What are the types of applications that can be deployed with this new generation of DSRC?
The new generation of DSRC is a vehicle-powered two-way communication link with data rates ranging from 6 to 27 Mbps. This platform will greatly enhance the applications that can be deployed. Some example DSRC applications: • Emergency Vehicle Warning – Currently, emergency vehicles only have sirens and lights to notify of their approach. With DSRC, the emergency vehicle can have the traffic system change traffic lights to clear traffic along it’s intended route. Also, this route information can be broadcast to other cars to provide user/vehicle specific directions to reduce collisions. • Traffic congestion data can be exchanged between vehicles. On-coming traffic exchanges information on traffic status ahead so that vehicle navigation systems can dynamically provide the best route to a destination. No recurring cost to the consumer, just a cooperative software application integrated into automobile navigation systems. • An industry standard interoperable tolling platform could expand
