5Workplan
The project objectives were achieved by a sequence of standard activities, beginning with analysis of the users’ need and requirements followed by development of specifications for the various components of the system. Following this, the components of the system and the software for their control were developed and integrated. A data collection system was set up and several test vehicles (demonstrator) developed. This was followed by evaluation and validation of the system and finally, the exploitation and dissemination. The work package structure is made up of units defining each of the outlined tasks.
WP1 - Project Management
This work package outlines the procedures for the technical and administrative co-ordination of consortium activities and for assuring quality control for the overall project.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Resp.
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Description
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Progress Reports
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D1.1
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(*)
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RoadEye
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Quarterly and annual progress reports; mid term and final assessment.
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Quality management plan draft
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D1.2
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4
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RoadEye
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Report on the consistency between deliverable and their technical objectives.
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Project Presentation
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D1.3
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4
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RoadEye
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A slide presentation of the project for dissemination purposes.
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Milestones and expected result
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Identifier
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Due date
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Project design review
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M1
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8
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WP2 - Multi-beam Antenna Development
This work package is the development of unique multi-beam, wide azimuth coverage, low profile 77GHz antenna for ACC radar sensors. Attention will be given to making the antenna manufacturability in large quantities at low cost. Preliminary moulds were prepared to produce a small run of the antennas to be used for validating the technologies and production processes while fulfilling the electrical requirements. This work package involved extensive use of outside expertise in procuring test moulds, and developing and testing the plastic metallization process.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Responsible
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Description
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Metal Prototype Antenna
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D2.1
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7
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ERA
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Two Metal Prototype Antennas plus Test Report
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Preliminary Mould
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D2.2
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9
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ERA
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A module for production of small quantities of plastic antennas.
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Plastic Antennas
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D2.3
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13
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ERA
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A small batch of 20 antennas will be produced and tested. A Test Report will be issued.
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WP3 – Millimeter Wave Unit (MWU) Development
The special MMIC chipset was designed for the DENSETRAFFIC multi-beam RF module. The RF module was designed to withstand the adverse conditions pertaining in the module. This work package includes the design, manufacture, test and validation of the chipset
The work package also covered the development of the single seven-beam FMCW, 77 GHz RF transceiver module based on the MMIC chips developed above. Emphasis will be given to designing the module to allow mass production at low cost.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Responsible
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Description
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MMIC Design Report
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D3.1
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10
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UMS
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Describing the chip layout and its parameters that result from simulation
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First Multi Channel Module
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D3.2
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9
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EADS
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First Multi Channel Module, Design Report and Test Report.
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Fully tested MMIC chip-sets and Test Report
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D3.3
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26
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UMS
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In chip form available for the source integration in the car radar front end. Report describing the measured parameters of the MMIC chips.
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Additional Multi Channel Modules
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D3.4
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13
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EADS
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10 additional Multi Channel Modules for System Verification and 9 MCM for Module Verification
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Verification and Test Report
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D3.5
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24
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EADS
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Verification and Test Report after implementation of the improvements necessary to fulfill the Module Requirements
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WP4 – Electronic Hardware and Housing Development and Integration
A set of analog and digital electronic cards was developed to process the base band signals from the RF module together with other functions. In this work package, housing for the FLRS sensor was also developed. The FLRS housing constitutes both the chassis for the system and the interface between the antenna and the RF module. The various components of the FLRS were integrated and tested and its final assembly tested.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Resp.
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Description
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IF/ADC, DSP and Power Supply boards
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D4.1
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14
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RoadEye
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Delivery of 2 sets of boards after testing.
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FLRS Housing
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D4.2
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13
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RoadEye
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Delivery of 2 FLRS Preliminary Housings fabricated with metal machining technologies.
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First FLRS
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D4.3
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18
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RoadEye
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First tested FLRS
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Milestones and expected results
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Identifier
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Due date
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First FLRS
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M2
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20
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WP5 – FLRS Algorithm and Software Development
In this work package a set of algorithms for spectral processing, target detection and multiple target tracking, target parameter estimation and waveform selection was developed. The real time software for the signal processing, control and communication was also developed.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Resp.
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Description
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FLRS Algorithm Document
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D5.1
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26
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RoadEye
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Updated version after data collection and analysis
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FLRS DSP software
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D5.2
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11
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RoadEye 1
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Document, Source Code and Test Vectors of the FLRS DSP software
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WP6 – Data Collection Setup and Test Vehicle (Demonstrator) Development
Several demonstrator vehicles containing the necessary hardware were constructed for data collection and algorithm validation. FLRS Integration – this work package will integrate and test the various components of the FLRS and test its final assembly. This also includes completing technical tests of the system on demonstrator vehicles, conducting trials and other tests and analysing the results of the short and long term validation tests.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Resp.
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Description
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Test Vehicle 1
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D6.1
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13
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RoadEye
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Van or Truck type vehicle
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Technical test results
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D6.2
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26
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DAF
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Detailed description of the technical tests carried out by the truck company and suppliers involved in the project
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Validation plan
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D6.3
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14
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DAF
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The document sets out a conceptual framework in which the system will be validated. The plan will contain a high level view of functionality rather than a baseline performance against which the system can be validated.
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Assessment and Evaluation Report
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D6.4
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30
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Groeneveld Groep
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The document summarizes the results of tasks 14.1 and 14.2, analyzing the data obtained from short and long term validation trials.
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Milestones and expected results
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Identifier
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Due date
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Test vehicle ready
Final report
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M2
M4
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13
30
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WP7 – Exploitation and Dissemination
In this work package a website was constructed. The work package includes an investigation of legal and liability problems as well as analyzing cost benefits and disseminating activities. This work package also involves the development of Dissemination and Use Plan, a Technology Implementation Plan, and the Final Report.
Deliverables
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Identifier
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Due date
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Resp.
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Description
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Dissemination and Use Plan
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D7.1
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6
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Groeneveld Groep
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This document will highlight the consortium plans for exploitation of expected results within the automotive market.
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Web site activation
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D7.2
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4
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Groeneveld Groep
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Start up of the DENSETRAFFIC project web site.
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Brochure of the project
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D7.3
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12
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Groeneveld Groep
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Brochure showing the contents of the DENSETRAFFIC project.
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Open User Group Workshop
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D7.4
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12
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Groeneveld Groep
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First project workshop for open User Group.
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DENSETRAFFIC video
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D7.5
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12
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Groeneveld Groep
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Official video of the project, with video sequences showing the two demonstrator vehicles.
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Cost/Benefit Analysis
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D7.6
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24
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Groeneveld Groep
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Cost analysis, social impacts, insurance impacts of the DENSETRAFFIC application.
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Technology Implementation Plan
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D7.7
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30
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RoadEye
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This document will address: consortium legal issues, regulatory aspects, development of infrastructure for implementation, exploitation of results, widening the scope of the project.
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Final Report
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D7.8
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30
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Groeneveld Groep
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DENSETRAFFIC system description: benefits and risks; including a description of the more relevant benefits of the DENSETRAFFIC application and identification of the important risks, both technical and behavioural, of the project.
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Sequence analysis has identified critical time activities and issues. Milestones were as follows:
M1 - Project Design Review at month 8;
M2 - Data collection setup and test vehicle (demonstrator) at month 13;
M3 - Completion first FLRS prototype at month 20;
M4 - Deliver Final Report at month 30.
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