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