Developing a satellite-linked traffic counter for remote sites

新喀里多尼亚学院和西北逃离有限公司（NW逃离）正在合作研究和开发一种低功耗、卫星连接的智能交通计数器，该计数器将为不列颠哥伦比亚省西北部偏远公园和娱乐场所的游客使用水平提供实时测量。该技术系统将使用新兴的卫星通信技术将用户和车辆数据从远程停车场传输到公司的中央办公室。来自偏远公园和娱乐场所的实时使用数据将帮助公司改善服务和安全性，同时减少人员配备和差旅成本。此外，开发的技术将可扩展并向不列颠哥伦比亚省和加拿大其他司法管辖区的公园管理公司销售。

The College of New Caledonia and Northwest Escapes Ltd. (NW Escapes) are collaborating to research and develop a low-power, satellite-connected, smart traffic counter that will provide real-time measurements of visitor usage levels at remote parks and recreation sites in Northwest British Columbia. This technology system will use emerging satellite communications technology to transmit user and vehicle data from remote parks to the company's central office. Real-time usage data from remote parks and recreation sites will allow the company to improve service and safety while reducing staffing and travel costs. As well, the technology developed will be scalable and marketable to park management companies in other jurisdictions of British Columbia and Canada. This applied research and technology development project will involve College students in the Trades, Electronics, Computer Science and Information Technology programs. Students will gain skills related to microcontroller programming, satellite communications systems, electronic circuit power management and data analyses. These skills will help students develop innovation skills that are needed in BC's growing high-tech sectors.