Description
The basic principles of various technologies used for ITS have been explained in such a manner that students from non-technical background can also comprehend them with ease. It also discusses the emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, cooperative vehicle highway system, automated highway systems, 5G mobile technology, etc. Considering the need of huge funds required for ITS implementation, the text provides various funding options available. Conclusively, it is a unique book that contains all aspects of ITS which a student of engineering is expected to know.
The book is intended as a text for postgraduate students of transportation engineering and as a reference book for professionals such as transport planners, town planners, traffic engineers, transit operators and consultants.
Key Features
- ITS architecture with a number of case studies based on real-life situation
- Concept of smart city, importance of advanced transport system, and applications of ITS technologies in smart cities
- ITS in Rail sector-intelligent trains, train control systems and intelligent train maintenance practices
- Chapter-end questions for practice and bibliography
Book Information
ISBN 9789387472068
Author Pradip Kumar Sarkar
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint PHI Learning
Publisher PHI Learning
Weight(grams) 667g