EngineeringEssentials of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Essentials of Intelligent Transportation Systems

1.00 Hr
SKU: RV-11322AW

What is an Intelligent Transportation System? Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) apply a variety of technologies to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety. This interactive online course provides an overview and history of ITS from early initiatives through the evolution of technology, systems engineering, and institutional structures. We will also describe the role of ITS in changing travel and commuter patterns and travel demand management.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the diverse disciplines that ITS brings together
  • Describe ITS enhancement of infrastructure investments
  • Discuss ITS support for system management
  • List the facility types that can use ITS

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Author | James Frazer

Jim Frazer possesses an in-depth knowledge of the commercial and industrial sales and marketing process as well as that of control system integration, networks, and protocols. He has proposed, engineered, and managed large commercial and governmental automation projects in the United States and Europe. He possesses an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in business administration. Within the intelligent transportation systems domain, Jim continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the U.S. Department of Transportation's ITS adaptive lighting standards; The U.S. Department of Energy's "Smart Grid" standards being developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as well as roadway lighting controls standards being developed by the Illuminating Society of North America. Jim currently chairs the U.S. DOT ITS NTCIP 1213 Electrical and Lighting Management Systems Working Group as well as the Illuminating Engineering Society's Roadway Lighting Energy Management Committee.

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