COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS FOR COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

This paper describes the current state of the art in communications technologies, as it applies to computerized traffic control systems. It analyzes the problems and tradeoffs required to achieve an optimal communications system linking the central processor to individual intersections of a CBD (Central Business District) grid system as well as distributed stations along a freeway system. This report is based on a combination of analytical and practical experience gained in designing, developing, and implementing traffic control communications systems in both North America and Europe during the past 3 years.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • 27th Annual Conference of IEEE Vehicle Technology Group, Orlando, Florida, March 16-18, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Volk, H M
• Conference:
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engrs Proc
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 133-136

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Applications; Central business districts; Communication systems; Highway traffic control; Information processing; Optimization; Remote control; State of the art studies; Telecommunications; Time division multiplexing; Traffic control; Traffic control devices
• Old TRIS Terms: Highway signs (Signals and markings); Optimizing; Traffic control systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159894
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 77CH1176-7VT Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM