Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is the use of computers and communication systems to collect, send, store, process and use data. ICT is the basis for intelligent transport systems (ITS), comprising a broad range of diverse technologies in the transport domain, using sensor, communication, information processing and control technology. Communication between vehicles and infrastructure defines the area of Cooperative ITS (C -ITS). General goal is to enhance comfort, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of transport and mobility. C -ITS as a prelude for automated road transport is the topic of this book, as outlined in this chapter.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 State-of-the-art
• 1.2.1 Mobility
• 1.2.2 Vehicle automation
• 1.2.3 Connectivity
• 1.3 Overview of research activities
• 1.3.1 Europe
• 1.3.2 Overview of national and international activities
• 1.3.3 Initiatives and company activities
• 1.4 Summary and outlook
• 1.5 Outline of the book chapters
• References

Inspec keywords: intelligent transportation systems; road safety

Other keywords: information processing; control technology; automated road transport; information and communications technology; intelligent transport systems; C-ITS; ICT-based cooperative ITS; transport efficiency; transport safety

Subjects: Traffic engineering computing