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Wpływ automatycznej kalibracji wizyjnego systemu pozycjonowania na dokładność lokalizacji elementu roboczego
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono strukturę i działanie automatycznego wizyjnego systemu pozycjonowania (PVS), który został zainstalowany na maszynie waterjet (WJ). Ponadto przeprowadzono analizę wpływu kalibracji na działanie PVS. Podstawę systemu stanowią dwie kamery internetowe zamontowane na przemysłowej maszynie WJ. W połączeniu z algorytmem identyfikacji, system przeznaczony jest do pozycjonowania WJ z dużą dokładnością. W tym celu...
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ESPAR Antenna-Based WSN Node With DoA Estimation Capability
PublikacjaIn this paper, we present a low-cost energy-efficient electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna-based wireless sensor network (WSN) node designed for IEEE 802.15.4 standard that is capable of performing direction of arrival (DoA) estimation in real-life outdoor environments. To this end, we propose the WSN node architecture, design and realization that utilizes NXP JN5168 radio frequency (RF) wireless transceiver...
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Mobile navigation system for visually impaired users in the urban environment
PublikacjaThis paper describes the prototype version of a mobile application supporting independent movement of theblind. Its objective is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people, providing them with navigationalassistance in urban areas. The authors present the most important modules of the application. The module forprecise positioning using DGPS data from the ASG-EUPOS network as well as enhancements of positioning...
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Integrated controller for ultra high frequency technique laboratory
PublikacjaDepartment of Microwave and Antenna Engineering decided to modernize the laboratory of Ultra High Frequency Techniques. The main change was to replace measurement of the field distribution inside rectangular waveguides by analysing the fields around striplines. This involved the need to overcome several technical and conceptual problems. Precise positioning of the probe and reading the field distribution near the stripline is important...
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Employment of passive sampling in monitoring indoor air quality in selected residences in a Tri-city area in Poland
PublikacjaTime-weighted average concentrations of selected volatile compounds were measured in chosen residences in a Tri-City area of Poland by means of passive sampling. The results were compared to those obtained by dynamic technique – sorption tubes filled with Tenax TA sorbent. Results obtained by employing the two techniques were similar. Total volatile organic compound (TVOC) parameters were also determined. An attempt was also...
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Badanie efektywności mechanizmu redukcji liczby iteracji turbodekodera w systemie UMTS
PublikacjaStreszczenie: W referacie przedstawiono budowę turbokodera zastosowanego w systemie UMTS i dekodera turbokodu z mechanizmem redukcji liczby iteracji wykorzystującym informację o przekroczeniu zadanego progu przez wielkość logarytmu stosunku prawdopodobieństw a-posteriori LLR w turbodekoderze Zostały porównane i omówione wyniki badań symulacyjnych dla obu kierunków transmisji w środowisku propagacyjnym miejskim wokoło-budynkowym...
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ZASTOSOWANIE MACIERZY PSEUDO ODWROTNEJ W METODACH ALOKACJI PĘDNIKÓW UKŁADU DYNAMICZNEGO POZYCJONOWANIA STATKU
PublikacjaUkłady kontroli alokacji pędników stanowią ważną część systemów dynamicznego pozycjonowania na statku. Określają one sygnały sterujące nastawami pędników, na podstawie uogólnionego wektora sił wzdłużnej, poprzecznej i momentu skręcającego, uzyskiwanych z prawa sterowania. W artykule przedstawiono wybrane algorytmy kontroli alokacji pędników, różniące się sposobem wyznaczania macierzy pseudo odwrotnej oraz algorytm bezpośredniej...
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Use of Data from Satellite Navigation System in Operational and Strategic Management of Transport in Cities
PublikacjaThe article presents the possibilities of using data from the Global Positioning System for the development of traffic models and examples of use this data in the transport management. Traffic models are useful tools in planning and evaluation of transport solutions, but also can be used for current, operational transport management.
