Description: This introductory module provides an overview of ITS standards for practicing transportation professionals and decision makers who are engaged in the deployment of ITS. This training will highlight the program, organizational benefits, costs of adaptation, and use of ITS Standards to support the deployment of interoperable systems.
Available Resources: PowerPoint Presentation: PDF, HTML Student Supplement: PDF, HTML Course Transcript: PDF, HTML Webinar Chat Transcript: PDF, HTML
Running Time: 1:04
Instructor(s): Gary B. Thomas, P.E., Ph.D. Center Director Texas Transportation Institute College Station, TX
Target Audiences: Non-Technical Decision MakersPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): None
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Description: The module provides key reference points and information for participants to be able to communicate procurement strategies for standards-compliant systems.
Running Time: 1:02
Instructor(s): Ken Vaughn, P.E. President Trevilon Corporation Herndon, VA
Target Audiences: Procurement Managers/Decision MakersPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview Helpful to have knowledge ofIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems engineering process (SEP)
Description: The module provides an introduction on how to select user needs for standards. The module will focus on identifying needs based on what the user is seeking to accomplish, not how it will be accomplished.
Running Time: 1:07
Instructor(s): Tomas Guerra President OZ Engineering, LLC Phoenix, AZ
Target Audiences: Non-Technical Decision MakersOperational StaffOperational StakeholdersOther StakeholdersPublic Sector Project ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems Basic knowledge of the following is helpful Intelligent Transportation Systems Government procurement processes Systems Engineering Process (SEP)
Description: This module introduces what requirements are; where they fit in the life cycle, specifically operational needs and standard needs; and how the user determines if they are correct.
Running Time: 1:33
Instructor(s): Ralph W. Boaz President Pillar Consulting, Inc. San Diego, CA
Target Audiences: Non-Technical Decision MakersOperational StakeholdersPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202 Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content Basic knowledge of the following areas is helpful: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems engineering process (SEP)
Description: This module provides participants with an introduction to the need for and applicability of ITS standards testing. Concepts related to conformance to requirements to design, documents to be merged, systems tests and interface testing are discussed. While this module focuses on testing requirements for conformance to standards, it also helps distinguish conformance testing from compliance testing at a high level. The focus is on functionality and not on specific hardware or devices that could be built. The focus is also on testing required versus optional elements of the standards and the distinct impact these would have on interoperability and fulfilling requirements of standards.
Running Time: 1:05
Instructor(s): Gary B. Thomas, P.E., Ph.D. Research Engineer Texas Transportation Institute College Station, TX
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffProcurement Managers/Decision Makers
Prerequisite(s): 100, 200, or 300 acquisition training, as appropriate.
Description: The module provides guidance on selecting the appropriate standard for acquiring standards-based systems that take into account the specifications, processes, and roles of users and staff.
Running Time: 1:53
Instructor(s): Robert Rausch Vice President TransCore Norcross, GA
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Private Sector Consultants Public Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification Basic knowledge of the following areas is helpful: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Systems engineering process (SEP)
Description: This module provides guidance on how to identify user needs if they do not already exist and distinguish user needs from requirements when they are mixed in non-SEP environments. This module assists participants in writing user needs by studying examples from SEP-based standards. This module is recommended to be taken in conjunction with A203 Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content.
Running Time: 1:31
Instructor(s): Raman K Patel, Ph.D., P.E. President RK Patel Associates, Inc. New York, NY
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Public Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems Basic knowledge of the following areas is helpful: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems engineering process (SEP)
Description: This module provides guidance on how to write requirements if they do not already exist within the standard and distinguish user needs from requirements when they are mixed in non-SEP environments. This module assists participants in selecting relevant requirements by studying examples from SEP-based standards. This module is recommended to be taken in conjunction with A202 Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content.
Running Time: 1:17
Target Audiences: Operational StakeholdersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202 Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103 Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Basic knowledge of the following areas is helpful: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems engineering process (SEP)
Description: This course provides participants with an understanding of the need for a test plan when developing/deploying systems based on ITS standards within the context of an overall systems testing process/life cycle. This module identifies key elements of a test plan and its relevance in the context of the overall testing process/life cycle using IEEE 829 and FHWA VEE diagrams as reference with one or more examples of well-written test plans in a standard format.
Running Time: 0:51
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/Contractors
Prerequisite(s): T101 Introduction to ITS Standards Testing Helpful to have knowledge of: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Systems engineering process (SEP) Acquisition process for standards-based ITS procurements
Description: The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes made by the updated NTCIP standard v03 (from v02), and assist technical staff in writing unambiguous, complete, and well-written user needs based on NTCIP 1213 Standard v03. This module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1213 Standard v03 and acquire a DMS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish. The module content will include several real-world operational scenarios that use DMS messages to illustrate commonly needed user needs. The module discussion will include key operational needs and how such user needs are handled in a regional context with sharing DMSs and capability. This updated module will help the user understand the scope of the latest DMS standard and current operational practices. The module focuses on the communications interface aspects—how to configure, monitor, and control DMSs remotely from a Transportation Management Center (TMC) Management Station or locally at the front-panel of a DMS controller, using data objects provided by the NTCIP 1203 v03 standard Management Information Base (MIB).
