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Thinking Inside the Box: Traffic Controllers for Traffic Analysis Bill Ische Sr. Business Development Manager Trafficware Group, LLC Sugar Land, TX 1 Trafficware Overview Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary Software Hardware Services 2 Synchro Studio and Traffic Signal Controllers Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • Synchro allows for basic traffic controller input • Synchro calculations are deterministic • HCM and other analysis tools use controller settings • Accurate controller settings are critical • SimTraffic mimics basic signal functions • Basic Signal Timings • Coordination • Volume-Density Settings 3 Trafficware CI Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • Trafficware Controller Interface Hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) Connects to Controller’s SDLC Port Primary Applications • Training • Testing Advanced Controller Logic 4 Trafficware Virtual Controller Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • • Emulates an actual Signal Controller Software-in-the-loop (SILS) Implemented into SimTraffic Performs exactly like a field controller Perform advanced simulation and analysis 5 Trafficware Controllers Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • Software-based • Synchro Studio • Virtual Controller • Hardware-based 6 Trafficware (Naztec) 980 ATC Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • • ~100x Faster than Trafficware 980 NEMA ~80x Faster than 2070 Controller 8 line x 40 column display Ethernet Capabilities USB Memory Device Support 7 Trafficware ATC Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • • ATC 5.2b Compliant (Considers Draft ATC 6.0) 16 line Display NEMA TS2 (Type 1 or Type 2) or 2070 4 x 10/100 Ethernet Ports USB Memory Device Support 8 Trafficware Controller Software Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • Trafficware Patriot v.76 Controller Software NTCIP Based Unified Controller Software (ATC & 2070) Unlock Modules 9 Feature 1: High-Resolution Data Logging Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • Feature Release Date Today! • 1/10 Second Data Logging Resolution • Framework allows for advanced functionality • Detailed data for post-processing • Future TW development • Can Construct Purdue Coordination Diagrams Image Source: Day, Haseman, Premachandra, Brennan, Wasson, Sturdevant and Bullock 10 Feature 2: Extensive Data Logging Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • Signal Timing Data • Traffic Counts • Allows for Analysis and Performance Tools • Report Generation • Time-Space Diagrams • Measures of Effectiveness 11 Feature 3: Support for Advanced Functionality Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • Controller Software has Advanced Functionality • • • • Transit Signal Priority Adaptive Signal Control (SynchroGreen) Traffic Responsive Emergency Priority 12 Summary Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v76 Features Summary • • • • • Trafficware has many controller types Traffic controller logic is comprehensive More than just timers Supports modules and advanced functionality Utilize reporting/recording features 13