Public perceptions of the use of dynamic message signs

Intelligent transportation systems have been promoted as a means to improve both the efficiency and safety of the road network. The effectiveness of advanced technologies in improving road safety has been an area of research which has thus far yielded mixed results. In order to ensure that advanced technologies deliver on their intended outcomes, more research has to be devoted to understanding road users' perceptions and reactions to these systems. This study examines drivers' perceptions of the use of dynamic message signs and their self‐reported reactions to the messages displayed. In general, drivers support the use of highway electronic boards for traffic incident reports and weather information which have an impact on traffic delays and level of service. They also think that it is a good idea to display road safety messages and to remind drivers to drive safely and be courteous on the roads. Moreover, most drivers reported that they do read and think about the messages displayed and react positively to some of the road safety messages.     

铁路行车调度指挥仿真系统

铁路调度指挥仿真系统是一个分布式协同工作的递阶分散自律控制系统,由决策层、管理层、执行层和设备层组成,采用部分实物仿真的方式设计模拟系统的软硬件环境。仿真系统设计的关键技术包括:进路表的自动生成算法、控制命令自动生成算法、列车车次自动追踪运行算法、列车群自动追踪运行算法、计划自动调整算法、干扰源仿真模拟和仿真时空一致性控制等。通过选取铁路实际运营的计算机联锁系统和电气集中联锁系统、车站、自动闭塞区间和计轴半自动闭塞区间线路,构建近1∶1的仿真试验环境。按照铁路行车调度指挥实际需求、相关技术标准以及现场实际投入使用的行车调度指挥系统,对仿真系统进行了功能、性能测试。对实际应用中出现的故障进行了模拟分析。结果表明:仿真系统对于实际应用系统的研发、开通运营、日后的维护和系统升级具有不可替代的作用,它能够极大地缩短开通前的调试时间,方便故障分析和各种条件下调度指挥方式的模拟,特别适合特定条件下应急预案的演练。     

RS232/CAN智能协议转换器及其通信网络

为研制RS232/CAN智能协议转换器,根据技术要求,确定其硬件系统主要由RS232接口、CAN协议控制器和CAN总线收发器等组成,软件系统主要由参数设置子程序、RS232串口/CAN转换子程序、CRC校验子程序等组成。关键技术包括:在CAN控制器软件初始化过程中对系统中断的控制;采用硬件流控制实现数据传输过程的控制。将2个RS232/CAN智能转换器通过双绞线连接起来,实现2个设备之间的RS232点对点远程通信。在各设备处安装RS232/CAN智能转换器,通过双绞线连接,并在端点处安装匹配电阻即可组成RS232/CAN通信网络。在调度集中车站智能自律分机系统中,采用RS232/CAN智能协议转换器构建通信网络,既可充分利用原来的软硬件系统,又可提高系统的效率,缩短开发周期。     

Factors influencing support for local transportation sales tax measures

Sales tax measures passed at the local level and dedicated to transportation projects have become increasingly popular in the United States. While revenues from fuel taxes stagnate, growth of local transportation sales taxes (LTSTs), most approved in local elections, has led to a gradual shift of the financial base for transportation projects away from user fees and toward broader-based taxes. In this study, the relationship between voter support and the social, political, and geographic characteristics of the voters is explored. Using precinct-level voting data and census demographic data for three local transportation sales tax elections in Sonoma County, in the San Francisco Metropolitan area of California, regression models were constructed to analyze this relationship. In addition, the relationship between the outcomes of the three measures was explored to better understand which transportation projects might have garnered more support for the successful measure. It was found that the closer voters lived to the transportation projects to be funded, the greater their support. Higher incomes were also positively related to support, controlling for other variables. Political leanings were found to affect support, with the direction of the effect dependent upon the project list in each measure’s expenditure plan. Finally, it appears that the latest measure, which passed successfully, benefited greatly from its multi-modal expenditure plan.     

基于知识的原油运输船港航系统的评价决策模型及分析

我国原油进口是一项长期的国家战略,原油进口量逐年增长,原油进口的的海运需求相当大,所以需要科学合理的原油运输系统的论证、设计和建设。本文从原油运输船型的发展和趋势出发,运用基于知识的最短路径模型,结合综合必要费率对包含船、港、航和货值的原油运输系统经济性进行了计算和分析,从而选择合理的原油运输船型和专用码头的合理吨位。     

综合布线系统及其应用

本文结合海润国际住宅综合布线工程阐述了综合布线系统的组成及应用,介绍了综合布线铜缆系统的现状及发展方向。     

数字集群共网智能网组网设计方案的研究

本文研究分析了数字集群共网智能网组网设计方案及考虑原则，包括业务需求分析、用户预测和组网方案，并探讨网络规模和容量设计等关键的技术问题和需要重点考虑的内容。     

对铁路发展集装箱多式联运的思考

随着我国国民经济发展水平的提高及货物在区域间流动的加快,集装箱运输需求量有了快速的增长。在介绍和分析了铁路发展集装箱多式联运的必要性、取得的成效及目前存在的问题基础上,对铁路发展集装箱多式联运提出了相应建议。     

基于车载信息采集平台的智能交通系统实现方式

本文介绍了智能交通系统特点和发展,分析了车载信息采集平台的软件结构设计,提出了设计信息采集平台的基本功能要求和建立方式,进而讨论了智能交通系统的功能实现过程和运行情况.