Available Resources: PowerPoint Presentation: PDF, HTML Student Supplement: PDF, HTML Course Transcript: PDF, HTML
Running Time: 1:30
Instructor(s): Raman K Patel, Ph.D., P.E. President RK Patel Associates, Inc. New York, NY, USA
Target Audiences: Corridor Management PersonnelDevice ManufacturersEngineering Staff Freeway and Traffic Signal Maintenance StaffProcurement Managers/Decision MakersProcurement Officials and Specification Writers for Traffic Signal SystemsRegional Traveler Information Service ProvidersSpecification WritersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems
Description: The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes such as new ESS user needs/requirements and ESS test procedures provided in recently completed work on NTCIP 1204 Standard v04 and reorganized documentation from the previous v03. The module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1204 Standard v04 and acquire an ESS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish; and provides participants with information on how to identify user needs that can then be traced to the requirements, which will be discussed in A313b: Specifying Requirements for ESS based on NTCIP 1204 Standard v04, with support from tools and resources such as Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a Systems Engineering (SE) Process. An updated final module, T313, will deal with the preparation of testing documentation for ESS based on the NTCIP 1204 Standard v04. This module helps the user understand the scope of the ESS Standard v04 and its previous versions, and incorporates current field practices. It also assists in identifying the uses and associated needs of ESS-based systems. PRL is a major focus in this module as it lays out a foundation by providing user needs and their requirements.
Running Time: 1:08
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersPrivate Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations StaffUsers (Clarus Initiative, Public Safety)
Description: This module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the TMDD v3 standard and acquire a traffic management system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish with support from tools and resources such as the needs to requirements traceability matrix (NRTM) in following a systems engineering process.
Running Time: 1:49
Target Audiences: Emergency Management and Public Safety StaffEngineering Staff Planning StaffPrivate Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations StaffTransportation Operations Personnel
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems Helpful to have knowledge of: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems engineering process (SEP) Traffic Management Centers (TMCs)
Description: This module covers material related to the three elements required to develop testing specifications (test design specifications, test cases, and test procedures). The participant learns what goes into the test design specification distinct from interface specifications. The role of developing test specifications in the verification and validation life cycle is briefly explained. The module identifies key elements of test design specifications, test cases, and test procedures in the context of the overall testing process/life cycle using IEEE 829 as a reference, with one or more examples of each.
Running Time: 1:35
Instructor(s): Russ Brookshire Product Manager Intelligent Devices Suwanee, GA
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffTesting Personnel/Contractors
Prerequisite(s): T101 Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201 How to Write a Test Plan
Description: This updated module reflects changes made in the latest DMS standard v03 under Part 1: User needs/requirements and object definitions-dialogs; and Part 2 documentation, which contains test procedures. This module focuses on specifying DMS requirements and associated design content (dialogs, objects, and other references and/or special project requirements if any) using RTM, and show the participants how to continue building a project-level RTM. This module also stresses that agencies require a project-level RTM and must be included in the DMS specification. RTM discussion will also point out key aspects of interoperability among agencies in a regional context as it is a common practice to share each other's DMSs during emergencies for messages coordination.
Running Time: 1:36
Target Audiences: Corridor Management PersonnelDevice ManufacturersFreeway and Traffic Signal Maintenance StaffProcurement Managers/Decision MakersRegional Traveler Information Service ProvidersSpecification WritersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations StaffTransportation Operations ManagersTransportation Operations Personnel
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A311a Understanding User Needs for DMS Systems Based on NTCIP 1203 Standard v03
Description: The focus of this updated module is to assist technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in NTCIP 1204 v04 ESS and meeting identified user needs. This module continues to provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1204 v04 standard and acquire an ESS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a RTM and PRL in following a systems engineering process. Focus is placed on RTM and how to prepare a project-level RTM for ESS specification. This module reviews the pros and cons of selecting requirements not covered by the standard and the need to avoid an orphaned user need or requirement for a system. This module also helps the user understand the scope of the ESS standard and its versions in continuation with the previous module A313a. This module is placed in the context of the systems engineering process as well as in the acquisition curriculum path with I101, A101, A102, and A201 being the prerequisites. This completes the acquisition lifecycle leading to the user being able to write specifications with a focus on ESS requirements in this module. The logical next step for the participant is to consider modules in the testing life cycle, which are T101, T201, T202, T203, and T204 which lead up to the T313 module: Applying Your Test Plan to the Environmental Sensor Stations based on NTCIP 1204 Standard v04.
Running Time: 1:25
Instructor(s): Raman K Patel, Ph.D., P.E President RK Patel Associates, Inc. New York, NY, USA
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A313a Understanding User Needs for ESS Systems Based on NTCIP 1204 v04 Standard
Description: This module focuses on assisting technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in TMDD v3 and meeting identified user needs. This module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the TMDD v3 standard and acquire a traffic management system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a requirements traceability matrix (RTM) and protocol requirements list (PRL) in following a systems engineering process. The module reviews the pros and cons of selecting requirements not covered by the standard and the need to avoid an orphaned user need or requirement for a system.
Instructor(s): Raman K. Patel, Ph.D., P.E. President RK Patel Associates, Inc. New York, NY
Target Audiences: CodersEmergency Management and Public Safety StaffEngineering Staff Planning StaffPrivate Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101 Using ITS Standards: An OverviewA101 Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102 Introduction to User Needs Identification A201 Details on Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A321a Understanding User Needs for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v3 Standard Basic knowledge of the following areas is helpful: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Managing ITS deployment projects Government procurement processes Benefits of standards Systems Engineering Process (SEP) Traffic Management Centers (TMCs)
Description: This updated module assists user agencies in creating a test plan specific to their dynamic message system needs based on the NTCIP 1203 v03 standard. NTCIP 1202 v03 builds on the NTCIP 1202 v02 standard by adding test procedures for testing conformance to the standard. Prior to developing such a test plan, the user is expected to be knowledgeable of the NTCIP 1203 v03 standard and testing methodologies. This module will cover material related to elements of the 1203 standard required to apply test plans to verify that an agency’s product or system meets design specifications and other requirements of the NTCIP 1203 DMS standard, while following standard testing methodologies. This module includes a brief description of the DMS standard with examples in order to perform the verification mentioned above. This module covers the role of other modes of testing including compliance, manufacturing and acceptance tests, and verification and validation as part of the testing life cycle. This module uses a sample test plan for NTCIP 1203 DMS to demonstrate the proper way to create a test plan specific to the user needs and requirements based on the DMS standard, including test procedures. It walks participants through the process of correctly creating a test plan. This module also explains the types of testing applied within the acquisition process.
