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Razvan Andrei Gheorghiu1, Valentin Iordache2
1Transports Faculty, Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest 060042, Romania. andrei.gheorghiu@upb.ro.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 6, 2018
Summary
Bluetooth and ZigBee protocols show potential for vehicle-based traffic monitoring. Comprehensive tests evaluated handshake time and data transfer for these wireless technologies in various conditions, aiding future traffic management systems.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Transportation Science
Background:
- Increasing vehicle numbers strain current traffic management systems.
- Existing systems rely on roadside detectors, missing in-between road network data.
- Vehicle-based sensors offer a solution but face cost and data transfer challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Bluetooth and ZigBee protocols for vehicle-based traffic data collection.
- To assess the feasibility of these wireless technologies for real-time traffic management.
- To analyze performance under laboratory and real-world traffic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Conducted comprehensive tests on Bluetooth and ZigBee protocols.
- Evaluated handshake time and static/dynamic data transfer capabilities.
- Assessed performance in laboratory and real traffic environments, considering environmental factors.
Main Results:
- Both Bluetooth and ZigBee demonstrated varying degrees of suitability for vehicle-based data transfer.
- Performance was analyzed across different conditions, including handshake latency and data throughput.
- Environmental factors were considered to understand real-world applicability.
Conclusions:
- Bluetooth and ZigBee are viable candidates for vehicle-based sensor networks in traffic management.
- Further optimization may be needed to overcome data transfer and cost limitations.
- These wireless technologies can enhance traffic data collection beyond traditional roadside detectors.
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