INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (BCV714A)

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Course Code BCV714A 
CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) (3:0:0:0) 
SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 hours Theory 
Total Marks 100
Credits 03 
Exam Hours 03
Examination nature (SEE) Theory

Module-1 Introduction to Intelligent Transport System

Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) -Definition – Role and

Responsibilities – Advanced Traveller Information System – Fleet Oriented ITS Services –

Electronic Toll Collection – Critical issues – Security – Safety

Module-2 ITS Architecture and Hardware

Architecture – ITS Architecture Framework – Hardware Sensors – Vehicle Detection –

Techniques – Dynamic Message Sign – GPRS – GPS – Toll Collection

Module-3 Advanced Transport Management System

Video Detection – Virtual Loop - Cameras - ANPR – IR Lighting – Integrated Traffic

Management – Control Centre – Junction Management Strategies- ATMS – Advanced Traveler

Information Systems (ATIS)- Route Guidance – Issues - Historical – Current – Predictive

Guidance – Data Collection – Analysis – Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) – Components –

Algorithm.

Module-4 Advanced Traveller and Information System

Travel Information – Pre Trip and Enroute Methods- Basic ATIS Concepts – Smart Route

System – Data Collection – Process – Dissemination to Travelers – Evaluation of Information –

Value of Information – Business Opportunities

Module-5 Case Studies

Automated Highway Systems - Vehicles in Platoons – Integration of Automated Highway

Systems. ITS Programs in the World – Overview of ITS implementations in developed

countries, ITS in developing countries.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books

1. Intelligent Transport Systems, Intelligent Transportation Primer, Washington, US, 2001.

2. Henry F.Korth, and Abraham Siberschatz, Data Base System Concepts, McGraw Hill, 1992.

3. Turban E.,”Decision Support and Export Systems Management Support Systems", Maxwell Macmillan, 1998.

4. Sitausu S. Mittra, "Decision Support Systems – Tools and Techniques", John Wiley, New York, 1986.

5. Cycle W.Halsapple and Andrew B.Winston, "Decision Support Systems – Theory and Application‟, Springer Verlog, New York, 1987

6. ITS Hand Book 2000: Recommendations for World Road Association (PIARC) by Kan Paul Chen, John Miles.