Embedded Vehicle Detection System for Real-time Traffic Data
The RoadPod® VM-I features permanently embedded, solar-powered magnetometers that deliver reliable, real-time traffic monitoring in almost any environment. This low-profile design sits flush with the road surface, making it ideal for regions with snow ploughs or other harsh conditions.
Year-round, continuous data including volume, speed, and length-based vehicle classification.
Flush design ensures uninterrupted and protected data collection in all conditions.
Securely transmits and stores all data in the cloud-based ATLYST® interactive dashboard for analysis, recording, and data visualisation.
The system recorded 99.8% speed accuracy and 98.9% classification accuracy when tested against data from inductive loops and piezoelectric sensors at the same location and time period.
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In-Road Installation
Each RoadPod VM-I sensor is installed by drilling a 130 mm diameter hole (33-40 mm deep) and sealing the sensor with an encapsulant e.g. PU-200 polyurethane. Once cured, the sensor sits fully flush with the road, offering long-term stability. This ensures that your device is always protected and functioning.
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Cloud-Powered Insights
All data from your VM-I sensors is securely transmitted to ATLYST®, MetroCount’s cloud-based analytics platform. There, it’s processed in real-time into comprehensive dashboards. Easily filter, analyse, or export your data, knowing it’s securely stored and always accessible.
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Patented Technology
RoadPod VM-I sensors are 3-axis digital magnetometers embedded directly in the road, which work to accurately detect passing vehicles. The smart system classifies traffic by vehicle length, while time-stamping each event for detailed speed, volume, and vehicle-length data.
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Loop-Like Data
By installing 3 to 4 sensors per lane, you gain comprehensive data for each vehicle. From basic volumes and speed statistics to classification bins and gap/headway information, VM-I data closely matches loop sensor performance.
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Solar-Powered, 100% Off Grid
Each RoadPod VM-I sensor and the Real-Time Gateway (RTG) contains a high-efficiency solar panel and internal battery, requiring only hours of sunlight to maintain power for months.
General
Hardware
Three or Four 3-Axis digital magnetometers (magneto-impedance) per lane.
Sensor spacing
3m - 6m (Speed zone dependant)
Time resolution
Better than millisecond timing accuracy
Memory
Unlimited with sufficient Cloud connectivity, or 250K vehicles without
Battery
LiFePO4
Battery Life
Unlimited with solar power, or > 60 days without
Enclosure
Pole mounted or Pedestal cabinet with included solar panels
