SES America arrives at World Congress fresh from the National Rural ITS conference where its SolarSign was awarded New Product of the Year. SolarSign is a solar powered Dynamic Messaging Sign (DMS) system with full range capabilities for large scale displays on major highways in both rural and urban locations. The solar power system allows signs to be erected where needed without placement being dictated by access to power and the signs can display travel times, warnings and awareness signs.
September 9, 2014
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Brandon Tessier of SES America displays the award
7846 SES America arrives at World Congress fresh from the National Rural ITS conference where its SolarSign was awarded New Product of the Year.
SolarSign is a solar powered Dynamic Messaging Sign (DMS) system with full range capabilities for large scale displays on major highways in both rural and urban locations. The solar power system allows signs to be erected where needed without placement being dictated by access to power and the signs can display travel times, warnings and awareness signs.
The NTCIP compliant company uses the latest LEDs which are 30-50% more efficient than traditional LED’s and eliminate the need for a cooling system therefore reducing both power consumption and maintenance costs. An optional power and temperature monitoring system provides real-time feedback to eliminate operational uncertainties regarding the power supply.
A new project is balancing up the needs of truckers wanting a break from the road and the availability of parking spots in Michigan. Commercial truck drivers typically require around 30 minutes to find somewhere to stop for a rest. They frequently find that the five public rest areas on the heavily-trafficked 129-mile stretch of I-94 in southwest Michigan, which carries around 10,000 trucks a day in the Canada-Detroit-Chicago corridor, are full.
Machine vision specialist Allied Vision Technologies (AVT) is showcasing how it is producing ITS-specific camera technology for transport management applications. “The Prosilica GT series cameras already feature an extended operating temperature range of -20 to +65C but we also offer a P-iris feature which allows precise aperture adjustment without drift through the use of a stepper motor,” said Mario Brühl, manager, Inside Sales (EMEA).
France-headquartered Lacroix Trafic is here at Intertraffic to launch the latest in its line of Alumix products – the Geronimo traffic signal totem pole. Using high emitting flux LEDS to ensure very low power consumption and controlled maintenance costs, the new totem is an energy performance asset. Manufactured using single aluminium profile housing, the company says the elegance of its totem traffic signal pole fits nicely into all types of city and architectural environments, while providing excellent vi
At the ITS World Congress, Delphi asked college students to envision the vehicle of the future, and they got some surprising results from the young minds of America. Delphi worked with Square One Education Network – the organisation collaborating with ITS America for the Youth Connections Showcase – to bring the students to the Delphi booth on Monday