Running Time: 1:18
Instructor(s): Patrick Chan, P.E. Senior Technical Staff Consensus Systems Technologies (ConSysTec) Flushing, NY
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/Contractors
Prerequisite(s): T101 Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201 How to Write a Test Plan T202 Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures A311a Understanding User Needs for DMS Systems Based on NTCIP 1203 Standard A311b Specifying Requirements for DMS Systems Based on NTCIP 1203 Standard
Description: An environmental sensor station (ESS) consists of a remote micro-processor coupled with any number of sensors that monitor the surrounding environment, which may include weather, pavement, water levels, and/or air quality conditions. An ESS may also be used to control related equipment, such as pavement treatment systems and/or cameras. The focus of this updated module is to assist user agencies in creating test documentation specific to their ESS needs based on the NTCIP 1204 Standard v04. The test documentation includes a test plan and test design specification that links to the standardized test cases and test procedures which are available in NTCIP 1204 v04 documentation and explain how this testing documentation traces back to the requirements and design elements of the standard. This module also provides examples of how to perform tests. Prior to taking this course, the student is expected to be knowledgeable of the NTCIP 1204 standard v04 and testing methodologies.
Running Time: 1:16
Instructor(s): Kenneth Vaughn, P.E. President Trevilon LLC Magnolia, TX, USA
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersPrivate Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101 Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201 How to Write a Test Plan T202 Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 A313a Understanding User Needs for ESS Systems Based on NTCIP 1204 v04 Standard A313b Specifying Requirements for ESS Systems Based on NTCIP 1204 v04 Standard
Description: This module explains how the NTCIP Framework offers design solutions through use of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and the Simple Transportation Management Protocol (STMP) to fulfill operational needs, control and commands, and monitoring of range of field devices in ITS operations. This module introduces basic concepts of the International Organization of Standards (ISO) seven layers Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model (OSI-RM), and mapping to the five levels of the NTCIP Framework, which contain protocols for center-to-field (C2F) and center-to-center (C2C) communication. This module explains the application of these protocols in deploying field devices such as DMS, CCTV, and ASC without going into details on protocols constructs. The transportation field is also constrained with issues such as bandwidth, latency, and errors, which are concerns in transportation field deployments and are introduced in this module. This module also introduces the concepts of interoperability and interchangeability with NTCIP. Students are also introduced to standards such as NTCIP 1203 and 1103 to better understand STMP. Examples of field deployments using both SE and non-SE standards are presented. Upon taking this course, a student should be able to understand how the remote management of ITS field devices from a central management station works at a very high level and how various devices can share the same system environment and be compatible. This will help students in understanding device standards used in ITS applications and the testing phase of system acceptance.
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff System DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems
Description: Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS) is defined as any system capable of sensing and communicating near real-time traffic parameters using the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP). Transportation system managers use TSS in a variety of ways to improve transportation system operations. To facilitate efficient movement within a transportation system, system operators need timely and accurate information on traffic flow within the system. This is typically accomplished by measuring traffic parameters at desired locations within the transportation system. This module provides participants with information on how to identify and use the NTCIP 1209 v2 Standard appropriately and acquire a TSS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish with support from tools and resources such as a Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a Systems Engineering Process (SE). This module helps the user understand the scope of the TSS Standard and the ConOps it supports. It also assists in identifying the user needs of TSS systems. This module is to be placed in the context of the SE as well as in the acquisition curriculum path with A312B: Specifying Requirements for Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS) Based on NTCIP 1209 Standard following this module.
Running Time: 1:28
Target Audiences: System DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications
Description: The focus of this module is to assist technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in NTCIP 1209 v02 TSS Standard and meeting identified user needs. This module will continue to provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1209 Standard and acquire a TSS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a Systems Engineering Process (SEP). This module also helps the user understand the scope of the TSS Standard and in continuation with the previous module: A312a-Understanding User Needs for TSS Based on NTCIP 1209 Standard. This module is to be placed in the context of the SEP as well as in the acquisition curriculum path with I101, A101, A102, A201, and A312a being the prerequisites. This completes the acquisition life cycle leading to the user being able to write specifications.
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Private Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A312a: Understanding User Needs for Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS) Based on NTCIP 1209 Standard
Description: This module provides participants with information on how to identify the user needs of Field Management Stations (FMS) and the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1210 Standard in acquiring a Signal System Masters (SSM) system. FMS user need identification is based on what the user is seeking to accomplish with support from tools and resources such as a Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a Systems Engineering (SE) Process. This module helps the user understand the scope of FMS user needs within NTCIP 1210 SSM Standard and the ConOps it supports. This module is to be placed in the context of the SE-based standards as well as in the acquisition curriculum path with A304B: Specifying Requirements for Field Management Stations - Part 1 Object Definitions for Signal System Masters Based on NTCIP 1210 Standard following this module.
Instructor(s): Kenneth L. Vaughn, P.E. President Trevilon Corporation Herndon, VA
Description: The focus of this module is to assist technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in NTCIP 1210 v02 SSM Standard and meeting identified user needs. This module will continue to provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1210 Standard and acquire a SSM system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a Systems Engineering Process (SEP).
Running Time: 2:25
Instructor(s): Patrick Chan P.E. Senior Technical Staff Consensus Systems Technologies (ConSysTec) Flushing, NY
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff System DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A304a: Understanding User Needs for Field Management Stations - Part 1 Object Definitions for Signal System Masters NTCIP 1210 Standard
Description: The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes resulting from new user needs and capabilities such as connected vehicles, SMART Grid, and others included in the updated NTCIP 1213 standard v03 (from v02). It also assists technical staff in writing unambiguous, complete, and well-written user needs based on the NTCIP 1213 Standard v03. This module provides participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1213 standard and acquire an ELMS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish.
