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This book selectively defines the current state of technological development of the Ukrainian economy and the prospects for the deployment of energy-efficient technologies in the energy and transport spheres, in particular, in aviation. On the path of its socio-economic development, Ukraine has repeatedly passed through crisis moments that changed the scenarios and trends of the country's development. Today, Ukraine has to evaluate survival scenarios and, in extreme conditions, revise plans for the country's further development. The energy sector in Ukraine and the world exists in a dynamic environment and changes in response to internal and external challenges. Technological solutions for deploying the transition to clean renewable energy sources are already widely available in today's world and continue to develop rapidly. In Ukraine, the problem of energy transition is given special urgency and acuteness by the threat to energy security. The state of Ukraine's traditional energy industry determines the need to reach a modern technological level with the use of innovative renewable technologies for energy production. Increasing the level of domestic energy efficiency will contribute to the diversification of energy supply of central and distributed energy generating systems, which will ensure the creation of a low-carbon national economy and increase the role of domestic energy in the system of international cooperation, including access to international markets of energy goods and services. The book is composed of 16 chapters in total. All chapters presented by the authors (co-authors) are published in the author's edition and aim to present an issue on how to achieve more sustainable and more environmentally safe development of the modern transport and energy sector. The contributions of the authors and reviewers in the preparation of this book are sincerely appreciated.

This book gathers selected papers from the 13th International Conference on Green Intelligent Transportation Systems and Safety, held in Qinghuadao, China, on September 16–18, 2022. It presents cutting-edge studies on Green Intelligent Mobility Systems, with the guiding motto being to achieve “green, intelligent, and safe transportation systems”. The book presented here helps promote the development of green mobility and intelligent transportation technologies to improve interconnectivity, resource sharing, flexibility, and efficiency. Given its scope, the book benefits researchers and engineers in the fields of Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, and Electrical Engineering alike. Readers will be able to learn about the advances in green intelligent transportation systems and safety.

This book contains selected, peer-reviewed papers presented at the 12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Motor Systems (EEMODS'22), held in Stuttgart, Germany from May 3-5, 2022. As with previous conferences in this series, EEMODS'22 provided a scientific forum to discuss and debate the latest developments and impacts of electrical motor systems on energy and the environment, energy efficiency policies and programs adopted and planned, standards (including ISO 50.001), and the technical and commercial advances made in the dissemination and penetration of energy-efficient motor systems. Topics covered include emerging motor technologies, research and innovation in electric motors, power electronics and drives, pump systems, market surveillance and enforcement mechanisms, national energy efficiency standards including case studies, plus much more. The conference is international by nature and aims to attract high quality and innovative contributions from all corners of the globe, while the papers facilitate the development of new technologies, policies and strategies to increase energy efficiency.

Many cities in the developed world are undergoing a digital revolution, and have placed the'smart city'on their list of priorities. Smart cities use technological solutions such as Internet of Things, AI, 5G, Big Data, Cloud computing, Smart Grid, as well as all the emerging technologies of the digital era, to improve the management and efficiency of the urban environment. The aim is to make residents happier, healthier, smarter and more prosperous, and to make the city greener, cleaner, more sustainable, more responsible, more functional, more resilient, and more competitive. Enhanced by extensive research studies and carried out under the guidance of international scientific experts in the field. This book explores various papers related to smart cities, including digital twins, geo-smart information systems, education, healthcare, economy and digital business, building and home automation, environment and agriculture, and information technologies and computer science.

