The design of a telemetry system for Grumeti reserves

[摘要] This thesis covers the design and development of a radio telemetry systemto assist in management of the Grumeti reserves. This was accomplishedthrough the integration of a digital data transmission system into the existinganalog voice radio network, while minimizing any possible interference.The primary application of the system is vehicle tracking, but it is also capableof supporting other telemetry data in the future. The system relies ona server based at the reserve headquarters and various client telemetry unitsinstalled in the vehicles. A vehicle's location is requested via the server application.The results are displayed on a digital map and stored into a database.Various methods are used to reduce radio interference and support reliabletransmission of data. The system is also designed to be affordable, maintainableand robust. Two prototypes were implemented to perform various testsand establish the feasibility of the sysem. It proved to be capable of meetingthe main objectives and implementation will commence in the future.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University