The collection of data towards analyzing the constantly changing environmental, social, and economic conditions in the cities is a major challenge that urban planners face. The use of remote sensing technology in the form of satellite data collection is a current methodology that is used to determine land use trends in rural as well as urban areas. RFID technology offers an innovative and new approach to data collection that will revolutionize urban planning and design. Data accuracy will be significantly improved through the technology resulting in planning models with higher precision. As opposed to the remote sensing satellite techniques at the atmospheric level, the technology can detect trends at the vehicular and pedestrian levels. RFID can be used in urban management for the following purposes.
Identify vehicles
The correct identification of vehicles is an important element of traffic management systems. Based on visual identification using surveillance cameras, the vehicle features can be determined. This method has its limitations and can be unreliable in adverse lighting or weather conditions. Using an electromagnetic field to obtain information stored in an electronic form, the identification can be supported by RFID technology. Applying the technology in traffic monitoring systems, urban traffic management, maintenance of public transport, collecting road tolls, and transporting of goods can ease vehicle traffic.
Enhance health and safety
The urban management can check when vehicles or equipment have been inspected or when the inspection is due through RFID systems. They are also able to restrict their use if certain conditions are not met. RFID software systems offer an efficient way to manage inspection and report regimes to help satisfy insurers and regulatory bodies that the processes required are being followed.
Give inventory of traffic signs
Passive RFID technology simplifies current video-based techniques whose requirements regarding visibility are difficult to meet in dense urban areas. The system can also be easily extended to consider any other street facilities like traffic lights or dumpsters. Also, at night, the system can perform the inventory process at a vehicle’s usual speed thus avoiding interference with the normal traffic flow of the road.
Improve urban planning
Implementing the RFID technology can help the urban management to create a database to receive details of certain urban areas. This information can help them in improving urban transportation and developing the cities. RFID offers faster data capture and generates real-time data accuracy of the urban areas. The tags enable vehicle identification for check-ups.
To create smart cities
The smart city concept creates a smart environment that can use an IoT system to detect natural disasters such as avalanches, earthquakes, and landslides. With RFID technology the tags come in handy in GPS, cameras, and other smart sensors that can help identify and locate objects. The RFID technology can also be included in smart streetlights that automatically switch off and save energy.
Conclusion
RFID technology is now being implemented in urban development and projections because of the growth and expansion of the technology presented. The technology has provided more in-depth management information as it allows data to be captured in real-time at different stages.
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