Research capabilities
The ISST - Transport Systems offers and provides:
- innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions to transport and logistics problems
- a unique, integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to improving the performance, operation and understanding of transport and logistics
- relevant and authoritative education, training, consultancy
- research and development in all aspects of transport and logistics systems
- consulting and expert advisory services in a wide range of transport and logistics areas
The research program addresses the major issues of contemporary transport and logistics including:
- Transport planning and policy
- Logistics
- Energy and emissions
- Transport management and control
- Spatial information technology
- Sustainable transport
More information about the general activities of the Centre can be obtained by contacting Kylie Fairbank.
Transport planning and policy
- model development and data analysis for transport planning and transport engineering applications
- transport policy and regulation
- transport systems market research
Logistics
- distribution, operations and fleet management
- systems planning, simulation and performance evaluation
Energy and emissions
- fuel consumption and emissions modelling
- environmental impact assessment
- alternative fuels
Transport management and control
- intelligent transport systems
- railway systems control, simulation modelling, scheduling and timetabling
- energy conservation technology
- road safety studies
Spatial information technology
The integration and application of:- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Sustainable transport
- transport, land use and environmental interaction
- planning for bicycle and pedestrian modes
- accessibility to facilities and services in metropolitan areas
- transport and urban futures