MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
DEGREES OF FREEDOM
6 SUBSYSTEMS OF TRANSPORTATION
ITELLIGENT/UN-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
– a new transportation concept being led by the USDOT.
– The mission of ITS is to conduct research, development, and education activities to facilitate the adoption of information and communication technology to enable society to move more safely and efficiently.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
• Wireless communications
• Computational technologies
• Floating car data/floating cellular data
• Sensing technologies
• Automatic road enforcement
• Variable speed limits
• Dynamic traffic light sequence
• E-Zpass (NC Quick Pass)
• Automated planning and scheduling
• Automatic parking
• Driverless car
• Intelligent speed adaptation
• Internet of things
• Map database management
• Road Weather Information System
Examples of ITS
NON-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
• Non-intelligent Transportation Systems
– Any traditional type of transportation technology.
– Examples
• Analog gauges in cars
• Printed static road signs
• Steady blinking red traffic lights
• Manual control of vehicles
POWER SYSTEMS IN TRANSPORTATION
ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS