Advanced Sensing Technology for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) aim to improve transport by using contemporary computers and communications in a smarter, faster, safer, and more convenient way. The contemporary uses of ITS are:

There are several benefits from intelligent traffic control (ITC) systems as they minimize the amount of time we have to wait on the motorway or at red lights when an accident happens. Vehicles pass through toll booths more rapidly with automatic toll collection, which lessens traffic and emissions. Another application of ITS is that one can make better decisions while travelling due to the assistance of traveller information systems, which provides with up-to-date, multimodal information on travel circumstances. The safety will be increased by in-vehicle navigation systems that provide in-vehicle maps, direct us to our destination, and automatically alert emergency services when a significant accident occurs and where it is located. Modern transit systems make it easier and more appealing to use public transportation by assisting transit agencies in running more efficiently and giving passengers real-time information. Commercial vehicle operators will benefit from the use of intelligent commercial vehicle systems to process the necessary documentation for carrying products. By checking the vehicles that need it the most, these devices will also assist government organizations in enhancing safety.

Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANETs) are an inherent part of the intelligent transportation system (ITS) framework. It is believed that they have developed into a larger "Internet of Vehicles", which will eventually develop into an "Internet of Autonomous Vehicles." An ad hoc network is another paradigm that connects Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is surveyed, called Flying Ad hoc Networks (FANETs). These mechanisms are the futuristic technologies of ITS.

All the above-mentioned applications and usages can be realized by the employment of different type of Sensors located at perception layer to collect the effective data for accurate decisions and intelligent operations with the help of Artificial Intelligence and telemetry. The applications and sub areas of Intelligent Transport System can be classified as:

• Sensors for Intelligent Traffic Management System for VANETs;
• Sensors for Intelligent Traffic Management System for FANETs;
• Advanced Traveler Information System using Sensors;
• Advanced Vehicle Control system using Sensors;
• Advanced Public Transportation System using Sensors;
• Advanced Rural Transportation Systems using Sensors;
• Advanced Commercial Vehicles Operations system using Sensors;
• Sensors for Toll Booths.

Dr. Ashish Khanna
Prof. Dr. Isabel De La Torre Díez
Dr. Jameel Ahamed
Guest Editors

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