HDwireless broadcasts world premiere of MAN

posted:

24/09/2018

Video transmission over 150 kilometers of autonomous driving trucks

On the 25th of June, MAN had the world premiere of truck platooning, the autonomous driving in convoy, on the A9 from Munich to Nuremberg with public traffic. For HDwireless it was an extensive project with cameras in moving trucks as well as on the ground and in the air along the freeway.

All wireless camera signals were received and transmitted over the entire route at the positioned relay radio stations in Wolnzach and Hilpoltstein. This required a precise pre-planning. HDwireless Managing Director and Project Manager Patrick Nußbaum explains the successful RF concept and frequency management: "Our RF transmitter stations were located on two 70-meter-high cherry-pickers at calculated positions along the A9.

HDwireless broadcasts world premiere of MAN

They received the RF signals from the relay helicopter that was tracking the trucks”. The transmission of various wireless cameras in the trucks and an additional camera helicopter was possible without interruption. Also the RF communication was managed by HDwireless.

Patrick Nußbaum: "We rent all the relevant RF components, so that the customer gets everything from one source. In this project, we deployed wireless camera systems, RF transmission technology, and team and production communication with Clear-Com HelixNet".

Via satellite uplink, the live images were transmitted to Neufahrn near Munich for an event at DB Schenker, the logistics service provider and MAN research partner. At the DB Schenker premises, the event guests were able to follow the world premiere of truck platooning on the A9.

The HDwireless-Profile
HDwireless GmbH is developer, builder and supplier of wireless camera equipment for professional broadcasting. Accordingly, the product’s portfolio is consequently geared to the quality standards and exacting requirements of this demanding business. From video transmitting technologies via receiving units to applicable accessories and special solutions, we offer a complete system of high end components for signal transmission. In order to satisfy the requirements of the rental market HDwireless keeps on stock a sizeable Dry-Hire-Rental supply, and, moreover, 24/7 support. The team around Patrick Nussbaum fulfills individual and complex customer requirements. Having worked as a production engineer with more than 20 years experience he ranks as one of the most recognized German specialists in the field of wireless technology for broadcast and event. Customer projects will be supported upon request with planning, special solutions, and on location assistance. The service portfolio is completed by officially regulated frequency allotment including frequency surveillance on the spot by means of RF-measuring equipment. HDwireless GmbH is situated in Mechernich near Cologne, and is also represented in Baden-Baden and Munich.