Monitoring systems based on cameras are crucial for safety management of the high-risk activities common in the complex environment of metro station construction sites, and hence there is a need for a … [Read more...] about Optimal Camera Placement for Monitoring Safety in Metro Station Construction Work
Detection and Identification Systems
An IoT-based Autonomous System for Workers’ Safety in Construction Sites with Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Positioning Strategies
Civil construction sites are considered as one of the riskiest environments where many potential hazards may occur. To protect construction workers and prevent accidents in such sites, this paper … [Read more...] about An IoT-based Autonomous System for Workers’ Safety in Construction Sites with Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Positioning Strategies
Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has made it a priority to address mobility and safety by identifying traffic critical work zones across the state and deploying various mitigation … [Read more...] about Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting
MDOT Considers Using Drones to Monitor Road Conditions
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is considering using drones to monitor road conditions. MDOT thinks there is a lot of potential in these unmanned aerial vehicles which include improving … [Read more...] about MDOT Considers Using Drones to Monitor Road Conditions
Drivers’ Smart Assistance System Based on Radio Frequency Identification: Enhanced Safety and Reduced Emissions in Work Zones
A work zone is an area of roadway with highway construction, maintenance, or utility-work activities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many traffic accidents and … [Read more...] about Drivers’ Smart Assistance System Based on Radio Frequency Identification: Enhanced Safety and Reduced Emissions in Work Zones
Utilization of Remote Traffic Monitoring Devices for Urban Freeway Work Zone Assessment
The two primary objectives of this project were to assess urban freeway work-zone impacts through use of remote monitoring devices, such as radar-based traffic sensors, traffic cameras, and traffic … [Read more...] about Utilization of Remote Traffic Monitoring Devices for Urban Freeway Work Zone Assessment