VEHICLE NAVIGATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
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| Title: | VEHICLE NAVIGATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS. |
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| Authors: | Yilin Zhao1 |
| Source: | Encyclopedia of Electrical & Electronics Engineering. 1999 1st Edition, Vol. 23, p106-118. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Navigation, Systems migration, Information technology, Computer systems, Computer software, Environmental impact analysis |
| Abstract: | This article presents information about vehicle navigation and information systems. Travel in a vehicle has traditionally involved following the directions given by a person, posted along the road, or found from a paper map. With the rapid advance of computer, control, communication, and information technologies, these travel methods will he gradually augmented by much more powerful and convenient ones. The goal of these systems is to guide vehicle occupants to their destinations safely and efficiently, with less congestion, pollution, and environmental impact. |
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| Abstract: | This article presents information about vehicle navigation and information systems. Travel in a vehicle has traditionally involved following the directions given by a person, posted along the road, or found from a paper map. With the rapid advance of computer, control, communication, and information technologies, these travel methods will he gradually augmented by much more powerful and convenient ones. The goal of these systems is to guide vehicle occupants to their destinations safely and efficiently, with less congestion, pollution, and environmental impact. |
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