Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: Connectivity Unit 2 - Vehicle telematics
This unit introduces the basic concepts of vehicle telematics. The material in the unit covers aspects of sensor equipment and functionality in vehicles. A significant part of the unit is dedicated to in-car computer networks like Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. Furthermore it presents in significant detail what a Global Positioning System (GPS) is and how to use it alongside other similar positioning systems. At the end of the unit, some privacy concerns are raised and relevant policies mentioned for reference.
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| Level | Technical |
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| Partner Details | The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) is the UK’s technology and innovation centre for Intelligent Mobility. It is a neutral, not-for-profit, Technology and Innovation company which aims to make the UK a world leader in Transport Innovation. |
| Type | Unit |
To acquire detailed knowledge about positioning systems and how to use them
To understand the basics of the mathematical underpinning of the GPS systems
To learn about privacy and the relevant privacy policies (e.g. GDPR EU policy)
• Team leaders – connectivity (one level up from developers)
• Technical Architects – designing novel connectivity concepts – high level concepts adoption
• CTO – understanding and driving the development of novel applications in the connectivity part of CAVs