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BADANIE JAKOŚCI TRANSMISJI W KANALE RADIOWYM Z PROPAGACJĄ WIELODROGOWĄ DLA INTERFEJSU RADIOWEGO MC-CDMA
PublikacjaW referacie zostały zaprezentowane wyniki badań symulacyjnych jakości transmisji w interfejsie radiowym MC-CDMA dla transmisji w kanale z propagacją wielodrogową. Symulacje zostały przeprowadzone w środowisku miejskim okołobudynkowym dla użytkowników pieszych i w pojazdach (ang. Outdoor to Indoor and Pedestrian Environment). Środowisko to charakteryzuje się małymi mocami nadajników i małymi promieniami komórek. W symulacjach terminal...
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Analysis of the possibilities in railways shape assessing using GNSS mobile measurements
PublikacjaIn recent years, a dynamic development of satellite positioning techniques using both static and mobile GNSS coordinates register mode can be observed. In addition, still developing Real-time GNSS Networks, post-processing algorithms and another measurement signal analysis algorithms, make the satellite measurements increasingly used in railway industry sector. In the article the possibilities which follows from the mobile satellite...
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Experimental Study of Silent Sonar
PublikacjaStealth is a frequent requirement in military applications and involves the use of devices whose signals are difficult to intercept or identify by the enemy. The silent sonar concept was studied and developed at the Department of Marine Electronic Systems of the Gdansk University of Technology. The work included a detailed theoretical analysis, computer simulations and some experimental research. The results of the theoretical...
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A Selection of Starting Points for Iterative Position Estimation Algorithms Using Feedforward Neural Networks
PublikacjaThis article proposes the use of a feedforward neural network (FNN) to select the starting point for the first iteration in well-known iterative location estimation algorithms, with the research objective of finding the minimum size of a neural network that allows iterative position estimation algorithms to converge in an example positioning network. The selected algorithms for iterative position estimation, the structure of the...
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Position and Orientation Estimation in Radio Network With Groups of Locally Synchronized Nodes
PublikacjaThis article presents a positioning system with groups of locally synchronized nodes. A mobile object is equipped with a group of several synchronized receivers that are able to measure the difference in the time of arrival of signals from reference transmitters. The reference transmitters are synchronized only in local groups, with no global synchronization between groups. It is assumed that the synchronous operation of transmitters...
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Rethinking Sustainable Cities at Night: Paradigm Shifts in Urban Design and City Lighting
PublikacjaSince the establishment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, various perspectives on sustainable cities have been developed and adopted in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future. However, background research has revealed that these goals and targets are limited because they do not take into account the growing body of lighting-related research in diverse fields...
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Performance Analysis and Quantification of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3)
PublikacjaPositioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) information play a vital role in everyday life of common persons. People greatly rely on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-enabled applications for navigation to reach their desired destination. However, GNSS navigation performance is highly degraded in urban environments due to the high probability of signal interruption, multipath (MP), and/or non-line-of-sight (NLOS) signal...
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Dynamic GNSS Mission Planning Using DTM for Precise Navigation of Autonomous Vehicles
PublikacjaNowadays, the most widely used method for estimating location of autonomous vehicles in real time is the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). However, positioning in urban environments using GNSS is hampered by poor satellite geometry due to signal obstruction created by both man-made and natural features of the urban environment. The presence of obstacles is the reason for the decreased number of observed satellites...
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A Wideband Channel Model for Body Area Networks in Circular Metallic Indoor Environments
PublikacjaIn this paper, the wideband characterization of the propagation channel in circular metallic indoor environments is addressed, regarding Body Area Networks and 5G small cells, an analytical model for the dependence of the mean delay and the average delay spread on the circle radius, the working frequency and the distance between the transmitter and the receiver being proposed. The derivation of the model is initially done analytically,...
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Calibration-Free Single-Anchor Indoor Localization Using an ESPAR Antenna
PublikacjaIn this paper, we present a novel, low-cost approach to indoor localization that is capable of performing localization processes in real indoor environments and does not require calibration or recalibration procedures. To this end, we propose a single-anchor architecture and design based on an electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna and Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)...
