Mobile Freeway Traffic Management System
RTMS/FTMS is a versatile, quick-deployment, low-cost wide-area traffic data collection and analysis system, performing real-time automatic incident detection, based on the RTMS.
   
  FEATURES:
Low cost to procure, install and maintain
Quick and safe installation
Side-fired RTMS: No lane-closure at installation
Easy redeployment
Accurate dependable operation
High reliability (RTMS units have 10 year MTBF)
No scheduled maintenance required
Proven performance in all weather conditions
Fits any road type and configuration (up to 8 lanes)
Flexible Communications: RF, fibre or wire
RF modems require no communication lines
AC, battery or solar operation options
Full-featured user-friendly central PC software
GUI displays traffic parameters graphically/numerically
System / VDS / Lane point-and-click zooming
Fast reaction: detects most incidents in 90 seconds
McMaster Algorithm: High probability of detection
Low false-alarm rate
Visual and Audio alarm upon incident detection
Automatic CCTV system queuing
Operator screens track & prioritize active incidents
Archiving of raw data in daily compressed files
Analysis / statistical report generation software
Logging of incidents, congestion and faults
Automatic equipment self-test, status reporting
Flexible & Programmable VDS setup, Remote setup
Operator-reconfigurable system size, screens
Password-protected operator log-on, log-off
   
  SYSTEM:
Vehicle Detection Stations up to 255/line
Communications by wire, fibre or wireless
Point-to-point / multi-drop communications
Central Office Equipment
   
  VDS:
Single side-fired RTMS measuring per lane
Volume, Occupancy, Speed
Cabinet for power / modem connection
VDS reports to centre every 30 seconds
   
   
  CENTRAL OFFICE:
Modems / Multiplexer cabinet
Central Computer (Windows PC)
Printer
Connection to CCTV Computer
   
  PC SOFTWARE (UNDER MS WINDOWS):
Supports attended and non-attended operation
Allows quick response by operator through ready reporting forms
Optional map display
Allows extension of network or road changes without monitoring disruption