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IRIS (transportation software)

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IRIS
Developer(s)Minnesota Department of Transportation
Initial releaseMay, 2007 (May, 2007)
Written inJava
Available inEnglish, uses I18N
TypeATMS
LicenseGNU General Public License (V2)
Websiteiris.dot.state.mn.us

IRIS (Intelligent Roadway Information System) is an open-source Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software project developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It is used by transportation agencies to monitor and manage interstate and highway traffic. IRIS uses the GPL license.

Functional areas

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Supported hardware devices

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  • DMS
    • NTCIP Class A, B, C
      • ADDCO Inc.
      • Daktronics Inc.
      • McCain Inc.
      • SES America Inc., full matrix DMS, character matrix DMS
      • Skyline: full sized DMS, VSL, scroll signs
      • Wanco portable DMS
    • DMS XML: a simple XML protocol for interfacing with external DMS systems
  • Road Weather Information System
    • NTCIP 1204 device driver, validated with:
      • Lufft Lcom
      • Campbell Scientific CR1000
      • Vaisala dmc586
      • QTT LX-RPU Elite
      • High Sierra Electronics ESS
    • Optical Scientific ORG-815 Optical Rain Gauge
    • SSI
  • Traffic cameras
    • PTZ: Manchester, Pelco D, Vicon, Infinova
    • Switchers: Pelco, Vicon
  • VDS
    • Canoga
    • Wavetronix SmartSensor 105
    • Wavetronix SmartSensor 125
    • EIS RTMS (UDP)
    • EIS G4
    • Caltrans URMS 2070: UDP, TCP, TCP Re-ID
    • Sensys
  • Tag readers

Minneapolis / Saint Paul IRIS System

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The IRIS implementation in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul region consists of:

  • DMS: 135
  • VDS: 5452
  • RWIS: 4
  • Cameras: 476
  • Ramp meters: 433
  • LCS: 194 (most can also be used as DMS)
  • Lane marking: 1 (in-road lighting)
  • Static sign with wig-wag beacons: 2
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Transportation agencies using IRIS

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See also

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