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Interfacial water controls the process of adsorption of hyperactive antifreeze proteins onto the ice surface
PublikacjaA mechanism of interactions between the ice-binding surface of a hyperactive antifreeze protein molecule and the ice surface is proposed, involving the influence of water present between the two surfaces on the behavior of the approaching molecule. It is demonstrated that the interfacial water, even before its full solidification, can act as a factor that pushes away or pulls nearer the protein molecule to ensure its proper positioning....
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Designing digital displays and interactive media in today’s cities by night. Do we know enough about attracting attention to do so?
PublikacjaWith the huge transformation in the development of digital screen technology and its consistently decreasing cost, digital billboards are progressively replacing traditional static, two-dimensional poster advertisements in our cities1. Previously, due to the substantial expenditure involved, they were only available to major international brands with vast promotional resources to build their brand fame. Today, however, they are...
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Reception of GNSS Signals Under Jamming Conditions
PublikacjaThe article focuses on performance of Global Navigation Satellite System receivers in environment where intentional interference is present. First part is a general description of GNSS systems. Secondly, types of positioning service disturbances are specified. In the third part authors present a scheme of measurement stand which is used to evaluate the influence of interference on reception of navigation signals. Next, research...
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Application of Passive Samplers in Monitoring of Organic Constituents of Air
PublikacjaThe principles of passive dosimetry, which has been known for over 100 years, are finding an ever increasing use in analytical practice and are being used as a convenient technique for isolation and enrichment of analytes from various environmental media. Due to its simplicity, a variety of designs, as well as the possibility of using a number of different final determination techniques, passive dosimetry has been applied in...
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MIEJSKIE PROJEKTY OŚWIETLENIOWE W KONTEKŚCIE REWITALIZACJI
PublikacjaUrban Lighting in the Context of Regeneration Processes. The article presents how multi-layered urban lighting projects fi t into the programs of integrated activities to improve the living conditions of the local community, the surrounding space, and its economic relations. The role of the electric lighting in revealing the night image of the city, its promotion and public spaces transformations off ering new impressions to city...
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Mobile satellite measurements in designing and exploitation of rail roads
PublikacjaThe article presents a summary of several years (2009-2015) of studies on the application of mobile satellite Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) measurements in the field of designing and operation of railways. These studies have been conducted by an interdisciplinary research team from the Gdansk University of Technology and the Gdynia Maritime University. Mobile satellite GNSS measurements are taken during a ride (through...
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Realization, programming and controlling of the Stewart-Gough platform
PublikacjaThis paper presents realizaon, programming, and controlling of a low cost Stewart-Gough plaorm (SGP) with rotary actuators. The realized SGP is applied in a ball & plate control system. Developed dedicated software consists of embedded and applicaon soware for both the SGP posioning system and the ball & plate control. system. A ball posion is being obtained using computer vision. The paper contains tests results for both an SGP...
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Voice Maps - portable, dedicated GIS for supporting street navigtion and self-dependent movement of the blind
PublikacjaThe concept and the prototype application of the system supporting the street navigation and independent, outdoor movement of the blind is presented. The system utilises the GIS database of geometric network of the pedestrian paths in the city and is capable of finding the route from the indicated source to destination. Subsequently, the system supports the movement of the blind along the found route. The information on the user's...
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Modeling of performance and safety of a multi-task unmanned autonomous maritime vehicle = Modelowanie ruchu i bezpieczeństwa wielozadaniowego bezzałogowego autonomicznego pojazdu wodnego
PublikacjaAt the beginning of the paper the aim of research is presented. Then the method is introduced. Next, the unmanned autonomous maritime vehicle is briefly described. The following chapter concerns a model of vehicle performance including the ballasting and motion. Some information on an integrated steering, positioning and stabilization system of the vehicle is briefly presented in the paper. Such the system enables to obtain a fully...
