Doppler Radar Sensors

1. Icoms Detections S.A. Tel: +32 (0)10 45 41 02 info@icomsdetections.com https://icomsdetections.com/ TMS-NET Doppler Traffic Counter Traffic counters have proved to be an absolute necessity as time passed. A traffic count is needed to calculate the amount of traffic on roads to keep track of incoming / outgoing traffic so that infrastructure managers can plan and manage the traffic accordingly. This helps them figure out the need for new lanes or a new road altogether. Traffic count can be taken either with the help of automatic permanent/temporary traffic counters or with the help of manual volunteers who count the traffic with the help of a tally sheet, etc. We are faced with the daily issue of traffic jams and heavy traffic in our daily commute especially in metro cities. Traffic counts and traffic counters help us counteract these issues and plan our infrastructure accordingly. Lately because of high end disposable income and upgraded lifestyle, almost everyone owns a car which leads to more traffic on the roads. During such times, it is important that the authorities keep a check on the heavily used routes to divert traffic or construct more roads or flyovers as needed. The TMS-NET is a permanent traffic counter based on radar technology used for speed measurement and traffic count as well as classification based on the vehicle length. The Doppler sensor technology helps in collecting traffic data and transmits in real time the speed and length of each vehicle to a counting station. This counter comes with a lot of advantages of its own. The TMS-NET can be installed on either a bridge or gantry. It can be used for single as well as multi-lane roads. It is not affected by cold, heat, mist, surrounding pollution, variations in light, humidity, etc. It is discreet in nature, so it does not disrupt daily movement during installation or commute, and it is not in direct contact with passing vehicles. It is easily installed above ground which makes it non-intrusive and very easy to install. The data from the counter is transmitted in real time and gets directly updated in the metering station or counting system. The TMS-NET is highly compact and discreet. The TMS-NET has resulted in the replacement of inductive loops on national roads and motorways in many countries. It also helps with traffic measurement on motorway exit ramps. It offers an alternative to inductive loops which are intrusive and therefore require heavy construction and road work which means heavy equipment, a large work force, and blocking the road which translates into traffic jams and more danger for the workers. Large, non-compact and intrusive traffic counters are never the best option for smooth sailing traffic management. We need a device such as the TMS-NET to counteract daily traffic issues and help manage traffic better. For more info for the TMS-NET, contact Icoms Detections or visit https://www.icomsdetections.com.