University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science in
Product Development
Intelligent Transportation Systems Coupled with
Wireless Mesh Networks
Presented by Alfred Green
Presented by Alfred Green
November 14, 2008
November 14, 2008

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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Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC)
CVPC
Internet
Satellite Applications and Data System
Backhaul
WiFi Hot Spot
Cellular
(WAN)
(WiFi
Traffic Management Center
Vehicle and
Vehicle to Road Data
Roadside
Peer-to-Peer DSRC Tolling
Test Labs
Test Track/Proving Grounds
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Date

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 Interface
User Interface
Database Communication
Database Communication
Links to Neural Network
Links to Neural Network
Compatible with Legacy ITS
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
DSRC Base Stations
Synchronous Data Loop
Synchronous Data Loop
Vehicle Nodes Pass Packets
Vehicle Nodes Pass Packets
University of Oslo – Department of Informatics
University of Oslo – Department of Informatics
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Wireless Multi-Hop Routing
Node A Passing Data to Node J
Node A Passing Data to Node J
Deploys Dual Path of Execution
Deploys Dual Path of Execution
Minimize Bottlenecks
Minimize Bottlenecks
University of Oslo – Department of Informatics
University 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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Meeting the Abundant State DOTs
Federal Govt
Challenges That Lie
Ahead
Local Traffic
AutoOEMs
Management
Filtered & Secure Data
Access (Privacy Mgmt.)
via Internet Cloud County & City
Services
>600GB/min.
output
Commercial
Commercial Services
Aggregation
& Content
Caching
RSU
Backhaul from RSUs via
Digital Community Network
(Wireless & Fiber)
Vehicle-to-vehicle & Vehicle-to-Roadside Communication
CICAS RSU
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RSU
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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
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