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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Transportation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 4859

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Dr. Tomáš Tichý

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Department of Transport Telematics, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague, 160 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Interests: transport telematics; traffic control and modelling; tunnel systems; safety and reliability of system; diagnostics system; C2X; GNSS; urban and transport engineering

Dr. Rastislav Pirník

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Department of Control and Information Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Zilina, University of Zilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia
Interests: tunnel systems; traffic control and modelling; safety systems; VANET; safety communication; IT and OT

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Dear Colleagues,

Within the transportation sciences, great emphasis is placed on the transport infrastructure itself. Its usage, efficiency, and control over traffic flow could be improved by using technological equipment and advanced systems known also as transport telematics or intelligent transportation systems. One of the essential parts of transport infrastructure is tunnels, which are often the key transport route, because of terrain, the absence of alternatives, transit in the cities, etc. However, tunnels require more attention from the perspectives of safety, reliability, security, efficiency and sustainability.

Due to the complexity of tunnels, a wide range of technological equipment and implemented systems could be discussed, such as traffic control, the usage of variable message signs, ventilation, lighting, positioning methods, the detection of traffic or unexpected events, energy consumption, etc. These systems are also high cost in terms of operation and maintenance, which is as important as the development of new systems. Thus, research papers, experimental studies, testing results and new approaches in the field of sustainable tunnel systems are welcomed in this Special Issue.

Dr. Tomáš Tichý
Dr. Rastislav Pirník
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Keywords

tunnel system control
RUL (Remaining Useful Life)
life cycle assessment
predictive maintenance
diagnostical methods
technological approaches
traffic control and efficiency
detection methods and equipment
positioning in the tunnels
newly adapted technologies (C-ITS, Navigation systems) that are limited in the tunnels
CCTV, SOS boxes and the next subsystems of technology in tunnel
ventilation control in the tunnel
ITS measures against fire, incidents
the application of cybersecurity in the tunnel
technological ties to the construction of the tunnel

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Designing of Intelligent Video-Surveillance Systems in Road Tunnels Using Software Tools

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Sustainability 2023, 15(7), 5702; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075702 - 24 Mar 2023

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Video Surveillance Systems (VSSs) are integral parts of road tunnels. Currently, they perform a number of functions, such as ensuring the protection of tunnel technologies, monitoring tunnel operation, or recognising license plates. If VSSs are to be designed to protect the tunnel and its technologies from unauthorised intentional human activity, it is necessary to ensure that they are designed in such a way as to meet the essential functionality requirement of the physical protection system (PPS). In this case, the VSS, as one of the alarm systems, should perform the function of early intrusion detection. The verification of the functionality of the PPS is possible using a software tool to model and simulate various intrusion scenarios. This article provides an example of the use of the SATANO software evaluation tool. The VSS enables multiple applications, such as monitoring, detection, knowledge, and identification. In this paper, the defined current standardised requirements for the design of VSSs in tunnels are considered from the point of view of their possible use for intelligent video analysis, enabling the recognition of various risk situations (e.g., faults or accidents of vehicles). Using the software tool, IP Video Design Tool, the requirements for the design of cameras in tunnels are assessed and adapted from the perspective of the use of intelligent video analysis. In the event that there is a requirement to use the VSS during emergency situations (e.g., fire), it is necessary to assess the operating conditions and period of time through which the VSS would operate in a given tunnel. This article presents the results of the simulation of the spread of a fire in a tunnel and its impact on the operation of the VSS. Full article

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Proximity Approach to Bluetooth Low Energy-Based Localization in Tunnels

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Sustainability 2023, 15(4), 3659; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043659 - 16 Feb 2023

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Smart cities and smart mobility necessitate the development of newly adapted approaches and applications that ensure data connection among their particular parts; thus, the complex systems of smart technologies can be applied. Especially in the field of transport, mobility, and smart solutions, many of these applications require precise localization. Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) localization is used mainly because of its availability, reliability, and sufficient precision. However, there are also blind spots in smart cities where the GNSS is not available, e.g., in tunnels. This article presents an approach to fixing the issue of localization in road tunnels based on telecommunications with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) based infrastructure equipment. This approach enables us to ensure sufficient data resources for localization, and thus, smart applications can also be applied in the tunnels. At the same time, this approach also allows the fulfillment of individual needs according to the specifications of each tunnel or smart application. The outputs from testing and measurements are presented and discussed. Full article

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Passenger Occupancy Estimation in Vehicles: A Review of Current Methods and Research Challenges

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Sustainability 2023, 15(2), 1332; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021332 - 10 Jan 2023

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Passenger detection and occupancy estimation are vital tasks in many fields. The existing literature emphasises that the increasing demand for such systems will continue to grow. This paper reviews the existing literature specializing in the field of transportation safety and efficiency concerning occupancy estimation in vehicles and passenger detection at public transport stations. A comparison between different approaches to passenger estimation is presented. Discussion on the advantages and disadvantages is highlighted. Hence, this paper provides an analysis of 146 papers on the current state of the field. This review paper concludes that invasive methods provide high accuracy with relatively cheap implementation, while noninvasive systems do not violate passenger privacy but lack state-of-the-art accuracy. Future work will include a systematic literature review and a comparative analysis of systems considering the existing window tinting and solar windshields heavily blocking certain parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Moreover, future work will investigate the critical challenges of noninvasive passenger estimation in different types of vehicles: trucks, buses, or even motorcycles. Full article

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