Wireless Communication Systems

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• MnDOT's Mobility-as-a-Service Platform: Assessing User Behavior and Measuring System's Benefits
  June 2024, CTS 24-01
• How Locals Need to Prepare for the Future of V2V/V2I Connected Vehicles
  August 2019, MnDOT 2019-35
• Development and Demonstration of Merge Assist System using Connected Vehicle Technology
  April 2019, CTS 19-06
• A Novel Collision Avoidance System for a Bicycle
  April 2018, CTS 18-06
• In-Vehicle Dynamic Curve-Speed Warnings at High-Risk Rural Curves
  March 2018, MnDOT 2018-12
• Teen Driver Support System (TDSS) Field Operational Test
  November 2015, CTS 16-04
• Improved Approach to Enforcement of Road Weight Restrictions
  November 2013, MnDOT 2013-27
• Feasibility of Using GPS to Track Bicycle Lane Positioning
  March 2013, CTS 13-16
• Development of Hybrid DSRC-PCMS Information Systems for Snowplow Operations and Work Zones
  February 2013, CTS 13-08
• Analysis of Single Frequency, Carrier Phase Based GPS Positioning Performance and Sensor Aiding Requirements
  January 2013, CTS 13-01
• Thermal Image-Based Deer Detection to Reduce Accidents Due to Deer-Vehicle Collisions
  January 2013, CTS 13-06
• Inexpensive 2D Optical Sensor for GPS Augmentation
  December 2012, CTS 12-37
• Analysis of GPS-based Real Time Attitude Determination System for ITS Application
  November 2012, CTS 12-36
• Accessibility, Network Structure, and Consumers' Destination Choice: A GIS Analysis of GPS Travel Data and the CLUSTER Simulation Module for Retail Location Choice
  October 2012, CTS 12-14
• Aggregating VMT within Predefined Geographic Zones by Cellular Assignment: A Non-GPS-Based Approach to Mileage-Based Road Use Charging
  August 2012, CTS 12-28
• Estimating and Measuring Arterial Travel Time and Delay
  August 2012, CTS 12-20
• Using a Smartphone App to Assist the Visually Impaired at Signalized Intersections
  August 2012, CTS 12-25
• Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC Based V2V-Assisted V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone
  June 2012, CTS 12-18
• ITS and Locational Privacy: Suggestions for Peaceful Coexistence
  October 2011, CTS 11-21
• Enhancement and Field Test Evaluation of New Battery-Less Wireless Traffic Sensors
  October 2011, CTS 11-22
• Field Testing and Evaluation of a Wireless-Based Transit Signal Priority System
  October 2011, CTS 11-25
• A High Accuracy Vehicle Positioning System Implemented in a Lane Assistance System when GPS Is Unavailable
  July 2011, CTS 11-18
• Development of Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Signals (MAPS) for Blind Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
  June 2011, CTS 11-11
• Dual Frequency, Carrier Phase Differential GPS Augmentation
  May 2011, CTS 11-09
• Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone
  December 2010, CTS 10-15
• Technology Enabling Near-Term Nationwide Implementation of Distance Based Road User Fees
  June 2009, CTS 09-20
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment
  January 2009, CTS 09-02
• Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology Final Summary Report of the STAR-TEA 21 Project
  December 2008, CTS 08-15
• A Bus Signal Priority System Using Automatic Vehicle Location / Global Position Systems and Wireless Communication Systems
  December 2008, CTS 08-18
• Novel Battery-Less Wireless Sensors for Traffic Flow Measurement
  November 2008, CTS 08-16
• Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology
  October 2008, STAR-TEA 21 Summary
• Advanced BRT Volume I: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
  March 2008, CTS 08-06
• Transportation Technologies for Sustainable Communities
  April 2002, MnDOT 2002-26
• Human factors evaluation of the Volvo Dynaguide and Ford Indikta RBDS-TMC receivers
  March 1995, Mn/DOT 1996-03U
• MIMIC sensor technology for highway vehicle applications : potential and challenges for the future
  March 1995, Mn/DOT 1995-10
• Human factors evaluation of the Delco RDS radio receiver and the RDS architecture
  August 1994, Mn/DOT 1995-01

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Active and Completed Projects

