Networking Simulation for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Preface

Nowadays, network simulation has become more affordable than real-world experiments and the least-expensive mean for the evaluation of networking propositions for Intelligent Transportation Systems. This requires that, for purposes of accuracy, simulation software adapts to the simulated field. Which, for the case of ITS, results in integration of realistic mobility, wireless communication environments, and protocol mechanisms that are as precise as possible.

However, every simulation user should be aware of the fact that simulation only represents the functioning of the real world in a limited way.

In this book, we show how simulation can be used in several domains of ITS, ranging from vehicular to railway and aircraft communication networks, with appropriate examples. In the 10 chapters of this book, several levels of the communication models and the technologies of ITS communication are addressed. This ranges from channel modeling to traffic generation, including access layer and routing.

In Chapter 1, Robert Proztmann et al. address the scalability of vehicular communication technologies on the basis of IEEE802.11p when mixed with LTE technology. They present a multi-aspect simulation environment called VSimRTI, a comprehensive framework that connects various simulation tools together to cover all aspects needed for a proper evaluation of new cooperative mobility solutions for ITS.

In Chapter 2, Christian Pinedo et al. address the challenges associated with the interaction ...