Running Time: 1:44
Instructor(s): James J. Frazer President Gridaptive Technologies Pompano Beach, FL
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersPublic Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems
Description: The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes resulting from new user needs and capabilities such as connected vehicles, SMART Grid, and others included in the updated NTCIP 1213 standard v03 (from v02), and assist technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in the NTCIP 1213 v03 Standard and meet identified user needs. This module will continue to provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1213 Standard and acquire an ELMS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a systems engineering process.
Running Time: :58
Instructor(s): James J. Frazer President Gridaptive Technologies Pompano Beach, Florida
Target Audiences: DevelopersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersPrivate Sector Consultants System DevelopersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): The purpose of this updated module is to incorporate necessary changes resulting from new user needs and capabilities such as connected vehicles, SMART Grid, and others included in the updated NTCIP 1213 standard v03 (from v02), and assist technical staff in specifying clear requirements from the list of requirements that exist in the NTCIP 1213 v03 Standard and meet identified user needs. This module will continue to provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1213 Standard and acquire an ELMS system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by tracing the user needs to the requirements with support from tools and resources such as a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Protocol Requirements List (PRL) in following a systems engineering process.
Description: The focus of this module is on the ATC Standard. The module details the ATC Standard's features and capabilities, it discusses how the ATC Standard works with other ITS standards, and it provides deployment considerations and migration strategies for users. This module also provides a general understanding of how field cabinet systems work as context for the ATC Standard. Some of the questions answered for users: When should the standard apply? What should I do if my current infrastructure is old equipment? How does this impact my current operation? How does this effect training and maintenance? Will my current software work on these new devices? What opportunities will it provide me going forward? How does the standard support interchangeability?
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Private Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications
Description: The Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) family of standards provides an open architecture hardware and software platform that can support a wide variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field applications including traffic management, safety, security, and other applications. These standards are characterized by their modularity, support of multiple and current application programs, and design to facilitate the adoption of new technologies. The focus of this module is on the ATC 5201 Standard. The module details the ATC 5201 Standard’s features and capabilities; it discusses how the ATC 5201 Standard works with other ITS standards; and it provides deployment considerations and migration strategies for users. This module is the continuation of A207a: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard Part 1 of 2.
Running Time: 1:47
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A207a: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) 5201 Standard - Part 1 of 2
Description: This module assists user agencies in creating a test plan specific to their TMDD v03 Standard based system interface. Prior to developing such a test plan, the user is expected to be knowledgeable of TMDD v03 Standard testing methodologies. This module will cover material related to elements of the TMDD Standard required to apply test plans to verify that an agency's product or system meets design specifications and other requirements of the TMDD Standard, while following standard testing methodologies discussed in the plan and in IEEE 829. This module will cover the role of other modes of testing, including compliance, manufacturing, and acceptance tests, and verification and validation as part of the testing life cycle expressed in the "V" model. This module will use a sample test plan for TMDD based on IEEE 829 to demonstrate the proper way to create a test plan specific to the user needs and requirements based on the DMS Standard, including test procedures. It will walk through the process of correctly creating a test plan.
Running Time: 2:07
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A321a: Understanding User Needs for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v03 Standard A321b: Specifying Requirements for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v03 Standard
Description: This module will provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1202 Standard and acquire an Actuated Traffic Signal Controller or ASC system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish with support from tools and resources such as a Management Information Base (MIB), conformance groups and the Systems Engineering Process (SEP). This module helps the participant understand the interdependency of NTCIP 1202 objects to the architecture and functionality of NEMA TS2. The module addresses the application of 1202 Standard to address functional issues in usage of controllers such as life cycle of flash RAM.
Instructor(s): Kenneth L. Vaughn, P.E. President Trevilon Corporation Magnolia, TX
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications Need a basic understanding of Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) standards family
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach how to identify and develop well-formed requirements specific to the NTCIP 1202 v02 ASC Standard, which does not currently contain requirements. This module will provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1202 Standard and acquire an ASC based on what the user is seeking to accomplish as identified by the user needs and from requirements to conformance groups and the MIB. Recognize that this version does not have RTM/PRL benefits.
Running Time: 1:32
Instructor(s): Kenneth L. Vaughn, P.E. President Trevilon LLC Magnolia, TX, USA
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A315a: Understanding User Needs for Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC) Based on NTCIP 1202 Standard Need a basic understanding of Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) standards family Need a basic understanding of traffic controller technology standards such as NEMA TS2
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach the students how to identify and write user needs specific to the NTCIP 1205 v01 CCTV Standard, which does not currently contain user needs. The focus of this module is to assist technical staff in developing a set of user needs that meet operational needs to support traffic management and traveler information service functions. This module helps the user understand the scope of the CCTV Standard. It also assists in identifying the uses and associated operational needs of CCTV systems. This module builds on A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SE Content module process and techniques and provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1205 v01 Standard and acquire a CCTV system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish with support from tools and resources such as an MIB and conformance groups and statement, in following a Systems Engineering Process (SEP).
Running Time: 2:01
Instructor(s): Raman K. Patel, Ph.D., P.E. President RK Patel Associates, Inc. New York City, NY
Target Audiences: Private Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SE Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SE Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach students how to develop well-formed requirements specific to the NTCIP 1205 v01 CCTV Standard. This module will provide participants with information on how to write well-formed requirements using the NTCIP 1205 v01 Standard for procuring a CCTV system based on what the user is seeking to accomplish even when the standard does not have requirements. This is achieved with support from resources such as a Management Information Base (MIB), conformance groups, and by following a Systems Engineering Process (SEP) used in other standards.
Running Time: 2:03
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A317a: Understanding User Needs for CCTV Systems Based on NTCIP 1205 Standard
Description: This module assists user agencies in their efforts to create test plans specific to their ASC needs based on the NTCIP 1202 v02 Standard. Prior to developing such a test plan, the user is expected to be knowledgeable of the NTCIP 1202 v02 Standard and testing methodologies. The agency is also expected to have developed their own user needs and requirements related to the NTCIP 1202 Standard. This module will review sample test documentation that should result from performing the tests identified including test logs, test summary, and test incident reports.
