Field Test of Monitoring of Urban Vehicle Operations Using Non-instrusive Technologies
Field Test of Monitoring of Urban Vehicle Operations Using Non-instrusive Technologies

Author: Jim Kranig

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 290

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This report documents the activities and results of a test of non- intrusive traffic detection technologies. Seventeen devices representing eight different technologies were evaluated in varying environmental and traffic conditions. The following technologies were tested: passive infrared, active infrared, magnetic, radar, doppler microwave, pulse ultrasonic, passive acoustic, and video. Testing was done at both freeway and intersection locations. Emphasis was placed on urban traffic conditions and locations that typify temporary counting locations. The evaluation also focused on the ease of system setup and use, general system reliability, and system flexibility.

Evaluation of Some Existing Technologies for Vehicle Detection
Evaluation of Some Existing Technologies for Vehicle Detection

Author: Dan R. Middleton

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 188

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Most vehicle detection today relies on inductive loop detectors (ILDs). However, problems with installation and maintenance of these detectors have necessitated evaluation of alternative detection systems. Replacing ILDs with better detectors requires a thorough evaluation of the alternatives. This evaluation included examination of the functional quality, reliability, and cost of these technologies as well as development of recommendations for application. Primary detection technologies included in this study are video image detection systems (VIDS), passive infrared, active infrared, passive magnetic, radar, Doppler microwave, passive acoustic, and ILDs. Results of new detector testing clearly indicate promising alternatives to ILDs, but the limitations of these new detectors must also be accepted. Researchers found that some technologies performed quite well while, in some cases, offering features that are more flexible than ILDs. These technologies include VIDS, passive infrared, active infrared, radar, Doppler microwave, and pulse ultrasonic.

Initial Investigation for Traffic Monitoring Equipment Evaluation Facility
Initial Investigation for Traffic Monitoring Equipment Evaluation Facility

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 98

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This project investigated funding sources, design options, and viable locations for a traffic monitoring equipment evaluation facility. The project provided research and development to design a generic facility to evaluate traffic data collection equipment and sensors and perform traffic data collection research. This report covers the first 9 months of this 2-year project, identifying potential funding sources and candidate sites for further consideration.