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LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW COST, AUTOMOTIVE DATA ACQUISITION AND TELEMETRY SYSTEM

ALFORD, DANIEL ABE
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109205407

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2005, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Mechanical Engineering.
Dynamically, testing small, lightweight automobiles can be very difficult on a limited budget. Several quality data acquisition systems exist that are designed for automotive applications, but most are large cumbersome units that require an AC power inverter. It would not be possible to use one of these systems on a small lightweight vehicle, like a Formula SAE racecar. A device powered from a 12 volt DC power supply is required for this type of application. Also, typical data acquisition systems are far too bulky and costly to be fitted to a Formula SAE vehicle. As with any system, recording actual operating conditions will provide useful information, leading to system improvements. In order to achieve these goals, several data acquisition with telemetry systems were investigated. The most interesting system, Dataq DI-720-EN and Linksys wireless router, were purchased and characterized through a barrage of testing. The system was first characterized by logging a random signal and transferring the data through a typical wired setup. The system was then methodically tested in the lab with Ethernet wired and wireless data transfer methods. The data acquisition and telemetry system was also tested dynamically, on the 2004 Bearcat Motorsports FSAE vehicle, using wireless data transfer methods. The testing results were promising, with minimal signs of poor data. Some gaps were seen in the data, but were deemed insignificant for the majority of potential testing. Lastly, several likely improvements are discussed.
Dr. Randall Allemang (Advisor)
Engineering, Mechanical
Automotive; Telemetry; Data Acquisition; FSAE; Low Cost; Lightweight

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  • ALFORD, D. A. (2005). LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW COST, AUTOMOTIVE DATA ACQUISITION AND TELEMETRY SYSTEM [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109205407

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • ALFORD, DANIEL. LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW COST, AUTOMOTIVE DATA ACQUISITION AND TELEMETRY SYSTEM. 2005. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109205407.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • ALFORD, DANIEL. "LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW COST, AUTOMOTIVE DATA ACQUISITION AND TELEMETRY SYSTEM." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1109205407

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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