UWB-based In-Transport Artwork Positioning and Design of a Respective Alert System

This thesis presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a system to track and monitor artworks during transportation using Ultra-Wideband (UWB). The system utilizes tags attached to the artwork with a localized wireless sensor network (WSN), UWB for communication and distance measurements, and temperature, humidity, and gyroscope sensors. A mobile app connects to the decentralized network from the outside using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), allowing it to communicate with the tags. The app informs the driver of any potential issues by alerting them when measurements exceed a predefined threshold. A proof of concept is provided, demonstrating the feasibility of using UWB for inter-tag communication and distance ranging alongside sensors for environmental monitoring. The system was evaluated through a series of experiments, confirming its ability to track artworks’ conditions and movements with a reasonable degree of accuracy. The results show promise for the integration of this system into real-world artwork transportation, offering potential for further enhancement. This work contributes to the ongoing development of IoT systems for the monitoring of valuable artworks during transit and is in line with the goals of the Certify project.