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Exploring The Use Of Drones For Conducting Traffic Mobility And Safety Studies, Abdallah N. Kinero
Exploring The Use Of Drones For Conducting Traffic Mobility And Safety Studies, Abdallah N. Kinero
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
ABSTRACT
Advanced traffic data collection methods, including the application of aerial sensors (drones) as traffic data collectors, can provide real-time traffic information more efficiently, effectively, and safely than traditional methods. Traffic trajectory data like vehicles’ coordinates and point timestamps are challenging to obtain at intersections using traditional field survey methods. The coordinates and timestamps crucial in calculating trajectories can be obtained using drones and their particular integrated software. Thus, this study explores the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), particularly tethered drones, to obtain traffic parameters for traffic mobility and safety studies at an unsignalized intersection in Tallahassee, Florida. Tethered …