In an era marked by escalating energy demands and imperatives of environmental stewardship, this compendium serves as a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions shaping contemporary energy development, with a focal lens on the symbiotic relationship between energy, information, and transportation systems. The canvas of 2023's energy evolution is painted against the backdrop of heightened consciousness surrounding climate change and environmental degradation. This epoch witnesses an unyielding momentum toward sustainability, catalyzed by a profound shift in energy-sourcing paradigms. Renewable energy sources—solar, wind, hydro, and beyond—attain unprecedented prominence, not merely as alternative energy options but as linchpins of a redefined energy matrix, fostered by advancements in technology, economics, and scalability. At the nexus of this transformative energy landscape lies the realm of Energy Informatics—a domain where information technologies converge with energy systems. Smart grids, IoT-enabled devices, data analytics, and artificial intelligence orchestrate a symphony of efficiency and optimization, revolutionizing energy management, demand-response dynamics, and grid resilience. The fusion of information technology and energy infrastructures stands poised to usher in an era of unprecedented interconnectivity and adaptability. Transportation, an indispensable facet of the energy ecosystem, undergoes a metamorphosis in 2023. Electrification, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and advancements in sustainable fuels reimagine mobility paradigms, heralding a transition toward greener, more efficient transportation systems. The synergy between energy and transportation, facilitated by data-driven insights and technological innovations, propels the convergence of these domains toward a more sustainable future. Moreover, the global socio-political landscape assumes paramount significance in shaping the contours of energy dynamics. Geopolitical considerations, international collaborations, and policy frameworks delineate the trajectory of energy infrastructure investments, trade patterns, and the realization of sustainable energy transitions on a global scale. Yet, within the narrative of progress, challenges persist. Legacy infrastructures, regulatory complexities, socio-economic disparities, and the imperative of inclusive transitions underscore the complexities inherent in reshaping the energy and transportation landscapes.

Dieses Buch vermittelt sowohl Studenten, als auch Planern und Betreibern in Industrie und Wissenschaft das nötige umfangreiche Wissen, um Messungen an Motorenprüfständen durchführen zu können. Messtechnik und Prüfstände für Verbrennungsmotoren helfen, Kraftstoff einzusparen, Treibhausgase und Schadstoffe zu reduzieren, mit kleineren Motoren mehr Leistung abzugeben sowie Komponenten und Betriebsstoffe zu optimieren. Mit den Motoren und der Abgasgesetzgebung entwickelt sich auch die für die Entwicklung erforderliche mechanische, thermodynamische und Abgasmesstechnik weiter.

This book gathers selected papers from the 13th International Conference on Green Intelligent Transportation Systems and Safety, held in Qinghuadao, China, on September 16-18, 2022. It presents cutting-edge studies on Green Intelligent Mobility Systems, with the guiding motto being to achieve'green, intelligent, and safe transportation systems'. The book presented here helps promote the development of green mobility and intelligent transportation technologies to improve interconnectivity, resource sharing, flexibility, and efficiency. Given its scope, the book benefits researchers and engineers in the fields of Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, and Electrical Engineering alike. Readers will be able to learn about the advances in green intelligent transportation systems and safety.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book offers a timely snapshot of research and development in road vehicle dynamics. Gathering a set of peer-reviewed contributions to the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD), which was held on August 21–25, 2023 in Ottawa, Canada, this second volume of the proceedings covers a broad range of topics related to on- and off-road vehicles. Topics covered include modelling and simulation, design, control, performance monitoring, and autonomous driving. The papers in this volume also discuss strategies to improve safety, performance, and ride comfort, among others. Overall, this book provides academics and professionals with a timely reference on state-of-the-art theories and methods that can be used to understand, analyze, and improve on- and off-road vehicle safety and performance in a wide range of operating conditions.

This book is a collection of original peer-reviewed contributions from the 2023 International Conference on SmartRail, Traffic, and Transportation Engineering, jointly organized by Beijing Jiaotong University, China Electrotechnical Society, Chinese Institute of Electronics and Central South University. It was held on July 28-30, 2023 in Changsha, China. Topics covered includes SmartRail systems, autonomous vehicles, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, big data in transportation, and machine learning. Speakers discussed innovative technologies and strategies to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of rail networks, while exploring the opportunities and challenges of integrating autonomous vehicles into existing transportation networks. It provides valuable insights into the latest developments and trends in transportation engineering and technology, with a focus on electrification and sustainable transportation. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students working in the field.

This book presents various models and approaches, specific proposals, and recommendations on a whole range of areas for smart cities'development. This book proposes to look at the problem through a broad overview of all elements of a smart city as a single system: smart governance, smart buildings, smart transportation, smart tourism destinations, smart economy, and smart environment. The book is intended for both young and experienced scientists who want to get acquainted with the latest trends and data for using them in their research.

