Author

Dr. Hualiang (Harry) Teng
Polytechnic University
E-mail: hht4n@virginia.edu
Phone: (718) 260-3196

Description

ATMS is the basic building block of ITS and cannot be deployed without enabling tools and technologies. Based on a system engineering approach to the deployment of an ITS project, it is necessary to determine the technologies to be implemented after identifing problems, goals and objectives, functions to be performed, and architecture for the system. Particular emphasis is placed upon surveillance technologies (vehicle detection) and dynamic message signs.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the operating principles for each tool of ATMS
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each tool of ATMS

Audience

Public-sector Transportation Professionals including US DOT engineers, planners, project managers, and field staff, FTA Regional staff, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialists, and others as appropriate. Transportation professionals from state, regional, and local agencies would also benefit from participation in the course.

Length

Approximately eight hours.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic familiarity with advanced transportation management systems (ATMS).

Course Outline

The course outline is as follows:
(numbers in parentheses refer to pages)

1. Introduction (1-7)
   
   
2. Lesson 1. Embedded Detectors (8-14)
   • Inductive Loop Detectors
   • Magnetometers
   • Review
   • Quiz
     
     
3. Lesson 2. Non-Intrusive Detectors (15-39)
• Microwave Radar Detectors
• Infrared Detectors
• Ultrasonic Detectors
• Acoustic Detectors
• Video Image Processing (VIP)
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
4. Lesson 3. Vehicle Probes (40-60)
• Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI)
• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
• Global Positioning Systems
• Wireless Location Technology Probes
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
5. Lesson 4. Freeway Surveillance (61-81)
• Mobile Reports, Cellular Telephone, Freeway Service Patrols
• CCTV/Video Transmission c. Summary of Traffic Surveillance Applications
• Environmental Detectors for Freeways and Tunnels
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
6. Lesson 5. Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) (82-111)
• Light-Reflecting Displays
• Light-Emitting Displays
• Hybrid Displays (Fiber Optic and LED flip disks)
• Standards
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
7. Lesson 6. DMS Applications (112-130)
• DMS Applications
• Maintaining Driver Credibility
• Comprehensibility, Conspicuity, and Legibility
• DMS Field Controllers
• Installation, Maintenance and Operation
• Design and Selection
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
8. Lesson 7. Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) (131-147)
• HAR Applications and Messages
• HAR and the FCC
• Components of HAR Systems
• Vertical Antenna HAR Systems
• Induction Cable Antenna HAR Systems
• Technical Standards
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
9. Lesson 8. Information Displays (148-155)
• Individual Large Screens
• Video Walls
• Design Guidelines and Recommendations
• Review
• Quiz
  
  
10. Lesson 9. Traffic Controllers (156-162)
    • Model 170
    • Model 2070 ATC
    • Review
      
      
11. Final Examination (163)