SKY HIGH PRICES : AS EUROPE PONDERS THE FUTURE OF ITS COLLECTIVE ROAD REVENUE GENERATING OPERATIONS, DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE

This article describes the pros and cons of dedicated short- range communication (DSRC) and satellite-based third-generation systems in the European toll systems market. The author describes variants of DSRC, such as infrared technology. The requirements for toll systems are of such complexity that DSRC systems cannot serve all tasks. Only a satellite-based toll collection system can handle all tasks and cope with the demands of the future. The Galileo system, which will have 30 satellites in orbit, will begin operation in 2008, and is expected to provide greater precision and higher availability rates than Global Positioning System (GPS). The article also describes communication challenges with RFID , WiFi, Short Message Service (SMS), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). Other subjects addressed include detection selection, added value services and alternative routes.

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Supplemental Notes:
- August/September 2005; Page range: pp 62-64, 67
Corporate Authors:
UK & International Press

Abinger House, Church Street
Dorking, Surrey United Kingdom RH4 1DF
Authors:
- Hoepfel, S
Publication Date: 2005-8

Language

English

Media Info

Features: Figures; Photos;
Pagination: 4p
Serial:
- Traffic Technology International
- Publisher: AutoIntermediates Limited
- ISSN: 1356-9252
- Serial URL: http://www.ukipme.com/mag_traffic.htm

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Automated toll collection; Dedicated short range communications; Satellite communication
Identifier Terms: Galileo satellite navigation system
Subject Areas: Finance; Highways;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01007005
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
Files: BTRIS, TRIS
Created Date: Nov 8 2005 7:35AM