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Celebrating 50 years of SWIMs (Salt Water Intrusion Meetings)
PublikacjaThe Salt Water Intrusion Meetings, or SWIMs, are a series of meetings that focus on seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers and other salinisation processes. 2018 marks the 50th year of the SWIM and the 25th biennial meeting. The SWIM proceedings record half a century of research progress on site characterisation, geophysical and geochemical techniques, variable-density flow, modelling, and water management. The SWIM is positioning...
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Wireless multimodal localization sensor for industrial applications
PublikacjaThis paper presents the concept and design of a wireless multimodal localization sensor for hybrid localization systems combining vision-based, radio-based and inertial techniques in order to alleviate problems in harsh and complex industrial environments. It supports two radio technologies, 868 MHz UHF RFID and 2.4 GHz WSN, for positioning purposes and communications. The sensor includes LED light transmitters for vision-based...
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Methods of navigation in the mobile application supporting movement of the blind
PublikacjaThis paper presents conclusions from the last development phase of the “Voice Maps” project. Authors specify newly found available options for navigation in affordable system for the blind with all their related aspects. System uses dedicated geographical data, built-in smartphone GPS receivers and DGPS external device in order to assist blind users in their everyday travelling. Authors also discuss new methods to improve positioning...
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The Proposal to “Snapshot” Raim Method for Gnss Vessel Receivers Working in Poor Space Segment Geometry
PublikacjaNowadays, we can observe an increase in research on the use of small unmanned autonomous vessel (SUAV) to patrol and guiding critical areas including harbours. The proposal to “snapshot” RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) method for GNSS receivers mounted on SUAV operating in poor space segment geometry is presented in the paper. Existing “snapshot” RAIM methods and algorithms which are used in practical applications...
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Degradation of Kinematic PPP of GNSS Stations in Central Europe Caused by Medium-Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances During the St. Patrick’s Day 2015 Geomagnetic Storm
PublikacjaIn solar cycle 24, the strongest geomagnetic storm took place on March 17, 2015, when the geomagnetic activity index was as high as -223 nT. To verify the impact that the storm had on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)’s positioning accuracy and precision, we used 30-s observations from 15 reference stations located in Central Europe. For each of them, we applied kinematic precise point positioning (PPP) using gLAB software...
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System pozycjonowania dynamicznego morskich jednostek pływających jako system mechatroniczny
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiano system pozycjonowania dynamicznego półzanurzeniowej platformy wiertniczej, który jest rozpatrywany jako system mechatroniczny. W szczególności zaś zaprezentowano systemy referencyjne utrzymania stanowiska pozycyjnego na morzu, urządzenia nawigacyjne, czujniki ruchów własnych jednostki pływającej i anemometry rozważane jako czujniki systemu mechatronicznego oraz pędniki azymutalne rozważane jako nastawniki...
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Influence of an Interview Location on Opinions about the Ecosystem Services Provided by Trees
PublikacjaCollecting opinions regarding environmental management is essential, particularly in urban areas where space is limited, and interests often collide. However, the impact of the conditions in which the research is conducted on opinions and preferences elicited via surveys and interviews about the environment is usually taken for granted. The recent development of computer-aided survey methods allows a simulation of an environment,...
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Chapter 11 – Application of Chemical Sensors and Sensor Matrixes to Air Quality Evaluation
PublikacjaIndoor and outdoor air quality is one of the key factors influencing human health. However, air quality evaluation is not easy task. Air is a complex system, which is subjected to changes even within short period of time. Progress in analytical methods and analytical tools provides increasingly more reliable information on the condition and quality of indoor and outdoor air. This progress, however, generates an increase in the...
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Modal analysis of a fish-belly flap type of steel water gate
PublikacjaABSTRACT: The results of a modal analysis of the fish-belly flap type of steel water gate are presented in the paper. The analysis was conducted for a detailed numerical model of the structure using four-node quadrilateral shell elements. The study was focused on the examination of the influence of positioning of the flap gate and hydrostatic pressure of water on the eigenvalues and eigenmodes of the structure. The results of the study...
