 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133781097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A simulation analysis of a computer - controlled freeway merging system","authors":"C. S. Bauer, T. A. Risher","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622435","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134277576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proposals for increasing the user capacity of the British post office public radiophone system","authors":"R. H. Tridgell","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622430","url":null,"abstract":"The public radiophone system presently uses 55 VHF channels 25 kHz spaced. It is manually operated and will soon be channel limited in London. Forecasts indicate a need for greatly increased capacity to cater for growth before further bandwidth is likely to be made available. Tests demonstrate that 12½ kHz spaced channels could be used, and traffic statistics show that over half of the used \"air time\" is taken up by operation and switching procedures. This paper proposes a new type of automatic system, using 12½ kHz spaced channels, in which all call set-up procedures are conducted by fast data transmission over a common channel. The traffic channels are thereby used for successful calls only and the capacity would be more than quadrupled; additional advantages are that the base stations would be used much more effectively, hence yielding a minimum-cost solution.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"132 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128180436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A medium capacity metropolitan radiotelephone system","authors":"M. Callendar","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622429","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes an automatic radiotelephone system design aimed at obtaining maximum utilization from a group of around 100 radiotelephone channel pairs. The system uses a dedicated 'calling' and 'answer' signalling channel pair to manage up to 100 'talk' channel pairs operated as a single trunk group. Talk channels are not assigned until the mobile has answered, and dialed dlgits from the mobile are stored before transmission. The signalllng 'handshakes' between the base and mobile equipment are described together with numbering, coding, synchronization and modulation schemes. The control channel capacity is derived in terms of the offered traffic, and the grade of service considerations are outlined.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124341174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Field testing of a VHF data link for air-ground data communications","authors":"H. Salwen, D. Collins","doi":"10.1109/VTC.1977.1622452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC.1977.1622452","url":null,"abstract":"The U. S. Department of Transportation has conducted a test program to determine the performance achievable by the mininum shift key (MSK) modem technique in air-ground data links. The method by which MSK may be used in the VHF air-ground data link system is described. The impact of performance limitations of existing equipment is described and experimental results obtained during ground tests and two flight test series are reported. It is shown that intersymbol interference and multipath are the predominant effects which must be characterized and modeled to obtain an accurate estimate of performance. The effort reported in this paper was sponsored by the FAA Systems Research and Development Service.","PeriodicalId":105804,"journal":{"name":"27th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126304830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}