Cellular and 5.9 GHz DSRC: Complimentary not Competitive Technologies for Vehicular Communications

This paper argues that there are three reasons why 5.9 GHz DSRC and cellular communications are complementary technologies: (1) because cellular networks lack extra capacity to provide authorities the bandwidth needed for wireless applications; (2) because using cellular networks will be more expensive for public authorities; and (3) because cellular communications supports user-focused applications while 5.9 GHz supports local-focused applications. The paper then discusses the emerging application of vehicle miles travelled (VMT) fee charging and enforcement, a new application where both technologies are needed for effective implementation. Finally, the paper provides a framework for determining the primary communications technology (5.9 DSRC or cellular) to support a given application.

• Corporate Authors:

  ITS America

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• Authors:
  • McNew, Justin
  • Dorfman, Matthew
  • Andrews, Scott
  • Frank, Bob
• Conference:
  • ITS America 20th Annual Meeting & Exposition
  • Location: Houston TX, United States
  • Date: 2010-5-3 to 2010-5-5
• Publication Date: 2010

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 12p
• Monograph Title: ITS America 20th Annual Meeting & Exposition

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cellular telephones; Dedicated short range communications; Distance based fares; Driver information systems; Technological innovations; User charges; Vehicle miles of travel; Wireless communication systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cellular communications
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Finance; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01342762
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 23 2011 9:07AM