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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Antenna Theory

Background:

  • Vehicular communications are rapidly advancing, with applications like electronic payments enhancing driver convenience.
  • Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC), utilizing Onboard Units (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU), forms the backbone of these networks.
  • A novel tolling infrastructure setup places equipment on highway access roads, offering advantages over traditional gateway systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an antenna array designed for vehicular communication systems.
  • To ensure the antenna array meets Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) standards.
  • To introduce an innovative radiation pattern optimized for new tolling infrastructure requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Design and characterization of a novel antenna array.
  • Adjustment of the radiation pattern for specific tolling applications.
  • Verification of compliance with DSRC standards and performance metrics.

Main Results:

  • The developed antenna array conforms to Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) standards.
  • The array exhibits an innovative radiation pattern with a wide, uniform beamwidth across the road's width.
  • Negligible side lobes and operation over a significant bandwidth were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed antenna array is suitable for advanced vehicular communication systems, particularly for highway tolling.
  • The innovative radiation pattern addresses the specific needs of new tolling infrastructure designs.
  • The antenna array offers a robust solution for efficient and reliable vehicular communication.