To optimise traffic safety and traffic flow in the winter by using modern communication technology in highway operation. (VSS2003/601)
Overview
Background & policy context:
Within the context of winter maintenance optimisation, it is necessary to test the possibilities of intense implementation of modern technologies. Several possibilities exist, like global positioning systems, online connection between the head of operation and the vehicle, exchange of weather data between the on site location and the headquarters, control of the vehicles from the headquarters and finally improvement of the weather forecast. The research need is to analyse and test the implementation of different communication systems.
Objectives:
The crucial objective of the project is to supply the basic criteria for the implementation of modern communication technologies for winter maintenance to increase traffic safety and traffic flow regarding highway operation. Therefore, the conditions and requirements for implementing such technologies need to be defined and the potential of improvements to be sought out. The economic efficiency of such technologies should be included in the total evaluation of the project.
Methodology:
The following methods are provided:
• Literature researches and evaluation of the present articles
• Expert discussions and interviews
• Data analysis and analysis for assessing individual properties under application components
• Cost analysis and value determination to express final recommendations to use
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