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University of Detroit MercyMaster of Science inProduct Development

University of Detroit MercyUniversity of Detroit MercyMaster of Science inMaster of Science inProduct DevelopmentProduct Development

Intelligent Transportation Systems Coupled with Wireless Mesh Networks

Intelligent Transportation Systems Coupled with Wireless Mesh Networks

Presented by Alfred GreenNovember 14, 2008

Presented by Alfred GreenNovember 14, 2008

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Introduction

Team Members� Alfred Green – MPD Cohort #7

Advisors� Dr. Jonathan Weaver – UDM College of Engineering� Dr. Shahram Taj - UDM College of Business

Industry Consultants� Dr. Deb Menk – Center for Automotive Research� Dr. Steven Underwood – Center for Automotive Research

Special Thanks� Michael Vinarcik

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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Motivation

� Improve Motorist Safety� Efficient Travel Routes� Reduce Environmental Impact� Improve Existing Intelligent Transportation� Create Commercial Opportunities

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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Research Approach

� Exhaustive Literature Review� Consulted Industry Experts

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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Functional Requirements

� Reduce Traffic Congestion� Socially Viable� Cost Effective to Produce � Compelling Value Proposition

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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What Are Heuristics?

� Basic Guiding Principles Which Can be Applied to Navigate Tough Decision Making

� Essential Compliment to Analytics, Particularly When Analysis Does Not Lead to Obvious Conclusion

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Why Use Heuristics for Systems Architecting?

� Effective for Grand Scale Projects� Helps Dissect Problem � Reduces Solution Space� Re-Use Proven Approaches � Understand Critical Trade-Offs

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Why Use Heuristics for ITS?

� ITS is a Grand Scale, Highly Complex Project� Several Disparate Systems Must Work

Together� Socio-Technical Concerns� Detailed Scoping Required� Many Interfaces, Some Proprietary Others

Open

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Systems Architecting Heuristics

� Invent Only When Necessary� Use Stable Intermediate Forms � Consider a Collaborative System a Franchise� Policy Triage� Leverage at the Interfaces

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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System De-Composition

� ITS Toolkit� Meta-Data Management� Vehicle Nodal Network� Data Transport Medium� Motorist Interface

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ITS Toolkit

� What is ITS? � Application of Advanced Communication,

Information Processing, Controls & Electronics Technology to Improve the Transportation System

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(WiFi

WiFi Hot Spot

Cellular (WAN)

Peer-to-Peer

CVPC

Applications and Data System

Vehicle to Roadside

DSRC Tolling

Satellite

Test Track/Proving Grounds

Traffic Management Center

Test Labs

Vehicle and Road Data

Internet

Backhaul

Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC)Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC)

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Product Architecture

� ITS Toolkit� Meta-Data Management� Vehicle Nodal Network� Data Transport Medium� Motorist Interface

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Meta-Data Management

� Huge Information Pipe� Strategic Parsing of Data Stream to Output

Useful Information� Interface with Existing Internet Backhaul� Free / Open Source Software Application

Layer

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Meta Data Framework

User InterfaceDatabase CommunicationLinks to Neural Network

Compatible with Legacy ITS

User InterfaceDatabase CommunicationLinks to Neural Network

Compatible with Legacy ITS

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System De-Composition

� ITS Toolkit� Meta-Data Management� Vehicle Nodal Network� Data Transport Medium� Motorist Interface

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Vehicle Nodal Network

� Ad-Hoc Communication� Infer Road Conditions / Hazards� Self-Healing / Fuzzy Set Algorithms� Minimal Data Interruption

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Ad-Hoc Multi-Hop Network

DSRC Base Stations Synchronous Data Loop

Vehicle Nodes Pass Packets

DSRC Base Stations Synchronous Data Loop

Vehicle Nodes Pass Packets

University of Oslo – Department of InformaticsUniversity of Oslo – Department of Informatics

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Wireless Multi-Hop Routing

Node A Passing Data to Node JDeploys Dual Path of Execution

Minimize Bottlenecks

Node A Passing Data to Node JDeploys Dual Path of Execution

Minimize Bottlenecks

University of Oslo – Department of InformaticsUniversity of Oslo – Department of Informatics

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System De-Composition

� ITS Toolkit� Meta-Data Management� Vehicle Nodal Network� Data Transport Medium� Motorist Interface

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Data Transport Medium

� 802.11x and 802.16 (Wireless Mesh Networks)

� Cellular WAN (GSM / CDMA)� GPS Satellite

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* Referenced brands & logos are the property of their respective owners.

Vehicle-to-vehicle & Vehicle-to-Roadside Communication

CICAS RSU

RSU(Roadside Unit)

RSU

Meeting the Abundant Challenges That Lie Ahead

Filtered & Secure Data Access (Privacy Mgmt.)

via Internet Cloud

Commercial Services

Aggregation& Content Caching

Federal Govt

AutoOEMs

County & City Services

State DOTs

Commercial

Local Traffic Management

Backhaul from RSUs via Digital Community Network

(Wireless & Fiber)

>600GB/min. output

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System De-Composition

� ITS Toolkit� Meta-Data Management� Vehicle Nodal Network� Data Transport Medium� Motorist Interface

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Motorist Interface

� Intelligible GUI� PDA or Other Mobile Device� Utilize Vehicle Center Stack

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders� Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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Stakeholders

� Cross-Functional, Highly Collaborative� State and Local Government� Motorists� Federal Government� Independent Software Vendors� Wireless Providers� Automobile Manufacturers

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis� Future Work� Q & A

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Cost Benefit Analysis

� Socio-Economic Impact� Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)� Vehicle Miles Traveled� Automobile Externalities

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Outline� Motivation� Research Approach� Functional Requirements � Systems Architecting Heuristics� System De-Composition� Stakeholders � Cost Benefit Analysis � Future Work� Q & A

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Future Work

� Commercialization� Long Tail Economics� Packaging and Production Costs� Wireless Providers / Silos

� Socio-Technical Concerns� Privacy Issues� Span of Control� Project Timeline