In the TMC Simulation Program, you act as a TMC operator. Due to the variety of technologies used in different Traffic Management Centers, there are two different simulation areas. The operator in the High-Tech TMC uses a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS), like Maryland's CHART System, to manage resources like a computer automated dispatch (CAD) System, CCTV, pager system, dynamic or variable message signs (DMS or VMS), pavement weather sensors, traffic detectors, etc. The operator in the Basic TMC uses telephones, computers, fax machines, and log books or log files to manage resources.

In addition to the two types of simulations, there are two modes of operation within each area: a Directed Practice Exercise and a Simulation Exercise. In Directed Practice mode, operators are provided with guidance on events and their responses to those events as they proceed through the exercise. Once the operators enter the Simulation Exercise, they receive no feedback until the very end of the exercise. It is recommended that operators complete the Directed Practice Exercise for each scenario before moving on to the Simulation Exercise.

Upon completing the Directed Practice and Simulation Exercises, operators are able to determine and apply the best procedures necessary to successfully manage a severe incident with a multi-state impact.

Upon completing the Directed Practice and Simulation Exercises, operators will be able to:

• Analyze and respond appropriately and quickly to incident events
• Use the available technologies to manage the resources at their disposal
• Collect information about an incident from on-scene personnel, other transportation operations centers, state highway administration units, CCTV, etc.
• Disseminate information about an incident to appropriate agencies, media, and the public
  
  

There are currently three scenarios from which to choose:

1. Woodrow Wilson Bridge incident
   
2. I-95 Tanker Truck Fire incident
   
3. Hurricane Isabel incident
   

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Download (Compress ZIP file. Note: Extract all the files contained in the ZIP file into a separate folder. Then run the i95.exe by double clicking on it.) .) » Read TMC Simulation Instructions 1.2MB

70MB

How to run the TMC Simulation in your computer?

1. Download above compress ZIP File called i95_sim_v24.zip
2. Extract all the files contained in the ZIP file into a separate folder.
3. Open the new folder and click on i95.exe file. It'll open a new window containing the first screen that greets the operator trainee.

REFERENCES

TCM Simulation program was creaded in Adobe Macromedia Director .
	ZIP File
	Adobe Acrobat PDF

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