On the Feasibility of UMTS-based Traffic Information Systems

Sommer C, Schmidt AC, German R, Dressler F, Koch W (2010)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2010

Journal

Ad Hoc Networks Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 8

Pages Range: 506-517

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1016/j.adhoc.2009.12.003

Abstract

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are a hot topic in the communications society. Currently, research is primarily focusing on setting up Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) based on WLAN technology. However, VANETs are heavily dependent on high market penetration or infrastructure support. Third-generation (3G) networks might complement these efforts. They are already widely deployed and can serve as the basis for Car-to-Infrastructure (C2I) applications. We developed a simulation framework for holistic analysis of complex UMTS-based ITS. This framework couples simulation models with corresponding protocols of the UMTS link level, of higher network layers, and of road traffic. Based on our simulation framework and real-world 3G network coverage data, we evaluated a UMTS-based Traffic Information Systems (TIS) in a typical highway scenario in which information about traffic jams needed to be communicated to other cars for optimized route planning. The evaluation clearly outlines the capabilities of the simulation framework and evaluation results are consistent with all expectations. For example, we show that the availability of UMTS multicast distribution services are demanded for an efficient operation of the TIS application. © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Authors with CRIS profile

Armin Christian Schmidt Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung Reinhard German Computer Science 7 (Computer Networks and Communication Systems) Wolfgang Koch Lehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung

Involved external institutions

Universität Paderborn DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Sommer, C., Schmidt, A.C., German, R., Dressler, F., & Koch, W. (2010). On the Feasibility of UMTS-based Traffic Information Systems. Ad Hoc Networks, 8(5), 506-517. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adhoc.2009.12.003

MLA:

Sommer, Christoph, et al. "On the Feasibility of UMTS-based Traffic Information Systems." Ad Hoc Networks 8.5 (2010): 506-517.

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