Transportation Engineering Seminar

Dr. Mehmet Can (John) Vuran presents
Vehicle-to-Barrier and High-speed Communications to Save Lives with Connectivity

Friday, October 18
11:00 - 11:50 AM Central Time

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity technologies enable vehicles to communicate with each other, pedestrians, cyclists, vulnerable road users, and roadside infrastructure through advanced wireless communication solutions. V2X technology is expected to create a safer, more secure, and more efficient transportation system. This talk introduces two emerging paradigms, vehicle-to-barrier (V2B) technology and millimeter-wave (mmWave) high-speed communication, to reach this vision.

Vehicle-to-barrier (V2B) technology enables communication between vehicles and next-generation roadside barriers with a focus on reducing run-off-road crashes, which account for over half of the traffic fatalities in the U.S. Reliable V2B channels can provide real-time data to (semi-) autonomous vehicles for improved decision-making. However, the characteristics of the V2B channel are not yet well understood.

Additionally, mmWave communication, part of 5G and WiFi standards, offers multi-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) speeds through broader bandwidth allocation—sometimes dubbed as wireless fiber. Multi-Gbps links can revolutionize V2X applications by enabling real-time data exchange for autonomous driving, safety, and traffic management applications. Despite its potential, mmWave poses unique technical challenges in mobile settings. This talk will discuss advancements in both V2B and mobile mmWave technologies.

Join us in person in Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510, Lincoln or Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160, Omaha.
External guests may join via zoom.