EngineeringElectrical EngineeringInstrumentationTransportation EngineeringVehicle TestingDetector EfficiencyDetector TechnologyInduction Loop InstallationTraffic EngineeringTraffic OperationsDetector ConstructionDetector Performance MonitoringDetectorsInductive SensorsInstallation TechniquesTraffic Monitoring Systems
The handbook covers inductive loop, magnetometer, and magnetic detectors. It outlines best practices and innovative installation techniques for design, operation, and maintenance of these detectors, including a glossary and recommended specifications. It consolidates existing engineering knowledge and corrects prior misconceptions about inductive loop detector theory.
The document presents the best current practices for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of three types of traffic detectors. These detectors include the widely used inductive loop detector, the magnetometer and the magnetic detector. The Handbook consolidates information that has been available to the engineering profession for some time. Included are some answers to some previous misconceptions about detector theory concerning inductive loops. Some innovative installation techniques are presented for all three types of detectors. Included in the Appendix is a Glossary of terms which will provide clarification to the industry and some recommended specifications for each type of detector.