A light autonomous telecommunications and observation mast – applicability for ITS

Cameras and radio communications aerials placement on the few tens of meters high tower enables broad observation and analysis of the situation in a significant surrounding, enabling even installation of the mobile communications systems for own observation systems needs as well as for other goals. Article presents multifunctional mast construction – called metamast – enabling multi-variant observation and communications equipment, which can be fitted appropriately to local and functional user needs. Energy-related autonomy of the metamast, based on the renewable sources, allows easy installation in places with hindered access to electric grid. Possibilities of metamast usage for various important applications of intelligent systems area, mainly related to traffic control and it’s security, on the basis of detailed information concerning traffic and road state and conditions are described. Underlines also the meaning of the facilitated communications between driver, vehicle, road side equipment and mentioned telematic systems.

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę (zadania 2017).