Free ITS PCB Webinar: A313a

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Module A313a (Update): Understanding User Needs for ESS Systems based on NTCIP 1204 v04

Date/Time: December 7, 2016 / 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. EST

Register: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7802107401122947841

Course Description:

Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) are ground -based or pole mounted sensors that collect base level raw weather data from roadways sections or region and transmit data to a central or field location where they are used as part of a Road Weather Information System (RWIS). The module will provide a brief background on RWIS/ESS and show how agencies use weather information to make decisions and issue advisory to motorists and stakeholders.

The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes such as new ESS user needs/requirements and ESS test procedures provided in recently completed work on NTCIP 1204 Standard v04 and reorganized documentation from previous v03. The module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1204 Standard v04 and acquire an ESS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish. It also assists in identifying the uses and associated needs of ESS-based systems. PRL is a major focus in this module as it lays out a foundation by providing user needs and their requirements.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the structure of the standard
2. Identify specific ESS operational needs
3. User the PRL to select the user needs and traceability to requirements
4. Discuss how to prepare a project level PRL for ESS specification

Target Audience:

• Engineering staff
• TMC/operations staff
• System developeres
• Device manufacturers
• Private and public sectors
• Users (Clarus Initiative, public safety)
• Winter maintenance and operational personnel

Instructor: Raman Patel, Ph.D., P.E. President of RK Patel Associates, Inc.

Dr. Patel has 47 years of experience in the transportation field and has been actively involved in the ITS standards development and standards training program, and has served as chair of ITE’s Standards Committee for 15 years. He is a founding member of the NTCIP and TMDD committees.

Course Credit

1.5 PDH

To receive course credit, you must attend and participate in the web pilot and complete an evaluation survey immediately after the web pilot ends.