DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD

Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-1, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Define ITS. Discuss the major components of ITS.

Q-2: Discuss the core enabling underlying technologies used in ITS.

Q-3: Explain the SCOOT and SCAT Systems. Differentiate the systems on basis of their structure and
optimization parameters.

Q-4: Write short notes on the following

(i) Speed Cameras

(ii) Signal Priority Systems
(iii) Ramp Metering

Q-5: Discuss the technologies used for traveller information systems.

Q-6: Explain the architecture and functionalities provided by 511 traveller information systems.

Q-7: What are the challenges for implementation of ITS in India?

Q-8: What are the opportunities for development of ITS in India?

Q-9: Explain different types of telecommunication technologies being used in ITS applications.

Q-10: What is signal prioritization? How it works?

 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD

Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-2, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Explain primary components of ITS Architecture.
Q-2: Why an architecture is important for development of ITS?
Q-3: Explain the following in the context of ITS Architecture:
(a) Logical architecture
(b) Physical architecture
(c) Organisational architecture
Q-4: ITS programme namely PUBLICDRIVE is launched by the administration of a city. PUBLICDRIVE
is meant for disseminating information to the users about Metro Rails and City Buses regarding their
routes, frequency and stops in a city. Further PUBLICDRIVE disseminate information regarding
the alternative route to bus drivers in case of incidents. Discuss the concept of operation (COP) for
PUBLICDRIVE.
Q-5: What do you understand by equipment package and service package in the context of ITS architecture?
Q-5: Write a short note on ITS Architecture of US.
Q-6: Explain the service package namely ATMS06–Traffic Information Dissemination which is
diagrammatically shown in Fig. 1 while clearly explaining its components and their interactions.

Fig. 1: Service Package

Q-7: What are the different viewpoints used by Framework Architecture Made for Europe (FRAME)?
Explain any one of them in detail.
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD
Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-3, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Discuss in detail the function, type, advantages and disadvantages of the following type of
embedded sensors

(a) Inductive Loops

(b) Magnetometer
Q-2: How the speed, occupancy and vehicle types in a traffic stream can be computed using the
traffic data captured using Inductive Loop?
Q-3:List down the different types of WIM Sensors. Discuss the general layout of WIM System
based on piezosensors.
Q-4: Review a relevant research paper on use of probe vehicles that are used for traffic data
collection. On basis of the review discuss how the probe vehicle data can be used for
congestion prediction.
Q-5: A freeway detection station on an eight-lane freeway gives the occupancy measurements
shown below. The average length for vehicles is 6.25 m for lane 1, 5.75 m for lane 2, 5.25 m
for lane 3, and 5 m for lane 4. Assuming that the effective length for the loop detectors is 2.5
m, determine the traffic density for each lane and for the freeway direction.

Q-6: To evaluate the performance of an AID algorithm, its performance was observed over a
period of 45 days. During this period, a total of 80 incidents occurred, out of which the
algorithm managed to detect 63 incidents. At the same time, the algorithm gave a total of 1300
false alarms. If the algorithm is applied every 30 seconds, determine the detection rate (DR)
and the false alarm rate (FAR) for the algorithm.
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD
Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-4, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Discuss the following communication technologies used in ITS along with their specifications:

(a) Twisted Wire Pair

(b) Ethernet Cable
(c) Spread Spectrum Radio
Q-2: Discuss any two field traffic controllers used for ITS data communication.
Q-3: Discuss the specifications for VMS in use.
Q-4: Discuss the technologies and their standards used for road-weather information.
Q-5:What are the parameters used for quantifying the quality of video captures by Machine Vision
Cameras? Moreover discuss the values or ranges of these parameters.
Q-6: How the compression technique is applied to video captured through cameras prior to transmitting it
back to the central control system?

Q-7: Discuss the working of the following types of sensors system

(a) LASER
(b) RADAR
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD
Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-5, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Who are the beneficiaries of ITS? Discuss how they are benefitted from ITS Technologies.

Q-2: Differentiate between the aggregated and non-aggregated ITS Benefits.

Q-3: Write a short note on the following specific benefits of ITS along with real world examples of
benefits:

(a) Safety Benefits

(b) Efficiency Benefits
(c) Productivity and Cost Reduction Benefits
(d) Environmental Benefits
(e) Benefits to People with Mobility Difficulties
(f) Community Benefits

Q-4: Discuss briefly how ITS can benefit following types of Road Network Operations:

(a) Network Operations

(b) Traffic Control
(c) Traveller Information
(d) Inter-modal and Intra-modal Integration

Q-5: Discuss the importance of ITS Evaluation?

Q-6: Discuss in detail the ITS Evaluation Cycle.

Q-7: What are the primary performance indicators used in the evaluation of ITS? How do they differ
across various types of ITS applications?

Q-8: How is cost-benefit analysis conducted for ITS projects? Discuss the types of costs and benefits
typically considered.
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ALLAHABAD
Intelligent Transportation Systems (CE-22394), M. Tech. (Transportation Engineering), IInd Semester

TUTORIAL-6, EVEN SEMESTER, 2023-24

Q-1: Define Connected Vehicle (CV) Technology.

Q-2: Discuss the advantages of Connected Vehicle Systems.

Q-3: List down the key enabling technologies (like Wireless, WiMax, Bluetooth etc.) of Connected Car
Technologies. Discuss them briefly.

Q-4: Analyze the key policy, legal, and funding issues that may impact the deployment and success of the
Connected Vehicle Program. What strategies can be employed to address these challenges?

Q-5: Discuss the security measures like Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) used in the Connected Vehicle
Environment. How do these measures protect against accidental or malicious attacks while ensuring
user privacy?

Q-6: Describe the various safety applications of connected vehicles, such as Forward Collision Warning
and Intersection Movement Assist. How do these applications contribute to reducing crashes?

Q-7: Identify and describe the major stakeholders in the connected vehicle ecosystem. How do their roles
and interests differ, and how does this affect the development of connected vehicle technologies?

Q-8: What are the factors influencing state and local agencies' decisions to deploy Connected Vehicle field
infrastructure? How do the nature and timing of benefits play a role in these decisions?

Q-9: Compare and contrast the different types of business models in the connected car industry, such as the
Auto Tightly Coupled Model, Auto Loosely Coupled Model, and Telecom Tightly Coupled Model.
What are the unique features and challenges of each model?

Q-10: Discuss the After-Market Model for connected vehicles. What opportunities and challenges does this
model present for new entrants and existing players in the market?

Q-11: Explain the Auto Tightly Coupled Model in detail. How does this model integrate the services and
roles of various stakeholders, and what are its implications for the automotive industry?