11-03-2011, 04:17 PM
Presented By
HARI.K.S
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ABSTRACT
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are increasingly being considered as solutions for a wide range of transportation problems. ITS combines sensors, data communications, computing systems, traffic control devices, and intelligent data processing and control algorithms. Managing transportation systems requires several key steps including system monitoring, traffic conditions estimation and prediction, definition of appropriate performance criteria, system control, and finally simulation modeling.
ITS is an international program aimed at using advanced technology for improving the efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of land transportation. It incorporates a wide variety of advanced technology systems and products.
1. INTRODUCTION
ITS is an international program aimed at using advanced technology for improving the efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of land transportation. It incorporates a wide variety of advanced technology systems and products.
The development and deployment of ITS has only increased the importance of the transportation issue. Until recently, surface transportation was largely the domain of construction companies and the large automobile manufacturers. The development of ITS, however, has turned the providers of advanced technologies, products, and services into important players in the industry. The opportunities many of these non-traditional transportation companies have already realized will secure the continued contribution of both public- and private-sector investment in transportation and guarantee a steady flow of new developments to increase safety and efficiency.
The concept of Intelligent Transportation Systems was first introduced as a concept of automating traffic flows. Intelligent Transportation Systemic the incorporation of information technologies and advances in electronics into all parts of the transportation network. Simply speaking, it is the application of technology to transportation systems. Thus Intelligent Transportation Systems involve the integration of technology in areas such as communications, information systems sensors, and operation research methods with conventional transportation infrastructure to address many transportation issues that confront the conventional system at this time.
As more electronics are incorporated into the automobiles at higher rates, a new automotive market is developing - The Intelligent Vehicles market. These systems, applied to automobiles, will affect the vehicle in three basic functional areas - Basic vehicle, Safety and security and Telematics. Intelligent Vehicles systems will help lessen traffic congestion, improve safety, driver comfort and convenience, and foster a cleaner environment.
Thus, Intelligent Transportation Systems improve safety, mobility, efficiency, productivity, and environmental quality for humanity. These goals are accomplished on the vehicle side through the application of electronics and communication technologies to advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Thus, in cars, Intelligent Transportation Systems help drivers navigate, avoid traffic holdups and avoid collisions. On trains and buses, they let managers optimize fleet operation and offer passengers automatic ticketing and real-time running information. On the road network, Intelligent Transportation Systems co-ordinate traffic signals, detect and manage incidents and display information, guidance and instructions to drivers. Thus, The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is a new transportation system which is comprised of an advanced information and telecommunications network for users, roads and vehicles, as is illustrated in the following figure
HARI.K.S
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ABSTRACT
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are increasingly being considered as solutions for a wide range of transportation problems. ITS combines sensors, data communications, computing systems, traffic control devices, and intelligent data processing and control algorithms. Managing transportation systems requires several key steps including system monitoring, traffic conditions estimation and prediction, definition of appropriate performance criteria, system control, and finally simulation modeling.
ITS is an international program aimed at using advanced technology for improving the efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of land transportation. It incorporates a wide variety of advanced technology systems and products.
1. INTRODUCTION
ITS is an international program aimed at using advanced technology for improving the efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of land transportation. It incorporates a wide variety of advanced technology systems and products.
The development and deployment of ITS has only increased the importance of the transportation issue. Until recently, surface transportation was largely the domain of construction companies and the large automobile manufacturers. The development of ITS, however, has turned the providers of advanced technologies, products, and services into important players in the industry. The opportunities many of these non-traditional transportation companies have already realized will secure the continued contribution of both public- and private-sector investment in transportation and guarantee a steady flow of new developments to increase safety and efficiency.
The concept of Intelligent Transportation Systems was first introduced as a concept of automating traffic flows. Intelligent Transportation Systemic the incorporation of information technologies and advances in electronics into all parts of the transportation network. Simply speaking, it is the application of technology to transportation systems. Thus Intelligent Transportation Systems involve the integration of technology in areas such as communications, information systems sensors, and operation research methods with conventional transportation infrastructure to address many transportation issues that confront the conventional system at this time.
As more electronics are incorporated into the automobiles at higher rates, a new automotive market is developing - The Intelligent Vehicles market. These systems, applied to automobiles, will affect the vehicle in three basic functional areas - Basic vehicle, Safety and security and Telematics. Intelligent Vehicles systems will help lessen traffic congestion, improve safety, driver comfort and convenience, and foster a cleaner environment.
Thus, Intelligent Transportation Systems improve safety, mobility, efficiency, productivity, and environmental quality for humanity. These goals are accomplished on the vehicle side through the application of electronics and communication technologies to advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Thus, in cars, Intelligent Transportation Systems help drivers navigate, avoid traffic holdups and avoid collisions. On trains and buses, they let managers optimize fleet operation and offer passengers automatic ticketing and real-time running information. On the road network, Intelligent Transportation Systems co-ordinate traffic signals, detect and manage incidents and display information, guidance and instructions to drivers. Thus, The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is a new transportation system which is comprised of an advanced information and telecommunications network for users, roads and vehicles, as is illustrated in the following figure