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A315a: Understanding User Needs for Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC) Based on the NTCIP 1202 Standard A315b: Understanding Requirements for Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC) Based on NTCIP 1202 Standard
Description: This module will cover material related to elements of the 1205 Standard required to apply test plans to verify that an agency's product or system meets design specifications and other requirements of the NTCIP 1205 CCTV Standard while following standard testing approaches and methodologies such as functional testing, manufacturing, and acceptance tests. This module will cover the role of other modes of testing including manufacturing and acceptance tests. The module will cover how verification and validation works as part of the testing life cycle.
Running Time: 1:59
Instructor(s): Joey Yang, P.E. Senior ITS Project Manager HDR Engineering, Inc. Seattle, WA, USA
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffSystem Integrators
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A317a: Understanding User Needs for CCTV Systems Based on NTCIP 1205 Standard A317b: Understanding Requirements for CCTV Systems Based on NTCIP 1205 Standard
Description: The focus of this module is on the API Standard. The module details the API Standard's features and capabilities, it discusses how the API Standard works with other ITS standards, and it provides deployment considerations and migration strategies for users. This module also provides guidance on how to write requirements for custom applications that are built to run on API software.
Running Time: 1:52
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A207a: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) 5201 Standard - Part 1 of 2 A207b: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) 5201 Standard - Part 2 of 2
Description: This module provides an introduction to the connected vehicle environment, a description of the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) environment, and its potential benefits to the operators of surface transportation systems. The module presents several V2V safety, mobility and environmental applications, and discusses how these applications impact surface transportation operations. It also reviews the types of information that may be exchanged between the connected devices that make up the V2V environment. The module then presents the ITS Standards that help support the deployment of the V2V environment and V2V applications. The module also introduces some of the challenges to implementing the V2V environment and how surface transportation systems can support the V2V environment.
Running Time: 1:19
Target Audiences: Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101 - Using ITS Standards - An Overview
Description: Modules A207a and A207b provided details of ATC 5201 Standard v06 and suggested a procurement specification outline. This module focuses on how such a procurement specification may be developed, emphasizing the identification and formalization of user needs. This module reviews features of ATC units, offers new approaches to developing a procurement specification, discusses the components of an ATC 5201-based procurement specification, and helps users identify and write user needs.
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A207a: Building an ITS infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard, Part 1 of 2 A207b: Building an ITS infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard, Part 2 of 2 A208: Using the ATC 5401 Application Programming Interface Standard to Leverage ITS Infrastructures
Description: The purpose of this module is to help users learn how to identify and prepare well-written user needs. This module also helps users understand the scope and application of the NTCIP 1207 v02 Standard as it addresses on-ramp flow control, and assist in identifying the operational and safety-related needs of an overall corridor traffic management. This module (and the following module, A309b) focuses on the communications interface aspects—how to configure, monitor, and control ramp meters remotely from a Transportation Management Center (TMC) or locally at the front-panel—using data objects provided by the NTCIP 1207 v02 standard. It will provide participants with information on how to identify the appropriate use of the NTCIP 1207 v02 Standard and acquire ramp meter control (RMC) units based on what the user is seeking to accomplish.
Running Time: 1:50
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Description: This module will teach the student the general structure and parts of a TCS with representative examples, how test cases fit into the testing process and their relationship to the test plan, test design specification, and test procedures (as defined in IEEE 829). This module will also show students how to develop test cases to verify requirements for standards that have been through the SEP (ESS) and contain test documentation, and those that do not have SEP (ASC).
Running Time: 1:21
Instructor(s): Manny Insignares Vice President Technology Consensus Systems Technologies New York, NY
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Case Specifications, and Test Procedures
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach the students how to identify and develop well-formed requirements specific to the NTCIP 1202 v02 ASC Standard, which does not currently contain requirements. This module assumes that the participant, having taken A315a, understands the interdependency of NTCIP 1202 objects to the architecture and functionality of NEMA TS2. The module then builds upon that understanding, the application of NTCIP 1202 Standard to develop well-formed requirements based on the identified needs to meet ASC controller functions. This module also helps the user understand the scope of the ASC Standard and in continuation with the previous module, A315a. A315b, Part 2 of 2, will explain how to write ASC requirements, derive sample requirements to satisfy needs, and explain how to show the relationship between requirements and the design from the standard.
Running Time: 1:39
Instructor(s): Dave Miller Chair: NEMA/AASHTO/ITE Joint Committee on ATC Chair: 3TS Technical Committee Principal Systems Engineer Siemans Industries, Inc. RC-US MO MM-ITS R&D Austin, TX
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A315a: Understanding User Needs for Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC) Based on NTCIP 1202 Standard A315b: Specifying Requirements for Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (ASC) Based on NTCIP 1202 Standard, Part 1of 2
Description: This module provides an introduction to the connected vehicle environment and a description of the potential benefits and capabilities of a Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) environment. The module presents several V2I safety, mobility, and environmental applications and discusses the types of information that may be exchanged between the different devices that make up the V2I environment. The module then presents the ITS Standards that help support the deployment of a V2I application and a V2I infrastructure. The module also introduces some of the challenges to designing and implementing a V2I infrastructure, and provides some strategies and approaches to deploying the V2I infrastructure.
Description: Modules A207a and A207b provided details of ATC 5201 Standard v06 and suggested a procurement specification outline. This module focuses on how such a procurement specification may be developed, emphasizing the development and formalization of requirements based on user needs. This module reviews features of ATC units, offers new approaches for developing a procurement specification, discusses the components of an ATC procurement specification, and helps users develop and write requirements.
