Course detail

Traffic data and advanced technologies

ÚSI-EDTDAAcad. year: 2023/2024

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Karel Pospíšil, Ph.D., LL.M.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Entry knowledge

None required

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Requirement for completion of the course is active participation in the classes and completion of assigned tasks in the field of data collectionand processing in the transport and traffic.
Mandatory participation in the classes will be checked.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with methods for collecting and analyzing data based on the vehicle environment and their subsequent use, especially in the analysis of traffic accidents. 
Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain an overview of current methods and possibilities of using data obtained from video recordings, 3D modeling and other data collection systems and their practical use not only in the Czechia. 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Prezentační materiály přednášejících, firemní materiály (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EID_P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

11 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Karel Pospíšil, Ph.D., LL.M.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the subject, basic terms
  2. Usage of video recordings, codecs, video analysis, calculation of object speed from camera recordings, case studies
  3. Introduction to photogrammetry, use of photogrammetry in the analysis of traffic accidents, case studies
  4. Model creation using photogrammetry
  5. 3D laser scanning, types of scanners, use of scanners in practice, creation of a model using a 3D scanner
  6. Traffic monitoring systems 

Computer-assisted exercise

11 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Karel Pospíšil, Ph.D., LL.M.