Introduction to Systems Engineering of ITS

Author: He Guoguang (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic principles and methods of systems engineering in the context of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The book is divided into three main parts: the Foundation Section, the Research Section, and the Management Section, with a total of 12 chapters.
The Foundation Section introduces the knowledge related to systems engineering in ITS, comprising 4 chapters, including: Systems, Systems Engineering, Systemic Perspectives on Transportation Systems, and Understanding and Analyzing ITS. The content of the Foundation Section serves as the fundamental understanding that everyone seeking to learn about ITS and systems engineering should possess.
The Research Section focuses on introducing some systems engineering methods that may be used in researching ITS, consisting of 4 chapters. The content includes: An Overview of Qualitative Analysis Methods in Systems Engineering, System Modeling Issues, System Prediction Problems (Research on Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction Methods), and System Optimization Methods.
The Management Section covers the knowledge required for managing the development of ITS, including: System Development, Risk Analysis, Reliability Analysis, and Schedule Management. These topics encompass the main challenges encountered in developing ITS and the various methods that may be applied.
This book emphasizes the integration of ITS and systems engineering. When introducing the basic principles and methods of systems engineering, it not only dedicates a separate section to discussing ITS issues in each chapter but also strives to provide examples from transportation systems or ITS to illustrate the fundamental principles and methods of systems engineering. When discussing transportation systems and ITS, it endeavors to analyze and address problems based on the principles of systems science and systems engineering.
This book is highly targeted, rich in content, and draws from a broad range of sources, making it suitable for both introductory readers and training materials on ITS and systems engineering technologies. It can also serve as a teaching text or reference book for undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields. Particularly, the perspective and methods of using systems engineering to understand, research, and address traffic flow problems in ITS will greatly assist them in their scientific research.