Running Time: 1:15
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A207a: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard, Part 1 of 2 A207b: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard. Part 2 of 2 A208: Using the ATC 5401 Application Programming Interface Standard to Leverage ITS Infrastructures A307a: Understanding User Needs for Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Based on ATC5201 Standard v06
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach students how to identify and develop well-formed requirements specific to the NTCIP 1207 v02 RMC Standard, which does not currently contain requirements, and points out where RMC are currently in operation (e.g.: CA, AZ, NY, MN, etc.). Building on the user needs identified in A309a module, this module deals with the subject of requirements—the next step of the systems life cycle—that will develop well-formed requirements specific to the RMC Standard, independent of the type of traffic controllers (ASC, ATC, 2070 or 170).
Running Time: 1:55
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A309a: Understanding User Needs for Ramp Meter Control (RMC) Units Based on NTCIP 1207 Standard v02
Description: T203.2, Part 2 of 2, will instruct the student how to develop a test case specification for specific project requirements, how to develop a requirements to test case matrix, how to handle errors and failures, and explain relevant test reports (test logs, test incident reports, and test summary report). Subsequent modules will define how to prepare test procedures and how to perform tests.
Running Time: 3:44
Instructor(s): Manny Insignares Vice President, Technology Consensus Systems Technologies New York, NY
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Case Specifications, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-Based Test Plan
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach the student how to develop a Test Procedure Specification (TPS) and how said document fits into the testing process and relates to the Test Plan, Test Design Specification, and Test Case Specification. In addition, the student will be taught how to develop the TPS to meet the specific project requirements for the interface (as found in the Protocol Requirements List (PRL)) or Needs to Requirements Traceability Matrix (NRTM).
Target Audiences: Maintenance Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Case Specifications, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-Based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standard-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2
Description: The purpose of this module is to teach the student how to develop a Test Procedure Specification (TPS) and how said document fits into the testing process and relates to the Test Plan, Test Design Specification, and Test Case Specification. In addition, the student will be taught how to develop the TPS to meet the specific project requirements for the interface as found in the Protocol Requirements List (PRL) or Needs to Requirements Traceability Matrix (NRTM).
Running Time: 1:29
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Case Specifications, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-Based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standard-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan
Description: This module assists user agencies in their efforts to create test documentation specific to their transportation sensor system (TSS) needs based on the NTCIP 1209 v02 Standard and will be based on the IEEE 829 architecture for testing. It will review both sample test documentation created prior to testing and sample test documentation produced after performing the tests. It will also guide agencies in verifying that delivered products comply with the agency's NTCIP specifications. This module will help users leverage their NTCIP 1209 v02 based specifications (as described in Modules A312a and A312b) to produce sample Test Plans, Test Design Specifications (TDSs), Test Case Specifications (TCSs) and Test Procedure Specifications (TPSs) for their TSSs.
Running Time: 1:26
Target Audiences:
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Case Specifications, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-Based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standard-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for an ITS Standards-Based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A312a: Understanding User Needs for Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS) Based on NTCIP 1209 Standard A312b: Specifying Requirements for Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS) Based on NTCIP 1209 Standard
Description: This module assists user agencies in their efforts to create test plans specific to their RMC needs based on the NTCIP 1207 Standard v02. Prior to developing such a test plan, the user is expected to be knowledgeable of the NTCIP 1207 Standard v02 and testing methodologies. The agency is also expected to have developed their own user needs and requirements related to the NTCIP 1207 Standard (discussed in modules A309a and A309b). This module will be based on the IEEE 829 formats for test documentation and will review sample test documentation that should result from performing the tests identified including test logs, test summary, and test incident reports. It will also guide agencies in verifying that delivered products comply with the agency's NTCIP specifications.
Running Time: 1:23
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification A103: Introduction to ITS Standards Requirements Development A201: Details On Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems A202: Identifying and Writing User Needs When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content A203: Writing Requirements When ITS Standards Do Not Have SEP Content C101: Introduction to the Communications Protocols and Their Uses in ITS Applications A309a: Understanding User Needs for Ramp Meter Control (RMC) Units Based on NTCIP 1207 Standard v02 A309b: Understanding Requirements for Ramp Meter Control (RMC) Units Based on NTCIP 1207 Standard v02
Description: The connected vehicles (CV), a component of the Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System (C-ITS) environment, has the potential to significantly reduce vehicular crashes, provide operators of surface transportation systems with more timely and accurate system performance data to better manage their systems, and provide travelers with access to specific traveler information. In order to achieve these benefits, it is essential that agencies use standards in deploying connected vehicle technologies to maximize the benefits from the connected vehicle environment. Proper deployment of standards will support interoperability, minimize future integration costs, make procurements easier, and facilitate regional and national integration. The purpose of this module is to introduce the ISO TS 19091 specification and its relationship with other connected vehicle standards. This module will provide participants with an introduction to the ISO Technical Specification (TS) 19091, intelligent transport systems—Cooperative ITS—using V2I and V2V communications for applications related to signalized intersections. This module describes the structure of the specification, presents the use cases addressed by the specification, then introduces how to use the standard to deploy a standards-based application for signalized intersections. This module helps the participant understand the scope of the ISO TS 19091 specification and describes how implementers can use this specification to implement standards-based connected vehicle applications specific to signalized intersections.
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview I261: Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) ITS Standards for Project Managers
Description: An electric and lighting management system (ELMS) is defined as any system that is able to automatically control and manage roadside electrical and lighting devices using the National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System Protocol (NTCIP). In general, an ELMS is composed of a set of field devices (luminaires, electric circuits, electric vehicle chargers, connected vehicle, smart grid connectivity, etc.) that are controlled by one or more management stations (computing platforms). This module assists user agencies in creating and applying a test plan specific to their electrical and lighting management system needs based on the NTCIP 1213 v03 Standard. Prior to developing such a test plan, the user is expected to be knowledgeable of the NTCIP 1213 v03 Standard and testing methodologies. This module will cover material related to elements of the NTCIP 1213 v03 standard required to apply test plans to verify that an agency’s product or system meets design specifications and other conformance requirements of the NTCIP 1213 Standard v03, while following standard testing methodologies, including test procedures. (NTCIP 1203 v03 does not contain test procedures). This module includes a brief description of the ELMS standard with examples on how to perform the verification mentioned above. This module covers the role of other modes of testing including compliance, manufacturing and acceptance tests, and verification and validation as part of the testing life cycle.
