Research on intelligent transportation systems and advanced traffic control, management and information systems
The Alberta Motor Association Active Traffic and Demand Management (ATDM) Laboratory is a unique facility for developing and testing intelligent transportation systems, which are high-tech solutions for traffic management. The facility applies such technology as sensor data integration, real-time tracking and data analysis to develop new solutions for traffic issues in Alberta.
Intelligent transportation systems, GPS tracking, traffic simulation, demand modelling and analysis, advanced traffic control and management, traffic information systems
- Automotive
- Management and business related services
- Policy and governance
Specialized labs and equipment
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Video wall |
The video wall consists of 4 LCD monitors for real-time acquisition and display of the traffic video information. |
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GPS-enabled devices
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These devices collect real-time trajectory and travel time data from test vehicles. |
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High-performance servers
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Servers located at the University of Calgary Data Centre are dedicated to receiving, processing and archiving real-time data video and real-time traffic data. |
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Specialized traffic and pedestrian simulator software |
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Private and public sector research partners
- Alberta Motor Association
- Alberta Ministry of Transportation
- Econolite Canada Inc.
- The City of Calgary
- ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions
- Dell Inc.
- FLIR 360 Surveillance Inc.
Additional information
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Slowing down vehicles could speed up traffic, says traffic lab |
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New technology could be key to eliminating traffic tie-ups |
http://globalnews.ca/news/582861/new-technology-could-be-key-to-eliminating-traffic-tie-ups/ |