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Thinking Inside the Box: Traffic Controllers for Traffic Analysis
Bill IscheSr. Business Development ManagerTrafficware Group, LLCSugar Land, TX
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
Software Hardware Services
Trafficware Overview
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Synchro allows for basic traffic controller input• Synchro calculations are deterministic• HCM and other analysis tools use controller settings• Accurate controller settings are critical
• SimTraffic mimics basic signal functions• Basic Signal Timings• Coordination• Volume-Density Settings
Synchro Studio and Traffic Signal Controllers
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
Trafficware CI
• Trafficware Controller Interface• Hardware-in-the-loop (HILS)• Connects to Controller’s SDLC Port• Primary Applications
• Training• Testing Advanced Controller Logic
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Emulates an actual Signal Controller• Software-in-the-loop (SILS)• Implemented into SimTraffic • Performs exactly like a field controller• Perform advanced simulation and analysis
Trafficware Virtual Controller
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Software-based• Synchro Studio• Virtual Controller
• Hardware-based
Trafficware Controllers
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• ~100x Faster than Trafficware 980 NEMA• ~80x Faster than 2070 Controller• 8 line x 40 column display• Ethernet Capabilities• USB Memory Device Support
Trafficware (Naztec) 980 ATC
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• ATC 5.2b Compliant (Considers Draft ATC 6.0)• 16 line Display• NEMA TS2 (Type 1 or Type 2) or 2070• 4 x 10/100 Ethernet Ports• USB Memory Device Support
Trafficware ATC
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Trafficware Patriot v.76 Controller Software• NTCIP Based• Unified Controller Software (ATC & 2070)• Unlock Modules
Trafficware Controller Software
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Feature Release Date Today!• 1/10 Second Data Logging Resolution• Framework allows for advanced functionality
• Detailed data for post-processing• Future TW development
• Can Construct Purdue Coordination Diagrams
Feature 1: High-Resolution Data Logging
Image Source: Day, Haseman, Premachandra, Brennan, Wasson, Sturdevant and Bullock
Overview
Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Signal Timing Data• Traffic Counts• Allows for Analysis and Performance Tools
• Report Generation• Time-Space Diagrams• Measures of Effectiveness
Feature 2: Extensive Data Logging
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Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Controller Software has Advanced Functionality• Transit Signal Priority• Adaptive Signal Control (SynchroGreen)• Traffic Responsive• Emergency Priority
Feature 3: Support for Advanced Functionality
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Synchro
Controllers
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Patriot v76
Features
Summary
• Trafficware has many controller types• Traffic controller logic is comprehensive• More than just timers• Supports modules and advanced functionality• Utilize reporting/recording features
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