Instructor(s): James J. Frazer President Gridaptive Technologies Pompano Beach, FL, USA
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Maintenance Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersPrivate Sector Consultants Public Sector Project ManagersSystem DevelopersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 A306a: Understanding User Needs for ELMS Systems Based on NTCIP 1213 Standard A306b: Specifying Requirements for ESS Systems Based on NTCIP 1213 Standard
Description: The Center-to-Center-(C2C) Reference Implementation (RI) is a tool developed under contract to the U.S. DOT that mimics an operational traffic management system that provides a traffic management data dictionary (TMDD) conformant interface to external systems. It supports all features defined in the TMDD v3.03 standard and serves as a useful development and testing tool to verify that new software is able to interoperate with a known reference. The purpose of this module is to train users on the importance of the Center-to-Center Reference Implementation to verify that C2C interfaces conform to the protocol standard (NTCIP 2306 v1.69) and TMDD v3.03c standards and are compliant to Section 1201 of SAFETEA-LU (the Data Exchange Format Specifications does not specify communication protocols; it does refer to existing standardized protocols that can be used for transferring the data). This Module teaches students why the C2C RI is important, how it makes testing easier, and how it reduces cost. In addition, the module teaches the student C2C RI features and give examples on how the C2C RI is used for the various types of features. This module also explains how students can obtain a copy of the C2C RI. The focus of this module is to introduce personnel to the Center-to-Center (C2C) Reference Implementation (RI) so that they are aware of its existence, purpose, capabilities, and value to deployment projects; it will also alert participants to the limitations of the software and the resources required for its proper use. The module explains how the tool can be used to verify that a deployed system conforms to the standardized exchanges. Participants that plan on being hands-on users of the C2C RI are encouraged to follow this course with T351. Those in a more managerial role may choose to make this their final module in the series.
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Procurement Managers/Decision MakersSystem DevelopersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing A321a: Understanding User Needs for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v3 Standard A321b: Specifying Requirements for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v3 Standard T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T321: Applying Your Test Plan to the TMDD Standard
Description: Signal System Master (SSM) is a traffic controller device used in the field as a supervising device and operates above intersection traffic controllers. As a Field Management Station (FMS), a Signal System Master (SSM) acts as a traffic controller device assigned to supervise several Signal System Locals (SSLs) located at intersections in close vicinity. The current NTCIP 1210 v01 SSM standard is systems engineering (SE) process-based and provides for the SSM needs and requirements and related design content. There is a need to understand what to test, when to test, and why to test SSM so that users get what they have specified (a communications interface with field SSMs) and learn to prepare testing documentation needed for the agency's SSM procurement specification. Keeping this overall need in mind, this module aims to create SSM test documentation based on standardized formats (IEEE 829 2008) and relate the formats to key elements of NTCIP 1210 Standard v01. This will ensure central Traffic Management System (TMS) connectivity and data communication interface with the field SSMs within the reference architecture provided by the standard. This module is based on the IEEE 829 2008 formats for testing documentation (NTCIP 1210 v01 standard does not offer testing documentation preparation information). The IEEE 829 2008 approach has already been amply covered by testing series modules. This module will help users leverage their NTCIP 1210 v01-based specifications to produce and apply a sample test plan, including test design specifications, test case specifications, and test procedure specifications for SSM. Thus, the development of clear and unambiguous NTCIP 1210 v01-based testing documentation can be used by system developers and integrators during procurement specifications preparation, system acceptance, and ongoing maintenance efforts. The module will guide agencies in verifying that delivered products conform to NTCIP standards and comply with the agency's specifications.
Running Time: 1:14
Target Audiences: Device ManufacturersEngineering Staff Maintenance Staff System IntegratorsTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations StaffTraffic Signal Maintenance Staff
Prerequisite(s): T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 A304a: Understanding User Needs for Field Management Stations - Part 1 Object Definitions for Signal System Masters Based on NTCIP 1210 Standard v01 A304b: Specifying Requirements for Field Management Stations - Part 1 Object Definitions for Signal System Masters Based on NTCIP 1210 Standard v01
Description: The Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) family of standards provides an open architecture hardware and software platform that can support a wide variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field applications. These standards are characterized by their modularity, support of multiple and concurrent application programs, and design to facilitate the adoption of new technologies. The ATC 5401 Application Programming Interface (API) Standard v02 defines API Software that provides both user and programmatic interfaces for transportation controller units that conform to the ATC 5201 Transportation Controller Standard (ATC units). The API Software allows application programs to be written so that they may run on any ATC unit regardless of the manufacturer. It also allows multiple application programs to be compatible on a single ATC unit by sharing the fixed resources of the controller. As part of the API Reference Implementation (APIRI) Project, the API Validation Suite (APIVS) software was developed that it may be used to test API Software resident on an ATC unit. The APIVS Software is maintained in an open source software (OSS) environment and is available to anyone. Test documentation based on IEEE 829-2008 that leverages that APIVS Software is also provided. Module T308 focuses on testing the API Software based on the ATC 5401 Standard. At the conclusion of this module, participants will be able to: understand the purpose of the APIVS Software; use test documentation to specify API Software acceptance testing; use the APIVS Software to perform API Software testing; and interpret and report the results of testing.
