This book provides a chronological literature review of optical wireless communication, followed by a detailed blueprint of a visible light communication (VLC) setup with the key characteristics of LEDs and photodetectors. Next, the optical channel impulse response and its description for different possible topologies is presented together with a description of the optical and electrical setup for both optical transmitters (oTx) and optical receivers (oRx). Different single carrier and multi-carrier modulations particularly applied in visible light communication setups are also presented. Both the optical and electrical modules of oTx and oRx are simulated and then prototyped and tested as embedded devices in an underground positioning and monitoring system for a continuous real time identification of the personnel on the main underground galleries where the illumination network is already installed.
- Presents a comprehensive look at visible light communication technology, both in description and application;
- Shows where and how VLC has been launched on the market as an alternative or partner technology to the existing wireless communication technologies based on radio frequency;
- Includes special focus on underground positioning and monitoring with embedded VLC.
SIMONA MIRELA RÎUREAN present position is lecturer at the University of Petrosani, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Departament of Automation, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Romania. In 1991 graduated Tehnical University of Petroşani, Faculty of Mining Machines and Equipment, Petroșani Romania as Engineer in Specialisation Mining Machines and Equipment. In 2000 achieved Ph.D degree at University of Petrosani, Faculty of Electromechanical Machines and Installations, awarded by Ministry of Education, Romania. In 2012 graduated University „1 Decembrie 1918” Alba Iulia, Romania earning diploma and Barchelor degree in Informatics. In 2016 graduated Master Program at University „1 Decembrie 1918” Alba Iulia, Romania in Advanced Programming and Database and in 31 May, 2019 had public Defense of Ph.D. Degree in Systems Engineering domain at University of Petrosani, Doctoral School, Romania. In 2018 received Professor Bologna Grade with Diploma of Appreciation from National Alliance of the Students Organizations in Romania. In 2019 received Diploma of Excellence for “Contributions regarding VLC applicable in Industry” at EuroInvent 11th Edition, European exhibition of Creativity and Innovation in Iasi, Romania and Gold Medal at International Event of Inventions “Traian Vuia”, Timisoara, Romania for “Underground Personnel Monitoring System Based on VLC Technology.
MONICA LEBA is professor at the University of Petrosani, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering in Romania. She is also doctoral adviser in the field of System Control Engineering. Received a BSc in System Control and Applied Informatics Engineering in 1998, a MSc in Information Systems and Technologies in 2007 and gained a PhD in System Control in 2002. She joined in 1999 the University of Petrosani. In 2015 became Full Professor of Control Engineering. She is member of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control), Technical Committee 3.1. Computers for Control. She was Invited Lecturer at the University of Clausthal – Germany, University of Nancy – France and University of Malaga – Spain. Her general research interests are in medical engineering, system control engineering, modelling and simulation, applied informatics. She took part and coordinated over 20 national and international research projects and grants and published over 100 scientific papers. She also presented 9 plenary lectures conferences in the field of applied informatics. She participated in international innovations exhibitions and received the National Innovation Award for 2019 and 6 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medal, 3 bronze medals.
ANDREEA IONICA is professor at the University of Petrosani, Department of Management and Industrial Engineering in Romania. She is also doctoral adviser in the field of Management and Engineering. Graduated the University of Petrosani as engineer (1992), as economist (2002) and PhD in Industrial Engineering(2004). She got a postgraduate degree in Enterprises’ Economy and Administration from Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, France (1998). She also graduated the course of Human Resources Management (1999). She is currently Full Professor in the Management Department at University of Petrosani where she teaches mainly in the areas of Management and Quality Management. She is also Faculty Dean at the University of Petrosani. Her research interests include: Quality Management Systems (QMS), TQM implementation, the study of customer - supplier relationship in the context of the QMS implementation. In the period 2010-2012 she coordinated a Grundtvig project with partners from Turkey, Romania, Nederland, Belgium and Germany. She participated as coordinator or member in over 10 national and international research projects and grants and published over 100 scientific papers. She also presented 7 plenary lectures in conferences in the field of IT projects management. She participated in international innovations exhibitions and was awarded 4 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medal, 1 bronze medals.