This book reports on cutting-edge theories and methods for analyzing complex systems, such as transportation and communication networks and discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to dependability problems encountered when dealing with complex systems in practice. The book presents the most relevant findings discussed at the 23rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RelStat 2023), which took place as a hybrid event on October 19 – 21, 2023, in/from Riga, Latvia. It spans a broad spectrum of advanced theories and methods, giving a special emphasis to the digitalization of transport systems, as well as smart, artificial intelligence, and digital twins applications.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods and experimental results in the field of traffic and transport, covering a wealth of state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research, highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological areas, the topics covered include traffic data analysis, transport planning, multimodal and integrated transport, modelling and analysis of passenger behaviour, etc. The aim of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of traffic and transportation. Engineers and researchers from academia, industry and government will also explore the solutions that combine ideas from different disciplines in the field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference for researchers and graduate students working in the field of traffic and transportation.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book contains an abundance of numerical analyses based on significant data sets, illustrating the close affiliation between mobility and quality of life. What types of solutions can transform an urban zone into a Smart City? What parameters are important in the problem of optimizing supply strategies, especially at last-mile stage? How to use multi-criteria analysis when selecting parking locations? How to examine the condition of infrastructure and what impact it may have on delays in tram traffic? How to combine activities related to the suburbanization process with the integration of tariffs in public transport? This book provides you with answers to these and many other questions. With regard to the research results discussed and the selected solutions applied, the book primarily addresses the needs of three target groups: Scientists and researchers (ITS field) Local authorities (responsible for the transport systems at the urban and regional level) Representatives of business (traffic strategy management) and industry (manufacturers of ITS components). This book gathers selected papers presented at the 20th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organised by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. The conference was held on 10–11 September 2024 in Katowice (Poland).

This book focuses on the role of Artificial Intelligence in solving transportation problems and presents papers from around the world on AI in transportation. Currently, the development of computer technology and software has led to what can be said to be the beginning of a fundamentally new stage in science and technology. This new level is called “Artificial Intelligence (AI).” AI can be used in any area of human activity. One of the broadest uses of AI comes from transportation, broadly understood. Obviously, it is impossible to present all the possibilities of AI in the field of design, production and operation of transport in one book. But the authors of this monothematic monograph tried to describe achievements in their areas. In particular, the use of AI allows you to save energy and fuel when using vehicles, improve the preparation and implementation of transport processes, simplify warehouse operations, analyze and modernize existing transport infrastructure. These and other aspects of the use of AI in the transport industry are discussed in the monograph by specialists from Greece, China, Poland and other countries. This book can be recommended for study by scientists and professionals. It can also be selected by teachers as additional material when preparing relevant courses. Moreover, it can also be recommended for any readers seriously interested in the transportation industry.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods and experimental results in the field of traffic and transport, covering a wealth of state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research, highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological areas, the topics covered include traffic data analysis, transport planning, multimodal and integrated transport, modelling and analysis of passenger behaviour, etc. The aim of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of traffic and transportation. Engineers and researchers from academia, industry and government will also explore the solutions that combine ideas from different disciplines in the field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference for researchers and graduate students working in the field of traffic and transportation.

This book gathers selected papers presented at the KES International Symposium on Smart Transportation Systems (KES STS 2024). Modern transportation systems have undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, producing a range of technological innovations such as connected vehicles, self-driving cars, electric vehicles, Hyperloop, and even flying cars, and with them, fundamental changes in transport systems around the world. The book discusses current challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs in smart transportation systems, as well as transport infrastructure modeling, safety analysis, freeway operations, intersection analysis, and other related cutting-edge topics.

Often, when a new successful data processing techniques appears in one of the application areas, it then proves to be useful in many other areas. This was the case of optimal transportation techniques: these techniques were first developed for transportation problems, but now they have been shown to be successful in many statistical applications, including applications to economics. These techniques are the main focus of this book, but this book also contain papers that use other techniques, ranging from more traditional statistical approaches to more recent ones such as stochastic frontier methods, multivariable quantiles, random forest, and deep learning. Applications include all aspects of economics, from production (including agricultural) to trade (including international) and finances, with relation to issues of crime (including computer crime and cyberbullying), demographics, economic freedom, environment, health, and tourism. We hope that this volume will: help practitioners to become better knowledgeable of the state-of-the-art econometric techniques, especially optimal transport techniques, and help researchers to further develop these important research directions. We want to thank all the authors for their contributions and all anonymous referees for their thorough analysis and helpful comments. The publication of this volume was partly supported by the Faculty of Economics of the Chiang Mai University, Thailand. Our thanks to the leadership and staff of the Chiang Mai University for providing crucial support. Our special thanks to Prof. Hung T. Nguyen for his valuable advice and constant support.

