Naslov
Prototype of the Energy Efficient Device for Measurement and Analysis of Impacts During Small Parcel Shipping

Autori
Stančić, Ivo ; Jukić, Jelena ; Musić, Josip

Izvornik
Journal of testing and evaluation (0090-3973) 47 (2019), 2; 20180440, 12

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
accelerometer ; embedded computers ; mechanical shock ; microcontrollers ; parcel shipping and delivery

Sažetak
Small parcels are unfortunately subjected to different kinds of risks during transport and delivery process. Shock is the most severe hazard that can result from kicks, drops or tosses, and where fragile and/or sensitive content can be damaged or destroyed. Modern-day parcel delivery methods have a severe impact on the possibility of mechanical damage to transported goods. The paper deals with the challenge of creating a simple, inexpensive and modular logger that can measure mishandling and environmental conditions during parcel transport and delivery. The proposed logger is a small electronic device that can be sent together with the shipped content, thus simultaneously detecting and recording possible mishandling incidents during both transport and delivery. The device was successfully tested in several real-life scenarios (with different delivery service providers) and provided valuable insight into small parcel handling during the delivery process.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Računarstvo, Tehnologija prometa i transport

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