Generic cellular transfer

Usage of cellular-network based data connections for data transfer.

General Information

Typical user

long-running FOTs with private-owned vehicles

Method Name

Generic transfer over Cellular networks

Specific Information

Medium used

GPRS, UMTS, LTE

Protocols used

ftp, ssl, rsync over samba

Backend receiver

Fileserver, FTP-server

Strengths

Real-time information about the FOT (Monitoring), very small HDD needed as log buffer only. Instant feedback from receiver for re-transfer/delete commands.

Limitations

Bandwidth may limit collectible data in real-time. Additional transfer-time might be necessary (after the vehicle is stopped). Additional cost for carrier contracts.