This book offers a timely snapshot of research and development in rail vehicle dynamics. Gathering a set of peer-reviewed contributions to the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD), which was held on August 21–25, 2023 in Ottawa, Canada, this first volume of the proceedings covers a broad range of topics relating to rail vehicles. Topics covered include modelling and simulation as well as design, control, and monitoring of rail vehicles and strategies to improve safety, performance, and ride comfort, among others. Overall, this book provides academics and professionals with a timely reference on state-of-the-art theories and methods that can be used to understand, analyze, and improve rail vehicle safety and performance in a wide range of operating conditions.

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 19th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organised by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. How to ensure effectiveness and reduce risk in urban public transport? What factors have an influence on activity-travel participation? What is the future of electromobility in the context of decisions to buy electric vehicles? How to support tourists travelling by people with special needs? This publication provides you with answers to these and many other questions. It also contains an abundance of numerical analyses based on significant data sets, illustrating the close affiliation between mobility and quality of life. With regard to the research results discussed and the selected solutions applied, the book primarily addresses the needs of three target groups:•Scientists and researchers (ITS field).•Local authorities (responsible for the transport systems at the urban and regional level).•Representatives of business (traffic strategy management) and industry (manufacturers of ITS components).The conference was held on 18–19 September 2023 in Katowice (Poland).

Many cities in the developed world are undergoing a digital revolution, and have placed the'smart city'on their list of priorities. Smart cities use technological solutions such as Internet of Things, AI, 5G, Big Data, Cloud computing, Smart Grid, as well as all the emerging technologies of the digital era, to improve the management and efficiency of the urban environment. The aim is to make residents happier, healthier, smarter and more prosperous, and to make the city greener, cleaner, more sustainable, more responsible, more functional, more resilient, and more competitive. Enhanced by extensive research studies and carried out under the guidance of international scientific experts in the field. This book explores various papers related to smart cities, including digital twins, geo-smart information systems, education, healthcare, economy and digital business, building and home automation, environment and agriculture, and information technologies and computer science.

This book offers a comprehensive review of smart technologies and provides perspectives on their applications in urban engineering. It covers a wide range of applications, from manufacturing engineering and transport logistics to information and computation technologies, providing readers with fresh ideas for future research and collaborations. The book showcases selected papers from the International Conference on Smart Technologies in Urban Engineering (STUE-2023), hosted by O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The conference, held on June 8–10, 2023, aimed to address the complex rehabilitation of areas damaged by military conflicts and natural disasters. The contributions within this book offer a wealth of valuable information, fostering a meaningful exchange of experiences among scientists in the field of urban engineering. By delving into this book, readers explore innovative approaches to tackle urban challenges, gain insights from experts, and contribute to the advancement of smart technologies for the betterment of cities worldwide.

This book highlights original research and recent advances in various fields related to smart cities and their applications. Bringing together new contributions by prominent researchers from around the globe, the book is a rich pedagogical tool and an inspiring research support for courses on computer science, electrical engineering, and urban sciences. The book gathers papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Smart City Applications (SCA 2022), held on October 19–21, 2022, in Castelo Branco, Portugal. The technical program of SCA 2022 consisted of 80 papers. The keynote speakers were Eng. Loide Monteiro (Foundation Smart City Cape Verde), Prof. Teodora Vuckovic (University of Novi Sad), Prof. Susana Sargento (University of Aveiro), Prof. Andy Van Den Dobblesteen (TU Delft), and Prof. Juan Corchado (University of Salamanca). SCA 2022 provided a good forum for all researchers to discuss all aspects of science and technology that are relevantto smart city applications.

