Research capabilities
The Transport Systems Centre is made up of a professional, highly talented team of researchers who are fully versed in the latest technology and have expertise and experience in:
- management policy
- regulation, planning
- modelling and analysis
- management and control
- information technology and
- engineering aspects of transport and logistics systems
There are six key groups brought together under the leadership of the centre which results in a dynamic combination of skills in a unique, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Transport Fuels and Emissions Unit
- GPS and GIS Technology Unit
- Integrated Logistics Group
- Scheduling and Control Group
- Transport Policy Research Unit
- Unit for the Modelling and Analysis of Transport Systems
More information about the general activities of the Centre can be obtained by contacting the Centre Administrator
Transport Fuels and
Emissions Unit:
Experimental and theoretical research and development on fuel consumption
and emissions for road transport and vehicles.
GPS and GIS Technology Unit:
Researching applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their
integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Integrated Logistics Group:
Designing, developing and presenting training systems for management and
personnel with responsibility for logistics and related functions;
researching and developing technology and systems to improve logistical
management systems; developing and maintaining and international database on
logistical information.
Scheduling and Control Group:
Researching and developing scheduling and control methods with and emphasis
on energy conservation; developing scheduling and control algorithms for use
in operational environments.
Transport Policy Research Unit:
Providing policy and management advice to public and private sector
organisations on transport; advising on political and organisational factors
in developing and implementing policy strategies.
Unit for the Modelling and Analysis of Transport Systems:
Developing models and analysing data for transport planning and engineering,
applications in the following areas:
- environmental and energy impacts of road transport
- congestion management and sustainable travel
- transport systems modelling and software development
- traffic calming systems and techniques
- road accident data analysis
- intelligent systems for traffic management and control
