|
| Technology |
Cost |
Coverage |
Deployment |
Other Limitations |
|
| Video Image Processing (FCD)
|
Very High |
Highway only |
Months, traffic obstacles at installation |
Real time incident detection
near cameras only
|
|
| Active Infrared
|
High |
Highway only |
Months, traffic obstacles at installation |
Travel time not accurate
|
|
| Inductive Loop
Detectors
|
High |
Highway only |
Many months, Intrusive and dangerous road work |
Travel time not accurate
|
|
| Microwave Doppler Radar
|
High |
Highway only |
Months, traffic obstacles at installation |
Travel time not accurate
|
|
| Toll tag detectors (FCD)
|
High |
Mostly highway, very high cost to cover arterials |
Years due to the need for a large installed-base in vehicles |
Real time incident detection
near detectors only |
|
| Cellint VirtualSensor (FCD)
|
Low |
Highway and arterials with one central system
|
Weeks |
Little information at late night times |
|