Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence

🔔 We’re excited to share the new 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, summarizing the findings of the U.S. Department of Transportation quantum workshop in July 2024 that examined the near- and long-term opportunities for #quantum sensing and computing to make our #transportation system more safe, competitive, efficient, and sustainable. The report also identifies potential next steps to integrate quantum technology into transportation research, planning, economic development, regulation and standards, enforcement and inspections, and outreach. 📌 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://is.gd/WSVRaQ Quantum information science is paving the way for developments in quantum computers, quantum-enhanced sensors, and communication systems. HASS partnered with U.S. DOT Research and Technology ARPA-I on the quantum webinar and workshop series to explore the opportunities of quantum-based technologies in the transportation sector. 🔍 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://is.gd/FuQnai Daniel LeMaster PRACHI J. VAKHARIA

Happy Friday, LinkedIn! Sharing a few pictures from a jam-packed few days out at Contra Costa Transportation Authority with the incredible Danyell Diggs. We not only got to experience the featured vehicles in their ADS Demonstration grant, all with varying levels of automation, but hyper focused our time on the data flow of the overall project. It’ll be exciting to see all the things they’ve learned in the project, particularly on the specifications/requirements to enable interoperable data flow, make it out to the broader community for consumption. Last time I was in the CCTA area was back in 2018 during my time at Iowa, and it was amazing to return years later and see the innovative progress and advancement in the area. Also, hard not to marvel in the beauty of the natural landscape in the area. Thanks, CCTA and the entire ADS Demonstration grantee team for hosting us. And always wonderful to spend field time with my USDOT colleagues who have become my dear friends, like Danyell Diggs. Tim Haile Jack Hall Peggy Wang Benoît Hozjan Shahin Sotoudeh Robert Furger Zabi Z. Ray Akkawi Kasra Behbahani Toni Žgaljić Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence Federal Transit Administration

Incredible insights and discussions at this year's AUVSI North Carolina Advanced Mobility Symposium on November 13-14! HASS Senior Scientist Derek Morgan delivered the keynote on day 1 of the event, which brought together #transportation leaders from across industry, academia, and government to push forward advanced mobility initiatives across the Southeast. From #advancedairmobility to #transportationautonomy, it's inspiring to connect with leaders who are shaping the future of transportation across air, land, and sea. Thank you AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International for inviting us to participate in these critical conversations!

🔔 Check out our latest whitepaper, "Electronic Conspicuity: Exploring the Use of Advanced Radiofrequency Technologies to Enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration," authored by HASS Senior Scientist Christopher Nassif. This whitepaper explores the use of advanced radiofrequency technologies to enable unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration. With the recent remarkable surge in production of UAS and an estimated 6.5 million units by 2030, UAS will soon vastly outnumber manned aircraft, which in the United States alone includes more than 45,000 flights daily. These escalating numbers represent a threat to both aviation safety and security and pose increased hazards to persons and property on the surface. This paper explores several methods through which the application of advanced communication and electronic conspicuity technologies may not only support the safe integration of UAS into the National airspace today but also create a safe and secure environment for future evolutions. 📌 Read the paper: https://is.gd/ztJKaM Christopher N. #transportation #UAS #aviation

"Altogether, then, the 2 × 4 alleviates the detrimental effects of optical crosstalk, improves resolution, and moves the polarimetric signal away from harm by line noise. Three big wins, all coming from just rearranging the filter pattern on the detector array." Our new microgrid pattern is setting the stage for more powerful polarization cameras with better resolution and reduced noise. In his latest article for #SPIE Photonics Focus, Daniel LeMaster walks us through the 2 x 4 microgrid design process and its impact on fields like remote sensing, medicine, and manufacturing. Thank you to Daniel, Keigo Hirakawa, and Joseph Raffoul for highlighting and advancing this work, and thank you to the AFRL Small Business Office for supporting our efforts over the years. 👉 Read the full article to learn how this innovation is reshaping the future of imaging technology. https://lnkd.in/eSnswtKP

Fantastic discussions at the ISO - International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee (TC) 204 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) meeting. On October 24, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Science Officer for U.S. DOT Research and Technology Dr. Robert C. Hampshire opened the Plenary session. HASS Acting Deputy Director Robert Sheehan and Director of the Office of Technology Policy and Outreach Timothy Klein provided remarks, and HASS Senior Scientist Steve Sill participated in discussions. The ISO TC 204 meeting, hosted at U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, convened multiple technical working groups to advance standardization of information, communication and control systems in the field of urban and rural surface #transportation, including intermodal and multimodal aspects thereof, traveler information, traffic management, public transport, commercial transport, emergency services, and commercial services in the #ITS field. https://is.gd/lAae3b

Lovely award ceremony today led by Acting DOT Undersecretary Christopher C. to recognize accomplishments of the office. US DOT Research and Technology Outreach and Communications, under the leadership of Robert C. Hampshire was among the honorees, including Timothy Klein, Nancy Wilochka, Dov Schwartz, Denise Bakar, MA, MBA, Robin Kline, Madeline Zhu, Ethan J. Alpern, Patrick Sabol, myself, and others. Congrats to Liya Rechtman and Jordan Riesenberg for winning individual recognition for their contributions and congratulations to all awardees! It's inspiring to work among such dedicated public servants.

Join us on October 30 at 1 PM ET for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s industry webinar, "Buyer Side Chat - From Innovation to Execution: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in AI," hosted by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in collaboration with HASS COE. This session aims to help small businesses compete for AI contracts in automated transportation. HASS COE Senior Advisor for AI, Anil (Neil) C., will lead a presentation, with opening remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. DOT Research and Technology, Ben Levine. Learn how to navigate AI procurement, set your business up for success, and build key stakeholder partnerships. 📌 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gfpf5zyZ #AIinGovernment #USDOT #SmallBusinessSupport

Thank you IEEE for inviting us to participate at the International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference! HASS Senior Strategist Jason JonMichael spoke during a keynote session, as did U.S. Department of Transportation SMART Grants Director Stanley Caldwell and Deputy Director for Advanced Research Chris Atkinson. We're thrilled to have been part of these illuminating discussions that shared critical insights into the future of connected and automated vehicle technologies and the strategic vision driving this innovative field forward.

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