Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time
The use of real-time vehicle detection and classification systems is essential for the accurate management of traffic and road infrastructure. Over time, diverse systems have been proposed for it, such as the widely known magnetic loops or microwave radars. However, these types of sensors do not off...
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| author | Nieves Gallego Ripoll Luís Enrique Gómez Aguilera Ferran Mocholí Belenguer Antonio Mocholí Salcedo Francisco José Ballester Merelo |
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| description | The use of real-time vehicle detection and classification systems is essential for the accurate management of traffic and road infrastructure. Over time, diverse systems have been proposed for it, such as the widely known magnetic loops or microwave radars. However, these types of sensors do not offer all the information currently required for exhaustive and comprehensive traffic control. Thus, this paper presents the design, implementation, and configuration of laser systems to obtain 3D profiles of vehicles, which collect more precise information about the state of the roads. Nevertheless, to obtain reliable information on vehicle traffic by means of these systems, it is fundamental to correctly carry out a series of preliminary steps: choose the most suitable type of laser, select its configuration properly, determine the optimal location, and process the information provided accurately. Therefore, this paper details a series of criteria to help make these crucial and difficult decisions. Furthermore, following these guidelines, a complete laser system implemented for vehicle detection and classification is presented as result, which is characterized by its versatility and the ability to control up to four lanes in real time. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0b7e1c1ae86d4e9cae1cc9ca9b213ee62023-11-21T10:42:47ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202021-03-01216208210.3390/s21062082Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real TimeNieves Gallego Ripoll0Luís Enrique Gómez Aguilera1Ferran Mocholí Belenguer2Antonio Mocholí Salcedo3Francisco José Ballester Merelo4Department of Electronic Engineering, ITACA Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, SpainDepartment of Electronic Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas, 29082 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MexicoTraffic Control Systems Group, ITACA Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, SpainDepartment of Electronic Engineering, ITACA Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, SpainDepartment of Electronic Engineering, ITACA Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, SpainThe use of real-time vehicle detection and classification systems is essential for the accurate management of traffic and road infrastructure. Over time, diverse systems have been proposed for it, such as the widely known magnetic loops or microwave radars. However, these types of sensors do not offer all the information currently required for exhaustive and comprehensive traffic control. Thus, this paper presents the design, implementation, and configuration of laser systems to obtain 3D profiles of vehicles, which collect more precise information about the state of the roads. Nevertheless, to obtain reliable information on vehicle traffic by means of these systems, it is fundamental to correctly carry out a series of preliminary steps: choose the most suitable type of laser, select its configuration properly, determine the optimal location, and process the information provided accurately. Therefore, this paper details a series of criteria to help make these crucial and difficult decisions. Furthermore, following these guidelines, a complete laser system implemented for vehicle detection and classification is presented as result, which is characterized by its versatility and the ability to control up to four lanes in real time.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/6/2082classificationdetectionelectronicsintelligent transportation systemslaserroad safety |
| spellingShingle | Nieves Gallego Ripoll Luís Enrique Gómez Aguilera Ferran Mocholí Belenguer Antonio Mocholí Salcedo Francisco José Ballester Merelo Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time Sensors classification detection electronics intelligent transportation systems laser road safety |
| title | Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time |
| title_full | Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time |
| title_fullStr | Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time |
| title_short | Design, Implementation, and Configuration of Laser Systems for Vehicle Detection and Classification in Real Time |
| title_sort | design implementation and configuration of laser systems for vehicle detection and classification in real time |
| topic | classification detection electronics intelligent transportation systems laser road safety |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/6/2082 |
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