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Creation of GPS Module for Integration with License-Free MURS Radios; How surveillance shapes the behavior and culture of the world around Us48 views
Author
Nguyen, Jason, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia0009-0008-6433-5324
Advisors
Crockett, Caroline, EN-Elec & Comp Engr Dept, University of Virginia
Kidd, Benjamin, University of Virginia
Norton, Peter, EN-Engineering and Society, University of Virginia
Abstract
This project focused on the creation of a module to add additional time and location tracking
capabilities onto short range radios. While numerous radios and walkie-talkies are currently
commercially available, the majority lack features such as real-time location tracking, time-
logged and geo-tagged transmissions, and the ability to log data to a central node where
information about each device is accessible. One possible application of this functionality
regards a local junior mountain biking team, which requires regular communication between
coaches and medics for safety reasons. Since cell phone coverage is not reliable in mountainous
areas, they needed short-range radios to broadcast information between each other. It is also
important that regular location updates are periodically logged and sent to a home base by the
riders, such that medics can locate them in case of emergency. This model could be applied to
other fields with limited communication channels and need for location logging, either for
emergency services or locating missing members. Other examples include search parties or other
remote sports like kayaking or snowmobiling
Nguyen, Jason. Creation of GPS Module for Integration with License-Free MURS Radios; How surveillance shapes the behavior and culture of the world around Us. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2025-12-14, https://doi.org/10.18130/jp7w-rs63.