This book describes a set of methods for finding more-for-less solutions of various kind of fuzzy transportation problems. Inspired by more-for-less approaches to the basic transportation problem initiated by Abraham Charnes and his collaborators during 1960s and 1970s, this book describes new methods developed by the authors to solve different types of problems, including symmetric balanced fuzzy transportation problems, symmetric intuitionistic fuzzy transportation problems with mixed constraints, and symmetric intuitionistic fuzzy linear fractional transportation problems with mixed constraints. It offers extensive details on their applications to some representative problems, and discusses some future research directions

This book presents many valuable tips for making decisions related to traffic flow in transport networks. The knowledge base in practical examples, as well as the decision support systems described in this book, finds interest among people who face the daily challenge of searching for advanced solutions and practical applications in road traffic engineering. The publication is therefore addressed to local authorities related to the planning and development of development strategies for selected areas with regard to transport (both in the urban and regional dimension) and to representatives of business and industry, as people directly involved in the implementation of traffic engineering solutions.The publication contains selected papers submitted to and presented at the 18th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organized by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology. The conference took place on September 19-20, 2022, in Katowice (Poland).

The book expounds the current research and development trend of intelligent safety technology of automobile, and analyzes and excavates the new safety technology to the automobile. It introduces the basic theory, core method, key technology, main system, test evaluation and innovation practice of intelligent safety of automobile for readers, providing a certain theoretical and practical basis for the safety development of the automobile.This book is elaborated from the perspective of the driver-vehicle-road system. The traffic accidents are divided into three stages for discussion: before, during and after the collision. This book constructs a new systematic structure for Safety theory and technical system of several key links, including system safety, operation safety, intelligent protection and safety evaluation. It will be a useful reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of automobile engineering and auto pilot.

This contributed book focuses on decarbonization of maritime transport by highlighting different aspects of decarbonization methods indicated in the International Maritime Organization's Initial Greenhouse Gas Strategy (2018). The book contains studies on alternative fuels and alternative energy systems with their life cycle assessment, electrification and hybridization of ships, carbon capture technologies, green port concept, energy efficiency management, and market-based measures. This book will be of interest to those working in academia and industry in maritime technologies and transportation.

This book presents the proceedings of the 12th International Scientific Conference on Mobility and Transport (mobil.TUM 2022) held on 5–7 April 2022 in Singapore and organized by Technical University of Munich Asia. It presents articles in builds on the interdisciplinary approach in mobility and transportation systems for academia and industries. The topics represent the strong synergy between data analytics, new communication concepts, traffic management, modelling, and simulation to enable inspiration from the latest innovations and explore new directions where public transit is headed to meet the rising challenge of rapid urbanization. It caters to researchers and practitioners who have keen interest in the latest development of transportation systems which can sustain the rapid rise in urbanization.

This book starts with the introduction of the radar working system from a mathematical point of view. It shows the composition of transmitted signal and echo signal, and describes the principle of speed measurement and distance measurement for different radar systems. The book focuses on millimeter-wave radar technologies related to echo signal denoising, target identification, clustering, and target tracking and develops a workable plan for the information fusion idea between millimeter-wave radar and machine vision.This book breaks down the systematic processing flow of millimeter-wave radar echo signals one by one from the standpoint of intelligent transportation, concentrating on the introduction of principles and reinforced by a plethora of experimental instances. So that readers from all relevant professions may comprehend millimeter-wave radar's involvement throughout the complete system process.

This book reports on cutting-edge theories and methods for analyzing complex systems, such as transportation and communication networks and discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to dependability problems encountered when dealing with complex systems in practice. The book presents the most relevant findings discussed at the 22nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RelStat), which took place on October 20 – 21, 2022, in Riga, Latvia, in hybrid mode. It spans a broad spectrum of advanced theories and methods, giving a special emphasis to the integration of artificial intelligent concepts into reliability approaches.

This book expounds on the related technologies of intelligent transportation infrastructure construction. Based on the essential characteristics of intelligent construction,'perception, analysis, decision-making, and execution,'the basic structure of intelligent construction technology (ICT) is established. With the integration of engineering construction technologies, the analyses of the essence of intelligent algorithms and the feasibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are provided. The book introduces the essential characteristics of Big Data and the Internet of Things and their relationship with engineering construction. On this basis, the feasibility and implementation plan of intelligent technology applications in design, construction, and maintenance are analyzed and demonstrated with engineering examples. The book also combines ICT with intelligent construction talent training, the professional knowledge required for intelligent construction, and the theoretical basis to provide the methods for mastering new technologies. This book can be used by technical personnel in related fields such as highways, railways, airports, and urban road construction to understand and master innovative, intelligent construction technologies. It can also be a reference book for ICT-related college courses.

