Re: Using RSSI to locate an object

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From: chuck
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:44

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Josh916 wrote:
> I would like to use RSSI to locate an object in a 3D space. The space
> will be a square box with transmitters located on the 4 corners. An
> object will be place at certain positions within the box and I want to
> be able to determine its location inside the box. Much like an
> internal GPS.
> 
> I would like to know what components (IC's?) I need to perform such a
> task.
> 
> Or if anyone else has any other more effective methods to acheive such
> a task your comments are welcomed.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Josh
> 

GPS doesn't use RSSI, of course.

Is the task you want to perform the use of RSSI, or the determination of 
position location with a box? What kind of accuracy do you hope to achieve?

Have you considered ultrasonic distance measurement?

Chuck

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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:44:32 -0500
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