Surge Protection for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) describes any system that makes the movement of people or goods more efficient and economical, thus more intelligent. In fact, ITS provides safety and security by monitoring and controlling highway traffic throughout the nation. These sophisticated systems provide more than just toll collection, they bring traffic flow data to strategic centers to assist in emergency traffic control, evacuation and surveillance of key bridges and highway infrastructure.

In addition to physical security, sensitive ITS equipment requires protection from electrical transients in order to function properly. Because much of ITS equipment is located in exposed outdoor environments lightning plays a large part of the damage risk. Lightning induced transients as well as utility transients can render the equipment inoperable. Protection from electrical transients in monitoring facilities, toll plazas, remote readers, weather stations, surveillance cameras and signs keep all parts of the system operating and reporting. Atlantic Scientific has developed a comprehensive range of surge protection products for all ITS applications.

Applications

• Wireless Products
• Network Products
• Industrial Products
• Medical Products
• ITS