Vehicular communication systems: Enabling technologies, applications, and future outlook on intelligent transportation

TLDR

Recent efforts in academia and industry signal a paradigm shift toward intelligent transportation systems, where vehicles equipped with computing, communication, and sensing platforms will enhance safety, efficiency, and infotainment. This article surveys state‑of‑the‑art approaches, solutions, and technologies for vehicular communication systems. The survey examines a broad range of projects, summarizing their approaches, solutions, and technologies.

Abstract

Numerous technologies have been deployed to assist and manage transportation. But recent concerted efforts in academia and industry point to a paradigm shift in intelligent transportation systems. Vehicles will carry computing and communication platforms, and will have enhanced sensing capabilities. They will enable new versatile systems that enhance transportation safety and efficiency and will provide infotainment. This article surveys the state-of-the-art approaches, solutions, and technologies across a broad range of projects for vehicular communication systems.