VACANCY INTERNSHIP PROJECT We are looking for students interested in carrying out their internship project at DAT.Mobility
Compare real time processing solutions Introduction/context At DAT.Mobility we’re responsible for processing large amounts of (near)real time data in order to use it in real time dashboards (monitoring) or to use it in creating prognoses. The data is mainly traffic measurements from loop detectors and VRI (junction measuring instruments). This data flow is growing and growing (as well inside the Netherlands as abroad). At this moment we’re using custom made software and some configurable software to process the data, but nowadays there is a lot of (open source) software that can do the same.
The challenge This assignment consists of 3 parts: 1) investigate the possible open source solutions on the internet 2) create a comparison method to select the best solution 3) install & test the top 2 solutions found
Ad 1) open source solutions on the internet In a brief, time boxed period you’ll look for possible solutions and you’ll have to document the major advantages of each solution (according what’s said on the websites)
Ad 2) create comparison method The output of this phase will be a method to compare different solutions and a ranking of the solutions according the comparison method. You’ll have to select a range of dimensions (e.g. scalability, easy to use, performance, etc.) and define the scales of each to make it less subjective. The selection of dimensions must fit with our needs. At last, when the selection of dimensions is agreed, we’ll have a look at the solutions of phase 1. You’ll have to compare these solutions with your method and you’ll create a ranking. So we’ll get a ordered list of the solutions that should fit our needs.
Ad 3) install and test Hands on! Install the top 2 solutions and find out which solutions is the easiest to install, run and maintain.
DAT.Mobility DAT.Mobility aims to be leading the transformation of mobility planning and simulation based on data collection, fusion, analyses and visualization, supporting decisions. Don’t guess, know! Innovative solutions in the market of data driven mobility: policy makers, transport planners and transport consultants all have a common need for good and reliable insights in the transportation system of today, tomorrow and the long term. DAT.Mobility combines expertise from the fields of big data, model methodology, geographic information systems and software development. The software solutions from DAT.Mobility range from industry standard tools such as OmniTRANS for strategic planning to personalised mobility tracking and from change motivation apps to innovative customised solutions, advice and training. In short, everything that will make your policy more effective and improve the service to your target group. The expertise of DAT.Mobility helps you to get the most information out of available datasets. The consultants and data experts are always keen on combining data from various sources such as GSM, Bluetooth, WIFI, beacons, apps and Video Content Analysis. Using data-fusion, knowledge of the transportation system, the experts help you to interpret data quickly. Powerful visualization will enable you to create and validate next generation traffic models, simulations and apply crowd management.
Information When interested in this internship, please contact Edwin van den Belt evdbelt@dat.nl / +31 (0)6 20 957 905.