• 5G Measurement Research to Support Emerging Applications
  (01/2023)
• MnDOT's Mobility-as-a-Service Platform: Assessing User Behavior and Measuring System's Benefits
  (09/2022)
• How Locals Need To Prepare for the Future of V2V/V2I Connected Vehicles
  (10/2017)
• Cloud connected delivery vehicles: boosting fuel economy using physics-aware spatiotemporal data analytics and real-time powertrain control
  (03/2017)
• Smart Human-Centered Collision Warning System: Sensors, Intelligent Algorithms and Human-Computer Interfaces for Safe and Minimally Intrusive Car-Bicycle Interactions.
  (09/2016)
• In-vehicle Dynamic Curve Speed Warnings At High Risk Rural Curves
  (06/2016)
• Algorithms for Networked Cooperative Navigation
  (02/2016)
• Building Expertise for Connected Vehicle Safety Applications
  (02/2015)
• Development and Demonstration of Merge-Assist System Using Connected Vehicle Technology
  (06/2014)
• Novel Collision-Avoidance System for Bicycles
  (05/2014)
• DSRC-Based Warning System for Worker Safety
  (03/2014)
• Development of Hybrid DSRC-PCMS Work Zone Information System Using DSRC Based V2V Communication
  (09/2012)
• SmartDrive: A Cleaner and More Efficient Traffic System through Network Vehicles and Infrastructure
  (07/2012)
• Testing and Development of Smartphone Applications for Bicycle Route Tracking - FY12 TechPlan
  (11/2011)
• Teen Driver Support System (TDSS) Field Operational Test
  (10/2011)
• Improved Approach to Enforcement of Road Weight Restrictions
  (09/2011)
• Spatial Cognition of the Blind and Visually Impaired While Using a Mobile Accessible Pedestrian System (MAPS) at Signalized Intersections
  (07/2011)
• Snowplow Warning System for Drivers using V2V and/or V2I based DSRC Communication and Variable Message Signs (VMSs) - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• Thermal Imaging-based Driver Alert System with Real-time Mapping of Roadside Deer Locations - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• Consumer Travel Behavior and Retail Geography: A Microscopic Investigation Using GPS Data and Parcel-Level Land Use - FY11 TechPlan
  (01/2011)
• Development of a Portable Traffic Safety Information System for Congested US Roadways using V2V-assisted V2I Communication Using DSRC Technology - FY11 NATSRL
  (07/2010)
• Development of an Accurate and Low Cost GPS-Based Heading Determination System
  (06/2010)
• Using Velocity Constraints to Enhance Carrier Phase GPS Robustness
  (06/2010)
• Inexpensive 2-D Optical Sensor for DGPS Augmentation
  (02/2010)
• Estimating and Measuring Arterial Travel Time and Delay
  (11/2009)
• Accessible Traffic Signals for Blind and Visually Impaired Pedestrians
  (11/2009)
• ITS and Locational Privacy: Suggestions for Peaceful Coexistance - FY10 TechPlan
  (09/2009)
• Aggregating VMT Within Predefined Geographic Zones Using a Cellular Network
  (08/2009)
• Development of a Portable Work Zone Traffic Information System with DSRC based V2I or V2V Communication and BT Cell Phones -FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications (Phase III) - Bus to Roadside Infrastructure Communications Framework for Intelligent Transit Applications
  (10/2008)
• ITS and Transportation Safety: ITS and EMS System Data Integration for Safety, Emergency, and Crisis Response Planning - FY08 TechPlan
  (07/2007)
• GPS Augmentation for Robust Lane Assistance on Cedar Avenue in Support of the Urban Partnership Agreement
  (07/2007)
• Enhancement and Field Test Evaluation of New Battery-Less Wireless Traffic Sensors
  (07/2007)
• Algorithms and Software/Hardware Infrastructure for Distributed Miniature Robots
  (05/2007)
• Technology Analysis for Mileage Based User Fee System
  (02/2007)
• Guidance Augmentation Using VPS for Transit Applications
  (08/2006)
• New Battery-less Wireless Traffic Sensors as a Replacement for Loop Detectors
  (08/2006)
• Mobile and Fixed Wireless Localization using Antenna Arrays
  (01/2006)
• Bus Signal Priority on GPS and Wireless Communications - Phase II
  (09/2004)
• A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges: Evaluation of Core Technologies
  (08/2000)
• The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology
  (01/2000)
• Travel Behavior Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
  (01/2000)
• National Research Study on Transportation Technologies for Sustainable Communities
  (03/1996)