NTL Record

Title Integrating Clarus Data in Traffic Signal System Operation: A Survivable Real-Time Weather-Responsive System
Record ID 44748
Personal Name
Creator
Abdel-Rahim, Ahmed; Krings, Axel; Dixon, Michael
Corporate Creator University of Idaho
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Transportation Operations; United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Publisher United States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Publication Date 20110711
Language English
Abstract This report presents a prototype of a secure, dependable, real-time weather-responsive traffic signal system. The prototype executes two tasks: 1) accesses weather information that provides near real-time atmospheric and pavement surface condition observations and 2) adapts signal timing in response to inclement weather. The proposed system architecture employs two revolutionary software design approaches: 1) Design for Survivability and 2) software performance measurement at the task level. Furthermore, the software design incorporates self-diagnostic techniques for fault detection and recovery to maximize the survivability and the security of the system. Minimal hardware is required for full implementation of the system as it operates and achieves its potential using current traffic controller and cabinet standards and technologies. As a result, it is compatible with future applications within the FHWA’s connected-vehicle framework. The weather-responsive traffic signal system presented in this report serves as a major milestone in the development of secure and dependable real-time traffic control system applications.
Rosap ID dot:3350
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/3350
ResearchHub ID 367
TRT Terms Road weather information systems; Driver information systems; Traveler information and communication systems; Communication systems by recipient; Communication; Telematics; Intelligent transportation systems; ITS program technologies; Traffic signal control systems; Signalization
General Subjects Road weather information systems; Driver information systems; Traveler information and communication systems; Communication systems by recipient; Communication; Telematics; Intelligent transportation systems; ITS program technologies; Traffic signal control systems; Signalization; Research Hub
Classification NTL - INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Road Weather Management
Geographical
Coverage
United States
OCLC 793921708
TRIS Online
Accession No
1380433
Contract Number BAA No. DTFH61-10-P-00123
Report Number FHWA-JPO-12-016; NIATT-11-08
Availability Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/44000/44700/44748/FHWA-JPO-12-016_Clarus_final_rpt-final-03-2012-A.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository