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Monograph

This Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) project developed and tested an ultra wideband (UWB) electronic license plate (ELP) capable of transmitting driver and vehicle information for designated short range communication applications. The device can also detect and determine the distance to another vehicle or object. Specifications and performance requirements of the system were developed that included data communications and collision avoidance functions. The system hardware consisted of a radar module, data communication circuit card assembly, antennas, enclosure and display. The system was tested in both radar and transponder modes of operation. Test results demonstrated the system's capability to reliably transmit driver image and vehicle information to a distance of 500 ft or more at highway speeds in the presence of other vehicles. The system needs further refinement and development before it can be fully implemented.

This ITS-IDEA project was conducted by Multispectral Solutions, Gaithersburg, Maryland.

ITS-IDEA Project 66,
Final Report

English

12 p.

2001-12

ITS-IDEA Program Project Final Report

9904-9908

Figures; Photos; Tables (1)

Crash avoidance systems; Data communications; Electronic license plates; Field tests; High speed rail; Highway transportation; Intelligent transportation systems; Performance; Specifications; Technological innovations

Designated short range communications; Ultra wideband technology

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control

TRIS, TRB

Feb 26 2002 12:00AM