Development of a Strategy for the Improvement of the Wireless UnderGround-to-AboveGround Connectivity Probability Using the Non-Licensed UHF-Band Localization and Telemetry Systems in Harsh Environments

Two IoUT localization and telemetry sensors with RF antennas and power amplifiers at 915 MHz are achieved. The two sensors were measured in the research laboratory showing a reasonable agreement with the simulation results. However, the two sensors were not measured onsite yet. Therefore, the performance of the two IoUT localization and telemetry sensors is going to be measured onsite on this proposed project. Hence, a lot of important data about the soil properties and conditions, the soil impacts on the RF system performance, the UG2AG pathlosses, and the UG2AG channel performance under different environment and system conditions are going to be collected and analyzed. As a result, many development RF solutions and wireless network and system optimizations will be required to be implemented during this proposed project such that the UG2AG channel performance at 915 and 433 MHz is improved and the wireless connectivity probability under different environment and system conditions is acceptable. The proposed project includes the simulation phase for the RF antennas, matching network, RF power amplifiers, and network and system optimizations to enhance the UG2AG channel performance. On the other hand, the onsite measurements phase includes the UG2AG channel performance assessment to achieve the required improvement.

Faculty Supervisor:

John Xiupu Zhang

Student:

Partner:

Lynkz Instruments

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

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