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New technology and vehicle operation on roadwaysSome concepts towards the optimum movement of vehicles on highways are presented. It is stressed that in proper perspective, the private automobile is one element of several modes of transportation. The modal mix in the long run is determined by proper land use planning, population density, and historic growth patterns. Discussion investigates the two main interacting elements of the highway in the dynamic state: the roadway and the driver operated vehicle, noting that the inefficiencies of the system are caused by the uncoordinated and disassociated actions of the two elements. Also discussed are vehicle operations on streets, highways, and freeways, on board communication, control, and guidance, systems considerations and traffic management, and benefits of optimized vehicle operations on roadways.
Document ID
19800030532
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Humphreys, D. W.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Urban Technology And Transportation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Society and Aerospace Technology Workshop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: November 15, 1979
Sponsors: AIAA
Accession Number
80A14702
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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