These proceedings gather selected papers from the 12th International Conference on Green Intelligent Transportation Systems and Safety, held in Beijing, China on November 17-19, 2021. The book contains cutting-edge research on Green Intelligent Mobility Systems, with the goal of achieving'green, intelligent, and safe transportation systems'as the guiding slogan. The contributions offered here can aid in the advancement of green mobility and intelligent transportation technology by increasing interconnectivity, resource sharing, flexibility, and efficiency. Researchers and engineers in the areas of Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, and Electrical Engineering will all benefit from the book's scope.

This book offers a snapshot of the latest research and developments in road and railway vehicle dynamics. Gathering peer-reviewed contributions to the 27th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD), held online on August 17–19, 2021, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, it offers extensive information for both researchers and professionals in the field of ground vehicle dynamics, control and design. It covers cutting-edge methods and solutions for solving ground vehicle system dynamics-related problems, concerning control and monitoring, performance, safety and braking of road and rail vehicles, including electric and autonomous ones. Further, it reports on significant advances in vehicle design, and important applications to improve ride comfort. Overall, the book provides academics and professional with a timely reference guide on theories and methods to understand, analyze and improve vehicle stability and dynamics in a broad range of different operating conditions. Chapter'Experimental Validation of a Semi-physical Modelling Approach of the Influence of Tyre Rotation on the Vertical Tyre Force Transmission and Tyre Kinematics'is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

This book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchers andgraduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book offers a comprehensive review of smart technologies and perspectives on their application in urban engineering. It covers a wide range of applications, from transport and energy management to digital manufacturing, smart city, environment, and sustainable development, providing readers with new ideas for future research and collaborations. This book presents select papers from the International Conference on Smart Technologies in Urban Engineering (STUE-2022), held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 9–11, 2022. All the contributions offer plenty of valuable information and would be of great benefit to the experience exchange among scientists in urban engineering.

This book brings the recent collection of smart technologies. Smart cities challenges and key requirements are discussed through the technological solutions, IoT, cloud computing, block chain and artificial intelligence. Firstly, the key technologies contributing to the smart cities research are identified. Then, the most popular ones are covered in context to their theoretical and practical applications. Smart cities technologies are one of the recent research areas. Every day new technological solutions are coming to make smart cities more sustainable. The book explores the integration of main key technologies for smart cities which are IoT & cloud computing, data science, AI and block chain & Industry 4.0. Moreover, some integrated solutions using AI, data science and IoT will attract the attention of end users. Primary market of the book is aimed toward the undergraduate and master students. IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and block chain are elective courses at the bachelor level in the engineering domain, and its application areas in context to smart cities are covered in this book. The book is a good source of reference for their master dissertations. Ph.D. students or scholars who are working on these key technologies like IoT & cloud, AI, data science, block chain & Industry 4.0 will find this book as a constant source of reference for their ongoing research. Smart city planners, architects and municipal experts may also find this book useful.

This book provides practical guidance and awareness for a growing body of knowledge developing across a variety of disciplines. This initiative is a celebration of the Gavriel Salvendy International Symposium (GSIS) and provides a survey of topics and emerging areas of interest in human–automation interaction. This set of articles for the GSIS emphasizes a main thematic area: transportation. Main areas of coverage include Section A: Interaction with Vehicle Automation; Section B: HCI in Automated Vehicles; Section C: Trust in Vehicle Automation; Section D: Physical Modeling of Vehicle Cabs; Section E: Task Simulation Automation via Digital Human Models; Section F: Maintenance and Manufacturing; Section G: Smart Cities and Connected Vehicles. Contributions from especially early career researchers were featured as part of this (virtual) symposium and celebration. Gavriel Salvendy initiated the conferences that run annually as Human–Computer Interaction within LNCS of Springer and Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International (AHFE). The book is inclusive of human–computer interaction and human factors and ergonomics principles, yet it is intended to serve a much wider audience that has interest in automation and human modeling. The emerging need for human–automation interaction expertise has developed from an ever-growing availability and presence of automation in our everyday lives. This initiative is intended to provide practical guidance and awareness for a growing body of knowledge developing across a variety of disciplines and many countries.

This book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the book include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology-enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers alike.

