Virginia Connected Vehicle Test Bed System Performance (V2I System Performance)

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2016-05-01
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Connected Vehicle/Infrastructure University Transportation Center (CVI-UTC)
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This project identified vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication system limitations on the Northern Virginia Connected Vehicle Test Bed. Real-world historical data were analyzed to determine wireless Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) coverage gaps and overlaps. In addition, a simulated scalability test was run to determine the effects of network congestion on the system. The results from the real-world historical data showed that significant loss of signal occurred due to obstructions commonly found in complex highway systems, including overpasses and underpasses, elevated concrete roadways, and foliage. Consequently, care must be taken to minimize loss of signal when selecting an installation site for roadside equipment (RSEs). The deployment of multiple RSEs or repeaters may be necessary to maximize coverage in localized dead zones. The results from the scalability test showed that the current network architecture is not able to handle a large deployment of connected vehicles (CV). If a large scale of CV were to be deployed, an assessment of the current network design needs to be investigated to account for the number of vehicles and subsequent flow of data expected in the operational area.

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connected vehicles, connected vehicle infrastructure, DSRC signal coverage
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