Accessible, customizable, high-performance IEEE 802.11p vehicular communication solution

Abstract

Intelligent driving is a promising area for increased safety and comfort. Vehicular communication is an essential part of building such intelligent systems. To provide inter-operability of wide vehicle range, common standards are needed. One of recently established standards for vehicular networks is IEEE 802.11p. However, 802.11p hardware platform market is limited due to protocol immaturity. Existing solutions are complex, expensive and closed-source systems with limited applicability. In this paper we propose an open, accessible and customizable wireless system for vehicular communication supporting IEEE 802.11p protocol. The system consists of low-cost components and open source software suitable for experimental intelligent transportation system research and applications. Nevertheless, real world tests prove feasibility of the system.