Car2Car Communication Using a Modulated Backscatter and Automotive FMCW Radar

This work proposes the use of a modulated tag for direct communication between two vehicles using as a carrier the wave emitted by an FMCW radar installed in the vehicle for advanced driver assistance. The system allows for real-time signals detection and classification, such as stop signal, turn si...

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Autores: Lazaro, Antonio|||0000-0003-3160-5777, Lazaro, Marc|||0000-0002-8930-1170, Villarino, Ramon|||0000-0001-9692-8943, Girbau, David|||0000-0001-7995-5536, Paco, Pedro de|||0000-0002-7628-7189
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2021
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:255669
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/255669
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.3390/s21113656
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Car2Car communications
V2X
Automotive radar
FMCW radar
Backscatter
RFID
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Sumario:This work proposes the use of a modulated tag for direct communication between two vehicles using as a carrier the wave emitted by an FMCW radar installed in the vehicle for advanced driver assistance. The system allows for real-time signals detection and classification, such as stop signal, turn signals and emergency lights, adding redundancy to computer video sensors and without incorporating additional communication systems. A proof-of-concept tag has been designed at the microwave frequency of 24 GHz, consisting of an amplifier connected between receiving and transmitting antennas. The modulation is performed by switching the power supply of the amplifier. The tag is installed on the rear of the car and it answers when it is illuminated by the radar by modulating the backscattered field. The information is encoded in the modulation switching rate used. Simulated and experimental results are given showing the feasibility of the proposed solution.