Introduction to National ITS Architecture

Course Number: FHWA-NHI-137015

Length: 6 Hours

CEU: 0.6 Units

Fee: $75

Description:

This course provides a broad overview of the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture and the role it plays in ITS planning, designing, and implementation processes; it also presents background on the National ITS Architecture and introduces the notion of user service. Examples of local implementations of the National ITS Architecture are used to explain physical architecture. Specific elements of the physical architecture, such as subsystems and terminators, are presented in some detail.

This web-based course is available all the time—any hour, any day—from the Consortium for ITS Training and Education (CITE). Please go to the CITE website to register for the course.

Computer Requirements: Recent version of a web browser, such as Internet Explorer 4 or 5 or Netscape 4 with Javascript enabled; the latest versions of Macromedia Shockwave and Flash, available for download; and an Internet connection using at least 56K modem.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define the systems engineering process, as it is used with the National ITS Architecture
• Develop an understanding of the context within which the architecture is to be applied to the ITS planning, design, and implementation process
• Disseminate updated information on the evolving standards and protocols being developed to support the architecture
• Recognize the content and procedures associated with the National ITS Architecture

Target Audience:

Public-sector audiences involved in ITS transportation planning and ITS deployment, as well as system integrators and private-sector transportation professionals who develop ITS solutions.

Contacts

NHI Training Program Manager:
William A Cribbs
(703) 235-0526
bud.cribbs@fhwa.dot.gov

Technical Information:
Emiliano Lopez
(202) 366-2199
emiliano.lopex@fhwa.dot.gov

WWW Assistance:
Kathy Frankle
(410) 414-2925
kfrankle@wam.umd.edu

Tech Transfer Information:
Helen Bassham
(510) 665-3628
hbassham@berkeley.edu