This text provides a systematic guide describing practical approaches to planning, developing, and implementing successful ITS architectures in regional settings. Based on the principles and methods used to create developed US national ITS architecture, the authors provide readers with a solid understanding of each critical step involved in the regional ITS deployment process. The text also explores key ingredients that make up an effective ITS mission statement, how to choose the best ITS technologies for a specific application, the components involved in developing and appropriate logical and physical architecture.

Comprehensive learning resource providing a framework for successful application of advanced transportation technologies in urban areas Smart Mobility: Using Technology to Improve Transportation in Smart Cities addresses the nature and characteristics of smart cities and provides a focus on smart mobility within urban areas and the opportunities and challenges associated with the application of advanced transportation technologies. The three highly qualified authors include an emphasis on decarbonization possibilities and the potential for smart mobility to reduce emissions and fuel consumption while optimizing modal use, along with risk identification and management using a structured approach. A focus is also placed on the need for end-to-end travel support from original origin to ultimate destination, reflecting consumer needs for comprehensive decision support and travel support services. Overall, Smart Mobility: Using Technology to Improve Transportation in Smart Cities provides a framework, planning, and KPIs for smart mobility success and explains how effective performance management can be enabled. Additional topics covered in the modern and thought-provoking work include: Policies and strategies associated with smart mobility, including a description of the organizational arrangements required to support smart mobility technologies The definition of appropriate institutional, funding, and commercial arrangements to assist interested practitioners to solve what is often their biggest challenge Smart mobility operational management, explaining the likely impact of smart mobility on transportation operations How to attain balance between transportation objectives and the avoidance of undesirable side effects such as congestion For public and private sector professionals in the smart mobility community, Smart Mobility: Using Technology to Improve Transportation in Smart Cities is an essential and easy-to-understand learning resource that will help readers comprehend the state-of-the-art progress in the field and be prepared for future advancements in this important and rapidly-developing industry.

An important piece in the jigsaw of the history of the Falklands War The previously untold story of how Ascension Island was crucial to the success of British operations during the Falklands War. The book spans the length of the Falklands War and tells how a facility consisting of next to nothing was turned into the advanced logistic base for one of the most daring and successful displays of military force at long range in the reclamation of British interests. From an island which was largely devoid of all resources, the story of how Ascension Island became the Forward Operating Base, doubled its population in a few weeks and briefly became the busiest airfield in the world - 350 takeoff and landings in one day - makes fascinating reading. Air-to-air refuelling proved itself to be a vital force extender throughout Operation Corporate since reconnaissance aircraft had insufficient fuel to return to base. The author, Commander of British Forces Support Unit, has collected together the accounts of several of the main participants including the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Engineers and also the American Airfield Commander where the willing co-operation of the United States is underlined. These include the Royal Navy Regulators, the RN Provost Detachment, the Amphibious Task Group detailing the various logistic problems and how these were overcome. A civilian viewpoint on the impact of such a huge influx of military personnel on the native and civilian population is given by the head of the resident BBC staff and other St. Helenian residents. Island Base provides an authoritative overview of this recent conflict which will be of wide appeal. Much has been written about the war, but very little about the island base, Ascension Island, which was crucial to our success. This book explains how the island was an essential stepping stone in the execution of a daring plan in response to Argentinian aggression...Lack of facilities required much improvisation...which was accomplished with commendable dedication and good humour by our armed forces.