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New and Improved Features in PETRAPro
| NEW TDC-12 Support |
PETRAPro contains support for the new 'enhanced turning movement' studies
that can be performed using the new TDC-12 data collector. With this data
collector you can record a full range of turning movements for up to 14 separate
classes of vehicles. PETRAPro will provide you with overall totals as well as a
breakdown of each class. PETRAPro also supports the new time-stamp raw data
studies that can be done using the TDC-12.
The TDC-12 replaces the older TDC-8 model of traffic data collector. The new
TDC-12 is the single most powerful hand-held traffic data collector in the world
today. Not only does it provide all the features of the old TDC-8, it adds to them,
creating the most versatile traffic data collection tool currently available.
The following studies can be done with the TDC-12 and processed using
PETRAPro:
Enhanced Turning Movements - The TDC-12 gives you the ability to store
turning movements for up to 14 classes of vehicles.
Vehicles can be classified based on the Federal Highway Administration’s
standards, or by a user defined scheme of up to 14 classes. This is
accomplished by the addition of 14 class buttons at the bottom of the data
collector. You also are given several options on how to record the data with
these keys.
Time-Stamped Raw Data - Is there a specific type of data collection that you
would like to do that the data collectors don’t? Don’t let this stop you from getting
your data, just use the TDC-12’s time-stamping capability. In this mode,
whenever a key is pressed the unit stores the key number and the exact time it
was pressed. Each key press is stored with a time stamp accurate to one-
hundredth (.01) of a second. This raw data can be downloaded and exported into
Excel or other programs for custom analysis. Now you can do literally any type of
data collection using a TDC-12 and your own program.
Stop Sign Delay - Accurately record queue lengths and vehicle delays at a stop
sign controlled intersection. Data can be collected for one or two lanes using just
two or four keys. Can also be used at low volume signalized intersections.
Signalized Intersection Delay - Collect data that can be analyzed for several
delay parameters. This data collection uses well known traffic engineering
techniques to gather usable data in a matter of minutes.
Vehicle Classification - Perform classification studies with up to 16 different
classes for 1, 2 or 3 directions. Classes can be user defined or based on FHWA
standards.
Spot Speed with Classification - Get a quick snap shot of vehicle speeds
without having to install an automatic traffic recorder. Studies can be for speed
only, or speed by vehicle classification.
Multi-direction Gap - Measure traffic gaps in one direction, or two directions
with a combined gap. You can also record vehicle volumes while tracking gaps.
Saturation Flow - Don't rely on estimates when doing analysis. The TDC-12
allows you to directly measure actual saturation flow rates, and also collect data
for signal timings, arrival types and lost time.
that can be performed using the new TDC-12 data collector. With this data
collector you can record a full range of turning movements for up to 14 separate
classes of vehicles. PETRAPro will provide you with overall totals as well as a
breakdown of each class. PETRAPro also supports the new time-stamp raw data
studies that can be done using the TDC-12.
The TDC-12 replaces the older TDC-8 model of traffic data collector. The new
TDC-12 is the single most powerful hand-held traffic data collector in the world
today. Not only does it provide all the features of the old TDC-8, it adds to them,
creating the most versatile traffic data collection tool currently available.
The following studies can be done with the TDC-12 and processed using
PETRAPro:
Enhanced Turning Movements - The TDC-12 gives you the ability to store
turning movements for up to 14 classes of vehicles.
Vehicles can be classified based on the Federal Highway Administration’s
standards, or by a user defined scheme of up to 14 classes. This is
accomplished by the addition of 14 class buttons at the bottom of the data
collector. You also are given several options on how to record the data with
these keys.
Time-Stamped Raw Data - Is there a specific type of data collection that you
would like to do that the data collectors don’t? Don’t let this stop you from getting
your data, just use the TDC-12’s time-stamping capability. In this mode,
whenever a key is pressed the unit stores the key number and the exact time it
was pressed. Each key press is stored with a time stamp accurate to one-
hundredth (.01) of a second. This raw data can be downloaded and exported into
Excel or other programs for custom analysis. Now you can do literally any type of
data collection using a TDC-12 and your own program.
Stop Sign Delay - Accurately record queue lengths and vehicle delays at a stop
sign controlled intersection. Data can be collected for one or two lanes using just
two or four keys. Can also be used at low volume signalized intersections.
Signalized Intersection Delay - Collect data that can be analyzed for several
delay parameters. This data collection uses well known traffic engineering
techniques to gather usable data in a matter of minutes.
Vehicle Classification - Perform classification studies with up to 16 different
classes for 1, 2 or 3 directions. Classes can be user defined or based on FHWA
standards.
Spot Speed with Classification - Get a quick snap shot of vehicle speeds
without having to install an automatic traffic recorder. Studies can be for speed
only, or speed by vehicle classification.
Multi-direction Gap - Measure traffic gaps in one direction, or two directions
with a combined gap. You can also record vehicle volumes while tracking gaps.
Saturation Flow - Don't rely on estimates when doing analysis. The TDC-12
allows you to directly measure actual saturation flow rates, and also collect data
for signal timings, arrival types and lost time.
