6 research outputs found
iTETRIS Platform Architecture for the Integration of Cooperative Traffic and Wireless Simulations
The use of cooperative wireless communications can support driving through dynamic exchange of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages. Traffic applications based on such systems will be able to generate a safer, faster, cheaper and cleaner way for people and goods to move. In this context, the iTERIS project aims at providing the framework to combine traffic mobility and wireless communication simulations for large scale testing of traffic management solutions based on cooperative systems. This paper addresses the description and explanation of the implementation choices taken to build a modular and interoperable architecture integrating heterogeneous traffic and wireless simulators, and application algorithms supporting traffic management strategies. The functions of an “in-between” control system for managing correct simulation executions over the platform are presented. The inter-block interaction procedures identified to ensure optimum data transfer for simulation efficiency are also introduced
Investigating the Efficiency of ITS Cooperative Systems for a Better Use of Urban Transport Infrastructures: The iTETRIS Simulation Platform
The use of cooperative ITS communication systems,
supporting driving through the dynamic exchange of Vehicle-to-
Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages, is a
potential candidate to improve the economical and societal
welfare. The application of such systems for novel cooperative
traffic management strategies can introduce a lot of beneficial
effects not only for road safety, but also for the economy related
to transportation systems and the environmental impact. Despite
this apparent set of promising features, City Road Authorities,
which hold a key-role in determining the final adoption of such
systems, still look at cooperative systems without sharing a clear
opinion. This is mainly due to the current lack of definitive and
solid evidences of the effectiveness of such systems when applied
in the real world. In order to fill this gap and let Road
Authorities estimate the usefulness of such technologies in
achieving the objectives dictated by cities’ traffic management
policies, the EU consortium iTETRIS is developing a simulation
platform for large scale testing of traffic management solutions
making use of cooperative ITS systems. Thanks to its own
distinguishing features, iTETRIS aims at becoming a good
supporting tool for Road Authorities to implement preliminary
tests on the effectiveness of ITS solutions prior to investing
money for the physical deployment of the communication
infrastructures allowing their functioning
Investigating the Efficiency of ITS Cooperative Systems for a Better Use of Urban Transport Infrastructures: The iTETRIS Simulation Platform
The use of cooperative ITS communication systems, supporting driving through the dynamic exchange of Vehicle-to- Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages, is a potential candidate to improve the economical and societal welfare. The application of such systems for novel cooperative traffic management strategies can introduce a lot of beneficial effects not only for road safety, but also for the economy related to transportation systems and the environmental impact. Despite this apparent set of promising features, City Road Authorities, which hold a key-role in determining the final adoption of such systems, still look at cooperative systems without sharing a clear opinion. This is mainly due to the current lack of definitive and solid evidences of the effectiveness of such systems when applied in the real world. In order to fill this gap and let Road Authorities estimate the usefulness of such technologies in achieving the objectives dictated by cities’ traffic management policies, the EU consortium iTETRIS is developing a simulation platform for large scale testing of traffic management solutions making use of cooperative ITS systems. Thanks to its own distinguishing features, iTETRIS aims at becoming a good supporting tool for Road Authorities to implement preliminary tests on the effectiveness of ITS solutions prior to investing money for the physical deployment of the communication infrastructures allowing their functioning
iTETRIS: the Framework for Large-Scale Research on the Impact of Cooperative Wireless Vehicular Communications Systems in Traffic Efficiency
Cooperative vehicular ICT systems have been identified as an attractive technology to improve traffic management and safety, while providing Internet on the move. To achieve these objectives, cooperative vehicular communication systems allow the dynamic exchange of messages between vehicles, and between vehicles and infrastructure. To ensure the efficiency of cooperative vehicular ICT systems, it is crucial that the communication protocols are adequately designed and optimised, and that the applications using such communication capabilities are tested under realistic conditions. In this context, this paper presents the EU-funded iTETRIS platform that is being created to allow for a realistic and accurate evaluation of the design and impact of cooperative vehicular communication systems and traffic management policies under realistic large-scale scenarios
iTETRIS - A System for the Evaluation of Cooperative Traffic Management Solutions
V2X communication - communication between vehicles (V2V) and between vehicles and infrastructure (V2I) - promises new methods for traffic management by supplying new data and by opening new ways to inform drivers about the current situation on the roads. Currently, V2X cooperative systems are under development, forced by both the industry and by the European Commission which supports the development as a part of its Intelligent Car Initiative. Within this publication, "iTETRIS", a new system for simulating V2X-based traffic management applications is described which aims on high-quality simulations of large areas. This is achieved by coupling two well-known open source simulators. The sustainability of the project is guaranteed by making the whole also available as an open source tool
ITETRIS: a modular simulation platform for the large scale evaluation of cooperative ITS applications
Cooperative ITS systems are expected to improve road traffic safety and efficiency, and provide infotainment services on the
move, through the dynamic exchange of messages between vehicles, and between vehicles and infrastructure nodes. The
complexity of cooperative ITS systems and the interrelation between its components requires their extensive testing before
deployment. The lack of simulation platforms capable to test, with high modelling accuracy, cooperative ITS systems and
applications in large scale scenarios triggered the implementation of the EU-funded iTETRIS simulation platform. iTETRIS is a
unique open source simulation platform characterized by a modular architecture that allows integrating two widely adopted
traffic and wireless simulators, while supporting the implementation of cooperative ITS applications in a language-agnostic
fashion. This paper presents in detail the iTETRIS simulation platform, and describes its architecture, standard compliant
implementation, operation and new functionalities. Finally, the paper demonstrates iTETRIS large scale cooperative ITS
evaluation capabilities through the implementation and evaluation of cooperative traffic congestion detection and bus lane
management applications. The detailed description and implemented examples provide valuable information on how to use and
exploit iTETRIS simulation potential