Instructor(s): Ralph W. Boaz Pillar Consulting, Inc. San Diego, CA, USA
Target Audiences: Engineering Staff Operational StaffPrivate and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersSoftware DevelopersSystem DevelopersTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): A208: Using the ATC 5401 Application Programming Interface Standard to Leverage ITS Infrastructures T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2
Description: Traffic Management Data Dictionary (TMDD) Standard v3.03 is an information level standard jointly developed and published by ITE and ASHTO to provide data elements necessary to build a communications interface between multiple centers to exchange information in real-time. Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) often implement such interfaces to communicate with other centers (external centers) within the overall ITS applications. Such applications are termed as Center-to-Center communications (C2C). Previously developed Modules A321 and A321b cover the details of TMDD user needs and requirements respectively. The Center-to-Center (C2C) Reference Implementation (RI) is a tool developed under contract to the U.S. DOT that mimics an operational traffic management system that provides a Traffic Management Data Dictionary (TMDD) conformant interface to external systems. It supports all features defined in the recently updated TMDD v3.03 standard and serves as a useful development and testing tool to verify that the new software is able to interoperate with a known reference. The focus of this module is to explain how to use the Center-to-Center (C2C) Reference Implementation (RI) to test a system for conformance to the TMDD v3.03 standard. It describes installation, configuration, operation, and reporting features of the software; it also alerts participants to the limitations of the software and the resources required for its proper use. This module is intended for hands-on users of the software. This module uses sample TMDD v3.03 data exchanges and explains how the tool can be used to verify that a deployed system conforms to the standardized exchanges as per TMDD v03.03 and NTCIP 2306 XML v1.69.
Target Audiences: Software DevelopersSystem IntegratorsTesting Personnel/Contractors
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan A321a: Understanding User Needs for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v3 Standard A321b: Specifying Requirements for Traffic Management Systems Based on TMDD v3 Standard T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2
Description: The connected vehicles (CV) environment has the potential to transform surface transportation systems such that vehicular crashes are significantly reduced, operators of the surface transportation systems have access to more accurate system performance data, travelers have access to specific traveler information, and allow the surface transportation systems to be optimized to minimize environmental impacts. This module begins with an introduction to the certification testing process of RSU and OBU devices to insure that communications between vehicles and roadside equipment is private, secure, and interoperable throughout North America. It is essential that agencies use standards certification tests in deploying connected vehicle technologies to maximize the benefits from the connected vehicle environment. By taking this module, participants will learn how to specify certification requirements in contract terms and conditions. Deploying certified Connected Vehicles equipment will support interoperability, minimize future integration costs, make procurements easier, and facilitate regional and national integration. The module then presents the relevant standards for the Connected Vehicles wireless “stack,” which is comprised of the software implementation of the message protocols and dialogs between vehicles (V2V) and between vehicles and roadside infrastructure (V2I). The module then presents an overview of the Roadside Unit (RSU) Hardware Requirement Specifications and RSU Software Requirements Specifications that have been established for manufacturers. Finally, the module describes traceability from Requirements to Test Specifications, Test Cases, Test Procedures for independent test labs, and Test Certification Report requirements for procurement contracts.
Running Time: 1:38
Instructor(s): Dave Miller Principal Systems Engineer Siemens Industry, Inc RC-US MO MM-ITS S OPS Austin, Texas, USA
Target Audiences: Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersProcurement Managers/Decision MakersProcurement Officials and Specification Writers for Traffic Signal SystemsPublic Sector Project Managers
Prerequisite(s): I101: Using ITS Standards, An Overview CV I261: Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) ITS Standards for Project Managers CV I262: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) ITS Standards for Project Managers
Description: The Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) family of standards provides an open architecture hardware and software platform that can support a wide variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field applications. These standards are characterized by their modularity, support of multiple and concurrent application programs, and design to facilitate the adoption of new technologies. This module is based on the IEEE 829-2008 formats for testing documentation. Note that the ATC 5201 v06 Standard includes an Environmental and Test Procedures section, but does not offer testing documentation preparation information. The IEEE 829-2008 approach has already been amply covered by testing series modules. This module will help users leverage their ATC 5201-based specifications to produce and apply a sample test plan, including test design specifications, test case specifications, and test procedure specifications for ATC. Thus, the development of clear and unambiguous ATC 5201 v06-based testing documentation can be used by system developers and integrators during procurement specifications preparation, system acceptance, and ongoing maintenance efforts. The module will guide agencies in verifying that delivered products conform to ATC 5201 standards and comply with the agency's specifications. You will learn what to test, when to test, and why to test an ATC so that users get what they have specified (a computer platform with interfaces to appropriate cabinet wiring) and learn to prepare testing documentation needed for the agency's ATC procurement specification. Keeping this overall need in mind, the module aims to create ATC test documentation based on standardized formats (IEEE 829-2008) and relating the formats to key elements of ATC 5201 Standard v06. This will ensure central TMS connectivity and data communication interface with the field ATCs, as well as appropriate configuration of optional elements to interface with cabinet wiring.
Running Time: 1:45
Instructor(s): Dave Miller Principal Systems Engineer Siemens Industry, Inc. RCUS MO MM-ITS S OPS Austin, Texas, USA
Target Audiences: DevelopersEngineering Staff Private and Public Sector Users including ManufacturersSystem DevelopersTesting Personnel/ContractorsTraffic Management Center and Operations ManagersTraffic Management Center and Operations Staff
Prerequisite(s): A207a: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard, Part 1 A207b: Building an ITS Infrastructure Based on the ATC 5201 Standard, Part 2 A307a: Understanding User Needs for Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Based on ATC 5201 Standard v06 A307b: Understanding Requirements for Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Based on ATC 5201 Standard v06 T101: Introduction to ITS Standards Testing T201: How to Write a Test Plan T202: Overview of Test Design Specifications, Test Cases, and Test Procedures T203 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T203 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Cases for an ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2 T204 Part 1 of 2: How to Develop a Test Procedure for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 1 of 2 T204 Part 2 of 2: How to Develop Test Procedures for ITS Standards-based Test Plan, Part 2 of 2
United States Department of Transportation
United States Department of Transportation