This book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike.

This book sets the innovative research contributions, works, and solutions for almost all the intelligent and smart applications in the smart cities. The smart city concept is a relevant topic for industrials, governments, and citizens. Due to this, the smart city, considered as a multi-domain context, attracts tremendously academics researchers and practitioners who provide efforts in theoretical proofs, approaches, architectures, and in applied researches. The importance of smart cities comes essentially from the significant growth of populations in the near future which conducts to a real need of smart applications that can support this evolution in the future cities.The main scope of this book covers new and original ideas for the next generations of cities using the new technologies. The book involves the application of the data science and AI, IoT technologies and architectures, smart earth and water management, smart education and E-learningsystems, smart modeling systems, smart mobility, and renewable energy. It also reports recent research works on big data technologies, image processing and recognition systems, and smart security and privacy.

Transportation Engineering: Theory, Practice and Modeling, Second Edition presents comprehensive information related to traffic engineering and control, transportation planning and evaluation of transportation alternatives. The book systematically deals with almost the entire transportation engineering area, offering various techniques related to transportation modeling, transportation planning, and traffic control. It also shows readers how to use models and methods when predicting travel and freight transportation demand, how to analyze existing transportation networks, how to plan for new networks, and how to develop traffic control tactics and strategies. New topics addressed include alternative Intersections, alternative interchanges and individual/private transportation. Readers will also learn how to utilize a range of engineering concepts and methods to make future transportation systems safer, more cost-effective, and'greener'. Providing a broad view of transportation engineering, including transport infrastructure, control methods and analysis techniques, this new edition is for postgraduates in transportation and professionals needing to keep up-to-date with the latest theories and models. - Covers all forms of transportation engineering, including air, rail, road and public transit modes - Examines different transportation modes and how to make them sustainable - Features a new chapter covering the reliability, resilience, robustness and vulnerability of transportation systems

This monograph presents the original scientific manuscripts submitted for publication at the International Conference - The Science and Development of Transport (ZIRP 2021), organized by the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia. The Conference takes place in Šibenik, Croatia, from 30th September until 1st October 2021, aiming to bring together the scientists and the practitioners by putting forward innovative solutions available to everyone. This monograph presents the newest scientific research, case studies, and best practices in the field of transport and logistics. In addition to the main topics, many relevant manuscripts in the field of transport and logistics have been presented, such as sustainable urban mobility and logistics, safety and policy, data science, process automation, inventory forecasting, improving competitiveness in the transport and logistics services market and raising customer satisfaction. The monograph willbe of interest for the experienced researchers, professionals as well as Ph.D. students in the field of transport and logistics

This book reports on cutting-edge theories and methods for analyzing complex systems, such as transportation and communication networks and discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to dependability problems encountered when dealing with complex systems in practice. The book presents the most noteworthy methods and results discussed at the 21st International Multidisciplinary Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RelStat), which took place remotely from Riga, Latvia, on October 14 – 15, 2021. It spans a broad spectrum of topics, from mathematical models and design methodologies, to software engineering, data security and financial issues, as well as practical problems in technical systems, such as transportation and telecommunications, and in engineering education.

This book reports on innovative research and developments in the broad field of transportation. It covers solutions relating to intelligent vehicles and infrastructure, energy and combustion management, vehicle dynamics and control, as well as research on human factors, logistics and security. Contributions are based on peer-reviewed papers presented at the 12th international scientific conference'Transbaltica: Transportation Science and Technology', held virtually from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania, on September 16-17, 2021. All in all, this book offers extensive information on modern transport systems, with a good balance of theory and practice.

This book focuses on clean transport and mobility essential to the modern world. It discusses internal combustion engines (ICEs) and alternatives like battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which are growing fast. Alternatives to ICEs start from a very low base and face formidable environmental, material availability, and economic challenges to unlimited and rapid growth. Hence ICEs will continue to be the main power source for transport for decades to come and have to be continuously improved to improve transport sustainability. The book highlights the need to assess proposed changes in the existing transport system on a life cycle basis. The volume includes chapters discussing the challenges faced by ICEs as well as chapters on novel fuels and fuel/ engine interactions which help in this quest to improve the efficiency of ICE and reduce exhaust pollutants. This book will be of interest to those in academia and industry alike.