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Assessment of the Impact of GNSS Processing Strategies on the Long-Term Parameters of 20 Years IWV Time Series
PublikacjaAdvanced processing of collected global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) observations allows for the estimation of zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD), which in turn can be converted to the integrated water vapour (IWV). The proper estimation of GNSS IWV can be affected by the adopted GNSS processing strategy. To verify which of its elements cause deterioration and which improve the estimated GNSS IWV, we conducted eight reprocessings...
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Virtual reality technology in architectural education
PublikacjaContemporary virtual reality (VR) technology allows the recreation of non-existent architectural objects of which there may be no trace remaining. Virtual reality applications allow access to digital models, which visualise the lost architecture. The popularity of VR has resulted in it being applied not only to computer games, but also in visualising the past. Maps allow movement through historical trails and 3D models of architecture...
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Geodezja i nawigacja satelitarna w transporcie 2023/2024
Kursy OnlinePodstawowe pojęcia geodezji i nawigacji. Ziemia jako powierzchnia odniesienia dla pomiarów. Systemy odniesienia i współrzędnych stosowane w nawigacji i geodezji. Instrumenty geodezyjne przeznaczenie, funkcje i budowa. Geneza systemów geodezji i nawigacji satelitarnej. Ruch sztucznych satelitów Ziemi. Globalne Systemy Pozycyjne: GPS (Global Positioning System), GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System), Galileo. Odbiorniki kodowe...
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Paweł Szymon Dąbrowski dr inż.
OsobyDr inż. Paweł Szymon Dąbrowski w latach 2004-2009 studiował na kierunku geodezja i kartografia na Uniwersytecie Warmińsko-Mazurskim w Olsztynie, gdzie uzyskał tytuł zawodowy magistra inżyniera. W latach 2009-2016 pracował w wykonawstwie geodezyjnym w Iławie i Gdańsku. Doświadczenie zawodowe zdobył on podczas realizacji inwestycji Pomorskiej Kolei Metropolitalnej, co pomogło mu w zdobyciu w 2015 r. geodezyjnych uprawnień zawodowych...
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Ground-based, Hyperbolic Radiolocation System with Spread Spectrum Signal - AEGIR
PublikacjaThe most popular radiolocation systems in the world (at present), is the American GPS (Global Positioning System). It is managed by the Department of Defense and there is always the possibility of the occasional inaccuracies or deliberate introduction of errors that prevent its use by the special services or armies of other countries than the U.S.A. This situation has spawned the need to develop an autonomous, ground-based radiolocation...
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Nowy wewnątrzbudynkowy algorytm wyznaczania położenia obiektów
PublikacjaW referacie zaprezentowano nowy wewnątrzbudynkowy algorytm wyznaczania położenia obiektów WAP. W algorytmie tym uwzględnia się właściwości środowiska propagacyjnego, dzięki czemu dokładność estymat położenia obiektów wyznaczonych algorytmem WAP jest większa niż wyznaczonych znanymi algorytmami Chana oraz Foy’a. W referacie przedstawiono wyniki analizy porównawczej tych trzech algorytmów z użyciem rzeczywistych pomiarów odległości...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with single fingers - elbows resting on the armrests of the chair - Man 29 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with standing - hands resting on the device - Man 29 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with elbows in the air - Woman 27 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with standing - hands resting on the device - Woman 27 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with standing - hands resting on the device - Woman 28 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with elbows resting on the table top - Second Man 29 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with single fingers - elbows resting on the armrests of the chair - Second Man 29 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...
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PULSE and ECG measurement from the hand with elbows resting on the armrests of the chair - Woman 28 age
Dane BadawczeThe data set presents the measurements of the pulse and the ECG signal from the hand made with the use of a proprietary measuring system based on the AD8232 chip, a set of green diode and a phototransistor made on the STM32 microcontroller. Thanks to such a constructed device, it is possible to measure the ECG signal in a non-standard way - from the...