Systems - Environmental factors

Question 1

How do Smart Heating Systems make intelligent decision about your heating?

Answer 1

Check:

• Is your home occupied or not?
• Heating zones
• How will the weather affect your home?
• Remote control

Question 2

What are the main elements of intelligent Traffic Control?

Answer 2

Traffic Control - Modern roads are covered in a network of sensors that can monitor traffic flow.

Variable Speed Limits – the aims of variable speed limits is to reduced queuing so that card are not accelerating, decelerating then idling repeatedly.

Traffic Data in Sat-Nav Apps – road sensors can be used to help drivers plan journeys and avoid congested areas.

Question 3

What are the main elements of intelligent Car management systems?

Answer 3

Engine Management
Several intelligent systems are now being built into cars to reduce fuel consumption and emissions:

Start/Stop Technology – the engine will automatically stope from when running when the car is not moving e.g. at traffic lights.

Hybrid Technology –many cars now make use of electric power from a battery alongside traditional engines. This ‘hybrid’ technology can be used to lower vehicle emissions to benefit the environment.