MOZART PHASE 3

Objectives

• Supplementing rigid and adaptive traffic lights regulated by a cross-network selection of traffic light programme continually in real time
• Real-time traffic control which captures and steers traffic throughout the network, aiming to increase capacities and lower efforts
• Phase 3 goes beyond the clarification of feasibility with a digital annealer, as a central calculation unit of Phases 1 and 2.In concrete terms, MOZART becomes a network controller (in part) via reference architecture and a simulation prototype.

Description

The aim is to avoid breaking/accelerating and, for instance, to prioritise truck groups. For complex optimisation problems, conventional processes need a lot of time. Necessary is a calculation in just a few seconds. The question about basic usability of the digital annealer unit for the optimisation of traffic networks was answered in Phases 1 and 2. In Phase 3, a concrete subnetwork in the port (the crossings 105 to 108 and 1867 in the area of Köhlbrandbrücke to Neuhof and Reiherstieg Hauptdeich) is now modelled and displays the traffic flows using historical data. In particular:
Modelling of the number of lanes, turning concerns and allocation of lanes to the individual traffic lights Integration of historical parameters (traffic data), incl. the dimensioning of stress parameters Implementation of the mathematical description of microscopic driving behaviour (reaction times; turning, breaking and accleration behaviour of cars/trucks) Simulation of traffic burdens in the port subnetwork; sensitivity test for various traffic burdens with the use of approval time reduction/extension and omission of unnecessary approval times Forecast of traffic light switching points under consideration of minimum approval times, phase sequences and transitions Analysis of performance ability and optimisation potential Integration of different traffic control strategies (eco-sensitive traffic management, route prioritisation) and analysis of the impacts Consideration of the time components and time lags between traffic capture and traffic control; integration of the entire circulation term in the optimisation Definition of a reference architecture: definition of core technical requirements for a continual real-time signal programme optimisation The networks modelled, with the use of established traffic simulation software, are linked to the mathematical description with the use of the optimisation forecasts from the Fujitsu Digital Annealer Unit and, for instance, mobsim (MATsim) Based on the results from Phase 3, the model is no longer to be supplied with synthetic data based on reality, but with real data from the Port Road Management Center of HPA

Technology & trends

• Digital annealer serves as a bridge between classic architecture and quanten computers for a significant shortening of the calculation time for very extensive optimisation tasks

• Reliable sensors which consider data protection issues

• On top, a high-performance 5G interface for flexible sensor adjustments and avoidance of elaborate cable-laying, as the traffic lights should someday only contain the signal for the traffic light phases

Opportunities

• Optimal trafficlight switching: tapping into capacities of the constructive as well as technical infrastructure of the heavily loaded port network
• Plus a reduction of harmful emissions through an optimised way of driving (breaking and accelerating behaviour)
• On top of this, an improved understanding of the interactions between the traffic situation and network control is created; network situation picture, bottleneck analysis, integration of third-party data, Car2X independent of traffic lights, open for Human2x, Bike2x, priority for police, fire brigade, public transport, etc.
• A flexibly controlled network is expected to provide savings in maintenance, personnel and investment
• Sensors used geographically flexibly, future-proof for upcoming detection processes

Media

Image films of the concept of FUJITS
 

RoboVaaS - Robotic Vessels as a Service

Objectives

• The provision of services based on autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
• Focus on the following services: anti-grounding, underwater inspection of ships, and capturing of environmental data

Description

• Construction of an ASV as a test platform
• Integration of a transport platform for ROVs into ASVs
• Creation of the infrastructure for controlling ASVs and ROVs, as well as the display of data in a charging station or on a ship for an improved assessment of the situation
  Result: testing and provision of the three services and the necessary software infrastructure (anti-grounding, underwater inspection, environmental data capture)
• Impacts: fast creation of a picture of the situation covering questions such as bathymetry (measurements), ship inspection, and fast and efficient actions based on real-time information

Ergebnis: Testen und Bereitstellen der drei Services und der notwendigen Software-Infrastruktur (Anti-Grounding, Underwater Inspection, Environmental Data Gathering)

• Auswirkungen: schnellere Erschaffung eines Lagebildes in Fragen wie Bathymetrie (Vermessung), Schiffsinspektion, schnelleres und effizienteres Handeln aufgrund der Echtzeitinformationen

Opportunities

• Testing and realisation of a bathymetry service
• Innovation in the area of ship inspections
• Agile and fast data capture in the port

Technology & trends

• Control software for ASVs
• Innovative sonar system
• Combination of ASVs and ROVs allows for various fields of activity within the port
• High level of technology is expected at the end of the project, with a market maturity of 3 to 4 years planned after the project has been completed
• Categories of technology trends: Automation

Media
RoboVaas_project_trailer_ENG.mp4

homePORT – HPA’s real-world laboratory as trade fair grounds in the heart of the port

Just in time for the start of the ITS World Congress (11–15 October 2021), the homePORT container campus is opening its doors.

homePORT is an innovation campus and real-world urban, maritime laboratory located in the heart of the Port of Hamburg. It aims to give innovative and ambitious port players, academics and science, technology companies and start-ups the space they need to try out new things, to experiment and collaborate with other partners and players.

In addition to the container campus, which serves as a meeting point for the community, the real-world laboratory includes access to the port infrastructures. As an urban tech playground, homePORT offers a range of the respective test surfaces covering water, air and land.

During the ITS World Congress, homePORT becomes dronePORT. On the exclusive demonstration stage, various drone demonstrations will be taking place every day throughout the entire week. Whether flying, surface or underwater drones, you can see everything close-up and interact with the projects. In addition to drones, there are also exciting exhibitors and demonstrations on 3D printing and sensors.

If you don’t have a ticket yet for the ITS World Congress, a great alternative is the ITS Public Day on 14 October. On this day, the entire trade fair grounds, including homePORT, is open to the public. You can sign up at: programme for ITS Public Day – hamburg.de.

For more information about the location, the programme and the individual projects, please see our website: ITS 2021 @ homePORT – homePORT.